rims

[bmw buddy]

what size rims should i get for my car? its a black 4 door and its stock height.
what rims would look best? 17" or 18"? do you guys think the rh c5 would look good?
and what kind of tires should i also get?

 

[carcus]

Take your pic, I got them from these guys, great service, price, and quality. Pic what you like, you are the one paying for them. Hope this link helps.

http://www.aaarims.com/specials/bmw-3-17.shtml

 

[ra328i]

get these!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42614&item=2432780659. i think they look great. they come on some of the new 2004 3 series now and they look incredible!!!

 

[Kenny2g]

that rims ra328i showed are probably the ugliest rims that i've ever set my eyes on and to worsen it all, it's over priced. Please Please Please i beg you don't get that crap.

 

[ra328i]

come on.... they're not that bad. here's a pic of them on a bm. you couldn't possibly believe that they're horrible. i'm not the only one who likes them..
http://bmwboard.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=335

 

[Kenny2g]

I ain't going to hold you up. The rims sure look good on that car. But common, it's a 04" 330Ci What do you expect?

 

[ra328i]

ehhh..... true. i'd still like to see what they'd look like on an e36 though...

 

[bmw buddy]

what about those
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_by_brand.html?stage=2&brand=Lowenhart&model=LD1

or

http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels_by_brand.html?stage=2&brand=Lowenhart&model=LD1+SP

also, what size should i get them? i've heard people say that if you put rims that are too big, you lose power because it takes more power to get the wheels going. would 18" be fire, also the car is a 318i - 4 cylinder. might get the d/a supercharger for it but not for now

 

[Kenny2g]

look. just before you make the mistake that i did, get your self some 17"s. You will not be able to have anybody on the back with some 18"s. Not even anybody on the back but anybody in the car. Your car will be rubbing against your tires all day. I've being there. I had 17"s but with some bigger tires. I just burned some cash in changing new tires. But avoid the hassel and get your self some 17"s.
Like Carcus says, that's my two cents thoughts.
Kenny

 

[bmw buddy]

well, i found those rims in 17"
what size tires should i get? 225/40RZ17?
or something like that

 

[Kenny2g]

225/35/17. They would fit perfect.

 

[frolf]

35 profile????????? ahhh, with 17's i'd run 40s myself. 35's are spendy and a rough ride. also you can fit 40s.

 

[coyotefreek]

Are all 18" wheels the same because the rims I want, the tire suggested to use is the same size on both the 17, and the 18, only diffrence is how much tire shows (I think, I could be wrong). Here is the link to the wheels http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Cal...zeIndex=2&setIndex=11&filterSize=&showRear=no also, how do you like the wheels.

 

[carcus]

35 profile????????? ahhh, with 17's i'd run 40s myself. 35's are spendy and a rough ride. also you can fit 40s.

I run 225 45R 17...the 45 is perfect and keeps me from damaging the rim in a pot hole.....looks tight, and fits well.

The upgrade made a big difference to me. Stock 15 inch rims did not fit the car that well with an agressive look. I was going to go 18.....but 17 was the perfect size for a daily driver. They really fit well. 224 45 series will be perfect with a 17 inch rim. No problems with ride...well, a bit harsher than stock....but not as many worries, even though 18 inch rims look alot better....a bit more worries, and alot more weight. Not like my chrome rims are light. But than again, my Bimmer is a cruiser....not a racer. BLING BLING!!!!

 

[coyotefreek]

Here is another link incase that one dosent work, the tire rack link tells the tire sizes though. http://www.kiiltovaunu.com/mm11_special.htm

 

[coyotefreek]

carcus is your car at stock height?

 

[flashinthepan]

I have a black 330Cic...was thinking these rims would look nice on it ????

 

[carcus]

I like them. Just my opinion. I think they would look nice, especially with black. Be advised, alot of people do not like chrome much here. I leave it up to personal choice. You make the payments, you do what you want.....now lets see some nice pics of the black beast. I personally like black cars.....tough to clean though and god forbid if someone makes a small dent...OUCH.

I say go for it!!!

 

[flashinthepan]

Be advised, alot of people do not like chrome much here.

LOL !!!!, yes, I was a Ghetto guy when I brought up chrome on another site !!!

I agree with you on Black, its a love/hate relationship..but its a part-time car & I drive my truck in the crummy stuff, which is 75% of the time in Oregon <sigh>

What I really want is my style 98's..chromed, but I hear only negatives to the strength of the wheel when chromed.

Wheels are just soooo damn personal it is impossible...I may just stay full factory/stock.

 

[carcus]

Go with what makes you happy. I like my BLING BLING!!! I like the rims alot more than a 800 dollar exhaust and a 400 dollar intake that nets a few hp. We eventually do what we want, regardless of what other people say.