New Bling 18" Privat Wheels

[ScnStlr]

Hi everyone SCeNe STeaLeR here.

I thought you all might like to take a look at my new rims. The photos are a bit fuzzy becuase I took them at dusk tonight. But I think you can see how nice they look. At least I think they do. ;}

I've also included a before picture for comparison.

I got them at Discount Tires believe it or not. Took about 3 weeks to get in and only about 30 mins to install. If you are in the Chicago area and looking for rims let me know! Price was quite reasonable too!

Size: 18" 5X120mm 40mm offset
I put on Michelin Pilot A/S due to being in the snow belt.
225/40 R18

[durnadupa]

I really like the way those look on your car, you've got a good thing going. Keep it up...

[schussey]

wow, those look really nice. keep it up dude.

-chris

[dguzzardo22]

Very nice :caffine: im looking for rims 2 . :_paper:
every rim I like either dont fit ,2 expensive or not ...cool...! :shakefis:
I like the plain rims 5 star
if you see any thats cheep reply

Thanks Dustin

[marcus2116]

big but looks good

[cali-ti]

looks good. i would change my suggestion re: brakes slightly for you (if you'll be using larger rims year 'round now). i'd have to look back at some of my notes, but some of the e46 front brakes will fit directly on our ti's. the caliper itself is actually the same as the e36 325/8, but the brake carrier is different and allows for larger vented rotors (than the e36 325/8 ). those would look good/better in the big empty spaces you just created with those 18s :)

[ScnStlr]

Yeah let me know about the brakes cali-ti.
I'm in no rush to change them until I need to replace them but the information will be quite appreciated. So many choices out there and most I've looked at are super expensive.
I wanted to go bigger than the 16" stock rims the car came with. There is so much extra space now with these rims I can clean the insides! ;} I've had alot of good comments but several people have mentioned that the rims look "empty". Doesn't bother me too much though.

When I get new calipers I'd like to paint the "hubs" black so they don't rust out so easily. It's hard to see in the pictures I've attached.

[cali-ti]

this is what i'll be installing before too long

part numbers for e36 325is (build date 5/95 used in ETK):

34-11-6-758-113 CALIPER HOUSING LEFT
34-11-6-758-114 CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT
34-10-6-758-104 BRAKE CARRIER
** old pn ** 34-11-1-165-455 BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED, 286X22
34-11-1-164-431 BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED, 286X22

here is what i recommend for you

part numbers for e46 325Ci (build date of 5/2004 used in ETK):

34-11-6-758-113 CALIPER HOUSING LEFT
34-11-6-758-114 CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT
34-10-6-758-120 BRAKE CARRIER
34-11-1-164-539 BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED, 300X22

useful page: http://www.emotors.ca/articles/article.aspx?ID=77

[robcarync]

i love your rims...and your car...and you....

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[sKunkman]

I'm stealing your rims. And your car. And you.............