Help me pick some wheels for my R8

[Chifo Jr]

While its been some time since I have had a BMW I still frequent the forum. I am looking to replace the factory wheels on my R8 V10. I posted some photos of it a few months back but the car is white with silver sideblades. It still has some black trim on the front and rear as well as the interior. I am thinking about either a three piece HRE with polished lip and silver powdercoat to match the sideblades or ADV monoblocks in brushed finish. What do you think? Here are a couple of photos of the wheels.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/photo2ll.jpg[/IMG]
ADV7.1

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759763_9bc94748e6_o.jpg

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759197_1b3e73b2e4_o.jpg
HRE 3 piece

[schmiddy93]

HRE three piece

[shift.shape]

Out of those...HRE's or go home.

[ImplicitFiber]

HRE three piece

[dirtye30]

Rotiforms are pretty, and BBS LM is always a good choice.

[ImplicitFiber]

Iloveyourcar

[gary88]

Those HREs look great, but I'd really like to see what an R8 looks like on LMs.

[M3forJTB]

HRE's.

[///36M]

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759197_1b3e73b2e4_o.jpg
HRE 3 piece

Win.

[Kredithai]

http://www.wheelexecutives.com/wheels/

http://www.wheelsboutique.com/shop_by_brand.php

[Skwisgaar]

The question is moot. You could put my Style 19's on that car and it would still be a badass motherfucker. Well, maybe not... but, you get the point.

[fullyflaredd]

I'd suggest HRE Monoblok's.

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_0777a_764469.jpg

[KevRC4130]

HRE's are always crowd-pleasing wheels... But IMO don't do the 'dark wheel' thing. Silver or bust!

[Podismo]

I really like HRE wheels but those don't look better than the factory wheels.
These Dynamag wheels look pretty nice...they sound really expensive though
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23563509

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/64565/dymag_9_spoke_audi_r8_6.jpg
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/64565/dymag_9_spoke_audi_r8_3.jpg

[KevRC4130]

While they're kinda ugly on a lot of cars, I think the R8 would be perfect for the BBS CX-R's

http://bmw-e90.up.seesaa.net/image/081209-1.jpg

BBS CM would also look great

http://www.tom3d4.com/storage/Cm%20side.jpg


IMO the R8 needs a mesh/BBS-style wheel, but the wheel also needs to fit the high-tech/high-style/futuristic character of the R8. I think both of these BBS models do the trick.

[cleoent]

While its been some time since I have had a BMW I still frequent the forum. I am looking to replace the factory wheels on my R8 V10. I posted some photos of it a few months back but the car is white with silver sideblades. It still has some black trim on the front and rear as well as the interior. I am thinking about either a three piece HRE with polished lip and silver powdercoat to match the sideblades or ADV monoblocks in brushed finish. What do you think? Here are a couple of photos of the wheels.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/photo2ll.jpg[/IMG]
ADV7.1

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759763_9bc94748e6_o.jpg

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759197_1b3e73b2e4_o.jpg
HRE 3 piece

Die.

[pennpen]

any they all look amazing but those monobloks are :drool:

[Brett]

keep the options coming... those look good but there's gotta be something better for that beast.

[Chifo Jr]

I really like HRE wheels but those don't look better than the factory wheels.
These Dynamag wheels look pretty nice...they sound really expensive though
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23563509

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/64565/dymag_9_spoke_audi_r8_6.jpg
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/64565/dymag_9_spoke_audi_r8_3.jpg

I was looking at dynamag carbon fibers but I heard they went tits up...

[Podismo]

While they're kinda ugly on a lot of cars, I think the R8 would be perfect for the BBS CX-R's

http://bmw-e90.up.seesaa.net/image/081209-1.jpg


Those wheels are awesome! And they don't have a lip the dwarfs the size of the wheel like the HREs do.

[Tristar]

HRE monoblocks, and a bright silver finish that matches the sideblades. The contrast of white/silver will be perfect.

[Podismo]

I was looking at dynamag carbon fibers but I heard they went tits up...

Oh could be...that post was from 2007.

[MarketMaster]

I like the stock wheels better than any you listed.

[Chifo Jr]

HRE's are always crowd-pleasing wheels... But IMO don't do the 'dark wheel' thing. Silver or bust!

The factory wheels I have now are titanium in color and that is why I am changing them. I really dont care for the look. With silver sideblades I think the centers powder coated to match might really set the car off. I swore I wouldnt mess with the car much but I am thinking wheels, carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser and a tubi exhaust with bypass valve.

