Help on wheels

Wlew · 07-15-2010, 02:46 PM

I know there are lots of debates out there... so before anyone tells me to search, I have. But am only trying to get yalls opinion on which wheel to get because I am on the fence.

Avant Garde m310

or

VMR vb3

Which one would you recommend? it will go on a blue 330i with the sports package. I will be getting new tires with them as well. I really like the M3 style wheels that are similar to both of these... but just can't decide.

Donia330i · 07-15-2010, 03:18 PM

Avant Garde m310. for sure

MassBimmer · 07-15-2010, 03:22 PM

VMR is a great wheel...don't have any experience with avant garde

PYSpeed.com · 07-15-2010, 03:24 PM

We have both IN STOCK ready to go. Let me know if you need any help!

SV Concepts II · 07-15-2010, 03:26 PM

The AG T310s are exactly the same as VMR V710 in terms of style...

I personally like the VB3 more because it has a bit more concavity...it all comes down to personal preference.

Let me know if you need help with pricing on a set

ddigangi · 07-15-2010, 03:30 PM

both designs are nice but i dont like the process of gravity cast wheels. very heavy and not the best quality!

ShowTime12 · 07-15-2010, 03:32 PM

VB3's!!!

Wlew · 07-15-2010, 03:45 PM

haha, half and half so far... reasons for and against? I really am on the fence.

ModBargains.com · 07-15-2010, 10:09 PM

The Avant Garde M310 gets my vote for one reason specifically it's a low pressure cast wheel

Though not enforced, there are quality standards to govern the production of wheels. Some countries though, like Germany and Japan, have government regulations requiring aftermarket wheels to meet certain criteria and ensure proper fit. The United States has taken steps to establish guidelines but it will be some time before they can enact regulation of any kind. Consequently, all wheels are not made the same. The performance of an alloy wheel is a direct result of the manufacturing technique employed.

The Avant Garde Wheels are low pressure cast, making them stronger and lighter when compared to gravity cast wheels. The Avant Garde has designed these 310 wheels a patented way to give them more strength without adding extra weight. The Avant Garde 310 Wheels have a staggering 815kg/1835lb load rating. Also take into consideration also that all of the wheels that come standard from BMW straight from the factory are Low-pressure cast at a minimum.

Weights:
19x8.5 ET35: 25.7 lbs
19x9.5 ET33: 27.35 lbs

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all and I'll be more than happy to assist you.

- Alan

david @ eas · 07-16-2010, 03:23 PM

Like most the other members on this forum, I really like VMR's line up, especially the classy VB3 wheel. VMR has been giving this forum great wheels for quite some time now, and they've proven themselves to be a great wheel manufacturer w/ some great designs, with strength and class.

PM me if you want a set, we're VMR's Largest Stocking Distributor

Wlew · 07-16-2010, 05:35 PM

How much do OEM wheels weigh? I have type 162's... Looking for a weight difference between the AG's, VMR's, and OEM's... I have gotten lots of different numbers.

Wlew · 07-16-2010, 05:36 PM

And what color car is that? pretty sure thats the same blue I have... but cant tell with that lighting... That set up looks so nice though.

Gavin@MMW · 07-16-2010, 06:07 PM

Im Voting AG M310.

Everyone and there mom has VB3's right now. (including me lol)

howesc · 07-16-2010, 09:15 PM

I have had bad luck with my first set of AG's (341's). Actually returned them today. Had weird vibrations right out of the gate. Took them to the tire shop 3 days after I put them on and they said they couldn't even correctly balance the rear set. Tech said they didn't seem true. I am really ticked, they were gunmetal and looked amazing on my Black E93.

Now struggling about what to do next. Do I have to go forged?

Never had VMR's, many great looks for sure. I am actually surprised how little candid feedback there is on any of the forums about the many aftermarket wheel brands out their and their quality short and long term quality. I have Miro M6 reps for my Winter setup and was pleased for the 5-6 months they were on the car. But with Blizzaks being so soft, they could distort any negative feel or feedback.

Good luck.

Cmjohns · 07-16-2010, 09:19 PM

I like the vmr's. I just got an an e90x and was wondering if the 9.5 wide set up in the rear is ok for the AWD?

Mnut · 07-18-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlew

How much do OEM wheels weigh? I have type 162's... Looking for a weight difference between the AG's, VMR's, and OEM's... I have gotten lots of different numbers.

I am wondering the same thing.. Anyone know the weight of the 162's?

cb4 · 07-20-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnut

I am wondering the same thing.. Anyone know the weight of the 162's?

According to this site they way about 26 lbs...

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

r_seng · 07-20-2010, 09:54 PM

I'll take extrusion over gravity any day.

