[Isaiah5411]

Third choice added 9-13: Miro 111 (or LC818)

Whadyathink? I've planned to put Alufelgen CS7s on my car for a long time, wanting to keep the car as OEM looking as possible. But, they are apparently on a slow boat from China...literally. My other choice was to do the Sonic Tuning's ST8 LM reps (diamond black with polished lips) - something a little different, eh?

Stock





Sonic ST8s





Alufelgen CS-7s







Miro 111 (or LC818)

[SeanS54]

sonics look better... the CS7 looks just like your stock wheels..

[sswalters]

I have to say I like the stocks alot. If they offered those on the 2011, I would jaw ordered them!

[remmib]

Bet the ST8 will look best.

[j&g bimmas]

Either would look awesome on your car and the blue silver contrast!

[Isaiah5411]

Originally Posted by CalBear_335i

sonics look better... the CS7 looks just like your stock wheels..

You're right...they do! But, that's how I was gonna get away with it with the wifey...and all of my friends who think I'm nuts for doing all of the mods I've done so far.

The pros of the CS-7s are: OEM styling but better fitment (more flush, aggressive); reportedly well-built rim with durable finish; cute little M sticker (to match the one on my new steering wheel ); and a "safe" choice.

The pros of the ST8: Just can't go wrong with BBS styling on BMW; different from the crowd (at least in my area); matches up the black accents I've brought into the cabin; and will match the Arkym lip I hope to put on a future M Sport front. ; and...less worry about brake dust.

The cons of the CS-7: A bit predictable; it's a rep.

The cons of the ST8: Sporting a rim that is clearly a knock-off of an expensive and popular wheel (I don't really have a problem with this, tho.); I'm on a fence between lip vs no lip. (I've had both on a couple of cars. Quite schizo about this, actually.); Gotta deal with the hassle of finding BMW center caps that work.

Anyone know if there is an OEM center cap that is 67mm or whatever size these reps take? I will not be using BBS center caps, not because I like to slam "posers", but mainly 'cause I really like the BMW roundel on Montego cars.

[POINTMAN]

Originally Posted by CalBear_335i

sonics look better... the CS7 looks just like your stock wheels..

[crazyfoo]

I like the CS-7s better, not a big fan of the st8.

[ibeclueless]

st8 looks great with that car

[hipnotic]

st without a doubt looks more aggressive and it does have a lip

[e90ca]

st8 ftw!

[M BROK3]

how about NEITHER lol ... try LC818 in gun metal or hyper silver much cleaner IMO

nice car btw ... MB for FTW

[MiKc]

st8's +1

[e92door3]

sonic

[ilovem3]

nice wheel suitable for montego blue E93

[Isaiah5411]

Thanks for all of the votes. I am very close to giving those ST8s a try but I think they are out of stock at the moment. On the other hand, the CS-7s I ordered are almost two months overdue, and...I'm gettin' antsy. Thankfully I like the stockies well enough to keep 'em for a while longer.

We'll see. You'll be the second to know.

[O HELLA BMW]

i say save up for some quality wheels, my first purchase were a set of lc 818's but sold them after 2 months and ordered my work t1's and im in love with them lol

GL with either choice though but if i were to choose id get the lm reps.. but there OH so COMMON lol

[FrankiE90]

bbs ch



bbs motorsport wheel gt4

[vinnymac]

I vote Sonic ST8 wheels.

[Saigon]

[yerv818]

Forged 1 Eight 100%

[edirtaynine]

M359's