Need 18" suggestions <$1000

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Hey, I am going to be getting some 18" wheels for track use but I don't know what to get. I'd like them to be 9.0 or wider. I don't want anything heavy or expensive. I'm looking to spend under $1000 total not including tires.

At first i was looking at the BMW CSL reps but they aren't that wide, only 8.5, but they are still a possibility.

ska///235i · 06-01-2007, 01:38 PM

I would look for some 17s cuz light 18s are somewhat expensive or maybe look for some used 18s.
Sometimes people think they’ll need light weight wheels for track but if you’re not modding the entire car light, then it will not make any difference.
I remember Tirerack had a special on some light racing rims, check it out

montreal_bimmer · 06-01-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

I would look for some 17s cuz light 18s are somewhat expensive or maybe look for some used 18s.
Sometimes people think they’ll need light weight wheels for track but if you’re not modding the entire car light, then it will not make any difference.
I remember Tirerack had a special on some light racing rims, check it out

+1

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 02:14 PM

The 330i comes stock with 18s though so 17s will automatically make me ineligible for certain categories.

Please, just suggest wheels.

just4kickz · 06-01-2007, 02:18 PM

9.0or wider all around? or staggered?

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

9.0or wider all around? or staggered?

Either or, I just want a lot of choices so I can narrow it down depending on what I like.

just4kickz · 06-01-2007, 02:33 PM

ASA JH8 18x8.5F 18x9.5R 24lbs? haha... not the best looking wheels... i'm sure you dont care tho

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 02:36 PM

Well I found some that are 8.5F and 9.5R. I was looking for a minimum of 9.0.

just4kickz · 06-01-2007, 02:37 PM

so picky.

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 02:43 PM

Nah I just want them to be wider than stock.

SROC3 · 06-01-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Nah I just want them to be wider than stock.

well consider that being wider than stock does not necessarily always translate into better handling. BMW engineers have tuned the stock suspensions to handle the best with the tires and wheel sizes that come fitted with the car. If you change the springs or the suspension, then you will definitely benefit from perhaps wider wheels and improve the handling characteristics of the car. If anything at all, the wider rears will have a bigger effect if you run the stock suspension set-up.

The 18in csl reps will work fine. Those are cheap and fairly light.

or check this out the forums For Sale section - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64158

Don Nguyen · 06-01-2007, 04:13 PM

How wide of a tire are you trying to run? A 8.5" CSL or M6 wheel will fit 255s just fine. Possibly even 265s, depending on the tire brand, etc.

ska///235i · 06-01-2007, 07:23 PM

sorry to interrupt....csl reps/m6 reps are not light wheels and no way a track wheel

sg335 · 06-01-2007, 07:45 PM

I have one OZ ultraleggera 18x9 ET40 wheel used for test fitment and is brand new. Look at other recent thread on 18" track wheels. I will make you a great deal on this wheel and you can buy three others and arrive close to your $1,000 mark. Send me a PM if interested. I have not had a chance yet to post on the classifieds. This wheel fits without any rubbing and if you want 3" spacers, I have those too, but you don't really need them. Other than this wheel, you will not find any other 18X9 for less money that fits the 335i.

Don Nguyen · 06-01-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

sorry to interrupt....csl reps/m6 reps are not light wheels and no way a track wheel

Nope, but if he wanted real track wheels, he wouldn't be looking at 18s anyways.

If you are willing to step it down a size, go with the K1s, cheap and light. May bend a bit easier though, but they are good for what they cost.

sg335 · 06-01-2007, 08:28 PM

Hey Don, are you sure the 17" K1's will clear the sport brakes if he has them?

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 08:33 PM

Stop telling me to get 17"s, I CAN'T!

TX S3 · 06-01-2007, 10:00 PM

will the 162 rub or any clearance issues on the E90?

NaTuReB0Y · 06-01-2007, 10:37 PM

Is this Nikki talkin'..........track her car?

No way!

Nikki · 06-01-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TX S3

will the 162 rub or any clearance issues on the E90?

No, it was fine.

ska///235i · 06-01-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sg335

I have one OZ ultraleggera 18x9 ET40 wheel used for test fitment and is brand new. Look at other recent thread on 18" track wheels. I will make you a great deal on this wheel and you can buy three others and arrive close to your $1,000 mark. Send me a PM if interested. I have not had a chance yet to post on the classifieds. This wheel fits without any rubbing and if you want 3" spacers, I have those too, but you don't really need them. Other than this wheel, you will not find any other 18X9 for less money that fits the 335i.

I have a set of oz ultraleggera....2 have a little damage but other 2 are fine......so she just need 1 more

ska///235i · 06-01-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Don************

Nope, but if he wanted real track wheels, he wouldn't be looking at 18s anyways.

If you are willing to step it down a size, go with the K1s, cheap and light. May bend a bit easier though, but they are good for what they cost.

yea....totally agree, I posted earlier about 17" but Nikki is so picky

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Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	The 330i comes stock with 18s though so 17s will automatically make me ineligible for certain categories. Please, just suggest wheels. __________________ Nikki
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Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Well I found some that are 8.5F and 9.5R. I was looking for a minimum of 9.0. __________________ Nikki
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06-01-2007, 02:43 PM	#10
Nikki Major General 992 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Nah I just want them to be wider than stock. __________________ Nikki
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	How wide of a tire are you trying to run? A 8.5" CSL or M6 wheel will fit 255s just fine. Possibly even 265s, depending on the tire brand, etc.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1372 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	sorry to interrupt....csl reps/m6 reps are not light wheels and no way a track wheel __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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sg335 Captain 52 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have one OZ ultraleggera 18x9 ET40 wheel used for test fitment and is brand new. Look at other recent thread on 18" track wheels. I will make you a great deal on this wheel and you can buy three others and arrive close to your $1,000 mark. Send me a PM if interested. I have not had a chance yet to post on the classifieds. This wheel fits without any rubbing and if you want 3" spacers, I have those too, but you don't really need them. Other than this wheel, you will not find any other 18X9 for less money that fits the 335i.
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