Ryan's Winter Setup Poll

[ryankokesh]

A)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_ce_bsat_ci3_l.jpg

B)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_ce_s_ci3_l.jpg

C)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/msw/swap/msw_type23_lg_ci3_l.jpg

D)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_a7_s_ci3_l.jpg

E)
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/msw/swap/msw_typ25_mg_ci3_l.jpg

[ELCID86]

I couldn't decide! I like most of them.

[ryankokesh]

Hahaha, I can't either! Which is the problem :)


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[Torxuvin]

They will all look good, but for winter setup, "C" will be much easier to clean. I do like "E" the most though.

[ryankokesh]

Good point....


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[ELCID86]

^Ah, had not thought of that. I'd lean towards C for that very reason then.

[illirep]

I lean towards D, because I'm selling a set super cheap...lol

[az3579]

Honestly, I don't like any of them...
But if you had to choose from one of those, I'd go with E.

[ryankokesh]

Honestly, I don't like any of them...
But if you had to choose from one of those, I'd go with E.

Haha, I'm open to other Tire Rack suggestions :)


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[az3579]

Haha, I'm open to other Tire Rack suggestions :)


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Most of the aftermarket wheels on TireRack don't look like they belong on a ZHP, IMO.

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[ryankokesh]

I agree, to an extent. It's really all I can afford to drop on a winter setup, though.


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[ryankokesh]

I think I might be leaning towards A, for two reasons.

1) Dark color doesn't show dirt as well as silver
2) Silver lip doesn't show curb rash as well as dark :)

Plus you get a little dish look... :dunno

[danewilson77]

B or E IMHO.

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[alexandre]

Have you ruled out used OEMs? Style 44s make great winter wheels (that's what I run), as do 68s.

[quikryptonite]

1st choice - E
2nd choice - C

[JupiterBMW]

What is this "winter setup" you people speak of?? :rofl

I voted C as it looks to be easiest to clean. Also, I think the gunmetal will look good against the Imola. :thumbsup Good luck!

[az3579]

Have you ruled out used OEMs? Style 44s make great winter wheels (that's what I run), as do 68s.

Style 68's all day long. :thumbsup

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/4A40A33E-3F07-4626-A558-E8C89B3CFA92-4963-0000074CB8D4FC25.jpg




You can probably pick up 68's for less than any of those wheels... just gotta look. Some even come with tires!

[ELCID86]

Style 68's all day long.

You can probably pick up 68's for less than any of those wheels... just gotta look. Some even come with tires!
A true OEMer.

Or how about a set of black rims off a 5 series, Botund?

[az3579]

A true OEMer.

Or how about a set of black rims off a 5 series, Botund?

Way too aggressive offset. Plus, the 5 series has a different center bore.

I'm going to have to sell these to a 5 series owner.

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[ryankokesh]

Way too aggressive offset. Plus, the 5 series has a different center bore.

I'm going to have to sell these to a 5 series owner.

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:(

Style 68's would be great, if I could find some.

[johnrando]

I like E for winter wheels. C would be my 2nd choice just for ease of cleaning... the question is, how often would you be cleaning them in the winter?

[ryankokesh]

Haha, probably twice :)


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[ryankokesh]

Found a set of style 157's for a decent price. Not quite what I was going for, and not quite the tires I wanted (general artimax are currently on them), but it'd save me some $$$.

http://images.craigslist.org/00Y0Y_adeFI36nWJy_600x450.jpg

[Hermes]

How much savings? These look like the right answer for a few months

[ryankokesh]

Would save me at least $500...

[330i ZHP]

how much for that setup?

and I voted B for easy to clean on a COLD day

or buy mine

[az3579]

Found a set of style 157's for a decent price. Not quite what I was going for, and not quite the tires I wanted (general artimax are currently on them), but it'd save me some $$$.

http://images.craigslist.org/00Y0Y_adeFI36nWJy_600x450.jpg


Still not my bag but I would choose these over any of the first wheels you posted. What pushes this choice even further into the "definite" category for me is the money savings. This is what it looks like on an E46 (pic stolen from E90Post):

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=497031&stc=1&d=1300160864




Another option is Style 119's, the ones Oli has on his car. These are the sport package wheels for the 325i I believe...
These are even easier to clean because there's no ridge going around the spokes.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r158/olaf2046/myBMW/3673994_19.jpg

http://up.autotitre.com/1b6e3482ee.jpg

[ryankokesh]

Thanks for the pictures... 157's don't look all that bad for the money.

I'd take the 119's if I could find them :)


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[UdubBadger]

dude...

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_km11_bs_ci3_l.jpg

[midlandtech]

I've got a set of 135`s for sale if you want a cheap set of OEM wheels for winter.

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[Johnmadd]

1st choice - E
2nd choice - C

+1

[johnrando]

Same as my vote.

[alexandre]

I'd definitely rock the 119's too. They were what first got me into E46's. Shopping for 325 ZSP's.

[ranger]

I put a set of "D" on my daughters 2006 BMW 325i sedan - ordered from Tire Rack with rims, tires, and the BMW center cap - they look OEM. I was surprised who light they were - especially compared to the BMW OEM rims I took off.

[Mike V]

I would much rather have a set of E36 M3 wheels or Style 68s over any of those choices.

[ryankokesh]

I would much rather have a set of E36 M3 wheels or Style 68s over any of those choices.

I would too - harder to find though :)

I'll probably go with the 157's... they're just winter tires. Maybe paint them black or something. Gots to save the monies...

