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M3 rims
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:26 am
by Guest
Right, I'm open to suggestions as to what wheels to stick on my E30 m3. I was considering 17" Alpina's, now I'm thinking perhaps some BBS' or Azev's.
Whats the verdict? Also, what do I need to look out for in terms of offset, 4 or 5 stud etc. I'm new to the E30 game (I think I'm gonna like it!!)and I pick my car up tuesday. I want to do my homework while I wait.
Ah man, tuesday's ages away!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:25 pm
by Geeman
5 stud for definite!
Personally, I'd look for some 8 series BBS wheels... Lovely!
see this thread for pics...
click here
Look gorgeous!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:32 pm
by Kedge
I think you should defiantely go for some kind of BBS, although genuine Alpinas are cool.
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:02 pm
by Guest
Will these fit? "7 1/2 J x 17" H2. ET 41, PCD 5 x 120"
What about these? "8 1/2 x 17'' H2 ,5x120,ET13"
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:53 pm
by pm9575
Check out M3RAGS car under the 'Gallery' section of the forum:
enough said.
Oooh...I envy you guys with 5 studs and wide arches!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:13 pm
by Karan
hi adam3
do you currently have the 16in bbs wheels?? as i will have them off you if u r selling them
cheers
Karan
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:16 pm
by c76jon
HI
the wheels in the thread referrred to are not 8 series wheels
they are in fact e34 5 series rims tho the 8 series wheels do fit and look the bullux
mine are
17x8 et20 front
17x9 et22 rear
type 5 rims
you need a lowish offset for e30 m3
the et41 ones will not fit i dont think
the et13 ones will
another big consideration is tyre sizes as this has a big influence on whether you get fouling issues
too wide at rear and you can foul arch and/or strut
at front you can get arch issues and touching inner bodywork on full lock
john
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:28 pm
by Guest
Karan wrote:hi adam3
do you currently have the 16in bbs wheels?? as i will have them off you if u r selling them
cheers
Karan
I wish I did!! Sorry, the car is coming with chrome hokenhein type wheels.
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:31 pm
by Guest
John,
The wheels I have seen are:
8 1/2 x 17'' H2 ,5x120,ET13
Front tyres: 215/40ZR17
Rear tyres: 235/40R17''
What do you reckon?
Adam.
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:36 pm
by c76jon
hi
if you use those tyres then your rear tyre will be 10mm taller than the front
prob wont notice that with the eye
remember the 40 part of the tyre size is a ratio of width and therefore will be taller on 235 tyre than 215
email me on
john.wiseman7@btopenworld.com
if you have excel on your pc i can send you somat that will help you compare offsets and tyre sizes
john
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:53 pm
by johnono
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:44 pm
by M5pilot
damn those are nice pictures!! Im so so tempted to keep mine now and get some nice rims!
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:16 pm
by Karan
keep it and let me have a drive
Karan
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:45 pm
by M5pilot
Youll think its slow after driving yours. M3's dont have 220 lb.ft everywhere!
I might sell the rebuilt s14 and stick in an M5 engine. Then I can change my name to "Lord of the E30's"
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:55 pm
by Karan
dammit stop copying!! lol
i have secured m3 running gear for the project from pacer, im on the lookout for 16in bbs now.
Karan
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:20 pm
by M5pilot
Oi,
make sure i get my exhaust first! My car is waiting for you to get it off.
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:48 am
by Guest
johnono wrote:
Wow, what are these?
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:52 am
by Geeman
They look like E36 328i Sport rims, or the same as these... But a different colour...
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:06 pm
by Guest
Is there any way to get these on?
7 1/2 J x 17" H2. ET 41, PCD 5 x 120
I've seen some to this spec which I lurve!!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:15 pm
by johnono
but not recomended
adapters
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:05 pm
by Bopp
Ware can i get dis adapters
