engine and drivetrain Show me your wheels!

[johnhup]

I am finally looking into getting a new set of wheels now that my engine restoration is complete. After reading the forums for months now, I still cannot decide of the type of wheels I should run. I am definitely going with the BBS RS/RA/RM look, but cant decide what size, 14's or 15's.

I will be running the stock ride height so I am not too worried about running 15's considering I should have room for at least 190/60/15's. Any thoughts?

Is anyone running 7.5" wide tires in the rear? How about 7" all the way around. Thanks for the advice.

[Guest Anonymous]

Hi guys....I'd like to also hear about others who are running 7"ers. I'm considering adding long longer studs to accomidate for a wheel that a buddy of mine has for me, they are 7" wheels. Thanks for the thread....Dave.

[RayC911]

I have BBS RAs 15x6 with 195s. Polished lips. If you click on the pic, it will show up much bigger.

[hunters2002]

bsw with duplicolor paint on the center

[cj]

I am finally looking into getting a new set of wheels now that my engine restoration is complete. After reading the forums for months now, I still cannot decide of the type of wheels I should run. I am definitely going with the BBS RS/RA/RM look, but cant decide what size, 14's or 15's.

I will be running the stock ride height so I am not too worried about running 15's considering I should have room for at least 190/60/15's. Any thoughts?

Is anyone running 7.5" wide tires in the rear? How about 7" all the way around. Thanks for the advice.

I would definitly re-think the 196/60 idea. I would suggest the 195/55's as the tallest I'd go. I think Grover on this site is looking to sell a set of tires in 195/55's. You may even see his car so you can get an idea of the tire height.

RayC911, your car looks hot. I'll have to see it in person.

Cris

[powelli]

Here is mine on 15x7 style 10's (et24) - running 195/50/15

These 15x7 BBS (et20) rims will fit if you run flares

[Grover]

Here's my car with 15x7 Superlights with 195/55/15's. Due to the less than perfect offset as well as lowered ride height I have some trouble with inner wheel well rubbing when making tight turns, especially if the springs are under heavy load at the same time. I'm going to remove these tires and go to 195/50's most likely. Sorry the image is so small, not quite sure how to make it bigger.

[BLUNT]

id like to see more of that car. looks great

[RayC911]

Cris, it's not that low anymore. It's sensible height now. And looks much

better in pictures than in person. Lol

Grover, email me your pics. I'll blow it up and post them for you.

[johnhup]

Anyone running 7"s in the rear with the stock ride height and no rubbing?

[johnhup]

I am thinking about going with the BBS RM's 6.5" front and 7" rear, at 15x7 ET 27/33 with a stock ride height. Anyone forsee any rubbing issues? If I have to roll my fenders I will.

Aardvark racing sells them - http://www.2002parts.com/html/4-lug_wheels.html

[oz_tom]

I am thinking about going with the BBS RM's 6.5" front and 7" rear, at 15x7 ET 27/33 with a stock ride height. Anyone forsee any rubbing issues? If I have to roll my fenders I will.

Aardvark racing sells them - http://www.2002parts.com/html/4-lug_wheels.html

They look awsome! me likes a lot!! Go for it :-D!

[TMK-001]

If your budget can stretch - which I am hoping mine will - get BBS RS - these are 3 piece. I am planning on getting these soon hopefully. A certain turbo owner was kind enough to send me some pics of his car with BBS RS on it and I am completely sold :-)

In the mean time, I am painting my BMW 'bottlecaps' gunmetal grey.

Todd

[dapbmw]

195/50 front 205/50 rear. btw they are three piece wheels.

[Guest Anonymous]

can't get shot to post, sorry

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