VMR Wheels Question

[w1234ale]

Newbie question . . . so what is the scoop on VMR wheels?

Are they forged or cast? Are they well made? Relative to others like BBS they are fairly inexpensive. Why? Quality or simply name recognition?

Would you buy?

[PenguiN]

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[drew]

Newbie question . . . so what is the scoop on VMR wheels?

Are they forged or cast? Are they well made? Relative to others like BBS they are fairly inexpensive. Why? Quality or simply name recognition?

Would you buy?

they seem to be a well made wheel for the price.

would i put them on my car? not a chance...

[fatbrembos]

They are great rims for the price they have, ofcourse if you want some great rims that will last you forever you get some BBS or HRE or any of those companies but vmr is a great company, i know many people who have them and have never had any problems, i had some v710 on my gli and they were great.
hope that helps you out

[KrunkMan]

would i put them on my car? not a chance...

why?

[Mr. Goodwood]

They are good rims. Fits perfectly, excellent finish quality, relativly light, and inexpensive. For about 1g a set, you can't ask for more.
I'm pretty sure they are cast al.
Forged=$$$$$

[drew]

why?

wheels are the single most important modification on a car IMO. it's like that pair of bruno magli shoes that make you look like a million bucks

[NPG3]

it's like that pair of bruno magli shoes that make you look like a million bucks

Or a killer

p.s. I agree with Drew...

[drew]

Or a killer

p.s. I agree with Drew...

lol...nice OJ reference

[abe]

This picture might be helpful:

http://www.audizine.com/gallery/show...hp?photo=39558

VMR and OEM side by side. One is on a winter tire, that's why they look a bit different.

[channad]

they are awesome! I have the VMR 713s....probably the best wheel on the market for these cars at that price point...however...I have bent the two front wheels...tires aren't losing pressure, so I haven't replaced them yet...but imagine if I spent $6k on HREs...and those things got bent...and HREs do get bent...I would be pissed...but I paid $1550 for wheels and tires, so I'd recommend them any day! woot woot!

[w1234ale]

Hey thanks guys. This is very helpful. I appreciate the link to the side by side comparison. My thinking if I spend 4k on wheels I am going to be freaked out and not want to drive the car because I am so concerned about damaging them. If I spent 1k then I drive the car.

[FastB7S4]

I believe VMRs are made in China. They are good for what they are, replicas of the more expensive wheels. People buy them because they look good, are cheap, and are decent quality. While I agree with Drew, not everyone can afford to spend $3-4k plus on wheels. So if you want the look of some of the more expensive wheels for a fraction of the cost, go VMR (or Hartmann).

[Bravest NY S4]

they seem to be a well made wheel for the price.

would i put them on my car? not a chance...

I second that.

[Peter@VMRWheels]

We definitely appreciate the good words that everyone including our past customers put in for us. It helps to validate our long working hours here. If anyone has specific questions about VMR Wheels feel free to ask :).

I believe VMRs are made in China.

On the contrary, everything in the VMR Wheels lineup is produced in Taiwan. I do have friends & companies we do business with who produce their wheels from China.

The difference of quality between both production countries in general, is definitely noticeable. However, the wheels they bring in is acceptable for their purpose, either for replacing/upgrading wheels for cars on used car lots, or selling to lower cost, higher volume auto parts chains. Completely different business, from the material (lower grade aluminum but higher weight for the same strength) the use, to the labor, production method and QC. The irony is, that their "sale" cost is almost always lower than our "buy" cost.

[SOASOAS]

If you are after a cosmetic change then that's the way to go hands down. If you are changing them for performance then you need to redirect your search. Light weight wheels make a huge difference on these cars but lightweight wheels of a high enough quality to rely on for your primary transportation don't come cheap.

[VMRWheels]

Newbie question . . . so what is the scoop on VMR wheels?

Are they forged or cast? Are they well made? Relative to others like BBS they are fairly inexpensive. Why? Quality or simply name recognition?

Would you buy?

All our wheels are cast in a facility based in Taiwan, with JWL and VIA certifications, basically crash testing for wheels. We offer a 1 year warranty on any manufacturer defects or defects in the finish.

