buying rims

[bmwperson]

Im buying new rims, contour or m2 style. Should i take 17s or 16s? I can buy 16s cheaper what are the pros and cons of buying bigger wheels? whats the braking distrance increase?

 

[manuel]

contours are in 17s, unless they are replicas. m2 i have no clue. if you get 17s the ride will be a bit rougher than with a smaller wheel size. i prefer 17s, they look better...

 

[MVPBird33]

17's look better.....it just depends on what you are going for....looks, speed (I havent seen many cars riding on 17's at the track) or whatever else

 

[drako]

go with the 17's. the car will handle alot better in my opinion. the reason for that is the lower profile tire. you dont get as much tire roll. And about the track. most car are running on 17's or 18's for the same reason. you can handle alot better and corner alot harder on the lower profile tires. As for the m2's or the contors that is up to your personal taste. have fun. good luck

 

[MVPBird33]

in my remark about the track....i was making reference to drag strips, 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile.....but as drako stated yes touring track 17's and 18's handle much better

 

[Kenny2g]

believe me. You'll regret 16's later. Might as well get 17's.

 

[bmwperson]

why is that?

 

[carcus]

Dude...get yourself a nice package here like I did of 17 inch......tires, rims....mounted and balanced...sent to your door.

www.aaarims.com

good stuff, great service....cheap prices. Again, my personal experience.

17 inch wer a GREAT upgrade from my stock 15 inch.....18 inch were just too big for me...way to many pot holes out here and bad roads.

Paint the calipers when you change the rims at the same time with VHT engine enamel. You can see my blue caliper a bit in the pic.

 

[comrade1]

hey carcus, what size are your tires? i'm getting different info from everyone. also, did you have to roll your fenders with 17"s (tirerack said i would). my wheels are 17x8.5

 

[manuel]

17x8.5 wont require fender roll...my rears are that size...