VMR VB3 and Bridgestone Potenza S001

cstavaru · 07-24-2010, 04:19 AM

I finally fitted my new wheels and tires...after only 2-3 weeks since the first toughts

Bought the VMR VB3 rims from JLeviSW...they had them in stock, which rarely happens (I read some horror stories of some people waiting 7 months for some CSL replicas).

I chose Bridgestone S001 because it is the next generation after RE050A (a well respected tire), it is factory fitted to Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi RS5, Aston Martin Rapide and Lexus LFA. And all these at $25 more per tire compared to Hankook Ventus V12 !

The ride is perfect, about 20% less firm than with my stock RE050A runflats (not more than that !). The S001 is a performance tire, and has a stiff sidewall, but still not as stiff as the runflats.

The rim offsets are absolutely perfect for LCI, nu rubbing at all, and maintaining a quality OEM look.

Rims: VMR VB3 Super Silver, 18x8.5ET40 front, 18x9.5ET45 rear
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza S001, 235/40/18 front, 265/35/18 rear

Pictures below...

ultraslan · 07-24-2010, 08:15 AM

looks good! cant wait to get mine

sbce90 · 07-24-2010, 08:34 AM

more pics from a bit further away please

3Aims · 07-24-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

more pics from a bit further away please

Like the look. Where did you buy everything? Looking for same setup.

SV Concepts III · 07-24-2010, 12:39 PM

Looks great, glad to hear you like them and thanks again for your support!

oomikeyboy · 07-24-2010, 12:46 PM

very nice!

MassBimmer · 07-24-2010, 01:34 PM

Wheels look good

C3XI · 07-25-2010, 05:09 PM

Nice looking setup

cstavaru · 07-26-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

more pics from a bit further away please

Some more picture here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412579

JhnR · 07-29-2010, 04:09 PM

ce frumusetze de fetitza =)

VMRWheels · 07-29-2010, 05:27 PM

Its amazing how just a simple set of wheels make a huge difference in the overall stance and style the car gives off... Looks great!

-Charles@VMRWheels

cityhugo · 08-01-2010, 09:53 AM

Do u think u can get away with 245 in the front without rubbing? car looks good

cstavaru · 08-01-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cityhugo

Do u think u can get away with 245 in the front without rubbing? car looks good

Yes, I think you can. Right now there is a 5-7mm gap left between the tire and the strut. With a 245 the gap would remain about 2-3mm, I think. Also there are some people on the forums using 245 in front with +40 offset on a 8.5" rim.

mkiv · 08-01-2010, 07:29 PM

where did you get the tires? tirerack only has 20s...

cstavaru · 08-02-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mkiv

where did you get the tires? tirerack only has 20s...

I'm from Europe...all the current sizes are available there. If I were in the US right now and I would want a performance tire at a similar price I would look at Bridgestone RE050A non-rft (the RFT has a bad reputation but the RE050A non-rft is a very respected tire in the sports car world). Pirelli PZero also wins about every performance tire test...

knopfler81 · 10-28-2010, 11:46 AM

Salutare...caut modelul acest de jante de foarte mult timp (VMR VB3) dar nu am gasit . Am inteles ca se fabrica in USA ..si sunt ceva reprezentante si prin Europa . Modelul acesta mai este facut si de italienii de la TreeFace Tunning..dar nu am avut noroc sa le gasesc . Poate ma ajuti in aceasta privinata .Cat te-au costat? si cum ai facut comanda ? Mersi mult

JhnR · 10-28-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by knopfler81

Salutare...caut modelul acest de jante de foarte mult timp (VMR VB3) dar nu am gasit . Am inteles ca se fabrica in USA ..si sunt ceva reprezentante si prin Europa . Modelul acesta mai este facut si de italienii de la TreeFace Tunning..dar nu am avut noroc sa le gasesc . Poate ma ajuti in aceasta privinata .Cat te-au costat? si cum ai facut comanda ? Mersi mult

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knopfler81 · 10-30-2010, 02:38 AM

Mersi . Le-am trimis mailul . Sper sa nu coste mult transportul

richy_335d · 10-30-2010, 03:04 AM

looks good

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