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Why doesn't anyone get the 18" rims on the 330?

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i was also looking for pix of them on a 330..thanks if u can help
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Mr. The Edge
http://www.beemerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1662&highlight=72+wheels
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Personally, I like the looks of the 17" SP rims much better, and the $900 upgrade charge for the 18" wheels seems awfully extreme.
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Wheels are very much a question of personal opinion, but I find the 3 series 18" option very unattractive - they resemble some kind of kitchen implement. I'm sure some people love them (again a matter of taste), but my guess is that a different design would have attracted more buyers. BMW has some great looking 18" wheels (the double spokes that came with the 7 series sport model were awesome)... but I don't think the type 72's represent their best work.

In general, I think the best wheel designs are clean and simple rather than busy like the 72's. Also, I think the design of the 72 is more dressy than sporty (which I'm sure appeals to some, but not to me).
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Are the 18" wheels any wider than the 17's? I really like the 18's but I can only imagine how hellish it would be to own them (tire replacements + initial costs + cleaning = PITA).
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The 18s arent' very sporty looking and look like a pain to clean.

17" M68's rock!
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nothing could be more difficult to clean than the M68's
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Yah, but they look SOOOO good, it's worth the effort! :D
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Mr. The Edge
31st330i said:
nothing could be more difficult to clean than the M68's
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The M68's look like a piece of cake to me....
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atyclb said:


The M68's look like a piece of cake to me....
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(drooooool)
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31st330i said:
nothing could be more difficult to clean than the M68's
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What's so hard about cleaning M68s? :dunno: The only mild pain I see is cleaning between the spokes where they meet the edge of the rim.
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alee said:

What's so hard about cleaning M68s? :dunno: The only mild pain I see is cleaning between the spokes where they meet the edge of the rim.
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Al once you clean them 250+ times, of course it's gonna get easier. DUH. :p
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Mike 325xi
31st330i said:
nothing could be more difficult to clean than the M68's
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I have type 73's and M68's...the M68's are a piece of cake compared to the 73's...
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Mike 325xi said:

I have type 73's and M68's...the M68's are a piece of cake compared to the 73's...
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AMEN to that dude!! :bigpimp:
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webguy330i said:


AMEN to that dude!! :bigpimp:
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Did you put your summers back on yet Chris?
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webguy330i said:
Al once you clean them 250+ times, of course it's gonna get easier. DUH. :p
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My rims are starting to get a little thin from washing them every other day... maybe I need to get another set. :D
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alee said:

My rims are starting to get a little thin from washing them every other day... maybe I need to get another set. :D
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Clearcoat starting to dull? ;)

Mike, yeah I did -- see this post.
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alee said:

My rims are starting to get a little thin from washing them every other day... maybe I need to get another set. :D
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You have enough spares that haven't touched the road to make a complete set! :D
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Dr. Phil
Mike 325xi said:

I have type 73's and M68's...the M68's are a piece of cake compared to the 73's...
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Ok then 68s for the wagon too:D

Al can you spare 4 of them for a friend:dunno:
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Mike 325xi
webguy330i said:


Clearcoat starting to dull? ;)

Mike, yeah I did -- see this post.
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Ouch, that sucks :( Did you get the second new one yet?

How badly did you rip your hands apart cleaning the inside of the 73's when you took them off?? It was like cleaning 20 serrated blades :bawling:
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