Where to buy affordable rims?

Cosa Nostra · 10-31-2010, 01:56 PM

OK gang - I need your help.

Looking to buy some 18", 8.5 width rims (for winter tires) at a reasonable price. Like the OEM stlye 289 or older 162. Saw the following sites:

www.finishlinewheels.com (~$200/rim)

shop.bmwpartx.com (~$115/rim)

Has anyone had any dealings with these sites? They both claim to sell OEM refurbished rims, albeit the latter's prices seem too good to be true. Neither sells the centre caps, so I'd have to purchase those elsewhere.

If not these sites, any suggestions where I can get an affordable set for no more than $800?

Alternatively I could try the latest ALL-season tires that promise better handling in the snow, but I doubt they're as good as winter tires.

Please help.

Regards,
Greg

John 070 · 10-31-2010, 01:59 PM

I always bought closeout for winter rims, because I just wanted less expensive. Then people started saying, "nice rims!" On my $69 winter wheels, very strange. No need for the LM's in the winter, just go cheap so you don't have to feel bad with the salt and if any dents.

J BONE · 10-31-2010, 02:03 PM

PM Johan@WSTO

I am sure he can hook you up with some decent wheels. They have always been good

ERANG A LANG · 10-31-2010, 04:18 PM

VMR

usher93 · 10-31-2010, 08:18 PM

The price on the second site you have listed is amazing, even if they are refurbs. Like you have stated, I'm a little weary that the price may be too cheap.

I have searched a little bit for current OEM rims (like the 287) and have found Tischer to be the least expensive so far. However, most OEM rim set would put you over the $800 mark.

On another note, many of the wheel shops in GTA sell replica BMW rims geared towards winter (ie: M3 or M5 replicas are very common for instance). I've seen them in and around $500-$600. I just put on a set of Euro Klasse CSL reps for my winters and paid about $600 for them. They seem okay but don't know much about them to be honest.

3002 tii · 10-31-2010, 09:08 PM

Tirerack's TR Motorsport wheels offer great value but their C2 rim is only $169/wheel for 18". I think these used to be priced similarly to the MT-1 which are approx $300/wheel so it's a pretty good discount. They're strong and look similar to Volk TE37 and the SSR Comp wheels. I'd hit those...

virk007 · 12-08-2010, 10:26 PM

anyone order from the 2nd website? looking to get 18" style 162 for my e90 328i as a winter set up.

VMRWheels · 12-09-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ERANG A LANG

VMR

OP, have a look at our 18" wheel lineup. We offer the V701, V710, or VB3 that will work great. All offered in a 18x8.5 with various finishes.

Feel free to let me know if you need any help.

-Charles@VMRWheels

V701

V710

VB3

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Cosa Nostra Banned 33 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sicily iTrader: (0)	Where to buy affordable rims? OK gang - I need your help. Looking to buy some 18", 8.5 width rims (for winter tires) at a reasonable price. Like the OEM stlye 289 or older 162. Saw the following sites: www.finishlinewheels.com (~$200/rim) shop.bmwpartx.com (~$115/rim) Has anyone had any dealings with these sites? They both claim to sell OEM refurbished rims, albeit the latter's prices seem too good to be true. Neither sells the centre caps, so I'd have to purchase those elsewhere. If not these sites, any suggestions where I can get an affordable set for no more than $800? Alternatively I could try the latest ALL-season tires that promise better handling in the snow, but I doubt they're as good as winter tires. Please help. Regards, Greg
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I always bought closeout for winter rims, because I just wanted less expensive. Then people started saying, "nice rims!" On my $69 winter wheels, very strange. No need for the LM's in the winter, just go cheap so you don't have to feel bad with the salt and if any dents.
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usher93 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MISSISSAUGA iTrader: (0)	The price on the second site you have listed is amazing, even if they are refurbs. Like you have stated, I'm a little weary that the price may be too cheap. I have searched a little bit for current OEM rims (like the 287) and have found Tischer to be the least expensive so far. However, most OEM rim set would put you over the $800 mark. On another note, many of the wheel shops in GTA sell replica BMW rims geared towards winter (ie: M3 or M5 replicas are very common for instance). I've seen them in and around $500-$600. I just put on a set of Euro Klasse CSL reps for my winters and paid about $600 for them. They seem okay but don't know much about them to be honest. Last edited by usher93; 10-31-2010 at 08:23 PM..
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2304 Rep 12,570 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.08]	Tirerack's TR Motorsport wheels offer great value but their C2 rim is only $169/wheel for 18". I think these used to be priced similarly to the MT-1 which are approx $300/wheel so it's a pretty good discount. They're strong and look similar to Volk TE37 and the SSR Comp wheels. I'd hit those... __________________ Follow for latest mods
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virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	anyone order from the 2nd website? looking to get 18" style 162 for my e90 328i as a winter set up.
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