Okay, there havebeen a few previous posts about how big in rims and tires an E30 non-M3 can go. and I believe it was Mr M3 that said a non-m3 E30 could go 17 inch with a 20 mm offset(I think that means plus 1 or 2 on the width). So, with all this in mind, it all sounds great, BUT, where could I get rims that are 4 lug and are 1 inch bigger(16 inch) and are possibly 1 inch wider?
you can do almost anything. just have to try it. I guy a know used to work at a shop that did a lot of high end electric installs, and there was 2 E30's one was stock on 18's and the other was this sweet gold one with a 1in drop and 19's tucked in. it is so sweet. i don't know what they did to fit them in there but it was bad ass.
Thanks.. :screwy , but I dont think 19's would improve any of my performance times, sorry bub, but I need something that is 16 or 17 at the most, the bigger you go you will lose a little power cuz your engine has to turn those huge wheels. so Im think of just getting some 16's that are just a little wider, that just come out to the fenders, I think that would look sick, my 15's right now look okay at certain angles, but look small at other, and I dont really like big ones, so I just need some good rims that look proportional to my car. Does ANYONE understand or follow what Im sayin? Lol.
just mkae sure more then any thing that you get good rubber. I just fpu my 225/45r17s on for more bite. the power loss is minimal but the launch is way better. I can still roast them pretty bad if i drop the clutch hard, but they made a better difference in my opionion.
What kind of ride quality loss would u see with 16's? I want to upgrade my 14's.... a 30mm offset would be good for 15-16 inch rims right? What about putting 16 x 7 in's in the back, and 15 x 6.5 in the front? what would be the harm in that?
the width of the wheel isnt that important, you just need to find a way to fit 225 tires on if you want more grip. check out kosei k1's and SSR Comps for some of the best/lightest 16in's
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