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Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:38 pm
by 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?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:22 pm
by NomNomNom
Anyone?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:36 pm
by 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.
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:43 pm
by Falkster
I've got 9x18 on the front with 215/35/18 to keep it as close to original rolling circumference as poss!
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:34 pm
by 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
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:04 pm
by NomNomNom
Falkster wrote: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 ;)
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:09 pm
by 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.
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:21 pm
by Rav335uk
I'll be running 8.5j BBS RS's up fronts, and people on here run 9j as above.
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:22 pm
by NomNomNom
How does it change the way the car drives?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:24 pm
by aceraf
NomNomNom wrote:How does it change the way the car drives?
I always felt it sharpens the steering up a bit..probably due to the camber
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:38 pm
by Rich_W
8.5J on the front with 225/35R18's
Yes they do catch on full lock slightly
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:00 pm
by NomNomNom
that's probably more to do with the diameter than the width though isn't it?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:55 pm
by Graeme_W
have been looking athose wheels my self but not got the money at the moment
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:03 am
by Nay
NomNomNom wrote: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
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:06 am
by kitch
i run 8j fronts and it doesnt scrub on full lock and as mentioned i feel it sharpens up the steering
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:08 am
by Rav335uk
kitch wrote: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.
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:47 pm
by ImysE30
I think Bootyman is running 10J or 11J upfront, beat that
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:49 pm
by NomNomNom
ImysE30 wrote: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?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:58 pm
by ImysE30
NomNomNom wrote:ImysE30 wrote: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
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:00 pm
by 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=
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:01 pm
by ImysE30
I like the Schmidts, something different to the normal BBS
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:05 pm
by NomNomNom
ImysE30 wrote: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:
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:06 pm
by ImysE30
They'll look good on a E30 IMO
Got any pic's of your car?
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:20 pm
by 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
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:29 pm
by ImysE30
Looks nice in the pic's, i'd for for the Schmidts, it'll look different
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:53 pm
by Falkster
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!!!
Re: Anyone running wide rims up front?
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:32 pm
by NomNomNom
Falkster wrote:
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
