Came across these wheels

amberzombie · 11-27-2007, 06:33 PM

Wheels for 3-series

Looks very familiar althought i can't really put my finger on where i've seen it before. maybe it's an 18" rep of the M3 ones?

anyway price looks pretty reasonable just wondering if anyone's had any experience with this company before?

VGR00 · 11-27-2007, 08:01 PM

Price is reasonable but the offset will be wrong for your car. Not too much of a problem but expect the wheels to be tucked further back into the guards.

astra · 11-27-2007, 09:56 PM

They're a wheel that's an option on the e46 i know (at one stage i was thinking of getting them)...

here is the link to the genuine wheels... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...54&hg=36&fg=15

BMW //MPOWER · 11-28-2007, 02:17 AM

Those are imitations of the 135M 18" wheels which were available with the E46 3 series M Sports package. The imitations your looking at are, as per most imitations simply replicas of the front wheel rather than both, as per all BMW 18"s they are staggered. From memory fronts are 235/40R18 and rears are 255/35R18. Here's a pic of my car with the 135M's on them.

Dart · 12-05-2007, 05:02 AM

Hey got a set of those for my E46 which I've just swapped onto the new E90.
Got them last year with Nankangs and delivered for $1200 ......which I thought was damn cheap.
These are the same guys. Not sure if they're doing at the same prices, but I would recommend.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BRAND-NEW-18-...QQcmdZViewItem

astra · 12-05-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dart

...and delivered for $1200 ......which I thought was damn cheap.

It is!

And welcome to the forum

VGR00 · 12-06-2007, 12:23 AM

$1200 is very cheap but Nankang tires don't inspire a lot of confidence (to me anyway). Check the load rating on he tyres to see if they comply with the BMW spec on the tire placard located in the pillar as you open up the drivers door. You may not be aware but in the event of an accident, not having the right load rating on your tires might just void your insurance. Something to be mindful off because then a bargin no longer becomes a bargin.

FYI .... my brother put a set of Nankang tires on his XR8 ute and the car was a disarster to drive in the wet. Dry weather was OK but in the end he found them too dangerous and got rid of them for Toyo proxy's.

Dart · 12-06-2007, 12:39 AM

hey guys, yeah thanks for the welcome.

I will check through the load rating, good point. Hadn't considered the insurance aspect of that to be honest. I was just stoked to get rims with rubber for such a good price.
Didn't care too much about Nankangs (as your right they don't inspire too much confi). About to replace them anyway.

Made a good point too on them being tucked back further into the arches on the E90 due to offset.
I'll take some piccies to show how they look and post em (when I review my load ratings).

cheers

VGR00 · 12-06-2007, 04:10 PM

Welcome to the forum Dart. Good to see another Brisbane member here!!! Now that the Brisbane numbers are growin, we must organise a meet in the new year.

You might be lucky and discover the load ratings match but these Ebay package deals are generally slapped together with the vendor concerned with only making a profit and not your safety as their priority. Tire shops have a legal obligation to ensure what they fit to your car complies. I'm not saying there ain't dodgy guys out there but most know their stuff and do the right thing.

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amberzombie Lieutenant 61 Rep 590 Posts Drives: MG F80 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 320i [0.00]	Came across these wheels Wheels for 3-series Looks very familiar althought i can't really put my finger on where i've seen it before. maybe it's an 18" rep of the M3 ones? anyway price looks pretty reasonable just wondering if anyone's had any experience with this company before?
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Price is reasonable but the offset will be wrong for your car. Not too much of a problem but expect the wheels to be tucked further back into the guards.
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	They're a wheel that's an option on the e46 i know (at one stage i was thinking of getting them)... here is the link to the genuine wheels... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...54&hg=36&fg=15 __________________
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BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	Those are imitations of the 135M 18" wheels which were available with the E46 3 series M Sports package. The imitations your looking at are, as per most imitations simply replicas of the front wheel rather than both, as per all BMW 18"s they are staggered. From memory fronts are 235/40R18 and rears are 255/35R18. Here's a pic of my car with the 135M's on them. Attached Images __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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Dart Newbie 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 320i E90 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisneyland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 318i [0.00] 2006 320i [0.00]	Hey got a set of those for my E46 which I've just swapped onto the new E90. Got them last year with Nankangs and delivered for $1200 ......which I thought was damn cheap. These are the same guys. Not sure if they're doing at the same prices, but I would recommend. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BRAND-NEW-18-...QQcmdZViewItem
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	$1200 is very cheap but Nankang tires don't inspire a lot of confidence (to me anyway). Check the load rating on he tyres to see if they comply with the BMW spec on the tire placard located in the pillar as you open up the drivers door. You may not be aware but in the event of an accident, not having the right load rating on your tires might just void your insurance. Something to be mindful off because then a bargin no longer becomes a bargin. FYI .... my brother put a set of Nankang tires on his XR8 ute and the car was a disarster to drive in the wet. Dry weather was OK but in the end he found them too dangerous and got rid of them for Toyo proxy's.
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Dart Newbie 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 320i E90 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisneyland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 318i [0.00] 2006 320i [0.00]	hey guys, yeah thanks for the welcome. I will check through the load rating, good point. Hadn't considered the insurance aspect of that to be honest. I was just stoked to get rims with rubber for such a good price. Didn't care too much about Nankangs (as your right they don't inspire too much confi). About to replace them anyway. Made a good point too on them being tucked back further into the arches on the E90 due to offset. I'll take some piccies to show how they look and post em (when I review my load ratings). cheers
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the forum Dart. Good to see another Brisbane member here!!! Now that the Brisbane numbers are growin, we must organise a meet in the new year. You might be lucky and discover the load ratings match but these Ebay package deals are generally slapped together with the vendor concerned with only making a profit and not your safety as their priority. Tire shops have a legal obligation to ensure what they fit to your car complies. I'm not saying there ain't dodgy guys out there but most know their stuff and do the right thing.
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