I heard my name...
Sooo, yeah, I know I'm not around here much, but for those that know me, a text or PM is always a way to get a hold of me... I do still think of you guys and the ZHP often! Anyway, Shawn texted me and asked me to drop in here, so here I am...
Wheels... On my ZHP, I had the Avant Garde M359s (replica E90 M3 competition wheels) and I was extremely pleased with them. As the OP stated, the low pressure casting provides for a slightly stronger wheel, thus the higher load rating. In addition, I had read some reviews of the VMR wheels starting to peel a little a little here and there. I was not interested in that.
The AG wheels I received came extremely well packaged, much like that of a much more expensive wheel. I was happy. The barrels are black, which is nice, helps the wheels look cleaner longer. I had wheels in the Hyper Silver finish, which I was absolutely in LOVE with. A couple of things to note though, the finish is MUCH more metallic than stock BMW silver, and in bright direct sunlight, they can almost look polished... See pics below... But, I loved the finish, so much that I'd love to get my current wheels finished in that same paint.
Looks like you're already leaning toward the AG wheels, I would say that's a great choice. That being said, everyone gets the M310/VMR710... Get something different! Be original!! :D
Lastly, for what its worth... Specs are 18x8.5" ET35, square setup. Tires are 245/40-18 Yokohama S-drive, Front lowered on H&R Sport springs, back stock.
2011 E90 Lemans Blue/Bamboo Beige M3- Harrop Supercharged IG: lmb_zcp
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Past: 2010 X5M, 2014 328d, 2003 330i ZHP, 2004 330i ZHP, 2012 X3 35i
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