07-15-2010, 02:46 PM	#1
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	Help on wheels I know there are lots of debates out there... so before anyone tells me to search, I have. But am only trying to get yalls opinion on which wheel to get because I am on the fence. Avant Garde m310 or VMR vb3 Which one would you recommend? it will go on a blue 330i with the sports package. I will be getting new tires with them as well. I really like the M3 style wheels that are similar to both of these... but just can't decide. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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07-15-2010, 03:18 PM	#2
Donia330i Major 133 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 19 330i BSM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (7)	Avant Garde m310. for sure
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07-15-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	VMR is a great wheel...don't have any experience with avant garde
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PYSpeed.com Major General 917 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: BC Forged Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (39)	We have both IN STOCK ready to go. Let me know if you need any help!
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07-15-2010, 03:26 PM	#5
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	The AG T310s are exactly the same as VMR V710 in terms of style... I personally like the VB3 more because it has a bit more concavity...it all comes down to personal preference. Let me know if you need help with pricing on a set
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07-15-2010, 03:30 PM	#6
ddigangi 'Murica 48 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	both designs are nice but i dont like the process of gravity cast wheels. very heavy and not the best quality! __________________ Web developer at @ Apartments.com, digital media director, budding entrepreneur, technology guru and marketing nut with an affliction for the finer things in life. I blog at http://ddigangi.com
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07-15-2010, 03:32 PM	#7
ShowTime12 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 313 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	VB3's!!!
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07-15-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	haha, half and half so far... reasons for and against? I really am on the fence. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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07-15-2010, 10:09 PM	#9
ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The Avant Garde M310 gets my vote for one reason specifically it's a low pressure cast wheel Though not enforced, there are quality standards to govern the production of wheels. Some countries though, like Germany and Japan, have government regulations requiring aftermarket wheels to meet certain criteria and ensure proper fit. The United States has taken steps to establish guidelines but it will be some time before they can enact regulation of any kind. Consequently, all wheels are not made the same. The performance of an alloy wheel is a direct result of the manufacturing technique employed. The Avant Garde Wheels are low pressure cast, making them stronger and lighter when compared to gravity cast wheels. The Avant Garde has designed these 310 wheels a patented way to give them more strength without adding extra weight. The Avant Garde 310 Wheels have a staggering 815kg/1835lb load rating. Also take into consideration also that all of the wheels that come standard from BMW straight from the factory are Low-pressure cast at a minimum. Weights: 19x8.5 ET35: 25.7 lbs 19x9.5 ET33: 27.35 lbs Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all and I'll be more than happy to assist you. - Alan
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07-16-2010, 03:23 PM	#10
david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Like most the other members on this forum, I really like VMR's line up, especially the classy VB3 wheel. VMR has been giving this forum great wheels for quite some time now, and they've proven themselves to be a great wheel manufacturer w/ some great designs, with strength and class. PM me if you want a set, we're VMR's Largest Stocking Distributor
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07-16-2010, 05:35 PM	#11
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	How much do OEM wheels weigh? I have type 162's... Looking for a weight difference between the AG's, VMR's, and OEM's... I have gotten lots of different numbers. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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07-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#12
Wlew Major 77 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	And what color car is that? pretty sure thats the same blue I have... but cant tell with that lighting... That set up looks so nice though. __________________ 2011 335i Sports Package \| VRSF FMIC \| Cobb AP3 \| Dinan Exhaust \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| Lux H8 Angel Eyes \| Mtec LED Fogs \|
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07-16-2010, 06:07 PM	#13
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	Im Voting AG M310. Everyone and there mom has VB3's right now. (including me lol)
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07-16-2010, 09:15 PM	#14
howesc New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Conv Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I have had bad luck with my first set of AG's (341's). Actually returned them today. Had weird vibrations right out of the gate. Took them to the tire shop 3 days after I put them on and they said they couldn't even correctly balance the rear set. Tech said they didn't seem true. I am really ticked, they were gunmetal and looked amazing on my Black E93. Now struggling about what to do next. Do I have to go forged? Never had VMR's, many great looks for sure. I am actually surprised how little candid feedback there is on any of the forums about the many aftermarket wheel brands out their and their quality short and long term quality. I have Miro M6 reps for my Winter setup and was pleased for the 5-6 months they were on the car. But with Blizzaks being so soft, they could distort any negative feel or feedback. Good luck.
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07-16-2010, 09:19 PM	#15
Cmjohns Private First Class 1 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C. Heights, UT iTrader: (3)	I like the vmr's. I just got an an e90x and was wondering if the 9.5 wide set up in the rear is ok for the AWD?
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07-20-2010, 09:54 PM	#18
r_seng End Game 7 Rep 350 Posts Drives: Devil's Chariot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	I'll take extrusion over gravity any day.
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