[pennpen]

you could put pink fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror it would still be tits

[Podismo]

Check out these HREs:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3988304263_0940f04dd1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3988303867_3f2cb292bd.jpg

Bling Bling! ...perhaps not the most elegant but I like them.

[Chifo Jr]

Check out these HREs:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3988304263_0940f04dd1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3988303867_3f2cb292bd.jpg

Bling Bling! ...perhaps not the most elegant but I like them.

Those are 890R's with a dark lip. I am thinking the opposite. Silver powder centers with polished lips.

[Podismo]

I think they are CF40s...
http://www.c5racer.com/catalog/images/hrecf40wheel1.jpg

[tmoeller]

chifo, the third are the best.

[SeattleBMW325i]

I'd get LMs if it were me, seems like the perfect car for them, possibly LM-Rs

[ViniZaoD]

ADV 7.1

on a related note I saw a black R8 driving very fast on my way to work today. I pulled up next to it expecting to see some 55 year old balding guy. Instead it was a 10/10 brunette. She gave me a wink before turning off onto the highway.

[andrewmacc]

Nah, none of those wheels would look good. It's futile, just send the car to me, I'll take it to the dump for you..

[Jam Boy]

It's hard to decide without the actual picture of the car...because the first picture looks very nice, but only because it is on a black car

[razahyde]

HRE C20 or C90.

the rest of HRE lineup, minus the carbon series, is so and so.

[Mooseiah]

I personally would go with the rotiform BLQ 3 Piece with a step lip in brushed or matched to the sideblade.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/rotiform/customer%20files/sandwich.jpg

www.rotiform.com

[Podismo]

I really like the wheels on my dad's LP560-4. Not dubs though.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk222/Podismo/DSCN0191.jpg?t=1277268211 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)

I saw a Golf with Bentley wheels the other day...this could work.

[gjVah]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n176/sacdesi/20080318-bbs-lm-01.jpg

[Podismo]

...those wont look good because of the lip.

[gjVah]

...those wont look good because of the lip.
Those look good on everything. If you manage to put them on a bicycle, it would be the hottest bicycle in the universe.

[Mooseiah]

...those wont look good because of the lip.

Stepped lips look much better than reverse lips.....

[Podismo]

...it just makes the wheels look smaller.

[Mooseiah]

...it just makes the wheels look smaller.

It makes the centers look smaller and lips look bigger. Guess money can't buy taste.

[Podismo]

No need to be rude.

[Kris88]

I really like the wheels on my dad's LP560-4. Not dubs though.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk222/Podismo/DSCN0191.jpg?t=1277268211 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)

I saw a Golf with Bentley wheels the other day...this could work.

Can I chill with your dad one day? Mostly his car collection though

[Mooseiah]

No need to be rude.

That was a bit uncalled for, but the wheels look far classier IMO with a stepped lip than a reverse lip. Reverse lip wheels just look "Baller" to me, and not as euro. :)

[Rose City]

http://viprims.com/wheelpics/Dayton/highko5%5B1%5D.gif

[Kris88]

Just get the ADV.1's

Not sure if this is the same set as the one in your OP

holy shit :drool:

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-7.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-5.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-1.jpg

/thread

[Podismo]

...those ADV.1's do look damn nice.

[AP2FTW]

Just get the ADV.1's

Not sure if this is the same set as the one in your OP

holy shit :drool:

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-7.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-5.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-1.jpg

/thread

fuck yes

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9028/1273213400798.jpg

[Chifo Jr]

Just get the ADV.1's

Not sure if this is the same set as the one in your OP

holy shit :drool:

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-7.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-5.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-1.jpg

/thread

I stand corrected on the CF40's but I am very sure these are 7.1's. They are a bit misleading in that they are 21" on the rear and 20" on the front and the car is slammed. I have no intention of lowering my car. It rides too nice to ruin.

[nerazzurrri]

Just get the ADV.1's

Not sure if this is the same set as the one in your OP

holy shit :drool:

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-7.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-5.jpg

http://www.adv1wheels.com/gallery/vehicletype/AudiR8/data/images/r8-1.jpg

/thread

We have a WINRARRRRRRRR!!! srs, these are the best but you need some coilovers.:redspot

[NobleForums]

IMHO, the ADV.1 ADV10 would be the best choice for the R8. The R8's bodystyle would look awesome with even spoke spacing, lots of open space, and a nice concave surface.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4647583527_095a03c302_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4647584481_20ba40f4a8_b.jpg

[ZimDoc]

^Ding ding ding.

