Jalopnik asks, BMW Wheels vs. AMG Wheels, which are better?

Weiman · 02-26-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Surprised 403's didn't come up. I guess I'm the only one who likes them

You are not. One of my favorites as well, along with 135's.

Captain Blood · 02-26-2018, 04:40 PM

I really like my wheels. Other BMW, AMG, Audi, etc are very hit and miss for me.

timhatimay · 02-26-2018, 06:06 PM

Almost every BMW M car has had legendary wheel designs, and plenty of other BMWs have had great wheels too. I can't believe they didn't mention the Turbine Wheels. The M-system wheels are my favorite of all time, and both the turbine and throwing starts are iconic (and forged functional racing wheels). It would have been cool to see some comparisons on manufacturer techniques and weights as well (e.g., forged vs. cast, BBS vs. fuchs, etc.).

ObsidianX · 02-26-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HXS

Best BMW wheel: 2002 Homage concept wheels

[IMG]https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ac1caTk1b...-concept-9.JPG[/IMG]

I agree! I've been waiting for these wheels since the 2002 Homage release. Where are these wheels, BMW??? They must be saving them for the next M3.

drewzMMM · 02-26-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jeddo45

E92 M3 and the E60 M5 wheels are some of BMWs best.

I wasn't the biggest advocate of the E60 M5 wheels. They're not terrible, and definitely look better in person than in pics or vids, but I still felt they were kinda "blah." I tried as hard as possible to like them, but ended up changing them out.

Mr Carrots · 02-26-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chedixon

437M for me

agreed, imo the best wheels BMW ever made

B58 parts · 02-26-2018, 10:09 PM

CSL for me all day .. in my mind it is about the only style that belongs on these cars ..

437m are my favorite current offering, but I'd probably sell even those for some CSL style.

How about the corrosion issues though ... After 3 winters my 400m set is starting to molt already. I don't care for them anyway, aesthetically, too heavy / too narrow .. it's sad but I think I will sell them and not get much in return

Nothing · 02-26-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HXS

Best BMW wheel: 2002 Homage concept wheels

I'm still rocking the stock 19s on my F80 but if those were made in 19" and the correct offsets.... I'd have to get a set.

classyfast · 02-27-2018, 02:53 AM

CSL's followed by the m359's. Literally built a whole market on reps of these two perfect designs!

Benz wheels? Lol no comp at all.

DCG · 02-27-2018, 08:42 AM

These are the only BMW M rims/wheels I like for any BMW. Their timeless classics and very BMW and suite the M cars very well. They look sharp!!!

And especially the new take on them, modern yet still classic.

By the way I like my wheels in BLACK!

cotmfk · 02-27-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ObsidianX

I agree! I've been waiting for these wheels since the 2002 Homage release. Where are these wheels, BMW??? They must be saving them for the next M3.

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Originally Posted by Nothing

I'm still rocking the stock 19s on my F80 but if those were made in 19" and the correct offsets.... I'd have to get a set.

I think these became the 666 wheels. Not quite the same, but from concept to production never really is.

Although, seeing the love they are getting in this thread, I wouldn't be too surprised if some aftermarket company brings them to market more true to the concept design.

ChrisK · 02-27-2018, 09:18 AM

359M Black or Silver FTW!

The AW M3 was my old car

alohasurftoad · 02-27-2018, 10:29 AM

763M, 513M, forged, light, concave, thin spokes to show-off them brakes

3GFX · 02-27-2018, 10:55 AM

IMHO the coolest BMW wheel off the Z4 concept (unfortunately the production version was not so good).

Auto Pilot · 02-27-2018, 01:39 PM

Even though my next car isn't a BMW, I'm keeping my black 359s because I love them so much. The factory 193s go back on the car when we part company.

Cibbersicks · 02-27-2018, 02:00 PM

You should all be ashamed of yourselves...

5 pages in on a BMW Wheel thread without a mention of Throwing Stars...

Chicken_Joe · 02-27-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cwulffy

They both suck and Porsche wins.

Preach brother

cwulffy · 02-27-2018, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

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Originally Posted by cwulffy

They both suck and Porsche wins.

Preach brother

imserious · 02-27-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by classyfast

CSL's followed by the m359's. Literally built a whole market on reps of these two perfect designs!

Benz wheels? Lol no comp at all.

Perfection x2

enjoythemusic · 02-28-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cwulffy

They both suck and Porsche wins.

But then you have to deal with the VW Group. i'll pass, and this has nothing to do (directly) with their massive emissions scandal / cover-up. IMHO the VW Group has been the worst manufacturer l've ever had the displeasure to deal with.

VW = Buyer beware!

EYC.M3 · 02-28-2018, 03:16 PM

E9X M3 ZCP is the best looking oem wheel in our book!

CanadianDriver · 03-02-2018, 06:21 AM

437M matches the M2 so well that I ordered 19" replicas of 437M machined for winter!

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B58 parts Captain 547 Rep 889 Posts Drives: '17 340ix 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	CSL for me all day .. in my mind it is about the only style that belongs on these cars .. 437m are my favorite current offering, but I'd probably sell even those for some CSL style. How about the corrosion issues though ... After 3 winters my 400m set is starting to molt already. I don't care for them anyway, aesthetically, too heavy / too narrow .. it's sad but I think I will sell them and not get much in return
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