18" or 19" wheels on E90 - ride quality in UK?

Bungle009 · 12-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Definitely the CSL's. They look more authentic. Theres no point pretending its an M6 !!

ElegantSpoon · 12-25-2009, 02:28 PM

I've been doing this 18-19 thread and I think your right 19" is the way to go! Something like 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear.

This is going to upset some people but theres a set of lovely 19" 5 Series wheels I'm thinking about!

Butch · 12-29-2009, 10:24 AM

M5 wheels look nice, but a little odd on the E90.

My other choice, which I'm not sure about is the Beyern Mesh - be a nightmare to clean and maybe a little too bling bling, but they look cool ???

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M6 vs CSL vs Beyern Mesh ??? Which ones...

ElegantSpoon · 12-29-2009, 10:55 AM

They are pretty bling!

Have you thought about BBS CH rims?

adam246 · 12-29-2009, 12:27 PM

the M6 and CSL are well suited for the E46 so I would say bayern type rims...cant mess with deep dish!

Butch · 12-31-2009, 10:58 AM

I do like BBS rims, my favourite are these RS GTs

- actually prefer these to the Beyern rims... I could get these instead, without the red centre caps of course ???

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M6 vs CSL vs BBS - vote now !!!

Hotcoupe · 12-31-2009, 11:18 AM

Seen these Butch?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E90-92-93-...:B:SILF:GB:101

Butch · 12-31-2009, 11:20 AM

That's exactly the ones I would get - they are a perfect offset and good company to deal with too !!!

Do you think they look too in your face / aftermarket ?

Hotcoupe · 12-31-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Butch

That's exactly the ones I would get - they are a perfect offset and good company to deal with too !!!

Do you think they look too in your face / aftermarket ?

If it was me for an E92 I'd go with this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...32&postcount=3

ElegantSpoon · 12-31-2009, 12:43 PM

My vote is with the BBS they look fantastic and are a bargain at that price!! Be a bit different everyone gets CSLs on BMWs

Butch · 01-07-2010, 04:33 PM

I haven't got any decent software, so forgive my lack of photochop skills... this is what it might look like

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zltm089 · 01-08-2010, 07:29 AM

BBS or Beyern!!!.......M6 Wheels go on the M6 only....

SiKkBaSs · 01-08-2010, 09:40 AM

All look BLING like previously said. CSL reps look right on an E90 IMO.

Butch · 01-17-2010, 02:44 PM

Nearly made up my mind... and the winner is... none of the above !

Call me a freak, but want to make sure I make the right decision... wheels can make or break the appearance of a car IMO. I can't help thinking the deep dish BBS / Beyern polished rims are going to pit, scratch and get knackered very quickly - especially with our gritted /salty roads in the winter. I also think they may look a little too bling !

So my favourite wheel of the week is... the classic Alpina wheels. They look like they came from the BMW factory too !

Here are a couple of pics on dark coloured cars, with SE suspension - I would of course go for 19" staggered rims

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bakili · 01-18-2010, 05:09 AM

I really do fancy M6 wheels
I am about to order M6 reps 18x8 on et 20 for my e90
I am bit worried about offset, but seller guarantees that they will fit perfect and will fill up arches perfectly. Seller also told me that he fitted on many e90, and no problems.

ElegantSpoon · 01-18-2010, 11:10 AM

Nooooo don't do it!

bakili · 01-18-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Nooooo don't do it!

Why????????????

ElegantSpoon · 01-18-2010, 12:34 PM

Sorry not you that was aimed at Butch! Check the offset in the wheel section and you will be able to see how much further they will be out and then you can check yourself

Butch · 01-18-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Sorry not you that was aimed at Butch! Check the offset in the wheel section and you will be able to see how much further they will be out and then you can check yourself

Did you mean "Sorry not you that was aimed at Bakili" ???

ET 20 wouldn't fit on front I don't think.

