E36 Rim advise

[Pri]

Hey guys,

So i have been wanting to change my rim for a while on my E36 vert. I was thinking of the 18" motorsport wheel.

would i need to roll my fenders? can i have 40mm springs with the 18'?

 

[Cape_Tonian]

It's usually the rear arches that needs rolling if you go to wide with the tyres, fenders will be ok.

With 225/40/18 Tyres fronts and back you'll be good.

Anything wider than that and you will need to roll them arches at the back.

I've had 255/35/18 at the back and were forced to roll my arches, but now I have a narrower rim with 235/40/18, with a 8mm spacer and I'm all clear, and I have coilovers fitted.

 

[Pri]

Thanks bud, i Always admire your car!

yep i was thinking of going 225/40/18

How many mm drop is yours? and how much was the coilovers?

Can you post a bigger pic of your car please if you have maybe i can see how the wider tyre looked and current.

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

Iv got the 225/40 fronts and 255/35 rears..on a lowered suspension
Had to roll all 4 arches

 

[Pri]

Hows the ride with 18" tyres guys?

what springs do you have bud?

 

[Cape_Tonian]

Thanks Pri. I've fitted Maxtrac coilovers over a year now, happy with them.

The 18'' rims looks good on the E36, fills the arches nicely and no problem with the ride, smooth as can get.

What I've had on before.

This is what I have on now. I've lowered her a bit more then what the pics shows on here.

 

[Pri]

she's a beauty! looking good there bro

Thank you for the pix and help!:ty:

 

[Cape_Tonian]

Oh yes, paid about R4500 for the coilies and my drop is about 60mm.

:thumbs:

 

[Pri]

Thanks Bud :coolShake:

 

[wikked]

Thanks Pri. I've fitted Maxtrac coilovers over a year now, happy with them.

The 18'' rims looks good on the E36, fills the arches nicely and no problem with the ride, smooth as can get.

What I've had on before.

This is what I have on now. I've lowered her a bit more then what the pics shows on here.

May I ask where you managed to source those rims from?

 

[zabbo]

They look nice on the car - this is just to give you an idea. No drop but the tyres were too wide and touched the fenders at the rear.

 

[DROP IT - ZN]

This is with a passenger seated at the back

 

[Pri]

This is with a passenger seated at the back

Nice ride bud

Where about in Durban are you from?

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They look nice on the car - this is just to give you an idea. No drop but the tyres were too wide and touched the fenders at the rear.

Is this yours Zabbo?

what size is that on it?

 

[Cape_Tonian]

Thanks Pri. I've fitted Maxtrac coilovers over a year now, happy with them.

The 18'' rims looks good on the E36, fills the arches nicely and no problem with the ride, smooth as can get.

What I've had on before.

This is what I have on now. I've lowered her a bit more then what the pics shows on here.

May I ask where you managed to source those rims from?

I take it you're referring to the darker rims, got them from "Wheeltech".

They're right at the bottom of Klipfontein Rd on that almost open pitch.

They have quite a wide range for the beemers.

 

[wikked]

Thanks, will have a look

 

[zabbo]

They look nice on the car - this is just to give you an idea. No drop but the tyres were too wide and touched the fenders at the rear.

Is this yours Zabbo?
what size is that on it?

Yes, mine.
Narrows and wides with slicks - 235 fronts and 265 rears. 265s were way too wide:=):

 

[Pri]

looks awesome bud :coolShake: