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Alloy dilemma

Post by sars » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:31 am

Having just fitted new winter boots to my standard 17" alloys, I have been on the prowl for set of MV3 of fleabay, however this is proving more difficult and expensive than I first thought, with most requiring refurbishment and/or tyres. A friend, another engineer, suggested I try this place http://www.rimstyle.com/ and now I have a real dilemma......never been sure of aftermarket wheels, especially replicas, however sticking to a known brand like BBS or Momo gives me a lot of re-assurance, misguided perhaps?

So I have narrowed it down to 3 choices, what do you lot think?

1. Momo Revenge 225/40/18 - ET35

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2. MAM RS2 225/40/18 - ET35

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3. BBS CF 225/40/18 - ET38

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Have a little concern over the BBS as the offset is 9mm higher @ ET38 than my 17" @ ET29, could this be a problem?
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by JDM » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:36 am

Personally I would go for the 1st or the 3rd option but I think to be honest there are better options on the market for the E89..

Also would you not consider 19"... Go on you know it makes sense :D
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by sp3ctre » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:36 am

All 3 look nice, although I am generally not a fan of aftermarket... as aftermarket go though, v.nice... of the 3 I like the middle one least.
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by AlienZed » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:41 am

I prefer no1 and 3,but 3 get the vote they look easier to clean. :)
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Alloy dilemma

Post by VvrooomM » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:52 am

1 the other two look smaller somehow.


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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by Adamski » Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:57 am

I would go for option 3. Great looking wheel and will be easiest to keep clean :thumbsup:
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by sars » Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:37 pm

JDM wrote:Personally I would go for the 1st or the 3rd option but I think to be honest there are better options on the market for the E89..

Also would you not consider 19"... Go on you know it makes sense :D
What are the better options?

As for 19" not with the motorway miles I do, the tyre drone isn't pleasant for long periods at the wheel.

My preference so far is 3, 1 then 2, but as I have stated just worried about the offset being to high on the BBS
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by JDM » Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:22 pm

sars wrote:
JDM wrote:Personally I would go for the 1st or the 3rd option but I think to be honest there are better options on the market for the E89..

Also would you not consider 19"... Go on you know it makes sense :D
What are the better options?

As for 19" not with the motorway miles I do, the tyre drone isn't pleasant for long periods at the wheel.

My preference so far is 3, 1 then 2, but as I have stated just worried about the offset being to high on the BBS
How about these :D

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Or these...

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Or these would look good in black...

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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by tldevon » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:11 pm

If it's not too lat try a company called BMautosport @ bmautosport.co.uk
they have a good range of new & referb also a good guy to get a bit of discount with :) :)
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by sars » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:19 pm

Thanks JDM, yes the CSL's do look good on the e89, however all the wheels you've picked are 19" :poke:
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Re: Alloy dilemma

Post by billygilly » Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:21 pm

Number 1, but like someone said nightmare to clean
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