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MorganIRL
Senior Member I Joined: 17-January-2006 Location: Galway, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 140 |
Topic: E30 M3 wheel sizes....... 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?? Cheers Any suggestions on what wheel to go for?? (keep in mind the car is black, cheers!) |
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1990 BMW E30 M3
18" BBS Split Rims Trekmiester Suspension Full Miltek S/S Exhaust Carbon Fibre DTM Mirrors (sweeeeet!!!) |
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BMG M3
Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1594 |
Posted: 19-May-2006 at 13:17 |
Sport Evo black ? If so , you need these.
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Evolution
Newbie Joined: 24-December-2004 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 18 |
Posted: 19-May-2006 at 13:49 |
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 Regards Evo.
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falkster
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 12-August-2003 Location: Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 825 |
Posted: 19-May-2006 at 18:09 |
For me theres only a few options!! Type 5 16" with painted centres Or my favourite 18" M Paralels |
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Evolution
Newbie Joined: 24-December-2004 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 18 |
Posted: 19-May-2006 at 20:34 |
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 Regards.. Evo
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M3DTM
Senior Member II Joined: 04-July-2005 Location: The Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 233 |
Posted: 20-May-2006 at 03:43 |
A properly sorted E30 M3 is still 'King of the Ring'
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MorganIRL
Senior Member I Joined: 17-January-2006 Location: Galway, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 140 |
Posted: 20-May-2006 at 06:31 |
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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1990 BMW E30 M3
18" BBS Split Rims Trekmiester Suspension Full Miltek S/S Exhaust Carbon Fibre DTM Mirrors (sweeeeet!!!) |
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MorganIRL
Senior Member I Joined: 17-January-2006 Location: Galway, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 140 |
Posted: 22-May-2006 at 11:38 |
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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1990 BMW E30 M3
18" BBS Split Rims Trekmiester Suspension Full Miltek S/S Exhaust Carbon Fibre DTM Mirrors (sweeeeet!!!) |
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c76jon
Senior Member II Joined: 19-January-2005 Status: Offline Points: 178 |
Posted: 22-May-2006 at 14:31 |
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
john |
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m3mad
Senior Member I Joined: 31-January-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 147 |
Posted: 26-May-2006 at 13:54 |
I have a set of M5 replicas for sale on Pistonheads with Eagle F1s all round.
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MorganIRL
Senior Member I Joined: 17-January-2006 Location: Galway, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 140 |
Posted: 31-May-2006 at 04:15 |
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. Cheers mate |
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1990 BMW E30 M3
18" BBS Split Rims Trekmiester Suspension Full Miltek S/S Exhaust Carbon Fibre DTM Mirrors (sweeeeet!!!) |
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SunnyM3
Groupie Joined: 22-June-2005 Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames Status: Offline Points: 55 |
Posted: 31-May-2006 at 15:47 |
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 Sunny Edited by SunnyM3 |
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