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03-20-2004, 07:03 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
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Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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Poll>>17 or 18" rims????
What's the consensus on replicas?? I've heard everything from bend, flake, balance probs, crap finish... anyone have em and what's the verdict??
Getting ready for summer is always exciting... replacing the wheels is too, but with the million choices avail...it's not easy to be distinctive.
I'm opting for 18" as the look is nice, although you sacrifice some ride... I've looked at Replicas and aftermarket...
I'm opting for these with a set of the new Bridgestone Fuzion ZR1s Come with a 30 day return warr and look like the same design as 730's
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03-20-2004, 10:12 PM
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Doesn't have a car.
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: GTA
Posts: 1,943
Car: '02 325CI
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get 19s.. dont look back
stay away from replicas...
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03-21-2004, 02:10 AM
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www.bmwclub.ca
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Posts: 4,880
Car: '02 Accord
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19" AC Schnitzer Type III
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03-21-2004, 02:27 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Toronto
Posts: 213
Car: e46 convertible
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I think you sacrifice too much in performance & comfort with 19's.
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03-21-2004, 08:44 PM
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7th Gear [SMG III] Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: location location
Posts: 9,989
Car: back in mother russia, cars drive YOU
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go 18 or go home 
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03-22-2004, 02:43 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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From what I've heard..18"s the way to roll...
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03-22-2004, 02:46 PM
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Gets Blown Daily
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Scarghetto
Posts: 6,151
Car: 1994 333HP Supercharged Project E36, 1996 Hummer H1
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I wouldn't go less than 18" on an e46.
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-Remus full catback
-Authentic Rieger Infinity I body kit
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03-22-2004, 10:20 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Car: *
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18's
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03-23-2004, 02:24 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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18" with say a 40mm offset?? some say 35 is better...depends on how far you want them to stick out... 35-40 offset..What's the preference??
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03-23-2004, 09:07 PM
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OG
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mavis
Posts: 3,220
Car: N55 E92 MSport
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I don't think it's a matter of preference, but more of function and design of the rim. How wide are those TSWs in 18" ?
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03-24-2004, 12:42 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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TSW's are 18" x 8" 40mm offset... liking the BBS style.. although better buy a case of wheel cleaner too...
The parallels look good on my steel blue ride too... but wanna be a little different from the usual Hamann crowd..
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03-24-2004, 12:44 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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The Bridgestone Fuzions are gonna be a good tire..very much like RE730's... 225-40-18 $150 each my cost wholesale..
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03-24-2004, 02:06 PM
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OG
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mavis
Posts: 3,220
Car: N55 E92 MSport
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Yeah, it's going to take a little more elbow grease to clean them up. But they are good looking wheels, it will suit your car well ! Can you get more than 4 Bridgestone Fuzions for that price ? 
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03-24-2004, 02:59 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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I can get as many as I want and sizes.. I work at a dealer so perks of the trade... checkout their site www.thefuzionzone.com for specs on the skins and sizes... if anyones else..maybe can get volume discount on an order... Tire supplier can get all other brands too
PM me with specs
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03-24-2004, 03:01 PM
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6 Spd Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 310
Car: Carbon Blk E46 M3
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Sample>>I priced out a set of Bridgestone S03's 235-40-18 for a friend >> $711 list..my price $380 each..
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