lightest best performing rims?

Drop top e93 · 06-18-2010, 01:17 PM

hey whats the best lightest rims for a e92 328i sport or which brand makes the lightest rims

sleepyx637 · 06-18-2010, 02:06 PM

check out advan rs and volk g2

ALUFELGEN · 06-18-2010, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackonblack818

hey whats the best lightest rims for a e92 328i sport or which brand makes the lightest rims

"Best" and "lightest" carry a heavy price. For the 335i there are very limited wheels that I would suggest.

I would check the VOLK TE-37 for the lightest and strongest. The Advan RS are good since they are very light but they are not rated the same as the Volks. Those would run you about $2-$3.5k.

Another option would be to purchase a used set of MORR VS7/VS8 that weight about 20lbs and can be had for about $2000-$2500 used.

Depending on your budget you might want to consider our SF-71s which weight only 23.5lbs for the front which is very decent weight and not as expensive as the other alternatives.

Pyrat 2 · 06-18-2010, 06:58 PM

+1 on the Advan RS. But then I am a bit biased

remmib · 06-19-2010, 05:53 AM

Here's a link to the wheel weight comparison thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=weight+wheel

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 04:11 PM

thanks guys =)

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 04:18 PM

do you guys know howmany pounds the stock 328i sport package rims way? there 19s

actually i am not even sure what they are -_- i think there 19s

wchoy · 06-19-2010, 04:23 PM

i dont think they are 19's... because the sport package on the 335 comes with 18's. the best way to find out what you really have is to look on the tire side wall.

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 04:55 PM

mines a 328i

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 05:06 PM

correction there 18s so any one know the weight on each wheel?

ddigangi · 06-19-2010, 05:22 PM

the average is going to be 26-30 lbs per wheel, now add a run flat on there which i assume you have...your talking about a lot of weight :/

cstavaru · 06-19-2010, 05:49 PM

How about the Kosei K1 ? Light and cheap...

shuarma · 06-19-2010, 06:27 PM

why do you need light rims? it's not like you're racing

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 09:56 PM

actually i do race here and there

Drop top e93 · 06-19-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddigangi

the average is going to be 26-30 lbs per wheel, now add a run flat on there which i assume you have...your talking about a lot of weight :/

yeah i do have run flat -_- next time i need my tires changed ill make shure to get non run flats

DJKhan85 · 06-19-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuarma

why do you need light rims? it's not like you're racing

Lots of reason to go with lightweight rims. Car will seem more responsive, handle better and accelerate faster. Gas mileage will also go up. Not to mention the e-penis for having lightweight rims.

TSM330i · 06-20-2010, 07:27 PM

Check out Enkei RPF1 or OZ wheels (ultraleggera, superleggera etc).
These are very light, decent quality and MUCH less expensive than most light weight wheels.
I have the Advan RS wheels for summer and I have the Enkei RPF1 for winter. I bought the Enkei's because I might run R-comps for track days with them. Great wheel for the money.

stressdoc · 06-21-2010, 01:59 AM

Get forged wheels. BBS are pricey, Volks a little less.

John_01 · 06-21-2010, 02:38 AM

I have Advan RS 18" which is a very light wheel.

Volk make some great forged wheels except: they are expensive, mostly need hub-rings for BMW fitment, and its a limited selection for 18" size.

Also have a look at OZ ultra-legara in 18".
Pic here:
http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...7&d=1272929911

mid-corner fun · 06-21-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstavaru

How about the Kosei K1 ? Light and cheap...

+1

Delta0311 · 06-21-2010, 08:58 AM

328i E90 with ZSP comes with 17in rims non-zsp comes with 16.

ModBargains.com · 06-21-2010, 03:47 PM

You can also check out the Forgestar F14 flow form wheel in 18" ! This brand new lineup utilizes a combination of the best methods of forging and casting methods both in the same wheel. This is called Flow Form Casting, and is used by companies such as BBS and Enkei. Flow Form Casting is a production procedure that turns the wheel (or rim section) over a special mandrel and three hydraulic rollers using tremendous pressure. The pressure and turning then force the rim area to form against the mandrel, creating the shape and width of the rim. During Flow Forming, the rim actually "flows" down to create the full rim width. During Flow Forming, pressure applied to the cast rim actually changes its mechanical properties, so its strength and impact values become similar to those of a forged rim. That translates to up to 15% less weight when compared to a standard cast wheel.

Weights:
18x8.5 ET48 - 17.6 Lbs.
18x9.5 ET48 - 18.4 Lbs.
18x10 ET42 - 18.2 Lbs.
18x12 ET68 - 20.0 Lbs.

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Forgestar%20Wheels/f14newcap.jpg[/IMG]

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Drop top e93 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 219 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	do you guys know howmany pounds the stock 328i sport package rims way? there 19s actually i am not even sure what they are -_- i think there 19s
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wchoy First Lieutenant 5 Rep 311 Posts Drives: '08 AW e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii / LA iTrader: (0)	i dont think they are 19's... because the sport package on the 335 comes with 18's. the best way to find out what you really have is to look on the tire side wall.
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Drop top e93 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 219 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (2)	correction there 18s so any one know the weight on each wheel?
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Get forged wheels. BBS are pricey, Volks a little less. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have Advan RS 18" which is a very light wheel. Volk make some great forged wheels except: they are expensive, mostly need hub-rings for BMW fitment, and its a limited selection for 18" size. Also have a look at OZ ultra-legara in 18". Pic here: http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...7&d=1272929911
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	328i E90 with ZSP comes with 17in rims non-zsp comes with 16.
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ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	You can also check out the Forgestar F14 flow form wheel in 18" ! This brand new lineup utilizes a combination of the best methods of forging and casting methods both in the same wheel. This is called Flow Form Casting, and is used by companies such as BBS and Enkei. Flow Form Casting is a production procedure that turns the wheel (or rim section) over a special mandrel and three hydraulic rollers using tremendous pressure. The pressure and turning then force the rim area to form against the mandrel, creating the shape and width of the rim. During Flow Forming, the rim actually "flows" down to create the full rim width. During Flow Forming, pressure applied to the cast rim actually changes its mechanical properties, so its strength and impact values become similar to those of a forged rim. That translates to up to 15% less weight when compared to a standard cast wheel. Weights: 18x8.5 ET48 - 17.6 Lbs. 18x9.5 ET48 - 18.4 Lbs. 18x10 ET42 - 18.2 Lbs. 18x12 ET68 - 20.0 Lbs. [IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Forgestar%20Wheels/f14newcap.jpg[/IMG]
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