WTB: 1 OEM Style 135 Rear 18" 8.5

[johnrando]

Still looking for an OEM Style 135 rear Wheel, 18", 8.5. Preferably in excellent condition minimal road rash but will consider wheels with road rash but no bends, cracks, or repairs. Must be OEM and not a rep.

Looking to go 8.5 squared and need 1 more rear. I'll need to chrome it to match my others so finish is not as crucial. In no hurry so let me know if you have or see one. Thanks! jr

[JupiterBMW]

Hang tight buddy... I should have one refurbished (new?) wheel when I get my car back. Not sure if it'll be an 8" or 8.5", but I'll keep you posted. If its an 8", I will have one other good 8.5" wheel... I will be willing to sell of course as I have my new wheels waiting already...

Stay tuned brother!

[danewilson77]

Sounds good.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Avetiso]

Still looking for an OEM Style 135 rear Wheel, 18", 8.5. Preferably in excellent condition minimal road rash but will consider wheels with road rash but no bends, cracks, or repairs. Must be OEM and not a rep.

Looking to go 8.5 squared and need 1 more rear. I'll need to chrome it to match my others so finish is not as crucial. In no hurry so let me know if you have or see one. Thanks! jr
Can you get up a better picture of how these wheels look chromed?

[johnrando]

Jon, thank bud! I'll hang tight. Avet, you'd like a closer one that what's in my sig? If so, will do.

[Avetiso]

Jon, thank bud! I'll hang tight. Avet, you'd like a closer one that what's in my sig? If so, will do.
If you don't mind. I've never seen a 135 in chrome.

[johnrando]

A couple of pics from when I was cleaning them.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2012-06-10133612.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2012-06-10130302.jpg

[danewilson77]

Beeee-uuuuuuu-tiiiiiii-fuuuuuul.

[danewilson77]

Not bad for OEM wheel for $89.00. Small amount of rash that could be refurbed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-ZHP-Rear-Alloy-Wheel-8-5-x-18-Style-135-36117896490-E46-E85-E86-Z4-/251193704350?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7c4fbf9e&vxp=mtr

[Avetiso]

A couple of pics from when I was cleaning them.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2012-06-10133612.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2012-06-10130302.jpg
Mind=blown.

[wsmeyer]

Have you checked out how much it's going to cost to have one chromed?

[johnrando]

Thanks to all for the compliments on the wheels. Dane, thanks for the tip on the ebay one.

William, there's a place in the valley called Wheel Concepts that I asked about chroming.. Here's what he said:

"The cost to chrome plate 18” wheels is $137.50 per rim. The chrome plating should match 100% so there should be no issues there. Repairs depend on the damage so without seeing the wheels, I can’t give you an exact amount but it could be anywhere from $68.50 - $135"

[wsmeyer]

William, there's a place in the valley called Wheel Concepts that I asked about chroming.. Here's what he said:

"The cost to chrome plate 18” wheels is $137.50 per rim. The chrome plating should match 100% so there should be no issues there. Repairs depend on the damage so without seeing the wheels, I can’t give you an exact amount but it could be anywhere from $68.50 - $135"

Sweet, that's way cheaper than what I expected.

[JupiterBMW]

John, your car is filthy.... :rofl



No, seriously, I would eat off your rims. They might be cleaner than my new wheels, which are still in the boxes...

[johnrando]

:rofl Thanks. Shiny chromey! :biggrin

(For some reason, chrome does look cleaner and is fairly easy to wipe/keep the brake dust off when it accumulates).

[Dave1027]

A couple of pics from when I was cleaning them.
Di you have any pics of the car from further out. I'd really like to see what the car looks like with the chrome rims.

[johnrando]

I have plenty. You can see them easily in my sig pic, or here's another before lowered. Also with the original colored roundels, I now have c/f colored ones.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/BMWsideview.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/Sep09BMW24m.jpg

[Dave1027]

Thanks for posting. Those ZHP wheels look even better chromed. I'm still debating which direction to go in when my tires wear out. I'm thinking of going square. My main focus will be to make the ride quality a little better and quieter. If I stay with the stock ZHP rims I'd likely increase the tire size a little just to get a more rubber and air between the metal and the road.

[alexandre]

I have plenty. You can see them easily in my sig pic, or here's another before lowered. Also with the original colored roundels, I now have c/f colored ones.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/BMWsideview.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/Sep09BMW24m.jpg

:drool

[johnrando]

Thank you Dave, Alexandre.

[danewilson77]

:drool

+whon

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA.