[mrcharlesiv]

Originally Posted by Robm129

What is your suspension setup? Stock? Also...any rubbing yet?

H&R springs. Zero rubbing. Perfect setup. I may actually never get coils.

[X54TH]

VMR 710's with stock tires.

[Amack]

Better Pics of VMR 705 19s

[nateate8]

Anyone have a picture of black VMR 710s on a black 2er?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by nateate8

Anyone have a picture of black VMR 710s on a black 2er?

It's not a 2er but maybe this will help!

[moldcad]

Guys - looking at those pic I cannot help thinking "why the hell are those people follow the current 'black rims' trend so blindly?". For a wheel - no matter what size, but the smaller the size the more important it is - to really show up, it must be silver or at least gray. Any color M235i with black rims looks as if it has no wheels at all...

I realize pictures taken with a smartphone emphasize this effect, as - especially with bright body color - exposure being OK for the body, it puts dark rims deep into shadows, but even when I spot a white car with black rims in reality I just don't like it; even with over-sized rims the aggressiveness effect is just not there.

[nateate8]

Originally Posted by moldcad

Guys - looking at those pic I cannot help thinking "why the hell are those people follow the current 'black rims' trend so blindly?". For a wheel - no matter what size, but the smaller the size the more important it is - to really show up, it must be silver or at least gray. Any color M235i with black rims looks as if it has no wheels at all...

I realize pictures taken with a smartphone emphasize this effect, as - especially with bright body color - exposure being OK for the body, it puts dark rims deep into shadows, but even when I spot a white car with black rims in reality I just don't like it; even with over-sized rims the aggressiveness effect is just not there.

Everyone has their take on things. Personally I don't like being the center of attention... I don't want everyone to "ooo" and "ahh" at my car. If people can't see it that's fine. My car is for me. But if someone takes time to really check it out, they're in for a treat :-)

[Amack]

I personally like the contrast of the black on my EB. With the matte front splitter and black kidneys, carbon mirrors, I feel grey or silver would look somewhat "factory" in comparison to black wheels.

[1LegitM235i]

Originally Posted by moldcad

Guys - looking at those pic I cannot help thinking "why the hell are those people follow the current 'black rims' trend so blindly?". For a wheel - no matter what size, but the smaller the size the more important it is - to really show up, it must be silver or at least gray. Any color M235i with black rims looks as if it has no wheels at all...

I realize pictures taken with a smartphone emphasize this effect, as - especially with bright body color - exposure being OK for the body, it puts dark rims deep into shadows, but even when I spot a white car with black rims in reality I just don't like it; even with over-sized rims the aggressiveness effect is just not there.

Couldn't agree with you more MOLDCAD. I've actually mentioned that in a FB thread and got a lot of shit for it. To me it's old school early 2000 trend. That's just my opinion. I guess I'm old man, who cares what I think. Lol!

[Xenny]

just put on my v710's, very happy with them!

F: 18x8.5 ET35
R: 18x9.5 ET50
gloss anthracite

decided to go with the ET50's to show a little less poke in the rear. I wanted ET40's up front as well but it turns out that the poke front and back are now just about the same, so it worked out.

iphone pics inbound, better to come soon hopefully.

[Smallm]

Originally Posted by Amack

I personally like the contrast of the black on my EB. With the matte front splitter and black kidneys, carbon mirrors, I feel grey or silver would look somewhat "factory" in comparison to black wheels.

+1

[Smallm]

Originally Posted by Amack

Better Pics of VMR 705 19s

Absolutely Perfect.

[Joe240]

Hey VMRWheels,

I just went through all 11 pages of this thread and I think I have a setup that will work, I just want some clarification.

My vehicle:
2017 m240i xDrive with staggered factory tires

My goal:
225 or 235 front, 255 or 265 rear (possibly PSS, but more likely DWS 06. Not sure if the new wheels will be all seasons, or my new summer set)
Stock Suspension (not sure if I'll ever lower it)
Keeping the car trackable

From my understanding, I could go V710 19x8.5et45 w/5mm spacer and run 235s in the front. If I go et35, I'll be limiting myself to 225s, correct?
I can go 19x9.5et50 and run 255s in the rear, but et45 with 255s is hit or miss? Do you think a 265 on et50 would not rub on stock suspension?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by Joe240

Hey VMRWheels,

I just went through all 11 pages of this thread and I think I have a setup that will work, I just want some clarification.

