ESR Wheels

Duck360198 · 02-20-2018, 08:05 PM

Hey All!

Looking to get new wheels in Spring and I find myself liking the price point and the styling of ESR wheels. Was just curious if anyone has any thoughts or opinions, positive or negative, on them?

Any insight, pics, stories, etc. would be great!

Thanks! :thumbs:

p.s. right now I'm looking to go the LM replica route (SR05)

Emilime75 · 02-20-2018, 09:13 PM

I've been trying to get some feedback on their rotary forged line, the RF1 and RF2. Priced well, but if they're heavy and bend/crack easy... Anyway, there's very little to be found.

relentlessone · 02-20-2018, 09:45 PM

I put a set of the ESR SR12's on my wife's 328i back in December, and they have been good wheels so far.

YoungBlood · 02-20-2018, 10:14 PM

Honestly, oem wheels are cast. I’ve seen lots of bent oem Bmw wheels, and cracked ones. Any decent cast wheel will be just as good as an oem cast wheel. Some people might disagree, but unless you can give me some scientific evidence on why or why not that’s true, I say a cast wheel is a cast wheel (obviously different manufacturing processes for cast wheels exist, but one low pressure cast wheel vs another, all the same in my eyes)

Long story short, go for it

Duck360198 · 02-20-2018, 11:17 PM

The problem I have is that every picture they have of the styles I like have a nice concavity. I don't think I can get that with a 2010 so I'm nervous I won't get what I'm looking at.

I agree with the above though. Different manufacturing, but cast is cast.

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 02-20-2018, 11:53 PM

How would ESR compare to other brands? Is it considered a high-end or more low-end? I need something that can be aesthetically nice but also sturdy because of the trashy roads I have up here in Canada.

Thanks for any insight.

YoungBlood · 02-21-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Duck360198

The problem I have is that every picture they have of the styles I like have a nice concavity. I don't think I can get that with a 2010 so I'm nervous I won't get what I'm looking at.

I agree with the above though. Different manufacturing, but cast is cast.

Et 35 on 9.5 can have pretty good concavity, and isn’t pushing fitment at all on an lci

Faredo · 02-21-2018, 11:14 AM

This might be worth watching.

SirHoward · 02-21-2018, 05:49 PM

I had the SR-02's for about 2yrs. good wheels for sure.

Duck360198 · 02-23-2018, 10:25 PM

Sounds like some pretty favorable wheels. Honestly, with their price point I'd put them in the budget range. Seems like a solid product though.

tbmd · 02-25-2018, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirHoward

I had the SR-02's for about 2yrs. good wheels for sure.

Love those wheels

tisdrew · 03-07-2018, 01:06 PM

A budget wheel mostly for looks/fitment. I love how they look, considering dropping my apexs for a set of these

longtermproject · 03-08-2018, 06:30 PM

I have ESR SR05's in 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I love the wheels, they held up great to multiple autocross events on a rough track, and two years on pothole filled roads in Southern Ohio.

THE NEGATIVES:
-I am not a huge fan of having a big lip up front, but they don't offer a small enough lip for a front wheel, so I had to live with it.
-The finish is great initially, but even washing the wheels all winter, I have some pitting starting to form, probably going to have to pull the wheels and have them refinished eventually.
-They are heavy, definitely not the lightest wheels, not well suited for a track car, or for performance.

View post on imgur.com

Duck360198 · 03-10-2018, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtermproject

I have ESR SR05's in 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I love the wheels, they held up great to multiple autocross events on a rough track, and two years on pothole filled roads in Southern Ohio.

THE NEGATIVES:
-I am not a huge fan of having a big lip up front, but they don't offer a small enough lip for a front wheel, so I had to live with it.
-The finish is great initially, but even washing the wheels all winter, I have some pitting starting to form, probably going to have to pull the wheels and have them refinished eventually.
-They are heavy, definitely not the lightest wheels, not well suited for a track car, or for performance.

