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06-13-2008, 10:47 AM
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| E36 M3 Lightweight Rims I need some info on the wheel situation with the M3s. From what I've hear, there is a 1995 edition of the lightweight rims made for the M3 which are the "Real Deal" apparently. Being 7.5 inches wide (7.5x17), these are not staggered and the rear wheels won't be as wide, compared to the 96+ rims (7.5x17 and 8.5x17). I just want to verify if this is true, and if the wheels I am looking at are the real thing. Any additional info would help greatly. Also, would the 7.5x17s in the rear affect performance in any way? How do they look compared to the 8.5s. I just love the way the wide rear wheels look :-)      |
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07-13-2008, 06:01 PM
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| Hmm I haven't heard that before but I would like to know.
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07-15-2008, 12:03 AM
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| The 1995 Edition has BMW Motorsport stamped on the side. |
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07-15-2008, 10:04 AM
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| ive actually got a set of these wheels. they were on the car when i bought it. they have BMW Motorsport stamped on the side of the wheel. they are 17x7.5 all the way around. i fit 235/30/17 kumhos all around. if you like i can take a picture. mine are in ok condition, they just need repainting. trying to sell them if anyone wants them.
__________________ 95 ///M3  K&N CAI, Turner Motorsport Chip, high flow cats, Supersport Exhaust, Xenon Interior, Hella Celis Angel Eyes, Euro lights all around, Rondell 63 17x8 Wheels, Dry N2O System, Bilstien Sports, H&R Sports, Motorsport X Brace Last edited by Xear0 : 07-15-2008 at 10:35 AM. Reason: im a dumbass lol |
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07-15-2008, 06:17 PM
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| Yes; but those are not the forged BMW LTW wheels... Those are just the doublespoke I wheels.
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07-15-2008, 07:59 PM
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| so what would be the best choice then?
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07-15-2008, 08:23 PM
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| I guess it depends on what you are looking for... a light OEM wheel, a cheap OEM wheel, the ability to run the same tire size at all 4 corners so you can do a 4 wheel tire rotation, some crazy deep dish look, etc... If I can read between the lines I'm guessing that wheel weight and quality are what we are looking for in this thread... Which honestly takes me right out of the OEM wheels and into SSR, BBS, OZ and other wheels that are just as good, cost just as much and weigh 5 or 6lbs less than the OEM LTW wheels. But let me see if I can clear things up... OEM LTW Wheels:  Not cheap; Forged; about 20lbs... staggered setup. OEM Doublespoke-I Wheel (from the 95 m3):  Cheaper to come by; not forged; about 22-23lbs... not staggered... 7.5" only. OEM Doublespoke-II Wheel (on the right):  Cheaper to come by; not forged; about 26lbs... staggered setup...
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07-16-2008, 07:07 PM
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| First of all, let me thank you for your help and time. I would prefer to stay with OEM wheels, to keep and maintain the originality of the car. I want to save weight, so I'm guessing the second one would be the one to choose? Where would be the best place to get it? What about a wheel and tire package? Thanks!
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07-21-2008, 02:25 PM
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I agree on this info. |
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