torn between wheels

[nizmainiac]

i'm not sure which wheels to get, both come in 18" as a package, and both are the same price £750 for the set

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6177/rb10qf0.jpg

or these

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9848/951bii6.jpg

[gmannino]

The first one dude, the other ones look too "japanese"

[Jay 535i]

The first one dude, the other ones look too "japanese"

Agree 1000%

[Thayne]

First set looks the best! :D

[MTV]

Go with the first set.

[Qube]

Hmmm I digress. The "Type I" look is a bit chunky for our 'chunky' cars in my opinion. If the second one had a lip to it, it'd be perfect!

[Thayne]

Hmmm I digress. The "Type I" look is a bit chunky for our 'chunky' cars in my opinion. If the second one had a lip to it, it'd be perfect!

A lip would make it a lot better. But I am very fond of the first set, my buddy used to have those on his E36 M3 they looked awesome. He now has E39 525i and a E30 M3.

[nizmainiac]

i have to agree that if the second set did have a nice lip on the outer edge i would buy them in a snap , but i do like the schnitzer look , i can't afford the real thing though as they're pretty much £400 a wheel, but i think chunky wheels on a chunky-ish car would suit it down to the ground

[angrypancake]

first set. what color is your car?

[nizmainiac]

delphin grey

[Thayne]

delphin grey

That first set would look awesome on your car.

[SC David]

I prefer the first ones.

[Yiorgos]

Another vote for the first ones.

[Thayne]

The first ones definitely rock! But its you car, if you like the second ones better go with those ones. :)

[ILoveMPower]

I would get the first ones if you can get them without the centers

[Mendozart]

I think you're seeing a pattern here, first set. Just remember though, if you really like the second rim, go with what YOU really want.

[nizmainiac]

i think i will go for the first set, they suit the car much , much more

[jjdickm]

the first ones by far.

[SnakeyesTx]

The First one's look Schnitzer like and the holes where the lugs pass through look kinda cheap since you can't cover them. Also you'd have to verify if the clip-in center caps from later bimmer's would fit.

I'm gonna suggest the less popular second ones because they give off a "wider" look since there's big spokes *and* a lip between them. Also, even if the holes can't be covered up, they atleast made some effort to make busy up the area with the tiny holes in between. I'd have to agree with the "rice look" thing though, since I've only seen these on 350z's.

Best thing to do is have tires mounted on 2 of one, and 2 of the other and have them put on the car. Look at both sides and make your choice then. Shops used to be called "Tire salons," and fitment was part of the service. You could always have them put on and looked through first.

[Thayne]

i think i will go for the first set, they suit the car much , much more

Nice choice! :D

[Milkboot]

I relly like the first one, the color of the metal would really stand out agisnt the color of your car, the 2nd set would blend in a little to much


I just wish i could get a pair myself! but being in the US makes it a lil hard :P

[Thayne]

I relly like the first one, the color of the metal would really stand out agisnt the color of your car, the 2nd set would blend in a little to much


I just wish i could get a pair myself! but being in the US makes it a lil hard :P

Get the M Parallels, thats what I am planning on doing. They are 18s as well.

[HDhandyman]

Type I 's look great, but I'd get them in a sixteen inch instead of 18. They look like mean SS wheels that way. 18's aren't always what's pimp!