Opinion on 16x8 Rota Slipstreams...

[dude8383]

http://spencersteffen.com/gallery/uploads/BMW-325isT-low-042.jpg

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31299&highlight=


Will 16 inch rims produce harsh ride quality?

[silverblades181]

harsher then 14 inch for sure. Depends what you mean by harsh, some might think the J-Stock suspension is harsh...I don't, I find it the harsher the better Those look good...but that's not what I'd go for...though I'm sold to original Alpinas 16x7 and 16x8

[dude8383]

haha, well im not one to complain about a harsh ride.

i have bilstein heavy duties mated to h&r o.e. sports springs...the ride quality is pretty good but can be somewhat harsh over bumps.

alpina's are gorgeous

[bim bim]

awesome rims. i really dont think the rim diameter is going to make a difference on the ride quality. the tires will. but not the diameter. i assume though that if your putting 16's on a brick then your gonna go with a 40 or 45 series at the most.

[2002maniac]

why not go with 15x8?  They are lighter and the ride wont be as harsh with decent tires.

I have them on my car and absolutely love them!

[dude8383]

aren't you running spacers though?

I'm leaning towards a direct fitment...

don't get me wrong though, i think those look absolutely dope! I would rather ride on 15's here in NY.

[2002maniac]

15x8 et20 no spacers

[bim bim]

i want your rims 2002, where would i look?

[dude8383]

15x8 et20 no spacers

dope.

how much do they weigh?

[2002maniac]

dope.

how much do they weigh?

14.5lbs

the 16's are 17lbs

[xsjado]

your rims looks sick man...reminds me of regamasters

[tophertii]

2002manic where did you buy your slipstreams. I have them on my 85 MR2 in a 15" but they only 7" wide and 35 offset... I think.

The Slipstreams look better on an e30 than I thought they would.

I'm somewhat new to E30's and just north of you. I would like to see your car sometime.

[Choking Hazard]

I thought the trade of was well worth it.  Good tires are all low profile it seems.

[2002maniac]

2002manic where did you buy your slipstreams. I have them on my 85 MR2 in a 15" but they only 7" wide and 35 offset... I think.

The Slipstreams look better on an e30 than I thought they would.

I'm somewhat new to E30's and just north of you. I would like to see your car sometime.

it was a custom size specified by a few E30 enthusiasts and myself.  18racing.com organized the group buy and they may have a few sets left.  You should give them a call.

Does the tii in your user name have any significance?  It has been a while since I've seen a decent 2002

[tophertii]

Yeah, I had a 74. I bought it with a seized engine and rebuilt it. At the time I new nothing more than how to change plugs and oil. I no longer have it. A college girl hit me and totaled it. I was in it 10k, claims adjusters suck! That car started my love afair with Bimmers. I will take a 25 year old BMW over most anything new. Amazing how my 318 feels like a slightly more modern 2002.

What color are your wheels steel grey?

Since I'm way OT as it is, aren't doing some autoX. I thought I saw you on the SCCA forums.