17" wheels

[myred318i]

I want to get 17" wheels & tires. My car is lowered about 1.5" & 1.0" with Eibach springs. Tirerack tells me that 215/45/17 is as wide as I can go, without rolloing fenders. I want 225/45/17. Anybody have any problems with 225's on a lowered car? Any info. greatly appreciated.

[1996 328ti]

When my car was lowered I had 235x40x17 on them. I had just enough clearance to get my fingers between the tire and body. But thee was no problems rubbing.

Only problem with a lowered car is that you need nice streets. Otherwise it's no fun going over speed bumps, driveways, crowned roads.

...steven

[myred318i]

Steven,
Thanks for that.... but that kinda' begs another thought that I've had. The lowered car is a bit "firm" in the ride department. Would 17" wheels added to the setup make the ride too harsh? Maybe I should scale back to 16" and save my dental work. I think I can still get some great looking wheels (16")and save some dough to boot.
Man, I just can't seem to get a grip on this!!! OH well, if anybody has thoughts either way, I'd like to hear them.

Thanks!!

[1996 328ti]

17s will give you a firmer ride. My 17s are getting beat up though. Lots of road rash. I have 2 sets of 95 Motorsport wheels. My track set looks almost as bad as my street set.

I've gotten use to it.