Just got my new wheels and tire put on. I chose to "downgrade" to 15" stock wheels. I just wanted cheaper tires and a smoother ride. I also bought my first set of all-seasons(!) for this car for noise and wear reasons. I had been running the stock style 18 sport package 16" wheels with summer performance tires. I just don't need summer performance tires anymore. They offer more traction than I'd ever use, plus they cost more, are louder and wear-out faster.... yep, I'm getting old.
The new wheels are Style 46 factory E46 wheels which came on very early E46s. They are actually one of the few forged factory wheels and they only weighed 13 lbs. 4oz! This set is 4 lbs. lighter per corner than my 15" steel with 185/65 Blizzaks!
It certainly isn't a sporty look, but I actually like it. It seems more "classic" German car vs. the old ones. I'll get center caps soon. The tires are 205/60-15 General Altimax HP and I'll posts a review of those after some miles.