[az3579]

I would too - harder to find though :)

I'll probably go with the 157's... they're just winter tires. Maybe paint them black or something. Gots to save the monies...

Get 'em! The tires being on them already is the main selling point here IMO.

What's the price if you don't mind me asking?

[ryankokesh]

$650 plus two hours of driving :/

[az3579]

$650 plus two hours of driving :biggrin

Fixed.

[ryankokesh]

Picked up the 157's last week, and got them on the car today (apparently it's supposed to snow already tomorrow...). Pretty darn happy with how they look in person! They've got a touch of bowlishness to them.

Thanks for all the input!

http://i.imgur.com/hGsYg0W.png


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[az3579]

They look pretty good. :)
For the price, can't be beat.

[ryankokesh]

Haha, yeah, for the price with year old winters and tpms, can't beat it. I actually broke even with selling my old ones, so I'm happy with how it turned out!

Now just to figure out if I want to paint these things or leave them be... :shifty

[az3579]

I say leave 'em.

[ELCID86]

Leave as is. Experiment with plasti-dip in the spring.

[ryankokesh]

That's my thinking too... They have a bit of depth to them I think they'd loose with black plastidip. Plus they're not all f'ed up like my last ones, so not a lot of imperfections to hide, lol.


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[UdubBadger]

Looks decent.

My car is at iND for the subframe still so luckily I avoided switching. I need to pick up a new blizzak cuz one of the ones I bought needed a patch and they said it's suspect to hold. Grrrrr


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[Torxuvin]

I like them. How did they hold up?

[ryankokesh]

Looks decent.

My car is at iND for the subframe still so luckily I avoided switching. I need to pick up a new blizzak cuz one of the ones I bought needed a patch and they said it's suspect to hold. Grrrrr


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Oh dear... That sucks.


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[ryankokesh]

I like them. How did they hold up?

So far so good! I did go with straight up snow tires and not the performance flavor in anticipation of having to deal with nw indiana's notorious lake effect snow storms. I miss the performance of the dunlops I had last winter, but I think these are going to be much more confident in actual snow. So hopefully that pans out :)


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[UdubBadger]

Good call on the tires, you'll use them in deeper snow more often for sure


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[UdubBadger]

U test these guys out in snow yet?


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[ryankokesh]

Actually just drove to Indiana in a small blizzard. Not a whole lot of accumulation, but they seemed to work quite well!


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[ChrisCSL#25]

I'm not sure if this thread is still active. Before joining ZHP Mafia, I was looking at "E" above for a winter set-up. It seems that 17" is the way to go? I'm looking at Blizzak WS60s (Recommended by the Bridgestone website for ZHPs.) Which tire profile would be best? Do you have a choice with offset on the wheels? Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you!

[UdubBadger]

215/45/17 should do you right. If you don't see a lot of snowfall you could bump up to 225 if desired.


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[damonchoy]

Glad you went with OEM wheels over the other options.

I got lucky and before the Winter I sold my steelies with winters for $500, then picked up a set of Style 65 reps with Dunlop tires for $500 (after negotiating down from $800!).

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/12178842126_e4521f57b2_c.jpg

Not a bad Winter setup if you ask me! ;)

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As for Plasti Dipping them, I'd say go for it! I did a black base with Silver Metalizer over top to create what I like to call "Metallic Anthracite" and I think it turned out quite nicely on my 135s!

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/11958573686_7afbcde9a3_c.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Those look great


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[ELCID86]

Those look great


+1 I know others hate it, but I'm a fan of that stuff.

[PirateZHP]

Beautiful look on those 135s

[johnrando]

Great looking winter setup.

[danewilson77]

Looking good Damon.

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[damonchoy]

Those look great


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+1 I know others hate it, but I'm a fan of that stuff.


Beautiful look on those 135s


Great looking winter setup.


Looking good Damon.

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Thanks, fellas. (Assuming you were talking about my setup as opposed to the OPs setup, that is.)

More with the wheels actually on the car!

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa387/damonchoy/maxcruisefall2013-2400_zpsfdb7828a.jpg (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/damonchoy/media/maxcruisefall2013-2400_zpsfdb7828a.jpg.html)

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa387/damonchoy/maxcruisefall2013-2450_zpsdc1ce709.jpg (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/damonchoy/media/maxcruisefall2013-2450_zpsdc1ce709.jpg.html)

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa387/damonchoy/maxcruisefall2013-2451_zpse451c9c9.jpg (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/damonchoy/media/maxcruisefall2013-2451_zpse451c9c9.jpg.html)

(I'll stop thread jacking now, hehe.)

I'd highly recommend the product. I used a total of 6 cans and it's help up very well against my driving. I think the key is to be patient, apply it properly and apply a thick enough amount of it. With metalizer over top of black I have a tough time believing that it's just Plasti Dip! It creates a really gorgeous colour that changes a lot with light. I think it looks pretty good on my Imola. :)

[UdubBadger]

Yep yours. Ryan's is playskool compared to yours


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[ryankokesh]

Yep yours. Ryan's is playskool compared to yours


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Hey, I'm still here buddy :hi

Looks really good though...!


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[UdubBadger]

You're Hoosier scum to me now. ;)


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[ryankokesh]

You're Hoosier scum to me now. ;)


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Oh dear.... :o


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[damonchoy]

Hey, I'm still here buddy :hi

Looks really good though...!


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:rofl

[NorCal-Dimitri]

I'm going to steal your wheels just to see how they look on my car, Damon. :shift