For any of you black cars wondering Silver, Black, or Gunmetal....

[Rovert]

For anyone interested in VMR V710 wheel weights:

18x8.5 ET35:


18x9.5 ET45 is 24.5lbs
19x8.5 ET35 is 25.0lbs
19x9.5 ET45 is 25.5lbs

So for anyone wanting to compete in AutoX and want to have a quicker reacting response. Get a lighter rim. My setup feels about the same as my heavier stock ZHP 135 wheels with a bit less lag in turning in.

[danewilson77]

What a baller!

[johnrando]

For anyone interested in VMR V710 wheel weights:

18x8.5 ET35:


18x9.5 ET45 is 24.5lbs
19x8.5 ET35 is 25.0lbs
19x9.5 ET45 is 25.5lbs

So for anyone wanting to compete in AutoX and want to have a quicker reacting response. Get a lighter rim. My setup feels about the same as my heavier stock ZHP 135 wheels with a bit less lag in turning in.

Funny because I recently PM'ed you about the VMR weight, great timing! So, I don't AutoX, but per your post, I would think an even lighter rim would be better if I'm going to get new wheels. The question is, what is that crossover point in price/performance that makes sense for lighter wheels for street driving/looks? I've seen wheels that are 18 lbs but I imagine some of the real quality/lightweight wheels are a little beyond my budget these days. I like that the VMRs aren't "too" expensive in the big picture.

[danewilson77]

You can get super light rims for $300.00. Imho I wouldn't spend much more than that.

[Rovert]

Oooo example please!

[mikeyb74]

The TSW Nurburgring weight less than the VMRs. I weighed abunch of these about a month ago at work for the Fasttimes. They all were under 20 lbs ea.

[danewilson77]

There's 3 set of Enkei's on Tirerack....PF01 (silver), and RPF1's (Black or silver)....that I would consider. Both around 18lbs for $299.00.



And the Forgestar F-14's are $1200ish for the set...and I think those are 18's.

That would be roughly 24lbs less rotational mass....and I think you would notice a diff.

[MasterC17]

Great Picture! I think I like the Gunmetal the best.

The best light wheel for an E46 in my opinion are APEX ARC-8's - 18lbs and about $1200 for a set of 18's. They also look good! http://www.apexraceparts.com/3-Series-BMW-E46_c_15.html

They have a group buy going on right now that ends the 28th: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...0060&highlight

If I had the money I would jump in on the Group Buy - but I don't .

[mimalmo]

The TSW Nurburgring weight less than the VMRs. I weighed abunch of these about a month ago at work for the Fasttimes. They all were under 20 lbs ea.

I haven't seen a set of those I've liked yet. The lack of the concave face makes them look odd. Especially when directly compared to a VMR V710.

[johnrando]

Great examples, now that's good information! Like the Apex's, wondering it I'd still be alive if my wife found out I bought those when the braces payments are due at the same time. Hmmmm.