We have a winner!

[Burtonn]

This is quoted from another forum and the pictures might be a little large but they are worth it.


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpr1q4Fq5I/AAAAAAAC-No/wtocfWciubE/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-11.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpr2CJNu5I/AAAAAAAC-Nw/cPreKRMl9co/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-12.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpr1GCWOTI/AAAAAAAC-NY/gmcS6p4jcBc/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-9.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpryFCfGsI/AAAAAAAC-MY/NQynZDKUFx0/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-1.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpryggg21I/AAAAAAAC-Mg/lelm8QdbeUw/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-2.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TBpr1cgFLxI/AAAAAAAC-Ng/rFO7xoblfE4/s1600/Audi-R8-Valkurie-10.jpg


Originally Posted by carscoop
SR Auto Group's new Valkyrie project is all about adding some dark style to Audi's R8 supercar. The tuning house starts off with a matte black wrap for the body and continues with a series of carbon-fiber aero bits from PPI. The smoked front, side and tail lamps along with a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels complete the mid-engine Audi's exterior makeover.

As for the R8 Valkyrie's interior, aside from the carbon fiber trim, the entire cockpit has been upholstered in a mix of black leather and alcantara with contrasting red seams.

Wheels
Advance One ADV7.1, 20 x 8.5 Front, 20 x 11 Rear, Matte Black Face/Gloss Black Lip

Suspension
H&R Lowering Springs

Exterior
Leios Matte Black Exterior Body
PPI Razor Carbon Fiber Front Air Dam
PPI Razor Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
PPI Razor Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
PPI Razor Front/Rear Air Vents
Smoked Front/Side/Rear Lights

Interior
Carbon Fiber Trim
Custom SR Executive Interior Reupholstery

[Podismo]

These E-Tron wheels look difficult to clean:
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Audi_e-tron_830_1024x768.jpg

[Don Nguyen]

What the fucking crazy amount of sick cars posted on this 3rd page so far, minus the one above.

Mind blowing.

[NobleForums]

^Ding ding ding.

We have a winner!

Yeah, I think those match very well to the R8's bodystyle. The curves and bulges in the R8's body tend to mate well with wheels that are concave. Flatter face wheels work better with the Gallardo's more straight line/creased edge bodystyle.

Also, the tips of the spokes on the ADV10 come to a nice point, but aren't quite as sharp as the monoblock version, which would look out of place on the R8's muscular haunches. Check out how pointed the tips are on the monoblock. They look nice, but it's a little too much for the R8:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4296827456_1c843fb565_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4295440233_db8505b27e_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1295/4692574430_dfbaefa1ac_b.jpg

I also like the rate of taper on the spokes of the ADV10, and how that complements the R8's body. Many wheels have spokes that lack very much taper at all, making them more fitting for sedan-type bodies.

In terms of the concave, I'd go for a medium amount. ADV.1 allows you to choose how much you want. I think it can be overdone for the R8. For instance, this would be a bit too much, IMHO:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4555641069_dbe7150d27_b.jpg

While it's difficult to get a nice balanced look front and rear, it may be doable. The front of this one is just a tad too flat, with respect to the rear:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4691941655_950bddba0b_b.jpg

As is this one:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4617246937_06dbe06874_b.jpg

Side note: Both standard rounded lip and stepped lips are available:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4429712605_3a392290a6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4587344039_ed3ffaca5f_b.jpg

[Podismo]

Wow those wheels look amazing on the Ford GT...wonder if they will look as good on a red one....hmm.

[Serious]

I dunno there is something I don't like about both DPE and HRE wheels... they just seem alot like a bling wheel built to good standards. I don't want to say they are bad wheels because they aren't, I just never see them at the track only at car shows... which doesn't really seem fitting to me.

Can't ever go wrong with BBS or Volks IMO. Maybe magnesium BBS?

[Phore]

I personally would go with the rotiform BLQ 3 Piece with a step lip in brushed or matched to the sideblade.

http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af8/rotiform/customer%20files/sandwich.jpg

www.rotiform.com
I like these

OP, your car is silver right? I'd go with silver rims. I don't like black rims on silver cars.

[aus]

I really like HRE wheels but those don't look better than the factory wheels.
These Dynamag wheels look pretty nice...they sound really expensive though
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=23563509


Dymag is GONE.

