Just need to figure out if 18x8.5 wheels will actually fit on my '97 328i.... anybody know??

thanks, collin

best bet is to call ' TIRERACK' or somesuch outfit with wheel fitment experience. There's more to fitting than just the size ! !

they should . . . depends on the offset

Just need to figure out if 18x8.5 wheels will actually fit on my '97 328i.... anybody know??

thanks, collin

Yes they should but offset will need to be between 32-38. Also you will need to run 40 series or lower profile tires as I believe Tirerack.com will also recommend. DO NOT USE A SPACER!!!

thanks guys

collin

YES ! ! ABOVE ALL, DO NOT USE A SPACER... and if possible, avoid wheels that require centering rings....one last thought is wheel balance, I've yet to see a mail-order wheel/tire package that was properly 'ZERO' balance on delivery.

The wheels are going to be here on Wednesday, so now only time will tell.... i'll keep ya'll posted on if they fit or not..

Collin

Hi all...I got the rims on today, they fit and look frickin awesome! the 18x8.5 worked and fits very well... Thanks for all the posts!!

collin

here are some pics....

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/288000-288999/288398_39_full.jpg


http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/288000-288999/288398_40_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/288000-288999/288398_41_full.jpg

hopefully that works, if not....i'll try it again later


Collin

Looks sharp! How's the car ride now?

Low profile tires are for the track and don't ride well on the real world streets that have bumps.
Yes it looks good but unless your at a nice smooth track and racing I think its a mistake.

Actually, the car rides flippin great!! Im kinda suprised how well it rides.

Collin

Just need to drop it and inch or two

Wheels look GOOD ! ! !

Nice choice ! ! !

nice wheel choice but you WILL notice a difference in ride and in tracking [ the steering wheel tends to 'tug' on your hands more than it did ]. they look great though !.......jb.

i agree with low pro tires sometime are not just practical. i live outside of pittsburgh and thats why i dont have real low body kits or real low suspension. the roads are just to messed up some times. PA. "fishing holes" i mean pot holes!

I agree with all of you.

SkyCityBMW, that's a great new picture under your posts. Some sort of BMWCCA event? I notice the cop is there--cops always seem to be attracted to BMW's--maybe they will catch one speeding! :p

Yeah . . . it's from Bimmerfest 04