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Seven · 06-29-2010, 12:40 PM

Thinking about buying these, price is pretty reasonable...
SSR GT3s in 19... guy hasn't listed widths but I think its like 19x8.5 F and 19x9.5 or 10 rear (usual widths)... Theyre in good shape... Here's a pic on his car and my car is my av... same car but a slightly darker color.
What do you guys think? Will they look good?

james_ls · 06-29-2010, 12:49 PM

Honestly they look alright, what are you talking about price-wise...that might change ones mind pretty quickly.

Seven · 06-29-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by james_ls

Honestly they look alright, what are you talking about price-wise...that might change ones mind pretty quickly.

Price wise ... Without getting super specific... These wheels new were about 700 per wheel. The cust used is less than half that. And they appear to be in close-to-new condition.

james_ls · 06-29-2010, 12:55 PM

Oh I know what they are new lol, SSR stuff has always been a tad on the higher-end side of wheel-prices.

But even so, in the 1500-2000 range, I feel like you could find cooler...but at the end of the day it's your call.

abrok99 · 06-29-2010, 01:03 PM

i dont like how theres a huge gap between the spokes it makes the car look funny.

ASIAN JUL · 06-29-2010, 01:03 PM

I dig... but I don't know how I feel about the color of the wheels being so much lighter than the car. But I'd say if they're a good price and they're in good shape.. go get em tiger.

TalonTsi97 · 06-29-2010, 01:33 PM

I've never been a fan of those wheels.

tranceporter · 06-29-2010, 02:11 PM

i feel like there are better wheels that compliment the car's aesthetics. for some reason i feel like those belong on a corvette or something like that

bastid · 06-29-2010, 03:59 PM

I think the SSR GT3s look great on the e46 M3. However, they aren't very strong from what I've read and heard first-hand from owners. I also could have sworn they stopped making them, which would make it tough to replace?

If you aren't dead set on them, I have a set of used BBS RS-GTs I would let go for a steal. They have some road wear but nothing that couldn't get sorted out by a proper wheel repair place. There's a fantastic place in Bethlehem actually. Let me know.

EDIT: For reference purpose:

Xavier · 06-29-2010, 04:02 PM

Off-Topic
First, see if your thread belongs anywhere else on the forum. Then, stop and think about it a little more. If after your own personal double-screening it it doesnt belong anywhere else, put it here. Nothing automotive. Ever.

igo4bmx · 06-29-2010, 04:28 PM

IBmove
I kinda of like them but bimmers need mesh wheels IMO.

i'll soon be a bimmer owner too! 335i

DPancoast · 06-29-2010, 04:36 PM

its your money. they look good

also, moved.

SpEcRv9 · 06-29-2010, 08:45 PM

CSLs!

i like rice · 06-29-2010, 09:24 PM

Bbs... Lm

edit: damn caps lock software on this forum making everything lowercase

russiankid · 06-29-2010, 10:11 PM

^^^^^^. I don't think GT3's look good on E46's.

JB'sLGT · 06-29-2010, 11:29 PM

I think they look good...

but as I've come to realize with my SSR Comps, it just feels like something is missing without a BBK and nice rotors

fightinchunk · 06-29-2010, 11:40 PM

look elsewhere... like towards bbs lm's or rsgt

01 Trans-Am WS6 · 06-30-2010, 12:37 AM

They do look good. But like someone said if spending $1500-2000 im sure there are nicer looking.

Seven · 07-01-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by i like rice

Bbs... Lm
edit: damn caps lock software on this forum making everything lowercase

Quote:

Originally Posted by fightinchunk

look elsewhere... like towards bbs lm's or rsgt

Honestly... M3s with LMs or BBS wheels in general are a dime a dozen and while I won't argue about them looking good... They're played out and un-original in my eyes. I honestly really wanted GT2s but can never find em (out of production) and I like GT3s just fine.

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Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

I think they look good...
but as I've come to realize with my SSR Comps, it just feels like something is missing without a BBK and nice rotors

Which it will have ;)

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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6

They do look good. But like someone said if spending $1500-2000 im sure there are nicer looking.

