P40's

vamosvanos · 07-08-2009, 02:11 AM

Hi all,

I've been looking at upgrading my wheels and of course the P40's top the short list. However, the weight doesn't seem an improvement over my stock 19's. The P40's weigh 22lbs (front) & 25 lbs (rear) - 9" & 10.5" respectively. Am I wrong?

If so, then the only motivation would be a cosmetic one right?

10M3MAN · 07-08-2009, 02:12 AM

Yep...

tooshay · 07-08-2009, 02:16 AM

it's all cosmetic and you pay a hefty price for it.

M3WC · 07-08-2009, 02:17 AM

There are lighter wheels out there that look just as good. Also there are wheels out there that actually have a racing pedigree.

Buffalo · 07-08-2009, 02:37 AM

This should be in the Wheels & Tires section, but I really like the P40. They are like a classic that will retain its value. If you were to save a set of P40's for your next generation M3, it would still be hot.

vamosvanos · 07-08-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Look in the WheelsDB: http://bmw.pencilgeek.org/WheelsDB.html

Thanks PG. I saw that before. Very useful indeed.

Another option are the RAC's being developed. It seems much lighter. The only issue I have with it is it seems a bit to be more at home w/ an E46 M3 IMO but still a looker nevertheless.

McLuVan · 07-08-2009, 02:57 AM

if you're in manila and can afford those cars
get dymags or the new HRE carbon series

Buffalo · 07-08-2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Look in the WheelsDB: http://bmw.pencilgeek.org/WheelsDB.html

You would save about 4-5 pounds. We have a wheel databse? In the words of Dana White, "This is why he have the best organization in the world!"

Oh and...

Jessica Alba =

MrHarris · 07-08-2009, 04:06 AM

Advan RS and TE37's are where it's at!

Buffalo · 07-08-2009, 04:10 AM

I had TE37's on my S2000. They looked awesome and were guarantee head turners, but for some reason even though they were lighter than my OEM 17's, it was harder for the car to burn out from first gear and chirp in second.

vamosvanos · 07-08-2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLuVan

if you're in manila and can afford those cars
get dymags or the new HRE carbon series

I paid US$112k (including import taxes) for my M3...and that was a used one with low miles from the US!

I just checked the HRE carbon series - US$10,650...that's a lot of dough for a set of wheels. That would bring the total cost of my car to US$122K!!!

tatoh · 07-08-2009, 09:47 AM

How about this ? HRE Carbon series.

Nawaaz · 07-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooshay

it's all cosmetic and you pay a hefty price for it.

+1

I flipped when a few vendors quoted me around $5k!!!

Trier Germany · 07-08-2009, 11:54 AM

How much do these new HRE carbon series weigh? Matt black carbon monoblock would look killer on my Space gray E-90. These look like $$$$$$. I'm still debating on The Advans or P40 both are awsome wheels but the Advans cost less I'm still undecided.

jk6672 · 07-08-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trier Germany

How much do these new HRE carbon series weigh? Matt black carbon monoblock would look killer on my Space gray E-90.

That's what I'm wondering. I'm sure they weigh a tad bit more than the Dymags since they are using forged aluminum over the magnesium. I think they would look sick on any color. I like the matte and the charcoal color options. BTW- I don’t think they are considered mono block.

Adonislike · 07-08-2009, 03:24 PM

Meh, they look okay. I loved these when they unveiled the design to the public, but after seeing them again Im not so impressed.

Im sure they'll do well for HRE though. They usually put out a good product

vamosvanos · 07-08-2009, 05:04 PM

Imagine curbing one of those!

Ogalthorpe · 07-08-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vamosvanos

Imagine curbing one of those!

Only reason I haven't bought them...

PIXLE · 07-08-2009, 07:26 PM

Didn't they have a recall on this product?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatoh

How about this ? HRE Carbon series.

ba22 · 07-08-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIXLE

Didn't they have a recall on this product?

Of course there is always someone is ready to start a rumor.

PIXLE · 07-10-2009, 02:40 AM

Good point. I guess they must have done something right then. LOL

golemite · 07-14-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trier Germany

How much do these new HRE carbon series weigh? Matt black carbon monoblock would look killer on my Space gray E-90. These look like $$$$$$. I'm still debating on The Advans or P40 both are awsome wheels but the Advans cost less I'm still undecided.

i think they were 18 or 19 lbs in 20". sick!

07-08-2009, 02:11 AM	#1
vamosvanos Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thrilla in Manila iTrader: (0)	P40's - lite enough? Hi all, I've been looking at upgrading my wheels and of course the P40's top the short list. However, the weight doesn't seem an improvement over my stock 19's. The P40's weigh 22lbs (front) & 25 lbs (rear) - 9" & 10.5" respectively. Am I wrong? If so, then the only motivation would be a cosmetic one right? __________________ Now: E92 M3 Alpine White, Past: RS4 (sold for E92 M3) 997 GT3 (regrettably sold for E60 M5), 996 GT2 (not as pure as GT3), Evo X, 1098R, GTR (tranny paranoia)
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tooshay Captain 313 Rep 757 Posts Drives: G20+M3 badge Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Temecula iTrader: (6)	it's all cosmetic and you pay a hefty price for it. __________________ G20 with some ///M3 stuff = G80
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M3WC Brigadier General 3645 Rep 3,244 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ...location...location iTrader: (0)	There are lighter wheels out there that look just as good. Also there are wheels out there that actually have a racing pedigree.
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Buffalo 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu 9 Rep 155 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal/Hawaii iTrader: (0)	This should be in the Wheels & Tires section, but I really like the P40. They are like a classic that will retain its value. If you were to save a set of P40's for your next generation M3, it would still be hot.
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Buffalo 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu 9 Rep 155 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal/Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I had TE37's on my S2000. They looked awesome and were guarantee head turners, but for some reason even though they were lighter than my OEM 17's, it was harder for the car to burn out from first gear and chirp in second.
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Trier Germany Banned 58 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 2009 E-90 M3 space gray Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Deutschland KreisTrier auf Autobahn 64 & Tucson AZ iTrader: (1)	How much do these new HRE carbon series weigh? Matt black carbon monoblock would look killer on my Space gray E-90. These look like $$$$$$. I'm still debating on The Advans or P40 both are awsome wheels but the Advans cost less I'm still undecided.
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Adonislike Captain 26 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Toyota Insight/Honda Prius Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Meh, they look okay. I loved these when they unveiled the design to the public, but after seeing them again Im not so impressed. Im sure they'll do well for HRE though. They usually put out a good product
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vamosvanos Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thrilla in Manila iTrader: (0)	Imagine curbing one of those! __________________ Now: E92 M3 Alpine White, Past: RS4 (sold for E92 M3) 997 GT3 (regrettably sold for E60 M5), 996 GT2 (not as pure as GT3), Evo X, 1098R, GTR (tranny paranoia)
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