 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | |  |  |  | |  06-06-2007, 05:43 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |  New rim idea....
Ive been going back and forth with deciding on new rims for my ti and have come up with another stlye that i like. I believe its style 108?! from the E85 Z4. I think theyd look really nice on my ti and pretty sure they would fit. The measurements are 8JX18 ET:47 and 81/2JX18 ET:50 and shouldnt require modification to fit. the downside is that theyre 18's which means more expensive tires and most likely heavier. Any thoughts or opinons. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...43&hg=36&fg=15   __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
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your current ones look 10x better, IMO... the 5 stars on the bottom picture fit & look like they were made for the 318ti body. | | | | | 06-06-2007, 06:18 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I like the rims you have on now. But, do what you like.
Pretty easy to find other ways to spend your money too. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 06-06-2007, 06:20 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
I dont have the MM-II's anymore, they were sold over the winter. Ive been searching for another set, but since theyre not made anymore, its kind of hard to come by in decent condition. Right now, i only have my stock 15-spokes and Evo5 rims. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 06-06-2007, 06:48 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
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Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 06-06-2007, 06:52 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 |
Those don't look too bad. I don't think I'd do the stagger though. The ti really doesn't need 8 1/2 of wheel in the rear. It would save you some money on the wheels, tires and gas. | | | | | 06-06-2007, 07:02 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Quote: Originally Posted by bullmand  Those don't look too bad. I don't think I'd do the stagger though. The ti really doesn't need 8 1/2 of wheel in the rear. It would save you some money on the wheels, tires and gas. | I was thinking the same thing. I would prefer to find some replica 17x8's if possible. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 06-06-2007, 07:08 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
man i really need to find a job instead of sittin on the boards all day :O  __________________
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Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 06-06-2007, 07:10 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Quote: Originally Posted by ATF man i really need to find a job instead of sittin on the boards all day :O | Man, thats nice. Thanks. I would do it if i were at home, but im at work at the moment...on the boards.....at work.....on the boards.  __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | | | 06-07-2007, 12:49 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
same here.. on the board or ebay - all they long. man I love this job - like movie 'Office Space' LOL HAHAHAHAA Quote: Originally Posted by Bluebimma Man, thats nice. Thanks. I would do it if i were at home, but im at work at the moment...on the boards.....at work.....on the boards. | | | | | | 06-07-2007, 03:48 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 322 |
i think they would look nice  | | | | | 06-07-2007, 05:00 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Quote: Originally Posted by ATF man i really need to find a job instead of sittin on the boards all day :O | I think these may look really nice! __________________
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now when i hit that switch, I'M BOUNCIN. | | | | | 06-07-2007, 07:58 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
I've always liked the look of the style 108's on the z4, and I think the ti could pull them off nicely. With the high offsets they are running, you may get some rubbing on the inside of your wheel-well especially if you run the Bmw recommended tire size of 255/35 in the rear. Nothing that a set of spacers can’t fix though.
I'd fully recommend running a staggered setup on the ti; it gives our car a much better stance, and by today’s standards an 8.5" wheel in the back isn’t all that big....I may be running a 9.5" in the rear pretty soon. __________________  | | | | | 06-08-2007, 01:41 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Thanks for the replies peeps. I really think the Ti can pull it off but i havent found a single set for sale on ebay or bimmerforums....where else should i check? EDIT: Just found a set....2300$!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by m-technik_ti I've always liked the look of the style 108's on the z4, and I think the ti could pull them off nicely. With the high offsets they are running, you may get some rubbing on the inside of your wheel-well especially if you run the Bmw recommended tire size of 255/35 in the rear. Nothing that a set of spacers can’t fix though.
I'd fully recommend running a staggered setup on the ti; it gives our car a much better stance, and by today’s standards an 8.5" wheel in the back isn’t all that big....I may be running a 9.5" in the rear pretty soon. | Thanks for the response. I remember back when i first got my TI, your car was pure sex to me, still is....keep up the good work. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
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