View post on imgur.com

Very helpful. I'm in Cincinnati and these pot holes are killing me. What are you lowered on? Would you potentially want to meet up sometime? Would love to see how these look in person since it's exactly what I'm looking for. Plus I'm torn on 18" vs 19"

black'n'redE92 · 03-10-2018, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duck360198

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtermproject

I have ESR SR05's in 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I love the wheels, they held up great to multiple autocross events on a rough track, and two years on pothole filled roads in Southern Ohio.

THE NEGATIVES:
-I am not a huge fan of having a big lip up front, but they don't offer a small enough lip for a front wheel, so I had to live with it.
-The finish is great initially, but even washing the wheels all winter, I have some pitting starting to form, probably going to have to pull the wheels and have them refinished eventually.
-They are heavy, definitely not the lightest wheels, not well suited for a track car, or for performance.

View post on imgur.com

Very helpful. I'm in Cincinnati and these pot holes are killing me. What are you lowered on? Would you potentially want to meet up sometime? Would love to see how these look in person since it's exactly what I'm looking for. Plus I'm torn on 18" vs 19"

I've had SR-12's for a few months. No issues.

Chris N · 03-11-2018, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duck360198

Very helpful. I'm in Cincinnati and these pot holes are killing me. What are you lowered on? Would you potentially want to meet up sometime? Would love to see how these look in person since it's exactly what I'm looking for. Plus I'm torn on 18" vs 19"

I'm also in Cincinnati and agree with regarding the tore up roads. I'm leaning towards Forgeline out of Dayton. I like being able to deal with a local manufacturer. I'm also considering taking the plunge and get 20s. I like the look and they would be used only during the summer.

Where in Cincinnati are you located?

barren · 03-11-2018, 12:25 PM

Got the ESR SR01 on my E91.
Think it looks good..!

Emilime75 · 03-11-2018, 03:17 PM

Can any of you guys running them comment on weight? I can't get a reply/answer from ESR. I know they're on the heavy side, wondering just how heavy...and really interested in their rotary forged line.

longtermproject · 03-13-2018, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duck360198

Very helpful. I'm in Cincinnati and these pot holes are killing me. What are you lowered on? Would you potentially want to meet up sometime? Would love to see how these look in person since it's exactly what I'm looking for. Plus I'm torn on 18" vs 19"

I am lowered on JOM coilovers, lowered fully down, considering removing the rear adjusters because the rear sits higher as visible in the photos unless I have two adults in the rear of the car. The car is firm, but soft enough to ride comfortably in Wilmington OH. It handles like a dream during autocross events, well enough that my seats are the limiting factor.

I am always up for meeting up with another BMW'er, you ever come up towards Wilmington? I developed a pretty nasty oil leak, guessing its the drain plug leaking (oil change place re-used it for some stupid reason, and I just found out), so I have to drive over there tomorrow to get it fixed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by black'n'redE92

I've had SR-12's for a few months. No issues.

I am going on two years now on the wheels. The first year was completely perfect, however, its becoming increasingly obvious that the brake dust is really killing the finish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emilime75

Can any of you guys running them comment on weight? I can't get a reply/answer from ESR. I know they're on the heavy side, wondering just how heavy...and really interested in their rotary forged line.

I don't have a firm weight, but I am guessing 28-32 lbs on the standard SR05's. The rotary forged wheels are going to be quite a bit lighter, and a bit stronger, but I don't know the weight for sure.

addictedtoboost · 05-30-2019, 01:02 PM

I know this is a real old post but are those the gun metal ones?

Quote:

Originally Posted by black'n'redE92

I've had SR-12's for a few months. No issues.

ducatiti · 06-12-2019, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtermproject

I have ESR SR05's in 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I love the wheels, they held up great to multiple autocross events on a rough track, and two years on pothole filled roads in Southern Ohio.

