Anyone running wide rims up front?

[NomNomNom]

I've seen some schmidt 3pc that I really like:



There 16x9" all round though, I was wondering how that affected steering and ride on a 325i?

Is there a guide on what is the max width/et fitment front and rear?

[NomNomNom]

Anyone?

[andrew_baran]

I'd imagine the majority of people either run staggered or around 7/7.5 on the front. Much more than that and you'll be on the inner arches. Definitely don't want a low ET rim that wide.

[Falkster]

I've got 9x18 on the front with 215/35/18 to keep it as close to original rolling circumference as poss!

[surj]

i had 9 inch borbets allround they look nice but not nice turning stick with 7.5 alpina done wider rears for a reason as to wide fronts to lol

[NomNomNom]

I've got 9x18 on the front with 215/35/18 to keep it as close to original rolling circumference as poss!

You've got a lil extra room though ;)

[aceraf]

I ran 9J on my touring and my brothers convertible and they both drove fine.

I don't do track days so can't comment on that, however there's no reason to be put off if you just want to have a bit of fun every now and then, they should be fine.

[Rav335uk]

I'll be running 8.5j BBS RS's up fronts, and people on here run 9j as above.

[NomNomNom]

How does it change the way the car drives?

[aceraf]

How does it change the way the car drives?

I always felt it sharpens the steering up a bit..probably due to the camber

[Rich_W]

8.5J on the front with 225/35R18's

Yes they do catch on full lock slightly

[NomNomNom]

that's probably more to do with the diameter than the width though isn't it?

[Graeme_W]

have been looking athose wheels my self but not got the money at the moment

[Nay]

that's probably more to do with the diameter than the width though isn't it?

I'm sure that with correct tyres, or even streched tyres, then there is no difference (or negligable) to the diameter of the wheel. If anything its the width.

I want 9j fronts

[kitch]

i run 8j fronts and it doesnt scrub on full lock and as mentioned i feel it sharpens up the steering

[Rav335uk]

i run 8j fronts and it doesnt scrub on full lock and as mentioned i feel it sharpens up the steering

Yes, your's won't as your running 15" all round.

[ImysE30]

I think Bootyman is running 10J or 11J upfront, beat that

[NomNomNom]

I think Bootyman is running 10J or 11J upfront, beat that

lol i'm not trying to out-do anyone, I just don't want to buy alloys that make the car handle badly or screw up the driving experience if you get me?

[ImysE30]

I think Bootyman is running 10J or 11J upfront, beat that

lol i'm not trying to out-do anyone, I just don't want to buy alloys that make the car handle badly or screw up the driving experience if you get me?

Yeah i get what you mean, what i meant was that, even with 10J at the front, the handling isn't really affected.

There are quite a few on here running 9J up front without any problems.

Go for it

[NomNomNom]

Cool

Which do you prefer, those schmidts (the complete set has 2.5" dish front and 3" rear) or the mam in this thread: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

[ImysE30]

I like the Schmidts, something different to the normal BBS

[NomNomNom]

I like the Schmidts, something different to the normal BBS

Yeah i'm the same but there quite in your face compared to the subtle 16" alpinas!

Here's a better pic of the set i'm interested in:

[ImysE30]

They'll look good on a E30 IMO

Got any pic's of your car?

[NomNomNom]

I havnt bought it yet, Kos is going to look at this on wednesday with any luck: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Either going to convert it to manual and keep the M20 or go for an M52

[ImysE30]

I havnt bought it yet, Kos is going to look at this on wednesday with any luck: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Either going to convert it to manual and keep the M20 or go for an M52

Looks nice in the pic's, i'd for for the Schmidts, it'll look different

[Falkster]

Cool

Which do you prefer, those schmidts (the complete set has 2.5" dish front and 3" rear) or the mam in this thread: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

If you could find them I think 7x15 MIM Alpines are just the ticket, retro, cool, not the usual run of the mill and have the desired polished rim.
Just need to find some!
Or Borbet Bs - great looking wheel!!!

[NomNomNom]

Cool

Which do you prefer, those schmidts (the complete set has 2.5" dish front and 3" rear) or the mam in this thread: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=

If you could find them I think 7x15 MIM Alpines are just the ticket, retro, cool, not the usual run of the mill and have the desired polished rim.
Just need to find some!
Or Borbet Bs - great looking wheel!!!

Any pics of the Alpines, i'm not familiar?

Borbet B are awesome