Should Dane Just Buy Those Style 71's?

[mimalmo]

There's no wrong response on the voting. Either way guarantees a win!

The wheels:
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04387.jpg

The thread:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2496-For-Sale-17x8-BMW-Style-71-wheels-Brand-New-in-Box.-ET-20

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I voted yes. Hehe.

These wheels are ridiculous. They'd look great on his car. Dane, buy these and sell those Enkeis.

[mimalmo]

Looks like the voting is tied Dane! Who knows which way it will go?!

[danewilson77]

Eli....why I outta.......!!!!

Hehe....nice thread.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04384.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yeah. It's a toss up right now. We're split. 50% say yes. The other 50% say yes.

[danewilson77]

I DIDN'T NOTICE...ONLY ONE OPTION!!!! Thats too much!

[danewilson77]

The italicized Yes is winning now...hehe

[zhpnsnv]

I really like the wheels and would love to see what they look like with tires on them, all installed. I think the +20 offset pushes them out way too far, though, no?

[danewilson77]

For stock E46....I think it looks pretty good.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's true. The yes! is winning.

Dane, put some tires on those wheels. Let's see them on your car. You're buying them!

[mimalmo]

I really like the wheels and would love to see what they look like with tires on them, all installed. I think the +20 offset pushes them out way too far, though, no?

They'd be flush.

[zhpnsnv]

They'd be flush.

I guess that makes sense; people put spacers over 15mm on their E46s all the time, right?

[mimalmo]

I just put 20mm on my car last night :eeps

[danewilson77]

Dayum. Pics?

[mimalmo]

Will do. Check my project thread in a bit.

[danewilson77]

Copy.

[rikdee]

Cleaning all those tiny fastener heads has to be considered...

[danewilson77]

Sonax will keep them purty.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Cleaning all those tiny fastener heads has to be considered...

Rik, or Dane can just buy new wheels every six months. He's a pimp. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Mmmm...yup. I'm a pimp alright.

[mimalmo]

http://www.tshirtbordello.com/images/pimpin-aint-easy-lg.gif

[rikdee]

It's just the clean freak in me talking. I take my 135s off the car when cleaning; about every second or third wash. Makes keeping wheel wells tidy a snap.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It's just the clean freak in me talking. I take my 135s off the car when cleaning; about every second or third wash. Makes keeping wheel wells tidy a snap.

My guy is removing the wheels this week when he details the car. I'm with you.

[az3579]

Methinks Dane should do it if he is daring enough.

[Jon D]

Go for it

[danewilson77]

Methinks Dane should do it if he is daring enough.

Mmm....

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[mimalmo]

17x8 with 205/40/17's. Like I said, that's plenty of rubber for these wheels.


http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13128551&postcount=364

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5666985452_15b033aaab_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

That's exactly ET 20 too. Those would fit great on stock height E46. They fit there...but the guy admits they rub.

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[mimalmo]

They only rub because he's running spacers.

[danewilson77]

Right....makining it ET 10 and ET0

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Kudos]

imho the wheels look too small. i know it'll look different with tires, but i personally wouldn't pull the trigger without seeing it with tires on to see the spacing. pshop any1?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'd like to see with tires, too.

[spencers]

Ditch the enkeis!

[danewilson77]

Ditch the enkeis!

You really don't like them....do you?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You really don't like them....do you?

I can only speak for myself. I like the style 71s better.

[danewilson77]

I can only speak for myself. I like the style 71s better.

Mmmmm.........

Maybe if this insurance thing works out...I'll throw him the money and make it happen.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[az3579]

That's exactly ET 20 too. Those would fit great on stock height E46. They fit there...but the guy admits they rub.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

Rub = doesn't fit.
But, because that guy is running spacers, perhaps you'll get away with smaller ones, or no spacers. Who knows... :dunno
Either way, make it happen Dane.

[danewilson77]

Rims are for sale to someone else. Not me. I want the forgestars.

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[Hornung418]

Rims are for sale to someone else. Not me. I want the forgestars.

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Pics or said forgestars?

DROIDstatus. Come at me, bro.

[danewilson77]

Pics or said forgestars?

DROIDstatus. Come at me, bro.

F14's at www.modbargains.com. 18x8.5 square.

In gunmetal.

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[mimalmo]

If you're going that route, you should do 18x9.5 square ET30-35.

[L0veZHP]

get these new rims ditch the old your car would look brand new and more mature i believe

[danewilson77]

If you're going that route, you should do 18x9.5 square ET30-35.

Copy...I will think about it.

[Hornung418]

Says they're only available in 19s...unless that's what you meant. I'd like to see an 47 offset with a 2in. lip...that would be tits!

[johnrando]

I voted, uh, yes. John

[mimalmo]

Says they're only available in 19s...unless that's what you meant. I'd like to see an 47 offset with a 2in. lip...that would be tits!

You wouldn't get a 2" lip on an 8.5" wheel with and offset of ET47. That offset is way too high to get a 2" lip. In order to get the deep concave or dish look, you need wide wheels or low offsets (or both). Wheel design also plays a part. Some are more concave/dished than others.

[danewilson77]

Says they're only available in 19s...unless that's what you meant. I'd like to see an 47 offset with a 2in. lip...that would be tits!

Not true brutha.........

http://www.modbargains.com/Forgestar-F14-Wheels-for-BMW-18x8.5-18x9-18x95-18x10-18x11.htm

[Hornung418]

Clicked on the first available F14 link I saw...led me to 19s.
Either way, those rims are teh sechs.

[danewilson77]

Yummy they are...........

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/f14gun.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/f14gunside.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/F14-Silver-Ferrari.jpg

*Ferrari not included

[az3579]

*Ferrari not included


Eeeeeeh, I dunno... that's a deal breaker for me. :dunno