BMW Motorsport DSI's vs Racing Dynamics RGR's

[wasabinuki]

I would like to start by saying I love my DSI's, but they are a pain in the ass to clean and I would rather have 16"s than 17"s any day. So here is my question - which wheels do you prefer on my car? And do the RD RGR's look good to you even if you prefer the DSI's?

Racing Dynamics RGR's (can get a set local for cheap)


or

BMW Motorsport DSI's (current setup)

[thesk8nmidget]

i would say go for the new set.. adds a new look and i think they are great wheels!

[StealthBimmer]

I like the DS1 better or the OEM sport 16" for your ti better than RD. DS1 is one of my favorite and own a set too. I use P21 to clean the wheels. Why you like 16 over 17? Too firm for your daily driving?

[wasabinuki]

The first picture is a shop with the Racing Dynamics RGR's - not OEM sports. DSI's are one of my favorite wheels, but I'm getting bored of them. And since my car is pretty low I have a bit of a rubbing issue with 215/45/17's if I turn my front wheels all the way. I think with 205/45/16's I won't have that problem any more. I would also like 16's to improve my acceleration a bit and tires are a bit less expensive.

I have used different wheel cleaners, and they all work pretty well, but there is still a lot of "digging" to get the DSI's clean.

[elchicano]

I recently got RD rims but they are not like yours so far I'm happy with the RD rims.

[marko]

ds1s all the way.

[Mallard]

ds1´s for me too

[lazoh]

Originally Posted by wasabinuki

The first picture is a shop with the Racing Dynamics RGR's - not OEM sports. DS1's are one of my favorite wheels, but I'm getting bored of them. And since my car is pretty low I have a bit of a rubbing issue with 215/45/17's if I turn my front wheels all the way. I think with 205/45/16's I won't have that problem any more. I would also like 16's to improve my acceleration a bit and tires are a bit less expensive.

I have used different wheel cleaners, and they all work pretty well, but there is still a lot of "digging" to get the DSI's clean.

You can fix your rubbing issue by putting 225/40/17 and I actually had 235/40/17 on my ti and I had no rubbing issues with the DSI. Since your car is a hellrot I suggest that you get them re-done in black or gun metal and it will give your ride a totally different look.

[thesk8nmidget]

ohh please do get them coated in gun metal!! that would be amazing!

[mohaughn]

I'd get your alignment checked if you are rubbing with 215/45/17's. I run a similar size wheel with almost 3.5 degrees of negative camber and don't have any rubbing issues. Also no issues with my camber setup for street use at something like 1.5 degrees... I do use a 5mm spacer up front, but I had no rubbing issues before the spacers either.

I'd also make sure the smaller wheels are actually lighter. I read a review recently that 6-9 pounds per wheel can make as much as a 5-7rwhp difference. So lighter wheels do help.

Also, are your DS1's real? I didn't realize it, but there are a lot of knockoffs that still imprint the wheels. They should have the motorsport imprint and a part/serial number printed into them. Some of the knock off motorsport wheels are much heavier than the real thing.

[BakeR318]

I think five spokes of most any kind fit the ti better than anything else. The ti is a stocky little car and five spokes fit its 'attitude.' I like the RD's partially because they look like a sexier version of the OE sport wheels. +1 for the better acceleration comment...I do notice a little difference when switching my stock sports with the 17" style 68's. Either way your golden, but aesthetics aside, you should probably make a decision based more on whats best for your car and your budget. If your rubbin with the 17's and its cheaper to maintain the 16's, I'd go for the 16's. THEN AGAIN...it is a BMW. I guess if you really cared about budget you'd be driving a Geo Metro. But I digress...In the end I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever decision you make. Consider yourself lucky to have to choose between two sets of wheels that nice :P By the way..I'm LOVING the ti in Hellrot. Looks hotttt!

P.S. - Midget your new ClubSport is so f*cking sweet.

[thesk8nmidget]

Originally Posted by BakeR318

I think five spokes of most any kind fit the ti better than anything else. The ti is a stocky little car and five spokes fit its 'attitude.' I like the RD's partially because they look like a sexier version of the OE sport wheels. +1 for the better acceleration comment...I do notice a little difference when switching my stock sports with the 17" style 68's. Either way your golden, but aesthetics aside, you should probably make a decision based more on whats best for your car and your budget. If your rubbin with the 17's and its cheaper to maintain the 16's, I'd go for the 16's. THEN AGAIN...it is a BMW. I guess if you really cared about budget you'd be driving a Geo Metro. But I digress...In the end I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever decision you make. Consider yourself lucky to have to choose between two sets of wheels that nice :P By the way..I'm LOVING the ti in Hellrot. Looks hotttt!

P.S. - Midget your new ClubSport is so f*cking sweet.

+1
well said.


and thanks

[wasabinuki]

Just to clarify - I only have a rubbing issue when I turn my front wheels all the way to the left or right (like when making a U-turn). Other than that I don't have an issue, and the back wheels never rub. I have H&R coilovers and would like to go a little bit lower than I already am, but the 17's don't allow me to. If I get the 16's I can go lower, I'd be a little bit faster, my speedometer would be more accurate, and I could give my car a new look. The tires on the DSI's still have a lot of life left, so buying new tires is a waste of $$$ IMO. I'd rather spend the $$$ on new tires and re-finishing of the RGR's. I was just curious as to what people thought of the Racing Dynamics wheels vs. the M3 wheels (which are real and have the Motorsport stamp)

I am not a fan of black/gunmetal wheels except for 2 piece ones with a polished lip on a black car.

[BakeR318]

+1 on the black wheel/polished lip. Think it looks a bit trashy when its all black. I'm a fan of contrasty styling and all, but I can't help but think a car with black BBS (or any, really) wheels, seen from peripheral vision, is rolling on steel wheels.

[thesk8nmidget]

well you can always buy the rd's and then sell your ds1's and cover the cost of the new wheels.

or keep them incase you wanna go back to them some day.