VB3

nyjrkm06 · 04-13-2011, 10:29 AM

I just recently purchased a set of 18" gunmetal vb3's for my e90 sedan. The fronts are 18 by 8.5 and the rears are 18 by 9.5. I'm wrapping these in DWS 235/40/18 & 265/35/18, which is really little rubber for NY bad driving conditions. Which is why these wheels will most likely only be on from march-October yearly. 1)how do I figure out how much pressure I should fill these tires with( I hear it is better to give the Dws 2 extra psi because of their soft sidewalls) 2) my buddy tells me I may have to get the cars computer adjusted by BMW because it may mess with the miles counter.

tofu- · 04-13-2011, 11:33 AM

fill them up according to the specs on the door. +/- 2psi to your liking.

you don't have to adjust anything.

i wouldn't say they're little rubber for ny. many people here are running 19s without a problem.

VMRWheels · 04-13-2011, 01:14 PM

1) 36-38 PSI is generally what I recommend.
2) If you have TPMS, it may need to be reset after the new installation. You can do this yourself using your owners manual.

-Charles@VMRWheels

nyjrkm06 · 04-13-2011, 04:12 PM

Hopefully I'll be good tofu!
Thank you Charles, I may add an extra 2 psi because these Dws have a very soft sidewall

VMRWheels · 04-14-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nyjrkm06

Hopefully I'll be good tofu!
Thank you Charles, I may add an extra 2 psi because these Dws have a very soft sidewall

Sounds good. Let us know how you like them.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Dalco450 · 04-15-2011, 06:15 AM

I have exactly the same package.

36 psi in front
38 psi in rear

For the miles counter: only less than 2%, don't worry.

nyjrkm06 · 04-16-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalco450

I have exactly the same package.

36 psi in front
38 psi in rear

For the miles counter: only less than 2%, don't worry.

Awesome, does the car drive noticeably better now?

Merose · 05-04-2011, 08:14 PM

nyjrkm06, which vendor did you get the wheels from? I heard they are on back order and hard to find.

nyjrkm06 · 05-08-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Merose

nyjrkm06, which vendor did you get the wheels from? I heard they are on back order and hard to find.

ordered set through sean at pyspeed. Expected to receive these by mid-may.

07_335i_AW · 05-08-2011, 04:13 PM

^^Same here (fingers crossed)

nyjrkm06 · 05-10-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 07_335i_AW

^^Same here (fingers crossed)

Ive been waiting forever. Originally i ordered these from a seperate vendor since early april. i was lied to and never got these by there due time. So hopefully i get these in a week or two....

Dalco450 · 05-10-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nyjrkm06

Awesome, does the car drive noticeably better now?

I love the way how the car can handle the roads now. Even here in Montreal (anywone knows how bad are the streets here...) and on highways.

VMRWheels · 05-11-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalco450

I love the way how the car can handle the roads now. Even here in Montreal (anywone knows how bad are the streets here...) and on highways.

Im glad the 36/38 staggered PSI worked out great for you!

-Charles@VMRWheels

nyjrkm06 · 05-12-2011, 11:57 AM

Now i hear rumors that the shipment may be delayed till early June! Some kid posted it on PYspeed's facebook page...

07_335i_AW · 05-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Gunmetal is in stock but looks like Silver will be June.. maybe..

nyjrkm06 · 05-14-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 07_335i_AW

Gunmetal is in stock but looks like Silver will be June.. maybe..

where did you hear that?! PYspeed has gunmetal vb3s in stock?

nyjrkm06 · 05-20-2011, 01:10 AM

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS, this whole process has been really stretched out by two different vendors i have ordered from. Did not expect to order in april and be a couple a weeks from june without any progress in receiving my rims. Is any vendor selling either 18" VB3 or V710 gunmetal staggered in stock?!if so p.m asap

Alina · 05-20-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nyjrkm06

ATTENTION ALL VENDORS, this whole process has been really stretched out by two different vendors i have ordered from. Did not expect to order in april and be a couple a weeks from june without any progress in receiving my rims. Is any vendor selling either 18" VB3 or V710 gunmetal staggered in stock?!if so p.m asap

My bf spoke to **********s and vmr last week. Shipment of super silver is on back order till June. I forgot which one, but one of the two vendors listed has gun metal in stock (last time we checked). Just give both of them a call to double check.

VMRWheels · 05-20-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nyjrkm06

Is any vendor selling either 18" VB3 or V710 gunmetal staggered in stock?!if so p.m asap

I will go ahead and shoot you over a PM.

-Charles@VMRWheels

07_335i_AW · 05-20-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alina

My bf spoke to **********s and vmr last week. Shipment of super silver is on back order till June. I forgot which one, but one of the two vendors listed has gun metal in stock (last time we checked). Just give both of them a call to double check.

That is the last I heard also. No idea when in June though.

nyjrkm06 · 05-21-2011, 03:10 PM

Will have news monday. Try calling VMR directly, they are supposed to have them by June 2nd. I did not order off them though..

07_335i_AW · 05-21-2011, 04:56 PM

I have been e-mailing Charles. I am at a point where I will just wait till the end of June and see what happens.

04-13-2011, 10:29 AM	#1
nyjrkm06 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4)	VB3 I just recently purchased a set of 18" gunmetal vb3's for my e90 sedan. The fronts are 18 by 8.5 and the rears are 18 by 9.5. I'm wrapping these in DWS 235/40/18 & 265/35/18, which is really little rubber for NY bad driving conditions. Which is why these wheels will most likely only be on from march-October yearly. 1)how do I figure out how much pressure I should fill these tires with( I hear it is better to give the Dws 2 extra psi because of their soft sidewalls) 2) my buddy tells me I may have to get the cars computer adjusted by BMW because it may mess with the miles counter. __________________
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tofu- Banned 87 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (4)	fill them up according to the specs on the door. +/- 2psi to your liking. you don't have to adjust anything. i wouldn't say they're little rubber for ny. many people here are running 19s without a problem.
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nyjrkm06 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4)	Hopefully I'll be good tofu! Thank you Charles, I may add an extra 2 psi because these Dws have a very soft sidewall __________________
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04-15-2011, 06:15 AM	#6
Dalco450 Private First Class 84 Rep 113 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I have exactly the same package. 36 psi in front 38 psi in rear For the miles counter: only less than 2%, don't worry.
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05-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#8
Merose Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Largo, FL iTrader: (1)	nyjrkm06, which vendor did you get the wheels from? I heard they are on back order and hard to find.
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05-08-2011, 04:13 PM	#10
07_335i_AW Captain 31 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	^^Same here (fingers crossed)
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05-12-2011, 11:57 AM	#14
nyjrkm06 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4)	Now i hear rumors that the shipment may be delayed till early June! Some kid posted it on PYspeed's facebook page... __________________
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07_335i_AW Captain 31 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	Gunmetal is in stock but looks like Silver will be June.. maybe.. Last edited by 07_335i_AW; 05-12-2011 at 06:13 PM..
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nyjrkm06 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4)	ATTENTION ALL VENDORS, this whole process has been really stretched out by two different vendors i have ordered from. Did not expect to order in april and be a couple a weeks from june without any progress in receiving my rims. Is any vendor selling either 18" VB3 or V710 gunmetal staggered in stock?!if so p.m asap __________________
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nyjrkm06 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4)	Will have news monday. Try calling VMR directly, they are supposed to have them by June 2nd. I did not order off them though.. __________________
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05-21-2011, 04:56 PM	#22
07_335i_AW Captain 31 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	I have been e-mailing Charles. I am at a point where I will just wait till the end of June and see what happens.
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