THE NEGATIVES:
-I am not a huge fan of having a big lip up front, but they don't offer a small enough lip for a front wheel, so I had to live with it.
-The finish is great initially, but even washing the wheels all winter, I have some pitting starting to form, probably going to have to pull the wheels and have them refinished eventually.
-They are heavy, definitely not the lightest wheels, not well suited for a track car, or for performance.

View post on imgur.com

I would like to suggest Alzor's of which can be purchased from ECS as buy 3 and get 1 free during their promotions. Looks similar to the wheels above

Still trying to decide what caps to use

Probably will purchase some plain gloss black ones..

02-20-2018, 08:05 PM	#1
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Emilime75 Colonel 1209 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	I've been trying to get some feedback on their rotary forged line, the RF1 and RF2. Priced well, but if they're heavy and bend/crack easy... Anyway, there's very little to be found.
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relentlessone Second Lieutenant 283 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Haddon Township, NJ iTrader: (0)	I put a set of the ESR SR12's on my wife's 328i back in December, and they have been good wheels so far.
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YoungBlood LongDongSilver 274 Rep 706 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (2)	Honestly, oem wheels are cast. I’ve seen lots of bent oem Bmw wheels, and cracked ones. Any decent cast wheel will be just as good as an oem cast wheel. Some people might disagree, but unless you can give me some scientific evidence on why or why not that’s true, I say a cast wheel is a cast wheel (obviously different manufacturing processes for cast wheels exist, but one low pressure cast wheel vs another, all the same in my eyes) Long story short, go for it
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Duck360198 Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: 2018 F30 340i Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cin City iTrader: (8)	The problem I have is that every picture they have of the styles I like have a nice concavity. I don't think I can get that with a 2010 so I'm nervous I won't get what I'm looking at. I agree with the above though. Different manufacturing, but cast is cast.
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TheGoodTheBadTheUgly Captain 256 Rep 672 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (0)	How would ESR compare to other brands? Is it considered a high-end or more low-end? I need something that can be aesthetically nice but also sturdy because of the trashy roads I have up here in Canada. Thanks for any insight.
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Faredo Lieutenant 312 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arkansas iTrader: (0)	This might be worth watching. __________________ Mods related to trouble shooting posts: Stock Turbos, MHD OTS V7 stage 2+ 93 oct, VRSF Downpipes, VRSF Relocated inlets, CTS Turbo 7" Intercooler, Tial BOV with upgraded line 5.56mm, index 12 injectors, A/T OEM Flash.
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SirHoward Captain 82 Rep 693 Posts Drives: Da Car I Wanted Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Driver's Seat iTrader: (0)	I had the SR-02's for about 2yrs. good wheels for sure. Attached Images
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Duck360198 Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: 2018 F30 340i Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cin City iTrader: (8)	Sounds like some pretty favorable wheels. Honestly, with their price point I'd put them in the budget range. Seems like a solid product though.
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tisdrew First Lieutenant 98 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	A budget wheel mostly for looks/fitment. I love how they look, considering dropping my apexs for a set of these __________________ "Wheels and exhaust aren't a build"
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longtermproject Enlisted Member 9 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2006 325i e90 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wilmington, OH. iTrader: (0)	I have ESR SR05's in 18x8.5 up front and 18x9.5 in the rear. I love the wheels, they held up great to multiple autocross events on a rough track, and two years on pothole filled roads in Southern Ohio. THE NEGATIVES: -I am not a huge fan of having a big lip up front, but they don't offer a small enough lip for a front wheel, so I had to live with it. -The finish is great initially, but even washing the wheels all winter, I have some pitting starting to form, probably going to have to pull the wheels and have them refinished eventually. -They are heavy, definitely not the lightest wheels, not well suited for a track car, or for performance. View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com
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barren Registered 5 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E91 325d, Stage2 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	SR01 Got the ESR SR01 on my E91. Think it looks good..! Attached Images
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Emilime75 Colonel 1209 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	Can any of you guys running them comment on weight? I can't get a reply/answer from ESR. I know they're on the heavy side, wondering just how heavy...and really interested in their rotary forged line.
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