E46 - Lightweight Wheels
Discussion
I have an E46 M3 with the 19" "diamond cut" alloys. They're a bit scuffed through kerbing, thoroughly justifying spunking away an inordinate sum on replacements. I'd like to stay with 19"s for vanity's sake, but want to get a very lightweight set, probably forged ally not magnesium as they're for 99.9% road use. I'm more interested in weight than aesthetics (diameter aside).
Does anyone know the weight front/rear of these rims?
What is a good replacement?
Have searched the web for wheels & practically everything I've read is about bling, not performance. Hope someone can help.
Does anyone know the weight front/rear of these rims?
What is a good replacement?
Have searched the web for wheels & practically everything I've read is about bling, not performance. Hope someone can help.
They do look the business. Do you know of any site/forum that has a table of wheel weights?
I've checked the BBS site (& others) and there are claims that the wheels are light, but no figures. I have to say though that these fit the bill, the description of how they're made does make them seem like a good choice.
I've also read about the CSL wheels, seems there are folks offering "OEM" CSL wheels & others offering replicas. I gather that to buy a set from a BMW dealer you need your chassis number (& probably more money than sense). Again, no-one gives details. Are these as light as the BBS LM, better, worse? Are there any racers out there that have some facts & figures?
I've checked the BBS site (& others) and there are claims that the wheels are light, but no figures. I have to say though that these fit the bill, the description of how they're made does make them seem like a good choice.
I've also read about the CSL wheels, seems there are folks offering "OEM" CSL wheels & others offering replicas. I gather that to buy a set from a BMW dealer you need your chassis number (& probably more money than sense). Again, no-one gives details. Are these as light as the BBS LM, better, worse? Are there any racers out there that have some facts & figures?
Aha! Just found http://www.wheelweights.net/. Reading it as I speak/type/whatever...
These Champion rims seem a big deal, but stateside only it seems. Checking the BBS site, seems the choice is:-
CH
LM
RS-GT
RX II
As the latter has titanium bolts I'm guessing it's the lightest/most expensive. Think I'll try some ".de" websites & see what the German Euro price is, might be worth a trip over there.
I can't help thinking someone must already have done this before...is there a FAQ that a lazy @r53 like me can check out.........
CH
LM
RS-GT
RX II
As the latter has titanium bolts I'm guessing it's the lightest/most expensive. Think I'll try some ".de" websites & see what the German Euro price is, might be worth a trip over there.
I can't help thinking someone must already have done this before...is there a FAQ that a lazy @r53 like me can check out.........
baz1985 said:
BBS RG-R is the way forward imo.
Mmmmm http://www.tunerzine.com/articles.asp?id=173@affe, im not a m3 bloke so I dont know where to point you, but BBS lms are a popular wheel choice for those with the money. Try asking on the M3 specific forums about the net, have a sniff round these boards for links, or perhaps a kind person will save you the bother.....
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