passion for rims E36

[Loupisk]

Just bought an E 36.

The test drive...............did not like it.

But these things grows on you :sickinbe:.......... n... I am loving it! :woottt:

Now back into childhood, I wanna put rims.

Got this lobang for BBS 18x8 (18" rims).

BBS website says only 18x8.5.

Forum says, 17" is best...

Me feel like sotong n ...........Belgian beer :chinese:




What does the crew say? ......

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Seriously, I am afraid of the 3 point u turn to become wayyyyy too long and the back tyre to scrub the back ............:errr:



Is 17 inch the only way for the E36?

What is the experience of the crew?

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: passion for rims E36

there are quite a number of E36s running 18s.
which BBS are those?

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Agree, hence my doubt. the seller said that the tyre would scrub the body of the car in extreme situation.

They are a the BBS RZ 372.

I could not find any web info on it .

The offset is 40mm.

I am just afraid to buy and later have to tahan some restriction in use, as above.

If you go to the BBS website they'll suggest only the 18X8.5 for the E36.

BBS heaven


Would the the fact that they are 18X8 and not 18X8.5 make a huge or damaging difference? :fineprin:

there are quite a number of E36s running 18s.
which BBS are those?

 

[SC_IS]

Re: passion for rims E36

My front is 18x8, my rear is 18x9.

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Alamak! Dun say that ! :dramamam:

Was hoping you'd say cannot meeeeeh!

Like that gotta BBB.

So how ? The guy is offering me 100 S$ per rim mew in his shop.

Looks like that but these ones are 15", I am looking at 18":

My front is 18x8, my rear is 18x9.

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Thks for the feedback but.....

May i ask what tire size are you using?

No restriction in U turn?

No scrub of the tires on speed bumps?:verysad:

My front is 18x8, my rear is 18x9.

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: passion for rims E36

i've never seen RZs on E36s before. But if its true, original and 18" are $100 a piece, you don't buy i will buy.

u got pics of the actual items?

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Have. But in my mobile.

If I manage to dowmload , I will post.

Give me a minute....

i've never seen RZs on E36s before. But if its true, original and 18" are $100 a piece, you don't buy i will buy.

u got pics of the actual items?

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

there you go

taken this afternoon with my mobile.

pardon the poor quality.

i've never seen RZs on E36s before. But if its true, original and 18" are $100 a piece, you don't buy i will buy.

u got pics of the actual items?

 

[SC_IS]

Re: passion for rims E36

My front i 225/40/18 18x8
my rear is 255/35/18 18x9.

Anything is possibe. Just need to play with other settings.

 

[markE39]

Re: passion for rims E36

im using 18x8.5 BBS RC with 225/40 R18 tires. no rubbing issues in the front. just had to fold the rear fender.

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: passion for rims E36

there you go

taken this afternoon with my mobile.

pardon the poor quality.

are those original BBS? i think its a good buy.

 

[discolite]

Re: passion for rims E36

If they're originals - fantastic buy. Don't even think twice. Don't like the look just buy to sell.
If they're replicas - still a good buy, I think.

A lot of us E36ers on 18" ... heck I'm considering 19".

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: passion for rims E36

again, like i said... if they are originals, u dun buy, i will buy (but to keep, not to sell)
tyre-wise, the Goodyear F1 Assy' seems to be pretty good buy now. that's what i'll be changing to when i get new tyres

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Yes they are originals BBS in a well established shop.

No doubt about it.

I am pretty keen and I think I am gonna get them cos I like the look of it. Very BM to me.

Thank you for your feed back. The thing is if I have to fold the rear fender.

I am not too sure what that means. Do I have to do a major transformation of body work?

Where do I have to do that?

Will I still be able to take speed bumps?

Thks for your feedback!

again, like i said... if they are originals, u dun buy, i will buy (but to keep, not to sell)
tyre-wise, the Goodyear F1 Assy' seems to be pretty good buy now. that's what i'll be changing to when i get new tyres

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: passion for rims E36

nah, not major work, just rolling the inner well of the fenders, most bodyshops can do it. and yes u can take speed humps. 18" is not very huge

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

Any place to have this done?

After a little photoshop, they look nice but damn huge !

nah, not major work, just rolling the inner well of the fenders, most bodyshops can do it. and yes u can take speed humps. 18" is not very huge

 

[B33M3R]

Re: passion for rims E36

Whoa nice rims!

 

[Loupisk]

Re: passion for rims E36

He thks!

But I gave up the idea of putting 18" wheels. It is according to me, too big.

I will either put 16 or 17 to the max.

I have been to propel. We tried a 17 rim with 225/45/17. If I remember well. The guys were very nice and patient. But it was rubbing on the inner wall at the front.

I guess max would be a 215/40 or 45 /17.

They were a lot of very nice rims at propel. I will go back to get this solved once I found the right tires to put on. Hope the guy there, is not fed up with seeing my face. Maybe next time, I bring along a chio bu to entertain them while i check the rims. :chinese:

I will concentrate also on my comfort. I find the seat of my e36 very uncomfortable. I struggle to find a good position to drive.

I will work on that. I am planning to have it redone in full leather. Hmmmmmm

Janice and Annie at 8 cushion here I come.

Whoa nice rims!