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Hi guys - new to the forum. I just ordered a G05 M50i and it will be delivered sometime in December. I have the 742m 22" staggered setup, so I realize that it would be best if I got a winter wheel/tire package being here in northern Indiana.
I am leaning towards the 740m square setup but I am trying to watch the cost. I have seen that there are individual wheels for sale that are refinished through ebay between $350 and $450 per wheel. I think this with a set of good all season or winter tires would be a very cost effective approach. Has anyone tried this? Your thoughts/suggestions/feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.. Ben
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The 740M comes with a full winter set from BMW. Buying refurbished and then adding the rubber, other parts plus balancing will hardly be cheaper.
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Thanks. So I see a full winter set goes for around $3800 (on most BMW parts websites).
- Is that mounted balanced w/TPMS? - Is there typically a discount/promo code offered to apply with the purchase of a new vehicle? I think I could get to about $2900-$3000 with a refurbished setup w/Michelin X-Ice x12s + mount/balance/TMPSs
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I was in the same position! I didn't like the 22" winter tire options, and I couldn't find reasonably priced 740M wheels, so I custom ordered a set of Forgestar flow formed 20" wheels for $2180 shipped incl. TPMS, and a set of 20" Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2s for $1047 shipped incl tax. Including $150 mounting and balancing, the total will run me $3,377 installed, which is much cheaper than the BMW winter set.
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Did you have to change the factory 35mm offset for your Forgestar wheels? I was going to order the Rohana RFX11s and the shop (Fitment Indusries) had a BMW expert tell me that I needed to order the 25mm offset, otherwise it would rub the Msport calipers. That would essentially bring the wheel out 10mm away from the vehicle. Anyone else had this issue?
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Excuse my ignorance, but isn't going 25mm instead 35mm the same as using 10mm spacers just without the spacer?
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Hi,
I was in the same position and ended up purchasing individual refinished OEM wheels online. I wanted to keep the stock look and wasn’t happy with the aftermarket options. I rationalized that the refinished wheels were guaranteed true and cosmetically perfect, as opposed to the advertised “matched sets” which I’ve had quality problems w before. The price was right and the product has not disappointed. Note: I ended up going w the staggered 22” 742M w Pirelli Winters. They perform very well in the Tahoe snow, and drive great on the highway. I ruled out the 21” rims because the tire selection is abysmal. If I had to do it again I might opt for the square 20” 740M w a more aggressive +5 tire. Love the rally look. Tips up |
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I thought about just getting winter tires on my 742s, but I can't think of putting those through a harsh winter not to mention mounting tires 2times/year. My dealer wanted nearly $4000 for the 740m winter setup. I ended up going with a Rohana rotary forged 20 x 9 wheel +25mm to bring the wheel out a bit. Got 1/2 price on some Yokahama Parada tires (OEM size). We will see how it works.... |
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Fitment Industries didn't have my desired setup, so I just went with the discounted All-Season Parada Spec-Xs. I have these on my Jeep SRT and they are good in the snow, and a great road tire. I got them for $400. Would have been over $1000 for a nice winter setup.
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