[AspireApex]

Looking to purchase these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-19-Sil...xXhqVw&vxp=mtr

I noticed it said a weight of 32 lbs per wheel for 19 inch diameter. How will this affect day to day driving? Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

[kern417]

it's probably going to ride extrememly poorly and take a lot of weights to balance out. ebay no-name brand wheels are not worth it imo.

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by kern417

it's probably going to ride extrememly poorly and take a lot of weights to balance out. ebay no-name brand wheels are not worth it imo.

Thanks! I guess the phrase "you get what you pay for" applies here.

Have you personally had any experience with these no name wheels?

[kern417]

Originally Posted by AspireApex

Thanks! I guess the phrase "you get what you pay for" applies here.

Have you personally had any experience with these no name wheels?

not those, but others ebay wheels. the shop had to put 2 rows of wheel weights, ie they were stacked on top of eachother. it was a bad look.

[mbanks21]

You drive a $50k car and want to put $500 wheels on it huh?

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by kern417

not those, but others ebay wheels. the shop had to put 2 rows of wheel weights, ie they were stacked on top of eachother. it was a bad look.

Dang...ok you've convinced me!

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by mbanks21

You drive a $50k car and want to put $500 wheels on it huh?

I got a pretty good deal on CPO. The thing is, no matter how much the car is, you always want a good deal. If $500 gets me decent quality for what I want it to do, then I'll spend $500. In this case, it looks like it isn't a good deal, so Im gonna pass on the wheels.

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by mbanks21

You drive a $50k car and want to put $500 wheels on it huh?

You'll notice the same theme in all his threads.

You'll notice his "pretty good deal" on his CPO ended up with him upset after the fact discovering a lot of cosmetic damage....which makes you wonder if he was blind while buying.

His now highly edited thread on the issues.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=21518046

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

You'll notice the same theme in all his threads.

You really have nothing to do but to follow me around on the forums eh? Saw you post in my other thread, starting an argument with another member...

this guy...

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by AspireApex

You really have nothing to do but to follow me around on the forums eh? Saw you post in my other thread, starting an argument with another member...

this guy...

Just a good memory. Or I wouldn't remember your car issues as you deleted much of the details a month ago.

Embarrassed I guess, so you had to delete?

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

Just a good memory. Or I wouldn't remember your car issues as you deleted much of the details a month ago.

Embarrassed I guess, so you had to delete?

hey man, I think you have some issues... but I don't think I'm the person you should be trying to solve them with.

I would say to try to make some friends outside in the real world and perhaps have a good time with them on the weekend... instead of following me around on the forums.

[XKxRome0ox]

There is a difference between getting a good deal.. and being cheap

Getting a good deal = getting quality stuff at discount
Being cheap = putting crap quality stuff on your car just because of the price

You will ultimately pay the price when you cheap out on certain things
Especially something important like wheels and tires

I love getting a good deal and I shop around
But I don't buy cheap crap because I value the ride quality and safety over saving a few bucks
Which could actually end up costing a lot more in the end

When I am daily driving or pushing the limits of the car at track, I have 100% confidence and trust in my quality wheels and tires
Because otherwise I am risking my life and the lives of others

You don't want to experience mechanical failure because you wanted to "save" a few hundred dollars

At a minimum, 32 lb 19" wheels will waste a ton of gas because that is some anchors you are driving around with

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

You'll notice the same theme in all his threads.

You'll notice his "pretty good deal" on his CPO ended up with him upset after the fact discovering a lot of cosmetic damage....which makes you wonder if he was blind while buying.

His now highly edited thread on the issues.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=21518046

Lol! Fail!

Sounds like he went way too cheap!

[wdeerfield]

just get VMRs style of these or even Apex.

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Lol! Fail!

Sounds like he went way too cheap!

ha ha looks like you got your online friends to help your cause

like I said, you guys need to get out more...

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

There is a difference between getting a good deal.. and being cheap

Getting a good deal = getting quality stuff at discount
Being cheap = putting crap quality stuff on your car just because of the price

You will ultimately pay the price when you cheap out on certain things
Especially something important like wheels and tires

I love getting a good deal and I shop around
But I don't buy cheap crap because I value the ride quality and safety over saving a few bucks
Which could actually end up costing a lot more in the end

When I am daily driving or pushing the limits of the car at track, I have 100% confidence and trust in my quality wheels and tires
Because otherwise I am risking my life and the lives of others

You don't want to experience mechanical failure because you wanted to "save" a few hundred dollars

At a minimum, 32 lb 19" wheels will waste a ton of gas because that is some anchors you are driving around with

Have you personally experienced/witnessed a mechanical failure or complete structure collapse of a replica wheel like this?

