Battle of the BBS - 15" or 16"?

[andrew_baran]

Trying to make a decision - do 15"s look too small on lowered (see "stanced") e30's? Wondering if I could gather some pictures please -

Looking for E30's of any body style lowered on either 15" or 16" split rims - BBS RS, RMs, O.Z Turbos, Lenso BSX, eBay RS reps, doesn't matter. As long as they are dishy and low! Would love to know the specs of the wheels too if you wouldn't mind sharing?

Andrew.

[harry_p]

15in split rims look too small on an e30. because of the dish, the basket area is smaller than on a standard 15in bbs, which visually shrinks the wheel.

add to that that splitrims look daft with high profile tyres, so you fit smaller profile tyres which leave an arch gap, so you have to lower the car even further, but it's already closer to the ground because of the smaller tyres.

it's a vicious circle, and in my opinion means 15in split rim wheels never quite work.

[Blitz]

I think they do with moderate lowering and proper sized tyres.

[george101]

14" bbs looks good on a lowered e30 with low pro tyres.

[verde]

who cares aslong as theyr deep

[Kos]

14" bbs looks good on a lowered e30 with low pro tyres.

no they dont

15's are about a small as you'd want on a lowered e30



8 and 9 x 15's

195 45's and 215 40's, some coilovers = win

16's would be better though

[harry_p]

dips' touring is about the only car i can think of which just about pulls them off, even then i think it would look better another 1/2 an inch lower at the front to even out the arch gaps, but at that height it would already be a nightmare to drive, which is why after it was sold it was raised to a useable height with a massive front arch gap to match

[Kos]

agree 100%

we did drop it a bit more on the front one day when we tool it the No Rice meet in guilford

it was stupid low, you could scape chewing gum remains of pavements if you wanted. i'm amazed we didnt trash the sump, but fuck me did it get some looks riding that low.

[mrLEE30]

16's are the only way to fly, and no silly deep dishes with stretched tyres...standard 7inch RS003's all the way on 205/45.

Problem is they cost more than most E30's if you can even find an original set......which i happen to have

[suchy]

15" just if you do it right, 14" is a no-no as it looks a bit daft, 16" best all-round

[andrew_baran]

I've never quite been able to decide if the 15"s work on Dips' car. Maybe 16"s are the way to go - cheers guys. Please do keep the images coming though, would love to see more

[suchy]

I've never quite been able to decide if the 15"s work on Dips' car

Just!!!
Yes 16" all the way, don't have to go stupid low to fill the arches properly. Saying that, some 15's do look good if you get the ride height/tyre/wheel combo bang on!

[Rav335uk]

16's are the only way to fly, and no silly deep dishes with stretched tyres...standard 7inch RS003's all the way on 205/45.

Problem is they cost more than most E30's if you can even find an original set......which i happen to have

You should be wearing 205/50/16's Lee

[mrLEE30]

You should be wearing 205/50/16's Lee

205/45 were free!! so I wear em!

[bss325i]

I think they do with moderate lowing and proper sized tyres.

WIN!

Much better than all that stretched stanced undersized nonsense!

[Dezzy]

I think they do with moderate lowing and proper sized tyres.

WIN!

Much better than all that stretched stanced undersized nonsense!

I couldn't agree more. Thats a nice looking Chromie!

[andrew_baran]

Lots of very pretty, but almost OEM+ cars. So what about going towards the other extreme then? Are there many "stanced" e30's about on the zone? Also, are there many E30's about running OZ Turbos? Google throws me no good results.

[macas]

I think they do with moderate lowing and proper sized tyres.

WIN!

Much better than all that stretched stanced undersized nonsense!

I couldn't agree more. Thats a nice looking Chromie!

I dont care if they are the right size tyres for them wheels,they look shit,a lower profile would and does look much better.

[Morat]

Lower profiles are for more modern cars. They look shit on E30s. Check out the arch gap you get on 205/50/15.

[oomz1975]

[MattTheHat325]

Embrace the arch gap! Mine is slammed but still has a hefty gap on the front. It's more obvious on a facelift as the rear looks low anyway. I quite like large profile tyres on wide wheels, very 80's, and a very retro way of hinting at some proper power! I think I will be going down this route when I get my turbo done

[bss325i]

I dont care if they are the right size tyres for them wheels,they look shit,a lower profile would and does look much better.

They look great!

It's an 80's BMW not some wanky jap turd or french hatch!

[Blitz]

I dont care if they are the right size tyres for them wheels,they look shit,a lower profile would and does look much better.

They look great!

It's an 80's BMW not some wanky jap turd or french hatch!

+1!

[snakebrain]

I dont care if they are the right size tyres for them wheels,they look shit,a lower profile would and does look much better.

They look great!

It's an 80's BMW not some wanky jap turd or french hatch!

+1!

+1 = 2

[GooneriC]

Mr LEE , those are maginificent! I would love to get my hands on some of those

[Rav335uk]

Mr LEE , those are maginificent! I would love to get my hands on some of those

/Would you really
I may have a set coming to me in a few weeks

[GooneriC]

Shameless hijack Rav - but yeh everything depends on condition / ££ hehe
PM me , shipping to Bdos may not be a problem anymore , i'm looking to get a freight forwarder in Middlesex by the end of the month.

[Rav335uk]

Will do.

[mrLEE30]

Well you can have some nice Ac shnitzers then! Very nice and 80's!!

[cro320]

what is better option...standard BBS 15'' vs BBS RM 7,5x15/8x15?

[turboone]

mine's on 15" with 205-55s still cant decide if i like them or not lol

[Demlotcrew]

Its totally subjective as to what looks better.

Personally I think anything over 45 profile looks bad on any car except maybe a 4x4 and they certainly don't feel good to drive. So unless you are ultimately concerned with disconnecting yourself from the car and the road go up a rim size and go down two tyre sizes

[andrew_baran]

I want to see a set of 16" splits with 8j at the front and 9j at the rear. If you can fit 16x9. Borbet As under an e30s rear arches then you must be able to get some serious split rims too...

[mcbonio]

I just got these today, 15" 7j RH Germany. Quite an old school wheel but much nicer and lighter then my old 17" alpina replicas.

What do you guys think?

[capri_rob]

I just got these today, 15" 7j RH Germany. Quite an old school wheel but much nicer and lighter then my old 17" alpina replicas.

What do you guys think?

Looks great