M3 Stablemates: What else do you have in the garage?

[01SG]

Finally got around to picking up a Z4 M Roadster. 1 of 100 in Sepang Bronze Metallic. Absolutely loving it, but this sadly means my e36 M3 has to go..

I'm amazed at how good the ride is. I read all the reviews of it being bone jarring, uncomfortable...it's more supple than my E46 (perhaps due to worn components), but nothing like the beast it's made out to be anyhow. Perfectly happy to cruise along in it.

[SQ13]

are you saying Alzor makes Apex wheels?

those ones you linked offered from pelican don't look like they come in the correct sizes, and are heavier. I'm not one to suggest that Apex wheels are some sort of magic, but they do come in very platform specific sizes that don't need spacers, which is something I find value in.

Noooooo, my bad. I was talking about two different options. I can direct you to the company that makes the ML10s if you shoot me a PM. They can basically make it in any size, color, or design that you want. Single piece forged wheels were around $2k DDP (meaning shipping and duty fees included), and two piece started at $3k. Production time was 60-90 days earlier this year.

Edit: Those Titan wheels at $2,325 shipped are a good option too.

[tnord]

I mean, doesn’t pretty much everyone offer a mesh-look wheel?

[elrichmeister]

are you saying Alzor makes Apex wheels?

those ones you linked offered from pelican don't look like they come in the correct sizes, and are heavier. I'm not one to suggest that Apex wheels are some sort of magic, but they do come in very platform specific sizes that don't need spacers, which is something I find value in.

Titan7 even has a wheel that look almost exactly like the apex ones

https://titan-7.com/collections/wheels/products/t-m20-forged-european-mesh-20-spoke

[tnord]

are you saying Alzor makes Apex wheels?

those ones you linked offered from pelican don't look like they come in the correct sizes, and are heavier. I'm not one to suggest that Apex wheels are some sort of magic, but they do come in very platform specific sizes that don't need spacers, which is something I find value in.

[SQ13]

We're the same.

I really want the BBS wheels that the EC7s are a copy of, but the weights are the same, they're both flow formed wheels, and the EC7s come in better sizes for the E46 so every time I find the BBS wheels for sale I can't justify making the switch. There's something about the EC7 that looks right on the car, it's like the radius of the spokes matches the radius of the fenders to visually create one continuous curve.

I'd also love some BBS LMRs, but those are mega $ and I'm eyeballing the ML10RTs as a more reasonable alternative.

Okay hear me out…how about these??

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/ALZ88112KT.htm?pn=ALZ-88112KT&srsltid=AfmBOorZfmsA2fdLv3zxci09xgPEdwnRMM ulUV5B3XYLcyalKrYyWmPWl

orrrrrrrr…you can get the ML10s directly from the company that makes them for Apex for like $2k shipped

[tnord]

Apex EC7 18x9.5 et35 (square). Running 245/40r18 all around. Have had for some 13 years now, they really suit the car IMO.

That said, I could go for a set of ML10RTs too … might do that one day and use EC7s for beater track/drift. Would also love to see some Kansei KNP 5 spokes on E46 one day 🤔

We're the same.

I really want the BBS wheels that the EC7s are a copy of, but the weights are the same, they're both flow formed wheels, and the EC7s come in better sizes for the E46 so every time I find the BBS wheels for sale I can't justify making the switch. There's something about the EC7 that looks right on the car, it's like the radius of the spokes matches the radius of the fenders to visually create one continuous curve.

I'd also love some BBS LMRs, but those are mega $ and I'm eyeballing the ML10RTs as a more reasonable alternative.

[BTB]

On your M3, what wheels are you running?

Apex EC7 18x9.5 et35 (square). Running 245/40r18 all around. Have had for some 13 years now, they really suit the car IMO.

That said, I could go for a set of ML10RTs too … might do that one day and use EC7s for beater track/drift. Would also love to see some Kansei KNP 5 spokes on E46 one day 🤔

[PSUEng]

Recently downsized to just these two. Been enjoying the E46 since May 2013. Just got the 2020 Cayenne S about 15 months ago

On your M3, what wheels are you running?

[Rokoz]

Love the aw/red combo. When will the e46 get a matching carbon roof?

Maybe once I get an airbox and CSL trunk. I definitely think about it whenever I walk into the garage 😅

[PSUEng]

I got a Tacoma SR V6 4x4 in 2022 new and have built it up to be the best DD I've ever had. It was originally a lease with every Toyota accessory you could get, with cloth/manual seats and slicktop, just what I wish my M3 had!!! LOL..

Mods:

Bilstein 6112/5160 suspension w/1" Toyota blocks in rear.
RCI plates
OTT tune
Rigid LED Fogs
VLED Tail light mod
Rizing III / Diode Dynamics Bulbs
Rally Armor flaps
Trail Edition wheels/Nitto Terra Grappler G3 tires
Trail grille
TRD Pro fuel tank protector (in work)
Blizzak tires on the factory Steelie wheels

[LSB4Me]

My 2 ladies together

Love the aw/red combo. When will the e46 get a matching carbon roof?

[Rokoz]

My 2 ladies together

[BTB]

Recently downsized to just these two. Been enjoying the E46 since May 2013. Just got the 2020 Cayenne S about 15 months ago

[9kracing]

I bought a new truck a few months ago