» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 342,987 Views | | | | | 07-21-2006, 02:40 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | Wheel Size??How big can i go?? Hi guys Im new here...How big can i go??Now i running 18"x8.5 thinking of going to 19" or even 20" If so what Offset am i looking for..... | | | 07-21-2006, 11:18 PM | #2 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Not sure off the offset yor going to need but your fenders will need to get rolled unless you already have. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 07-28-2006, 11:35 PM | #3 | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Methuen, MA Posts: 72 | Yea, on a 318ti, the largest is 17" anything bigger you start to get into rolling fenders and modifying...which it sounds like you already have. | | | 07-29-2006, 10:13 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 83 | Why go any higher than 17" as it will only make the ride really uncomfortable - although you American's do have some silky smooth roads compared to us Brits? | | | 07-29-2006, 10:43 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | 16x7 is fine, looks good with the stock brake size. Big Rims don't do shiet for a car's looks, cept make it look like a ghetto cruiser. I was thinking of 17x8, but then realized 1 it's extra weight, 2 don't need that size. I'm thinking of 15x7 Team Dynamics for the track. | | | 07-31-2006, 05:12 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Auckland NZ Posts: 6 | All you wanted to know about tyres Hi Try working through this site, it'd got wheel and tyre calculators inbeded so you can try all the different combinations of width to profile to get the best match, and one that fits in the wheel arch too! http://http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html cheers __________________ 1997 Hell Red 318ti M-tech compact "Little Red Rocket" | | | 07-31-2006, 07:50 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watford, herts, England Posts: 805 | i'm running 18x8 wheels and have no issues with them other than the kerb rash. but thats my fault for having such low pro tyres. (didnt need to mod the suspention or wheel arches either) __________________ '96 318ti in Montreal Blue :m-tec sideskirts,m-bootspoiler,clear corners & repeaters .m-tech side mouldings, Magnex Exhaust System, leather armrest, F-15 gear Knob, 18" Evo 2's. Not Finished Yet...... http://www.myspace.com/davep_uk | | | 08-01-2006, 06:08 AM | #8 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | Quote: Originally Posted by davep-uk i'm running 18x8 wheels and have no issues with them other than the kerb rash. but thats my fault for having such low pro tyres. (didnt need to mod the suspention or wheel arches either) | Was thinking of 19 x 9.5 rear n 19 x 8.5 front,i've rolled my fender front n rear. Now im using 18 x 8.5 front n rear with 235/40/18 n rub the rear a bit. Is going 19 a good idea ?? Big wheels look cool n 18 just look a bit small 2 me...wad do u think guys | | | 08-01-2006, 08:33 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watford, herts, England Posts: 805 | i like big wheels personally. but... i have lost a lot in ride quality going with 18's and i think 19's would be like driving a tractor! it would be painful to drive on a bumpy road ; as well as the additional stress on the suspension components. i wouldnt recommend it unless you were going to do some serious upgrades to the suspension. just my thoughts. __________________ '96 318ti in Montreal Blue :m-tec sideskirts,m-bootspoiler,clear corners & repeaters .m-tech side mouldings, Magnex Exhaust System, leather armrest, F-15 gear Knob, 18" Evo 2's. Not Finished Yet...... http://www.myspace.com/davep_uk | | | 08-02-2006, 04:41 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tacompton, WA Posts: 309 | Quote: Originally Posted by Red318ti Hi guys Im new here...How big can i go??Now i running 18"x8.5 thinking of going to 19" or even 20" If so what Offset am i looking for..... Attachment 2276 | hey man if that is your ti, i would leave it the way it is those rims look SICK on that car! __________________ 95 318ti Alpine white, E46 m3 front bumper, Clear Corners, Cosmo CAI, k&n filter, Flowmaster catback, front strut bars, sony 12" sub Kenwood 800watt amp & Aiwa Deck, stickers Future: Angel Eyes, Drop, Rims, and rear bumper 318ti.org sticker (added 100HP) | | | 08-02-2006, 04:54 PM | #11 | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 | yes i have to agree the look to me looks good but when i went to 18x8,5 all a round i felt it in the arse, bumpy, bumpy, bumpy. aside from that i wont go back, but going bigger HELL NO more dough! not to mention its gonna really feel like your riding on stone wheels and think of the brian damage youll get from all the jarring your head will be doing __________________ Specs: M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | 08-03-2006, 01:38 PM | #12 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | BmWwHIPPin Thanx man thats my ti,i'll upload more photo next week i wanna lower it a bit front n rear. u reckon it a good idea?? | | | 08-03-2006, 01:43 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 669 | Quote: Originally Posted by Red318ti BmWwHIPPin Thanx man thats my ti,i'll upload more photo next week i wanna lower it a bit front n rear. u reckon it a good idea?? | it already looks lowered. Do you know what suspension parts you currently have? | | | 08-03-2006, 01:49 PM | #14 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | Quote: Originally Posted by andyman7931 it already looks lowered. Do you know what suspension parts you currently have? | I still running on stock suspension with King lower spring. | | | 08-04-2006, 11:14 PM | #15 | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 52 | my rims are 17x8.5 with an offset of 40mm, the ideal tire size would be 245/40/17, but will I have to make any adjustments if I get tires that are 245/45/17 instead? | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | WTB: Bent OEM Wheel | CirrusSR22 | US and North America | 5 | 11-25-2008 04:14 PM | |