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Thread: Wheels for my wagon

  1. patrickvr6
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    Wheels for my wagon

    10-05-2012 09:02 PM #1
    The tires are shot on my wagon and since my 17" sport wheels are beat up I'm going to replace them with some 18's. I really really like the optional wheels from the 2004 330ci but they are hard to find and are expensive new.

    Another option is just to get some BBS CKs from Tire Rack because Tire Rack is AMAZING.

    The factory wheels are staggered which means I can't rotate the tires and the aftermarket would be a square setup front and rear.

    Which path should I take?

    BBS CK (these are 19's)


    BMW 330i wheels (also BBS)

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    10-05-2012 09:08 PM #2
    How about some Style 162's from the E90?

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    10-05-2012 09:14 PM #3
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    How about some Style 162's from the E90?
    I considered those and there is a set for sale locally but I'm not sure they are "spokey" enough. Here is a set on a touring.

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    10-05-2012 09:18 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by patrickvr6 View Post
    I considered those and there is a set for sale locally but I'm not sure they are "spokey" enough. Here is a set on a touring.

    Spokey wheels on BMW are played. Trust me, the 162's will look hot! Also, the spokes have a bit of a camfer on them. When the wheels are washed, they camfers will appear as a tiny spoke when they reflect the sunlight during slow speeds.

    If you are going to spend money on CKs and you are determined to get the multispoke wheels, then why not get Apex EX-7s or ARC-8s from apexraceparts.com?

    Prices wiil be the same, except that the Apex wheels will be stronger and much, much lighter than the CKs.



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    10-05-2012 09:28 PM #5
    Get the E92 M5 wheels, or X5 ones.
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    10-05-2012 11:50 PM #6
    Out of the two in the OP, I like the BBS CKs. The Apex ones look awesome, though. That would probably be my choice.
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    10-06-2012 12:06 AM #7
    Apex ARC-8, all day, every day.

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    10-06-2012 01:53 AM #8
    If you are going with OEM, ZHP only. CK's look sweet with the Sport/ ZHP bumper!
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    10-06-2012 02:14 AM #9
    I vote for the CKs but do Style 214s fit the cars? I love those.
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    10-06-2012 02:24 AM #10
    X5 wheels.

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    10-06-2012 02:25 AM #11
    ok..................so they do fit cars too.
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    10-06-2012 02:44 AM #12
    I really like that first set of BBS
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    10-06-2012 04:26 AM #13
    Whenever I cannot decide on the wheels aesthetically, I go for the lighter ones.
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    10-06-2012 08:22 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by patrikman View Post
    ok..................so they do fit cars too.
    Yeah, but they are 20x10s. Keep in mind that until I get my supercharger installed I'm only working with 184hp, that would be one lethargic beast with 20" wheels on it.
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    10-06-2012 10:13 AM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by patrickvr6 View Post
    Yeah, but they are 20x10s. Keep in mind that until I get my supercharger installed I'm only working with 184hp, that would be one lethargic beast with 20" wheels on it.
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