My vehicle:
2017 m240i xDrive with staggered factory tires

My goal:
225 or 235 front, 255 or 265 rear (possibly PSS, but more likely DWS 06. Not sure if the new wheels will be all seasons, or my new summer set)
Stock Suspension (not sure if I'll ever lower it)
Keeping the car trackable

From my understanding, I could go V710 19x8.5et45 w/5mm spacer and run 235s in the front. If I go et35, I'll be limiting myself to 225s, correct?
I can go 19x9.5et50 and run 255s in the rear, but et45 with 255s is hit or miss? Do you think a 265 on et50 would not rub on stock suspension?

Yes, this is in line with what we typically recommend for the F22. However, since your car is equipped with xDrive, you need to be conscious of your tire sizes. For staggered setups, you generally want to keep the rolling diameters within 1% of each other in the front and rear.

If you choose the 235/255 setup, you'll be outside of the 1%. The 225/255 setup is within the 1% at 0.8%. The 265 in the rear would likely require some slight modification.

[augerpro]

The difference on in stock diameters is greater than that (when staggered). 1.6% IIRC. 235/255 would actually be a hair less than stock difference.

[Joe240]

Originally Posted by augerpro

The difference on in stock diameters is greater than that (when staggered). 1.6% IIRC. 235/255 would actually be a hair less than stock difference.

This says its 1.35% stock: http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...t2=52#isPage=1

But you're right, it's still over the 1% for xDrive setups. 235/35f 255/30r would be 1.81%.

[josem235i]

Originally Posted by moldcad

Guys - looking at those pic I cannot help thinking "why the hell are those people follow the current 'black rims' trend so blindly?". For a wheel - no matter what size, but the smaller the size the more important it is - to really show up, it must be silver or at least gray. Any color M235i with black rims looks as if it has no wheels at all...

I realize pictures taken with a smartphone emphasize this effect, as - especially with bright body color - exposure being OK for the body, it puts dark rims deep into shadows, but even when I spot a white car with black rims in reality I just don't like it; even with over-sized rims the aggressiveness effect is just not there.

Can we see your car? I'm really interested since you apparently know more than us when it comes to choosing wheels.

Thanks

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by josem235i

Can we see your car? I'm really interested since you apparently know more than us when it comes to choosing wheels.

Thanks

I agree with him. Black and really dark rims look like crap because:

1) They make the wheel gap appear larger, especially on darker colored cars.

2) Dark rims look smaller because of the lack of contrast between the wheel and tire.

3) Dark rims really bring out the brown in tires.

4) Dark rims can look like steelies at a distance.

5) All depth and contrast is lost with dark rims.

[josem235i]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

I agree with him. Black and really dark rims look like crap because:

1) They make the wheel gap appear larger, especially on darker colored cars.

2) Dark rims look smaller because of the lack of contrast between the wheel and tire.

3) Dark rims really bring out the brown in tires.

4) Dark rims can look like steelies at a distance.

5) All depth and contrast is lost with dark rims.

Good for you, can we see your car too since I need to learn from the experts

Thanks

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by josem235i

Good for you, can we see your car too since I need to learn from the experts

Thanks

Just opinions. Do what you want to your own car. We're not stopping you from making an expensive mistake.

[The Racers Line]

Just had these thrown on! Car only has 450 miles

VMR 701 in Gunmetal
18x8.5 +35 square
Stock Staggered Tires
Stock Suspension, but I'm throwing Dinan Springs on tomorrow

[aozer]

hey guys, looking to get a set of v703 wheels for my 228xi. what offsets would you guys recommend for 18x8.5 square set up? would 18x8.5 et35 front and 18x8.5 et40 rear be good or should i go with et35 all around?