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    Posted: 19-May-2006 at 11:34

Hi,

Thinking of putting a 17" wheel on my E30, but was wondering whats best size? i.e 17 x 7.5 wide at front & 8 x 17 at rear?? Also what tyre size would be best, so they dont rub the wheel arches or the ride is not greatly effected??

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Any suggestions on what wheel to go for?? (keep in mind the car is black, cheers!)
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Sport Evo black ? If so , you need these.

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First of all find a wheel you like

You want a deep dish look?

5 spoke look?

an aftermarket wheel?, Or do you want to stay OEM?

What kind of money are you willing to spend? Do you have a budget? Or do you want the best?

BBS RC''s are popular, BBS RS.

If you havn't allready, Check out these threads.....

http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=385

http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=813 &highlight=wheel+database

Maybe this might give you an idea of what you want, Or find a wheel you like, Then once you got a wheel in mind, Then next step find a good tire set up

HTH

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For me theres only a few options!!

Type 5

16" with painted centres

Or my favourite 18" M Paralels
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my favorite wheels for the E30 M3 would be, In no particular order

BBS RS 3 piece wheels in either 16'' or 17''

AC SCHNITZER Type 1 racing wheels, 3 piece

both kinda rare, deep dish look and light wieght

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These are 17 inch as well...

John
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Thanks guys!

I like the M Paralels, but dont think they are available in 17"?

Here is a link to a photo of the car at the moment (BBS 2piece split rims): http://www.bmwmovies.net/displayimage.php?album=lastupby& ;cat=0&pos=4

Would love to get these again in a smaller size or if not the Rondells 0058.....

Decisions, decisions, decisions...........
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8x17 on the front & 8.5x17 at rear? ??

The car has the Trekmeister (Munich Legends) suspension with about a 30mm drop.

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its all down to offset really

i run 8x17 at front and 9x17 at rear

 

et20 front et22 rear

215/40/17 front 245/35/17 rear

 

no rubbing/fouling anywhere whatsoever on standard suspension

 

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Hi c76jon,

Your wheels look great on the car, think its something like what you have is what I'm after. Can you send me a link to more photos of them on the car or pm me and I'll send you on my email address.

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Here are a set of AC SCHNITZER Type 1 racing wheels, 3 piece as mentioned by Evolution

http://www.bmwmovies.net/albums/userpics/10132/DSC01476.JPG

 

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