I'm looking at em friday, asking price was $900 for wheels only, which is cheaper then LM replicas let alone anything else. I'm going to see how they look in person and go from there.

bastid · 07-02-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seven

Honestly... M3s with LMs or BBS wheels in general are a dime a dozen and while I won't argue about them looking good... They're played out and un-original in my eyes. I honestly really wanted GT2s but can never find em (out of production) and I like GT3s just fine.

Which it will have ;)

I'm looking at em friday, asking price was $900 for wheels only, which is cheaper then LM replicas let alone anything else. I'm going to see how they look in person and go from there.

I think the GT3s look great. They are just soft. If you crack one on a pothole, good luck finding another one since they aren't in production anymore. There isn't a single SSR GT3 on E-bay right now, let alone a new set. This is the reason why I didn't purchase them when I had a 2005 M3.

I may be biased, but you can't easily beat 8,000T forged, ~21lb, 19" wheels as far as weight and strength unless you go with BBS, custom (RAC), or spend $8,000+ on Neez, etc.

Good luck with the wheel hunt though. I'm sure whichever wheels you decide upon will look great.

EDIT: The RS-GTs are 4lbs lighter per corner. 16lbs of rotational mass is like shedding a 112lb passenger at speed using a factor of 7:1, or roughly 1 car length (0.1s) in the 1/4mi. I'll stop selling now :D

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06-29-2010, 12:49 PM	#2
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james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Oh I know what they are new lol, SSR stuff has always been a tad on the higher-end side of wheel-prices. But even so, in the 1500-2000 range, I feel like you could find cooler...but at the end of the day it's your call. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	I've never been a fan of those wheels. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-29-2010, 02:11 PM	#8
tranceporter Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY \| NJ Member #8224 My Ride: 2007 Honda S2000 iTrader: (0)	i feel like there are better wheels that compliment the car's aesthetics. for some reason i feel like those belong on a corvette or something like that

06-29-2010, 03:59 PM	#9
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	I think the SSR GT3s look great on the e46 M3. However, they aren't very strong from what I've read and heard first-hand from owners. I also could have sworn they stopped making them, which would make it tough to replace? If you aren't dead set on them, I have a set of used BBS RS-GTs I would let go for a steal. They have some road wear but nothing that couldn't get sorted out by a proper wheel repair place. There's a fantastic place in Bethlehem actually. Let me know. EDIT: For reference purpose: __________________ *2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe: Alpine White on Extended Fox Red Novillo Leather Factory Options:* Premium Package : M-DCT : 19" Alloys : Technology Package : Bi-Xenon : Heated Seats : EDC : Premium Audio : iPod/USB Adapter Modifications: APE Performance S65B40 Air Filter : Fabspeed X-pipe : Remus Race Muffler Last edited by bastid; 06-29-2010 at 04:20 PM.

06-29-2010, 04:28 PM	#11
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	IBmove I kinda of like them but bimmers need mesh wheels IMO. i'll soon be a bimmer owner too! 335i __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

06-29-2010, 09:24 PM	#14
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	Bbs... Lm edit: damn caps lock software on this forum making everything lowercase __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-29-2010, 10:11 PM	#15
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	^^^^^^. I don't think GT3's look good on E46's.

06-29-2010, 11:29 PM	#16
JB'sLGT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haddon Twp. Member #10156 My Ride: 05 Legacy GT, 97 M3 iTrader: (0)	I think they look good... but as I've come to realize with my SSR Comps, it just feels like something is missing without a BBK and nice rotors __________________ 05 Subaru Legacy GT: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-29-2010, 11:40 PM	#17
fightinchunk Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Millburn, NJ Member #5306 My Ride: 92 SR S13 vert, 05 LGT Built 2.3L hta68 iTrader: (0)	look elsewhere... like towards bbs lm's or rsgt

06-30-2010, 12:37 AM	#18
01 Trans-Am WS6 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poconos, PA Member #9111 My Ride: LSB E46 M3-BBY Evo VIII-FD RX7-TB Evo VIII-AS Evo VIII-G35 S/C-B7 A4-410whpWs6-3kGT iTrader: (0)	They do look good. But like someone said if spending $1500-2000 im sure there are nicer looking.

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