Aftermarket Wheel Recommendations

[MikeM6]

Interested in aftermarket wheel and/or vendor recommendations.

Thinking about purchasing a set of aftermarket wheels, either 20" for a winter set or 21" for a summer set (would switch my OE wheels to winter use). Not looking for 22" with the local rounds.

A few styles I like, mainly split 5-spoke.

VS Forged VS02, VS08.
BC Forged RZ21, KL01/11, HCS02
Ferrada FR8
Vorsteiner V-FF 101

Prefer forged, hubcentric, no spacers.

I've seen others I like from MV Forged, Rohana, OZ, Enkei, etc., but it didn't look like they had F85 sizes/offsets. So many choices. I'm sure there are other options I'm not aware of.

Velos, BBS, HRE have styles I like but not looking to spend $1500/wheel, especially for a winter set.

Thanks in advance.

[KCTiger]

Very interested in this thread as well, though my next set will probably be used year round. I am looking hard at the BC Forged HCA381 or HCA162. Those are both split spoke design as that is what I prefer too.

[baliano]

I have Rohana's (22') with perfect offsets for the F85. They sit very flush with no rubbing at the lowest adjustment on the KWV3's. Affordable 'flow formed' wheel. Looks more like a monobloc forged wheel IMHO.

[K-no]

lawd those wheels are beautiful. keep the thread going more pics please

[MikeM6]

Originally Posted by baliano

I have Rohana's (22') with perfect offsets for the F85. They sit very flush with no rubbing at the lowest adjustment on the KWV3's. Affordable 'flow formed' wheel. Looks more like a monobloc forged wheel IMHO.

Those look really good. Thanks for posting. Where did you purchase them? Cost?

[Skyracer]

Big thumbs up for BC Forged: very reasonably priced wheels for the quality, with good, prompt service and delivery.

I used to deal with HRE, but their prices and a very bad experience with quality control several years ago made me look elsewhere.

I use my RS41s (not 5 spoke, I know) as summers, and BMW OEM winters. Be aware that the OEM 20" wheels as delivered with summer tires will not work for properly sized winter tires as they are too wide on the back.

Our roads here are terrible and I would not consider 21's for that reason.

[KCTiger]

I feel like bolts/exposed hardware on 2 or 3 piece wheels are polarizing. I personally like them but feel as though a lot of people specifically dislike them. Thoughts on that?

[TheVazha]

Originally Posted by KCTiger

I feel like bolts/exposed hardware on 2 or 3 piece wheels are polarizing. I personally like them but feel as though a lot of people specifically dislike them. Thoughts on that?

They were suuuuuper hot back in the day. I think that trend is dead as disco.

The good old days..

[KCTiger]

Originally Posted by TheVazha

They were suuuuuper hot back in the day. I think that trend is dead as disco.

The good old days..

I asked BC Forged what people order and he said it's about 50/50 exposed versus hidden.

One other wheel option I don't think was mentioned...Vossen. They have some flow formed wheels that look very good imo.

[baliano]

Originally Posted by MikeM6

Those look really good. Thanks for posting. Where did you purchase them? Cost?

Thanks! I feel they look even better in person. I believe Rohana referred me to Element Wheels. They weren't too expensive. I'd contact them for pricing. Sub 5k for wheels and tires.

[Samurai of 2day]

I've been happy with my Signature wheels for about 3 years now. Still get thumbs up from other drivers (when they're not covered in brake dust at least, lol)

[KCTiger]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

I've been happy with my Signature wheels for about 3 years now. Still get thumbs up from other drivers (when they're not covered in brake dust at least, lol)

Love those! Is that a gunmetal finish or brushed black?

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by KCTiger

Love those! Is that a gunmetal finish or brushed black?

Thank you!!

Good eye. Gun metal finish with blue hardware. staggered set up that I run with all season tires all year round.

The road and traffic conditions in my area don't necessarily require the rotation of winter to summer tires.

Entire set up was under 5k, which is where I like to stay when shopping for aftermarket wheels.

[EricU]

Winter setup... 21 in. gloss Savini Blacks BM14 on Yokohama BluEarth winters 285/35/21 and 325/30/21. Not forged though. One piece gravity cast. Under 4K all in.

[KCTiger]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Thank you!!

Good eye. Gun metal finish with blue hardware. staggered set up that I run with all season tires all year round.

The road and traffic conditions in my area don't necessarily require the rotation of winter to summer tires.

Entire set up was under 5k, which is where I like to stay when shopping for aftermarket wheels.

I could be wrong but I think that setup is now $7,000 plus tires and tpms.

[KCTiger]

Originally Posted by EricU

Winter setup... 21 in. gloss Savini Blacks BM14 on Yokohama BluEarth winters 285/35/21 and 325/30/21. Not forged though. One piece gravity cast. Under 4K all in.

Do you just swap out tires or do you have summer wheels as well? I'm on Savinis as well actually, but wrapped in all-seasons.

[MikeM6]

Originally Posted by EricU

Winter setup... 21 in. gloss Savini Blacks BM14 on Yokohama BluEarth winters 285/35/21 and 325/30/21. Not forged though. One piece gravity cast. Under 4K all in.

Thanks for the pics. Those look good. Are they 21x10.5, ET 38mm? Do you have any more pics on the X5M? Thanks.

[EricU]

Originally Posted by KCTiger

Do you just swap out tires or do you have summer wheels as well? I'm on Savinis as well actually, but wrapped in all-seasons.

My summer set up is OEM rims & Michelin PSS tires with 15 mm H&R spacers.

[EricU]

Originally Posted by MikeM6

Thanks for the pics. Those look good. Are they 21x10.5, ET 38mm? Do you have any more pics on the X5M? Thanks.

Yes, 21x10.5 all around with 38 offset. OEM is 21x10/21x11.5, but 10.5 is all they had on tirerack. It works and it's within spec for 285/325's. You might find exact OEM specs on Savini website though. I put over 3K mi on them last winter in NY / Northeast travel with no issues. Here's another view as requested...

[MikeM6]

Originally Posted by EricU

Yes, 21x10.5 all around with 38 offset. OEM is 21x10/21x11.5, but 10.5 is all they had on tirerack. It works and it's within spec for 285/325's. You might find exact OEM specs on Savini website though. I put over 3K mi on them last winter in NY / Northeast travel with no issues. Here's another view as requested...

Thanks. Wheels, CF bits, color - everything looks great. We're you happy with the 21" snow setup, or would you prefer 20" if you had to do it again?

[EricU]

Originally Posted by MikeM6

Thanks. Wheels, CF bits, color - everything looks great. We're you happy with the 21" snow setup, or would you prefer 20" if you had to do it again?

I love my winter setup on 21's. However, my X5M is an August 2018 model, and so I only survived 1 winter so far... and it was a mild winter. Car looks better on 21's. I hate the 275 or 285 20" square setup look. My Yokohama's work great in cold weather and at least light snow. I was thinking of eventually also picking up a diesel Wrangler if I ever experience poor snow performance. I previously had an AUDI Q7 diesel, which was a beast in the snow.

[smashe]

Originally Posted by EricU

My summer set up is OEM rims & Michelin PSS tires with 15 mm H&R spacers.

What lip is that? Looks awesome