Really liking the Alpina...

andytran · 01-19-2010, 02:30 AM

Sorry mate, but I think the Alpinas look awful!

Id much rather have the M6 - Yes I know its not an M6 but its not an Alpina either, so what does that matter!!

As you know, best option is go to with whatever floats YOUR boat, its your money after all!!

Andy

ElegantSpoon · 01-19-2010, 12:08 PM

I was saying nooooo don't buy the alpina wheels! Personally they look rubbish. Have you thought about maybe getting either of these:

Im going to get either one of those two with Falkens when my tyres need replacing

bakili · 01-19-2010, 12:21 PM

just placed order for
18"x8.5j M3 (new style) wheels et35

Called to order M6, but on last minute changed mine mind. Seller also adviced to go for M3's.

View Poll Results: Which 19" wheels look best on black E90 SE ?
M6 wheels	15	25.86%
CSL wheels	34	58.62%
BBS RS-GT wheels	9	15.52%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

12-25-2009, 08:04 AM	#23
Bungle009 Lieutenant 11 Rep 579 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alton iTrader: (0)	Definitely the CSL's. They look more authentic. Theres no point pretending its an M6 !!
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12-25-2009, 02:28 PM	#24
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I've been doing this 18-19 thread and I think your right 19" is the way to go! Something like 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear. This is going to upset some people but theres a set of lovely 19" 5 Series wheels I'm thinking about! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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12-29-2009, 10:24 AM	#25
Butch Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 282 Posts Drives: E90 330i SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, UK. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 330i [0.00]	M6 vs CSL vs Beyern Mesh M5 wheels look nice, but a little odd on the E90. My other choice, which I'm not sure about is the Beyern Mesh - be a nightmare to clean and maybe a little too bling bling, but they look cool ??? M6 vs CSL vs Beyern Mesh ??? Which ones... __________________ BMW E90 (2005) 330i SE Auto - E90Post Stickers, Exhaust Mod, Private Plates, Debadged, 19" Style 230 wheels, Toyo Non-RFT, MFD Scoops, K&N, Black Calipers/Hubs, 35% Rear Window Tints, Black/White Roundels, BMW Splitters, Blacklines, 12mm Rear Spacers, BMWP Knob... Future Mods - Drop?
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12-29-2009, 10:55 AM	#26
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	They are pretty bling! Have you thought about BBS CH rims? __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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12-29-2009, 12:27 PM	#27
adam246 Banned 14 Rep 374 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (4)	the M6 and CSL are well suited for the E46 so I would say bayern type rims...cant mess with deep dish!
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12-31-2009, 10:58 AM	#28
Butch Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 282 Posts Drives: E90 330i SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, UK. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 330i [0.00]	BBS Rims I do like BBS rims, my favourite are these RS GTs - actually prefer these to the Beyern rims... I could get these instead, without the red centre caps of course ??? M6 vs CSL vs BBS - vote now !!! __________________ BMW E90 (2005) 330i SE Auto - E90Post Stickers, Exhaust Mod, Private Plates, Debadged, 19" Style 230 wheels, Toyo Non-RFT, MFD Scoops, K&N, Black Calipers/Hubs, 35% Rear Window Tints, Black/White Roundels, BMW Splitters, Blacklines, 12mm Rear Spacers, BMWP Knob... Future Mods - Drop?
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12-31-2009, 11:18 AM	#29
Hotcoupe Major General 195 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Seen these Butch? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E90-92-93-...:B:SILF:GB:101
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12-31-2009, 11:20 AM	#30
Butch Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 282 Posts Drives: E90 330i SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, UK. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 330i [0.00]	That's exactly the ones I would get - they are a perfect offset and good company to deal with too !!! Do you think they look too in your face / aftermarket ? __________________ BMW E90 (2005) 330i SE Auto - E90Post Stickers, Exhaust Mod, Private Plates, Debadged, 19" Style 230 wheels, Toyo Non-RFT, MFD Scoops, K&N, Black Calipers/Hubs, 35% Rear Window Tints, Black/White Roundels, BMW Splitters, Blacklines, 12mm Rear Spacers, BMWP Knob... Future Mods - Drop?
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12-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#32
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	My vote is with the BBS they look fantastic and are a bargain at that price!! Be a bit different everyone gets CSLs on BMWs __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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01-07-2010, 04:33 PM	#33
Butch Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 282 Posts Drives: E90 330i SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, UK. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 330i [0.00]	Bad photochop !!! I haven't got any decent software, so forgive my lack of photochop skills... this is what it might look like Before After __________________ BMW E90 (2005) 330i SE Auto - E90Post Stickers, Exhaust Mod, Private Plates, Debadged, 19" Style 230 wheels, Toyo Non-RFT, MFD Scoops, K&N, Black Calipers/Hubs, 35% Rear Window Tints, Black/White Roundels, BMW Splitters, Blacklines, 12mm Rear Spacers, BMWP Knob... Future Mods - Drop?
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01-08-2010, 07:29 AM	#34
zltm089 Banned 251 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	BBS or Beyern!!!.......M6 Wheels go on the M6 only....
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01-08-2010, 09:40 AM	#35
SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 173 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	All look BLING like previously said. CSL reps look right on an E90 IMO.
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01-17-2010, 02:44 PM	#36
Butch Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 282 Posts Drives: E90 330i SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Yorkshire, UK. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 330i [0.00]	Nearly made up my mind... and the winner is... none of the above ! Call me a freak, but want to make sure I make the right decision... wheels can make or break the appearance of a car IMO. I can't help thinking the deep dish BBS / Beyern polished rims are going to pit, scratch and get knackered very quickly - especially with our gritted /salty roads in the winter. I also think they may look a little too bling ! So my favourite wheel of the week is... the classic Alpina wheels. They look like they came from the BMW factory too ! Here are a couple of pics on dark coloured cars, with SE suspension - I would of course go for 19" staggered rims __________________ BMW E90 (2005) 330i SE Auto - E90Post Stickers, Exhaust Mod, Private Plates, Debadged, 19" Style 230 wheels, Toyo Non-RFT, MFD Scoops, K&N, Black Calipers/Hubs, 35% Rear Window Tints, Black/White Roundels, BMW Splitters, Blacklines, 12mm Rear Spacers, BMWP Knob... Future Mods - Drop?
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01-18-2010, 05:09 AM	#37
bakili Lieutenant 38 Rep 427 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (1) Garage List not old 318i [0.00]	I really do fancy M6 wheels I am about to order M6 reps 18x8 on et 20 for my e90 I am bit worried about offset, but seller guarantees that they will fit perfect and will fill up arches perfectly. Seller also told me that he fitted on many e90, and no problems.
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01-18-2010, 11:10 AM	#38
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Nooooo don't do it! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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01-18-2010, 12:34 PM	#40
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry not you that was aimed at Butch! Check the offset in the wheel section and you will be able to see how much further they will be out and then you can check yourself __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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01-19-2010, 02:30 AM	#42
andytran Private 2 Rep 70 Posts Drives: bmw 320d se LCI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: scotland iTrader: (2)	Sorry mate, but I think the Alpinas look awful! Id much rather have the M6 - Yes I know its not an M6 but its not an Alpina either, so what does that matter!! As you know, best option is go to with whatever floats YOUR boat, its your money after all!! Andy
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01-19-2010, 12:08 PM	#43
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I was saying nooooo don't buy the alpina wheels! Personally they look rubbish. Have you thought about maybe getting either of these: Im going to get either one of those two with Falkens when my tyres need replacing __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
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01-19-2010, 12:21 PM	#44
bakili Lieutenant 38 Rep 427 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Doncaster iTrader: (1) Garage List not old 318i [0.00]	just placed order for 18"x8.5j M3 (new style) wheels et35 Called to order M6, but on last minute changed mine mind. Seller also adviced to go for M3's.
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