M3 CSL alloys...where to buy?
M3 CSL alloys...where to buy?
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G T 3

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2,142 posts

277 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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I have 18 inch on M3 E46, do I replace with the polished twin spoke or go for some CSL style...If CSL what are the best replicas to go for?

Travis Mcgee

314 posts

216 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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you could try these guys
http://www.bmstyling.co.uk/

shim

2,051 posts

231 months

Friday 27th November 2009
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i have a set of genuine BMW CSL rims in good condition which i was gonna put up for sale in December. Much stronger and normally lighter than the replicas and less likely to buckle.

They are 8.5 and 9.5 x 19.

Also got a set of Pirelli Pzero Nero nearly new to go on them once i get the Cups off for me!

Edited by shim on Friday 27th November 20:29

Eagerbeaver

386 posts

222 months

Saturday 28th November 2009
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Having looked at replicas I went for orignal CSLs as the replicas were all heavier and clearly poorer manufacturing process. I'd hate to see the physical properties of some of the wheels I saw. Original CSLs will always be sought after and replicas will always be just that.

gareth h

4,192 posts

253 months

Monday 30th November 2009
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I've just sold my CSLs and gone back to 18" rims (with spacers on the front and powder coated anthracite). I'd stick with the 18"s, the CSLs look great but the car drives so much better on the smaller rims.
If your heart is set on 19"s I've got a set of polished rims in the classifieds at the mo.