Consider the Alzor wheels from ECS - they are even cheaper than these wheels and seem to be enjoyed by many people. Would you consider them "crap" wheels, according to the price? Low pressure cast, similar in weight to the OEM 403M wheels. Do you truly think safety is compromised because these are lower priced wheels vs OEM?

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by GCinFLA

You'll notice the same theme in all his threads.

You'll notice his "pretty good deal" on his CPO ended up with him upset after the fact discovering a lot of cosmetic damage....which makes you wonder if he was blind while buying.

His now highly edited thread on the issues.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=21518046

Actually I deleted it once my dealer called me back to say they would fix the issues and I felt like the post was premature in the sense that I didn't give them a chance to rectify the situation. I buy all my cars without inspecting them, since I typically just pay cash and have them shipped to my location.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by AspireApex

ha ha looks like you got your online friends to help your cause

like I said, you guys need to get out more...

Originally Posted by AspireApex

Have you personally experienced/witnessed a mechanical failure or complete structure collapse of a replica wheel like this?

Consider the Alzor wheels from ECS - they are even cheaper than these wheels and seem to be enjoyed by many people. Would you consider them "crap" wheels, according to the price? Low pressure cast, similar in weight to the OEM 403M wheels. Do you truly think safety is compromised because these are lower priced wheels vs OEM?

You're just fighting everyone today, aren't you?

Originally Posted by AspireApex

Actually I deleted it once my dealer called me back to say they would fix the issues and I felt like the post was premature in the sense that I didn't give them a chance to rectify the situation. I buy all my cars without inspecting them, since I typically just pay cash and have them shipped to my location.

Congrats.

[kern417]

Originally Posted by AspireApex

Have you personally experienced/witnessed a mechanical failure or complete structure collapse of a replica wheel like this?

Consider the Alzor wheels from ECS - they are even cheaper than these wheels and seem to be enjoyed by many people. Would you consider them "crap" wheels, according to the price? Low pressure cast, similar in weight to the OEM 403M wheels. Do you truly think safety is compromised because these are lower priced wheels vs OEM?

alzor wheels are known as crap lol. same issue getting them balanced, the finish is piss poor, and typically heavier than stock. i could see splotches in my friends wheels since the paint was so uneven.

like i said, i had my go on cheap wheels because i thought what's the worst that could happen? but it was bad and i'd never do it again. the ebay ones are the worst because the boxes don't even have the name of a company on them. that's why they come with blank center caps. if the company won't even brand their own wheels then they're probably not anything to brag about.

you don't have to pay $3k+ for premium forged wheels but you can still get some used VMR/O.Z./Enkei/Etc. for decent pricing and the resale will be better when you get rid of them.

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

You're just fighting everyone today, aren't you?

If you think that's "fighting", not sure how you manage to survive in the real world. It's called a discussion, which is what forums are for.



Congrats.

That's how I roll son.

[AspireApex]

Originally Posted by kern417

alzor wheels are known as crap lol. same issue getting them balanced, the finish is piss poor, and typically heavier than stock. i could see splotches in my friends wheels since the paint was so uneven.

like i said, i had my go on cheap wheels because i thought what's the worst that could happen? but it was bad and i'd never do it again. the ebay ones are the worst because the boxes don't even have the name of a company on them. that's why they come with blank center caps. if the company won't even brand their own wheels then they're probably not anything to brag about.

you don't have to pay $3k+ for premium forged wheels but you can still get some used VMR/O.Z./Enkei/Etc. for decent pricing and the resale will be better when you get rid of them.

Yeah for sure, you already convinced me about not getting ebay wheels ha ha

VMR = gravity cast right? This would all be so much easier if AG made the m359 in 8.5 and 9.5 widths in the 19s...

[GCinFLA]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

There is a difference between getting a good deal.. and being cheap

Getting a good deal = getting quality stuff at discount
Being cheap = putting crap quality stuff on your car just because of the price

You will ultimately pay the price when you cheap out on certain things
Especially something important like wheels and tires

I love getting a good deal and I shop around
But I don't buy cheap crap because I value the ride quality and safety over saving a few bucks
Which could actually end up costing a lot more in the end

When I am daily driving or pushing the limits of the car at track, I have 100% confidence and trust in my quality wheels and tires
Because otherwise I am risking my life and the lives of others

You don't want to experience mechanical failure because you wanted to "save" a few hundred dollars

At a minimum, 32 lb 19" wheels will waste a ton of gas because that is some anchors you are driving around with

Originally Posted by AspireApex

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on pulling the trigger on these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-HYPER-SIL...3D252679348347

Front Size: 19X8.5

Rear Size: 19X9.5

Offset: Front & Rear: 35mm/40mm

Do these numbers look right? Also, what tires would I need to purchase to fit these and what do you recommend?

I realize it is somewhat risky in terms of quality, however, I'm not planning to track my car. As long as these don't spontaneously crumble, I should be fine...I hope.