Style 24s vs. Style 39s

[Borg561]

So, I have some insurance money coming to me soon, and I'm finally able to seriously look at getting a second set of rims. Not too sure on how much money, but I'm pretty sure it's sufficient for a set of wheels & tires.

I love the look of both the Style 24s and the Style 39s. I know I've seen pics of the Style 39 on a ti, but I'm not sure I've seen any of the Style 24. If anyone could please post up some shots I'd appreciate it (real busy the rest of the week). A single shot with a ti wearing 24s next to one wearing 39s would be even better.

Pretty sure I want a staggered set, and dead-set on a pair of OEs, not replicas. I'd also like wheels in extremely good to excellent shape. If anyone is selling, get in touch with me.

Justin

[spidertri]

Few of the photos I've collected, none are my own so I hope the owners don't mind my posting them.

[Borg561]

Thanks for posting those pics (though I must say I really don't like that wing on the first one). Unfortunately, they make me really want a set of each (one for daily driving, one for eventually autocrossing).

I think I used to like the 39s better, but seeing them both on our car, I think I am leaning a little towards the 24s now. Think I'm going to add a poll.

Justin

[spidertri]

The car in the first pic is a serious track monster, I think those are just his street tire wheels, so the wing is legit.

If you can find a set of stamped and staggered lightweights (style 24s) don't hesitate to pick them up, they are awesome wheels.

[chrisbec]

Originally Posted by Borg561

So, I have some insurance money coming to me soon, and I'm finally able to seriously look at getting a second set of rims. Not too sure on how much money, but I'm pretty sure it's sufficient for a set of wheels & tires.

I love the look of both the Style 24s and the Style 39s. I know I've seen pics of the Style 39 on a ti, but I'm not sure I've seen any of the Style 24. If anyone could please post up some shots I'd appreciate it (real busy the rest of the week). A single shot with a ti wearing 24s next to one wearing 39s would be even better.

Pretty sure I want a staggered set, and dead-set on a pair of OEs, not replicas. I'd also like wheels in extremely good to excellent shape. If anyone is selling, get in touch with me.

Justin

I like the 39's but they look like a pain in the butt to clean.

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by chrisbec

I like the 39's but they look like a pain in the butt to clean.

I thought I was the only one who seriously factored that in when choosing wheels. That's one thing I like about my Style 43's, they're easy to clean.

The DS1's do look good, though.

[Mr. Crow]

Style 5's are the more pop choice. But with good cause.

They are OEM two piece bangers, and sure to get good looks. I would say go with those. Im not sure which style they are...but I like Marv's set also.

If none of those are appealing to you, I would say go with the DSII's Spider posted.

[spidertri]

The only problem with the style 5's is that the ones with a good lip are the 5 series offset. This limits the tire width and usually requires a fender roll and stretched tire.

[Mr. Crow]

Originally Posted by spidertri

The only problem with the style 5's is that the ones with a good lip are the 5 series offset. This limits the tire width and usually requires a fender roll and stretched tire.

Yeah, the clearance issue......

Hmmm, Iv'e never heard of that. If you are refferring to 17's(style 5) as "good lip" I guess if you run a race suspension setup you will have to deal with that sort of thing.

I've got 18's and run a sport spring. no rubbing invloved.

[Borg561]

Originally Posted by spidertri

If you can find a set of stamped and staggered lightweights (style 24s) don't hesitate to pick them up, they are awesome wheels.

That's where I've seen them before, the E36 M3 Lightweight. They were familiar to me, but I couldn't place it. If I can find a good used set for the right price I'll get them. New, not going to happen ($2k for the wheels alone from BavAuto).

The Style 39s do look like a b*tch to clean (as do the Style 5s), and I think that is part of the reason I'm leaning towards the 24s, if I can find them. The DS1's, I don't know, I don't really like the flat look around the center and they also look like a bit of a pain to clean.

I kinda like the Style 5s, but my third choice would probably be the Style 19s. Only problem with those is the E36 offset seems to be very difficult to find and the lip on the rear wheel doesn't look as good as it did on the E39 540i Sport. Don't suppose anyone has a part# for the E36 fitment 19s? I'm curious what Bav Auto and Pelican are pricing those at.

Right now I think my order of preference is 24s, 39s, 19s, then 5s.

Justin

[wolferj-RIP]

The style 24's are a very sought after OEM rim, and good (not perfect) sets sell for $750 and up here in Cali... That said, I prefer them over my DS1's and would swap them out in a heartbeat if I had extra $$ lying around...

I have never seen a set of Style 19's for a e36 for sale (but that doesn't mean they don't exist), all the sets I've seen were off 5-series cars and have the same fitment concerns as Style 5's...

[spidertri]

Originally Posted by Borg561

Don't suppose anyone has a part# for the E36 fitment 19s?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=36&fg=15

[Borg561]

Damn near as expensive brand new as the 24s. And considering I don't like the look of the E36 fitment as much as the E39 fitment, I think I'll pass. For comparison sake if anyone is interested, below is how much a set of each would cost new from BavAuto and Pelican (wheels, center caps, emblems; no bolts, valves or shipping)

Style 19 - BavAuto: $1,921.35; Pelican - $2,080.50
Style 24 - BavAuto: $2,131.60; Pelican - $2,381.50
Style 39 - BavAuto: $1,283.40; Pelican - $1,393.00

Note the 19s are not a staggered set, the other two are. If I can't find a decent used set, the 39s are looking really attractive right now (considering a set of tires will run $750-800).

Justin

[Borg561]

Think I may have found a set of 24s on Bimmerforums. Don't suppose anyone has a pic of a Nogaro Silver wheel with polished lip on a black car? Doesn't have to be a Style 24, just curious how the color looks. See pic below.


Justin

[ChItalian1027]

damn justin, those LTWs look awesome!! i'm sure they'll look even better on your car man!!