In general, our tire / wheel combos are about the same weight, if not lighter, than the stock wheel / tire combo. However, if you are looking for something that's ~3-4 lbs lighter per corner, you're going to need to spend extra on wheels, or alternatively, go with a lighter tire such as the PS2.

[trex000]

IMHO, unless you are trying to knock off the extra zero point some sec of your ¼ mile, the extra 3 to 4 lbs per corner won’t matter that much. And please don’t tell me you can “feel� the extra 3 to 4 lbs while running, it is humanly impossible. (Your feet are not that sensitive!)

For the looks and as DD, I am all for VMR rims. Price is good, quality is great!!



Plus, if you are really looking to gain some performance, change to better tires and breaks… (take off your spare, your back seat, loose your own weight and etc… )

[MOFSTEEL]

And please don’t tell me you can “feel” the extra 3 to 4 lbs while running, it is humanly impossible. (Your feet are not that sensitive!)

I believe the whole body would feel the change in motion.
Not just your feet. I definitely felt the difference between my 19lb aftermarket wheel and my 26? 27? lb OEM wheels.

It takes more energy to move that extra weight.
Why are light weight wheels used in racing, bicycles, and wheel chairs?

Personally for me it's more about the quality. I don't mind paying the extra money knowing I am buying a quality wheel that me and my passengers will be safe riding on. Our lives are worth more than a few hundred dollars. There is a reason why cheap wheels are cheap wheels.

[SOASOAS]

trex000 may be correct regarding the straight line butt-dyno detection of reductions in unsprung weight but add a turn and some elevation change (or better yet a bump) to the equation and the difference is not only 'feelable' it is night and day.

[VMRWheels]

As stated previously, to ensure that our products pass the highest standards of safety and quality, all our designs undergo rigorous testing and obtain the same JWL, VIA, and ISO-9001:2000 certifications as major wheel companies.

We have sold thousands of sets over the course of 7 years in the business, and we have never had a customer experience a catastrophic failure of our wheels. We've been on Audizine for a while now, I would encourage anybody interested to do a quick search to see past customers' experiences with VMRs

[dextrek]

Can you post the weight for all the different model rims you carry?
Possibly post it on your website as well?

[leviathan18]

4lbs per wheel its 40lbs per corner in motion which is 160lbs you could save.

[abe]

4lbs per wheel its 40lbs per corner in motion which is 160lbs you could save.

How does 4 pounds turn in to 40 pounds??

[channad]

How does 4 pounds turn in to 40 pounds??

unsprung weight...I heard it was 1 to 7...so if you're losing 4 lbs in a corner, it actually relates to losing 28 lbs. each corner.

[SOASOAS]

Can you post the weight for all the different model rims you carry?
Possibly post it on your website as well?

Hey Ben... check this out http://www.wheelweights.net/

[VMRWheels]

Can you post the weight for all the different model rims you carry?
Possibly post it on your website as well?

Our weights have been posted, but unfortunately they're not all available in 1 area. PM me if you have any questions about a particular wheel and I can look up the information for you

[rxbike]

wheels are the single most important modification on a car IMO. it's like that pair of bruno magli shoes that make you look like a million bucks

I disagree , tires are more important than wheels in this area of modification. Wheels are in order of importance: 1- look 2-function where as tires are 1-function 1.5-looks

[loucura]

I've purchased 2 sets (V708 and V713) no complaints at all...good quality and customer service is great(Thanks Peter).

[OHiDroS4]

I have a set of v708's on my car. I really can't complain about them much because of the price, but you defifnitely get what you pay for. From the few times I had talked to them over the phone, I was very unimpressed. One guy I talked to almost made me decide to send the wheels back and pay the restocking fee because he was so rude. I will also say that the machining tolerance for the wheels is garbage. I would post a photo of the amount of wheels weights I have but I am too embarrased. In the end, you do in fact get what you pay for and if you want a quality wheel don't skimp and buy VMR wheels. VMR is not even close to being in the same league as HRE or BBS. I am waiting until mine bend so I can buy some better wheels and am kicking myself for not doing so in the first place.

[jerrym]

VMR = fail. end of story.


( im entitled to my own opinion ) to all the haters.

[Peter@VMRWheels]

I've purchased 2 sets (V708 and V713) no complaints at all...good quality and customer service is great(Thanks Peter).

