That is wild (and not in a good way)!
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2000 540i Sport 6-Speed Black & Tan, 18" OEM M-Pars
2000 740i Sport Black All Around, 20" OEM Style 32s
1995 840Ci Hellrot Red/Black, 17" OEM Style 21s
1991 850i Platinum Gray/PergaHellNap, 18" OEM M-Pars
Look at this
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Wheels are something you should not save on. Its all about your safety.
Yes, I've had enough of replica's, they don't balance and cause nothing but problems. Rondell 58's for me now!
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that must be pretty frightening
Can you imagining that happening at speed?
Wow !
Current stuff:
91 850i
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ictureid=11012
01 Porsche 996 Cab
1 Audi tt Conv
1 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1 Chevy 4x4 crew cab
71 MGB GT x 2
47 Willys Wagon - fixin'
54 Chevy 1/2 ton - fixin'
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Hope no one was hurt!
In light of this, I think guys should chime in on what wheel manufacturers make strong enough wheels for our cars. There are a ton of people who buy into the "ebay" rims and could pay the price.
I just don't think it would hurt to have some sort of list for the new guys, me included!
1996 BMW 850ci
2012 Duramax
1974 Camaro
OEM Wheels by whomever manufactures them (Rondel, BBS, MiM, Borbet, etc) They are all strong. I've also had good luck with the Replica brand out of Italy -- they make OEM for various auto manufacturers. I know others will chime here.
Bill
Current stuff:
91 850i
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ictureid=11012
01 Porsche 996 Cab
1 Audi tt Conv
1 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1 Chevy 4x4 crew cab
71 MGB GT x 2
47 Willys Wagon - fixin'
54 Chevy 1/2 ton - fixin'
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Wokke-
How do we find that list? Just a google search?
1996 BMW 850ci
2012 Duramax
1974 Camaro
Ok, thanks anyways! Been looking at German vehicle laws all day. I have found plenty on suspension, tires, and aero. Just not rims... yet!
1996 BMW 850ci
2012 Duramax
1974 Camaro
Nothing specific really, been looking at all those. I also like the tsw rims, the valencia, carthage, and cadwell. But since they are low priced I'm assuming they might not be strong enough for our over weight sharks.
Last edited by Talisman850; 10-15-2011 at 11:57 AM.
1996 BMW 850ci
2012 Duramax
1974 Camaro
You don't need a list, just ask any wheel manfacturer your interested in if there wheels are TUV approved.
or DOT approved in the US.
Tüv is German, but are well known all over Europe as a safe standard.
Actually I believe the wheels need to meet an ISO standard.
http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue...m?commid=46926
All wheels should also have a load bearing certificate.
the Work wheels I have on my 850 is Tüv certified for 900kg each (times 4 is 3600kg, twise the weight if the e31).
this mean that the wheel can handle more weight, but this indicates that 900kg pr wheel is the max vehicle weight.
-Egil (my name)
2012 ///M550xd touring
1990 850Ia Hartge Supercharged.
2004 M3 (sold)
I am looking at getting Elbrus wheels from tire rack...anyone know if they are any good?
Thanks for all the input guys!
I feel slightly stupid for not thinking of just calling and asking what their weight rating is per wheel...
On TSW's website it lists the Valencia's load rating at 1925. I'm assuming this is in lbs. and per wheel? Meaning 4 of them would have a load rating of close to 8000lbs? Am I correct in my assumptions?
Here is the link
http://www.tsw.com/inventory/wheels-...&Submit=Search
Last edited by Talisman850; 10-15-2011 at 08:53 PM.
1996 BMW 850ci
2012 Duramax
1974 Camaro
Pretty much the only wheels I'd want:
BBS
Ronal (Alpina)
HRE
Rondell
Hmmm.. How about the MasItaly 18's I bought from another forum member?
I'm have to burn through 2 sets of 16" rubber before putting tires on the 18s and throwing them on my car. Plus, I need to do a full suspension assessment (reinforcement plates) before the 18s go on too...
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