M3 wheel choices

[Sully]

Trying to figure out what wheels to run. I saw a dicussion going on in Tyler's project thread but didn't want to jack his thread. What is everyones favorite. Mine personally are the Volk Racing VR.G2 but I could never afford those while in school and not sure I would ever want to. I would be too afraid to lower the car off the jack after putting them on with those wheels.

Anyway, thinking maybe these

[JustinG]

YES! or like i said in Tylers thread, the CR Motorsports

[SlimKlim]

17s or 18s? And go fast or look good?

[Goodspeed]

My coworker's wife just picked up a black E36 M3, blacked out kidney grills and anthracite 18x9 SSR Competitions. Brought it in to work and it looks killer - always like those wheels as well.

Random google image search pics...

[Sully]

17s or 18s? And go fast or look good?

Probably 17's to keep tire cost down but I wouldn't mind 18's and they would be for mainly looking good probably and i'd keep my stock wheels with some used r-comps or somethin...havnt thought it all out yet but a mix of both wouldn't be bad going fast and looking good

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[kcook]

dforce ltw5
arc8
kosei k1
tr motorsport mt1r

[ScottyB]

compomotive MO in a 17x8 or so. not the lightest but they have a reputation for being indestructible.

[Sully]

dforce ltw5
arc8
kosei k1
tr motorsport mt1r

The LTW5 is what I originally was thinking
Arc 8 is a good looking rim but not sure if I want that style or the spoke style like the D-force's (And they cost more)
I don't care for K1's on M's, I like them on otter's and stuff though
The TR is what everyone in MM runs and I like them but I think I might like the LTW5 better

[Tyler.M]

+1 to the ltw5's. those or the mt1 rs. the cr's are light....but i think they're ugly as hell

[Tyler.M]

what about satin black dsiis? i have a set lying around that need to be refinished..... might just repaint them black for shits and giggles. chris's looked pretty cool, i wonder what theyd look like on my cosmos....

[D_Eclipse9916]

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I run em on my m3, I need mine polished....

[Tyler.M]

Holy eff those are expensive haha 2,000 for a set of wheels?

[D_Eclipse9916]

CCWs are moar expensive.....and heavier...

[kcook]

dj, yours are 9.5s?

ccws


bbs rc (i want my estoril back SO bad)

[Tyler.M]

those bbs wheels..../drool. those 18s? also whats the cons to running 18s?

[kcook]

Tire prices...

[JustinG]

Star spec in 245/40/18 = $209
Star spec in 245/45/17 = $174

HOO HOO R6 = $307/$266

RS-3 in 225/45/15 = $111
Hoo Hoo R6 = $228 :thumbup:

go hatchpile!!!

[D_Eclipse9916]

Star spec in 245/40/18 = $209
Star spec in 245/45/17 = $174

HOO HOO R6 = $307/$266

RS-3 in 225/45/15 = $111
Hoo Hoo R6 = $228 :thumbup:

go hatchpile!!!

Or...
245/40/17 Hoosier R6 = Free.99, just ordered my 2nd free set :thumbup:

[Tyler.M]

that it? newb question, but doesnt putting larger diameter rims effect gearing? i know wrangler owners always have some issues when they upgrade to those 33 boggers.

[SlimKlim]

that it? newb question, but doesnt putting larger diameter rims effect gearing? i know wrangler owners always have some issues when they upgrade to those 33 boggers.

Maybe some, most of it should be corrected by running a lower profile tire on an 18"

Your speedometer is about 7% fast anyway from the factory.