Thank you, your honest opinion is definitely appreciated

[two2]

VMR are good for the money, i mean for $700-$800 you get a good looking wheel. they're just heavy 27-28lbs for 19". also they do not make greater than 8.5 width which is pretty stupid if you ask me. who likes running spacers if you wanted a wider stance..

i would only use them for a winter setup.

2cents.

[ghost_whip]

I've had 2 sets of vmrs and love them especially for the price. I will say however I recently got the v709s and the rear wheel lip on both sides got a ton of nasty chips on them within 1000 miles. I was emailing back and forth with one of the CS reps and wasn't helped much basically he said that it was the place that mounted the wheels fault. I know for a fact that it wasn't. My case has been forwarded to the CS manager I believe but as of last week I haven't heard from him.

So right now my experience with VMR is in limbo. I don't want to bash them because my case is not closed and I am only one person....I guess to be continued

Until this little issue, so far so good however. Wheels look great and drive great

[Peter@VMRWheels]

VMR are good for the money, i mean for $700-$800 you get a good looking wheel. they're just heavy 27-28lbs for 19". also they do not make greater than 8.5 width which is pretty stupid if you ask me. who likes running spacers..

i would only use them for a winter setup.

2cents.

Our focus when we entered the market was the A4/A6. The widths they require are definitely narrower than that of the RS4 and so the fitments we offer are outside the sweet spot.

During the R&D process, we take factory weights as a number that we do not exceed. In some wheels, we use more material than is necessary in order to achieve certain visual characteristic popular to the market today. In retrospect, the "lost" performance that many people mention, is the performance that would have been gained if the wheel were lighter.

So there are trade offs... you can pay $500 or $5000 for a set of wheels. Heck, if money wasn't the object, the wheel doesn't even have to be made of aluminum to begin with

[Peter@VMRWheels]

I've had 2 sets of vmrs and love them especially for the price. I will say however I recently got the v709s and the rear wheel lip on both sides got a ton of nasty chips on them within 1000 miles. I was emailing back and forth with one of the CS reps and wasn't helped much basically he said that it was the place that mounted the wheels fault. I know for a fact that it wasn't. My case has been forwarded to the CS manager I believe but as of last week I haven't heard from him.

So right now my experience with VMR is in limbo. I don't want to bash them because my case is not closed and I am only one person....I guess to be continued

Until this little issue, so far so good however. Wheels look great and drive great

Its not easy for us to connect screen names with actual names & e-mail addresses, but we do address any and all concerns. With that being said, feel free to follow up with the rep you spoke with, and if you don't feel that the process is getting anywhere, I will be glad to check on it for you. Our reps handle the incoming issues, which are subsequently passed to me, for discussion with production/QC staff. In either case, I should instruct them to send friendly "follow ups" every few days to let customers know that issues are still being looked at.

[wva s4]

I had the same question, spend big money on wheels again or get decent wheels for half the price that look good. (my opinion) After trashing 2 BBS wheels in the VA-WV tunnell a couple of years ago I decided it wouldnt bother me to replace these when needed. I think we would all rather have HRE's, but it gets hard to justify at a certain point.
I had great service with VMR (they sold me RE01R's a couple weeks after I bought my package deal at the package price !!) and think they have tried to do right by the forum. just my opinion

[antic]

My personal experience with VMR has been great! Great quality, great prices, great customer service. I would recommend them to anyone.
They've held up in a couple situations I thought would have resulted in a bend or a crack, for which I am extremely impressed. But, if one does get damaged, it's not a huge expense, so nothing to worry about. For a daily driver, they have been a great choice.

[ghost_whip]

I am happy to report that VMR is going to take care of me and replace all 4 of my wheels (V709s). I am especially happy as this is my second set of VMRs and it shows a company intent on not only getting new customers but keeping the ones they have.

It's a bit of a cumbersome process as I have to either send the current ones in then get the new set or pay a 50% deposit while they send me the new set then send my current wheels back. But I am not complaining as ultimately they are taking care of me. Luckily I am just about to put on my winter set-up so the wheels are coming of anyways. So, props to VMR!!

[SOASOAS]

... I have to either send the current ones in then get the new set or pay a 50% deposit while they send me the new set...

I have never dealt with VMR but that is better service than I would expect from any online retailer.