Wheel Size...

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:22 pm

Hi, i'm just about to buy a D reg 320i, but hate the wheels (very important in my mind), so could anyone help and tell me the PCD and offset for them? and what size would be best. I'm thinking some 7"x17" cos im going for an evil sporty look on it. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Unkle Joe

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:37 pm

there are (at last count) 10 million posts on the subject of wheel sizes - do a search!

to answer your technical question
PCD is 100
offset varies by width, so IIRC
7J x 15 are 25
7.5J x 16 are 24 (if you can find any)

the best wheels without argument

are the original BMW BBS 15" crosspoke - very light, very strong, and a superb handling size for real UK roads with 205/55 or 205/50 tyres

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:04 pm

I have to agree with the 15" BBS being the best E30 wheel. Look good, well made, chavs wont nick 'em. (might nick your centre caps though, or IS lip spoiler..little burbury wearing, date raping scrotes)

If you want to be mega flash, go for some nice 16"s..

That's just my oppinion guys, before I get shot down. Unfortunately I have to go out and get some 17"s because my brakes are too big. Bit lame really. Say one thing, do another!

Jai

Post Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:30 pm

16s look like this

I'd never say one thing and do another.

Post Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:18 pm

Dont really have a choice atm.

I'll go for some compomotive 16s when I have more wonga.. They're not cheap! Thats if I dont fit bigger (than 315mm) brakes from the e46 M3 later.

Jai