opinons?

[130iguy]

soooo i think i may have FINALLY settled on some wheels for my 130... problems is they only come in 19's.. do you think 19 is too big for a small car like the 130 or will it look ok?


i will be getting the exact same set up as jzhang's 135
VMR V701 19 x 8.5 ET45 front and 19 x 9.5 ET45 rear



will also probably splurge and grab a coilover set up too and mayyybe some camber plates.. will have to start getting prices and selling up my shares

[Choclove23]

They look sweeeeeeeeeeet!

[Harlequin]

Me Likey...

- Harlequin

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by Choclove23

They look sweeeeeeeeeeet!

When I read that I heard Clarkson in my head...

- Harlequin

[Orlin]

the V701s are my fav wheel from VMR, I thought they came in both 18s and 19s though?

[Liub]

Not a fan of the colour but otherwise very noice mate!

[BMW86]

You would need to roll and cut your fenders and add a lot of camber in there. If you're lowered it would be really tight. Good luck, I think it looks great though.

[sbce90]

get some stance going on!

[Alpine*]

I Like them, really hope they fit mate. As I have said to someone else on here lately, 19's are really an aggressive considering the 1M has had the guards extended to fit the same size rim.

[Evan_130M]

I measured up this exact combination for my 130i and it should fit but you'll need to roll guards and possibly pull them as well. It'll look terrible if you don't lower the car so I'd get the coilovers first and then take it to the body shop and get them to make the car fit the wheels. Shoot me a pm if you need a contact for the body work.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by Orlin

the V701s are my fav wheel from VMR, I thought they came in both 18s and 19s though?

yeh i had a quick look at the site today and the offest on the 18's is a bit iffy as i recall.. there will be much measuring before i jump tho

edit: VMR 701
18 x 8.5 +20 / 35
18 x 9.5 +22 / 33 / 45

i know i could probably run +45 rear would i be able to run +35 in the front????

Originally Posted by BMW86

You would need to roll and cut your fenders and add a lot of camber in there. If you're lowered it would be really tight. Good luck, I think it looks great though.

roll yes but not cut if this post is to be believed.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=126

unless there are MAJOR differences in the wheel arches etc and i cant see why there would be?
anyone able to spread some light on that?

Originally Posted by Evan_130M

I measured up this exact combination for my 130i and it should fit but you'll need to roll guards and possibly pull them as well.

i have no qualms in rolling but pulling also? really???

Originally Posted by Evan_130M

It'll look terrible if you don't lower the car so I'd get the coilovers first

definitely going go to about it that way, at least once they settle at the height i wanna rock i'll know what i have to play with

[One_M]

Cant wait to see this, should look good. Just aim for a tyre that gives the closest possible combination to the standard rim/tyre diamater.That way, the car wont look jacked even though its lowered, theres nothing worse than that.

[VMRWheels]

Great news for you OP! We do have 18x8.5 +45's coming in very soon. 18x9.5 +50's are already available.

No fender rolling or modifications required with a 225/255 tire setup.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[BBK]

Very nice choice!

[One_M]

I love how the simplicity of these wheels works so well when added with the concave face.

Anyone know what to expect to pay for a set of V710's?

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Great news for you OP! We do have 18x8.5 +45's coming in very soon. 18x9.5 +50's are already available.

No fender rolling or modifications required with a 225/255 tire setup.

-Charles@VMRWheels

so now i've got that sorted anyone point me in the right direction regarding suspension?? i sent southernbm an email last night but is there anywhere in QLD that is reasonably priced that you guys would recommend?

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by One_M

I love how the simplicity of these wheels works so well when added with the concave face.

Anyone know what to expect to pay for a set of V710's?

V710s or V701s as shown above? Either way they are about 1k a set, 300-400 in shipping charges and hopefully you'll get away without paying GST.

OP - the V701s are hawttt. You won't regret it. There's a second hand set for sale on the e90post forums but then just remember the offsets are different.

[130iguy]

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

OP - the V701s are hawttt. You won't regret it. There's a second hand set for sale on the e90post forums but then just remember the offsets are different.

i'm just going to wait til the 18's are available.. which will apparently be april/may

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

just get 19s and make them fit, will look awesome

[130iguy]

in regards to lowering do you think i could get away with "better" struts and lowered springs from someone like bilstein rather than going all out and getting coils if i have no intention to track my car etc as there seems to be a BIG difference in pricing of said components

[One_M]

Originally Posted by 130iguy

in regards to lowering do you think i could get away with "better" struts and lowered springs from someone like bilstein rather than going all out and getting coils if i have no intention to track my car etc as there seems to be a BIG difference in pricing of said components

Coils and spring would be fine, especially if your after something more compliant. Coilovers are best really because they offer adustability, if this is not important to you then coils and struts might be a better option.

If your getting out there with offset and modyfing guards, coilovers are handy as you can play with height settings if things start to scrub, whereas the coventional shock and spring has a set height.

[130iguy]

yeh i have been talking to a few of my mates about this and i have come to the conclusion that coilovers are best for the same reason, i have sent a few emails so it will be interesting to see what response i get... any recommendations of aussie suppliers OTHER than Southern?