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New (Old) Wheels


echrisman

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First fix finished!

Like I'd mentioned before, my highest priority problem on the car when I bought it was the tires - the fronts were bad. I mean, dangerously bad. The outside had about 1/4" of tread left, but the insides were worn completely smooth. Anyone have problems with tire wear like this? I've heard these cars are happy with some camber, but this just seems excessive.

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I had a hard time finding replacement tires for the wheels that came on the car, and I just decided I'd take the opportunity to switch to some better wheels too. Keeping budget in mind, I looked around the forums and saw some of you mention that the bottlecap wheels from e30's fit the '02. Not only that, they're an upgrade to a 14 inch rim, a lower profile tire, and almost a full inch of extra tire width too! I found a set for $200 cash with good Kumho tires all around. Bolted them on and instantly have a better looking (in my opinion) and better performing car. Happy days!

Before:

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After:

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For bonus points, I'm making a habit of weighing everything that goes on and comes off the car. Looked like the OEM wheels (with tires) were 30.0 lbs even per corner, and the bottlecaps were 30.3 lbs. 1.2 pound total weight gain? Buys its way on the car easy as far as I'm concerned.

Side note - anyone want to buy four good condition OEM wheels?

Next up, it's time to tackle my hemorrhaging passenger side drum brake. We're talking draining half the brake fluid reservoir in a ten mile drive... yikes. Look for that in the next few days!

Until next time,

Eric

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