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Show off your rims - (also, what rim size is preferred)?
« on: July 17, 2008, 09:17:50 AM »
Just curious to see what rims everyone has chosen for their M42...  :)

Also, what rim size is preferred on an E30?  

Do most stick w/ the stock 14/15" or go larger?  I have looked at quite a few different rim styles, but still not sure if I should chose a stock size rim or bump up to a 16"... which would be better?  I'm thinking that if going up to a 16", there's more cost for the actual rims & then the cost of 16" tires as well...
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2008, 10:20:56 AM »
I'm going with 15" when I get some for good tire prices and performance. 16" is the largest I'd say on an e30 for visual style, but everyone is different.
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I've got 16 x 7.5's
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2008, 04:20:58 AM »



I love em.

I think they are Torque Development rims, but I can't find them on their website.

I also can't upload photos to the website to show you.

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« Last Edit: July 18, 2008, 06:00:03 AM by Cristian G in Oz »
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Show off your rims - (also, what rim size is preferred)?
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2008, 01:13:57 PM »
Rims I plan on purchasing are 16x7 because you get better tire choices.

http://www.18racing.com/wheel_rb.html
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2008, 02:26:39 PM »
I am running a 17" BBS RX wheel, with 215/40/17 tires.  I will snap a picture in a few.

I really like the euro 15 basket-weaves, otherwise I would suggest a 16" wheel I think, although I love how mine look.

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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2008, 05:33:45 PM »
Dang, I sure like the way the Rota RB look....
I wish I could pick some up used though.
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2008, 07:32:18 PM »


16x9's
Sale:
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2008, 09:19:59 PM »
what tires on a 16x7 rim?  225/45? or 205/50

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« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2008, 01:30:52 PM »
I'm going with 18X8.5's M6 replicas.
http://www.modbargains.com/product.aspx?pf_id=BMW_M6_Style_Wheel_JY
I ordered them a month ago and I am still waiting on them......grrrr
As for tires, I'm going with Michelin Pilot Sport Ps2's. Either 235/40/18 or 245/40/18.

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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2008, 01:35:13 PM »




17x7 Racing hart replicas, painted black.

Wrapped in 215/40/17

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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2008, 05:40:41 PM »
Hey, that's a new look.
No polished lip?

Info on offset and springs?
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« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 05:51:19 PM »
hey, Kowalski what front end is that? One off? I've never seen anything like that. Sorry for the OT you guys. -Preston
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« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2008, 09:44:22 PM »
Quote from: 318kid;54338
hey, Kowalski what front end is that? One off? I've never seen anything like that. Sorry for the OT you guys. -Preston

hey man, i answered it in the other thread you asked me.
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2008, 07:05:44 PM »
i got these
i like my bottle caps :]

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« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2008, 10:59:55 AM »
I have no idea how to post pictures.  But on my car I have real Alpina Kopi Wheels size 17 x 7.5.   I wish i had put 17 x 8 wheels though.....
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