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  • bimmer2288
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2006
    • 273

    #1

    Torn between two options

    Guys, I'm looking at some new wheels for the bronzit, I like the Kosei K1 and the TRM C1s. I'm vacillating from one to the other and it'd help to hear some opinions.

    Both wheels weight about the same 13.5 lbs, same offset, almost the same price.

    My consideration is the appearance and street appeal. I want these to be a subtle complement to the car as a whole, not to flashy, but not cheap looking either. Unfortunately I've seen both wheels look good and bad on certain cars. I don't have a picture of my car so I'm stealing from online to give you an idea of each (sorry if I'm infringing on anyone here).

    CalvinZERO's E30 - Kosei K1



    Exodus 2pt0's car - TRM C1


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  • Holland
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2008
    • 7176

    #2
    I'm a fan of the K1's, but 15x8 is difficult to find.
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    • Nsquared97
      E30 Mastermind
      • Sep 2010
      • 1656

      #3
      Are you looking for 15x7 or 15x8? Honestly wasn't even aware the K1's came in 15x8, or at least if they still are. I do like the TRM's in bright silver, and the 15x8 looks great. If you don't mind 15xt's the D-force is another good looking, lightweight cheap option:

      BavAuto has the anthracite ones for $97 right now.

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      • bimmer2288
        Wrencher
        • Feb 2006
        • 273

        #4
        I am fine with either the 15x7 or 15x8. Tires are cheaper for a 7". Do you have a pic with the D-force on an E30? What I do want to avoid is anything that could possibly be construed to make someone think it was a Honda wheel on my car...
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        • Wild Ride
          Mod Crazy
          • Apr 2008
          • 739

          #5
          Both a 7" and 8" wheel will accept anything from a 195 section width to 225. I would heavily consider BFG rivals or hankook rs3 in a 225/45r15. The 225's will clear no problem with the ideal offsets of any of the above options. Plus they look so great on a track inspired wheel. Personally I'm a fan of the k1's or find a set of ACS 15" as those would be 100% period correct.

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          • canakami
            Mod Crazy
            • May 2010
            • 743

            #6
            Originally posted by Holland
            I'm a fan of the K1's, but 15x8 is difficult to find.
            ^This. I think the TRM's are a tick lighter, but I appreciate the K1s aesthetics more. 15x8's are available from very few places, and I don't think they ones out right now are the right offset (spacer required, etc.).
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            • blazinxpk
              E30 Modder
              • Mar 2011
              • 839

              #7
              TRM(15x8--205/50/15) vs D-force(15x7--225/45?/15)







              Last edited by blazinxpk; 04-02-2013, 04:16 PM.

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              • z31maniac
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                • Dec 2007
                • 17566

                #8
                I like TRM's better of the mentioned choices.
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                • Balleristic31
                  R3V Elite
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 4198

                  #9
                  Trms for lyfe

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                  • bimmer2288
                    Wrencher
                    • Feb 2006
                    • 273

                    #10
                    I like the price of the 15x8 TRMs. Thinking to go with a bright silver instead of the gunmetal. Remember these are going on bronzit. Thoughts either way?
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                    • blazinxpk
                      E30 Modder
                      • Mar 2011
                      • 839

                      #11
                      light gray. why? because i am bias...lol









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                      • Erik
                        R3V Elite
                        • Oct 2005
                        • 5370

                        #12
                        Definitely the K1s.
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                        • Cronopoulos
                          R3VLimited
                          • Jul 2011
                          • 2187

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Erik
                          Definitely the K1s.
                          Always loved these rims and would have to agree.


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                          • illest318i
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Mar 2011
                            • 1472

                            #14
                            I rather go with TRM's.
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                            • Nsquared97
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 1656

                              #15

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