PLEASE DON'T GET THE ADV's. That company is owned by the SAME ASS CLOWN WHO USE TO OWN 360Forged. He ripped off MANY people and blew all the money on big ego cars and office. There were a LOT of people on 6Speed and M3Post along with Corvette guys who got ripped off.
He just changes the name and starts up again. HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE IN THE WHEEL BUSINESS.

OP, I remeber saying something about how not modding such a car would not last a couple months back. Good to see you're looking, but it really deserves a better quality wheel. Something forged and lightweight instead of boat anchors. The HRE monoblocks are a good start, but BBS LM-R or CH-R, VOLK G2, or NEEZ if they make wheels for the car would be better choices.

[Chifo Jr]

You guys arent making this any easier! I am kind of leaning towards the HRE 890R as I think having the centers coated to match the sideblades would look nice.

The Monoblocks look good but I am concerned on how they would look. I really like the way they look in black but I am not a fan of black wheels on white cars.

Hopefully another post of my car will help generate some ideas. BTW I cant seem to find an application for the R8 from BBS.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/227.jpg

[kornkid8600]

I don't think a mesh style of wheel is best for the R8..and I <3 mesh. I think a spoke setup would look better.

[tmaher]

leave it stock..

[ViniZaoD]

take it from a guy who bought gaudy weird looking wheels

stock is good

[FullRaze]

Stock wins so far. Page 1 and 2 are wrong. Yes, they may be nice wheels but they just don't suit the R8. Page 3 has moderate win as does the BBS LM suggestion. If you are looking to lay down 6k in rims, they should look pretty bloody amazing and transform the car. NobleForums is getting closer to the mark.

[burninator]

Lm-r

[Soup Nazi]

ADV7.1, as they are fitting for the car, futuristic.

[Podismo]

What color is your car? These HRE 890Rs look nice (apart from the lip):

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/1234994931331_165610.jpg

[redfoot]

Personally, HRE's are over played. Don't get me wrong, very nice and well crafted, just way to common anymore. When you start seeing 2nd hand HRE's showing up on $10k B5's, it's time to move on.

A V10 R8 deserves something special.

[E36 Maniac]

HRE or stock IMO.

[Chifo Jr]

What color is your car? These HRE 890Rs look nice (apart from the lip):

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/1234994931331_165610.jpg

That is a photo of my car in post #62.

[Podismo]

My dad has the same color but the polished wheels...he has the 4.2.

[1flossedm3]

HRE three piece.

ADV1 looks good as well.

[phillipk]

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae184/ChifoJr/R8/3291759763_9bc94748e6_o.jpg



My vote is to whatever these ones are.

[jszy25]

Im loving those Rotiform wheels that were posted. I'd go with those if I were you, OP.

[NobleForums]

Dymag is GONE.

PLEASE DON'T GET THE ADV's. That company is owned by the SAME ASS CLOWN WHO USE TO OWN 360Forged. He ripped off MANY people and blew all the money on big ego cars and office. There were a LOT of people on 6Speed and M3Post along with Corvette guys who got ripped off.
He just changes the name and starts up again. HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE IN THE WHEEL BUSINESS.

Yeah, very fair reasoning. I'd hesitate to do business with companies like that too.

However, if you pick a style of ADV.1 you like, I believe DPE can match it.

[Chifo Jr]

Well I just returned from HRE's facility. It is actually a pretty impressive operation, though much smaller than I had expected. I was given a tour by one of their sales people who spent the better part of an hour and a half with me. We took a number of different wheels and placed them up against the car and I have to say that the ones that stood out and complimented the car the best were the 890R's. I bought a set with brushed faces and chromed outer lips. Personal taste issue I guess but I am thrilled with how they look and cant wait to get them on. For those of you that are interested, HRE really makes a very high quality wheel, great quality control and their commitment to customer satisfaction is impressive. I will post up some photos within the next couple of weeks as they have agreed to build these on a rush basis.

[sachin528]

The factory wheels I have now are titanium in color and that is why I am changing them. I really dont care for the look. With silver sideblades I think the centers powder coated to match might really set the car off. I swore I wouldnt mess with the car much but I am thinking wheels, carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser and a tubi exhaust with bypass valve.

I love your definition of not messing with a car. :stickoutt

[aus]

Can't wait for the pic's.

[Chifo Jr]

I love your definition of not messing with a car. :stickoutt

I decided to hold off on having flames painted on the hood and the Louis Vuitton interior til later. :D