Stock rims vs. 17" or 18" sport rims

[DanPromote]

Originally posted by Mouse+Jul 3 2006, 04:22 PM-->QUOTE (Mouse @ Jul 3 2006, 04:22 PM)

Originally posted by lukesoon@Jul 3 2006, 02:33 PM

 

[scin]

Originally posted by lukesoon@Jul 3 2006, 05:59 PM
I'm getting the M-Tech2 b/kits, but won't lower. Just wondering if it will look odd. Any sifus have pics to share? Want to see how an un-lowered UDM looks after adding b/kits and 17" rims. :beaten:

You can check out some shots of my car... 17in M68s, Stock Ci suspension, but no bodykit la

http://web.mac.com/scin/iWeb/Site/e46.html

 

[lukesoon]

Getting 17" OZracing rims.
Sigh, wallet getting lighter by the minute..
So many things to buy, all i want, want, want.

 

[lukesoon]

Getting 17" OZracing rims.
Sigh, wallet getting lighter by the minute..
So many things to buy, all i want, want, want.

 

[Mouse]

Originally posted by lukesoon@Jul 8 2006, 06:09 PM
Getting 17" OZracing rims.
Sigh, wallet getting lighter by the minute..
So many things to buy, all i want, want, want.

brainwash for 17 & 18 for 2 week, finally u decide to go for 17' after listening to all the pros and cons. good choice whatever it is coz u r still fitting into a bimmer

 

[lukesoon]

Ya lor, susah mahu cali luit.
Mangyak mahal ooh mahu pakai ini keleta.

 

[safri]

Originally posted by lukesoon@Jul 9 2006, 11:24 AM
Ya lor, susah mahu cali luit.
Mangyak mahal ooh mahu pakai ini keleta.

you have definitely made a rationale decision, $$$ wise!!

 

[lukesoon]

Originally posted by safri+Jul 9 2006, 11:47 AM-->QUOTE (safri @ Jul 9 2006, 11:47 AM)

 

[safri]

:yes: at least we did try convince u to get 18' but 17' is safe choice especially for fellow argentinian fan.. :yes:

 

[nlexis]

luke, listen to the force..It's calling out to you. OZ Racing 17"...go for it mate..no regrets...

 

[lukesoon]

But ada some members said brands like borbet, oz tak cukup class wor for UDM.
Only pedigree brands like hm, ACS and Breyton qualifies. Betul ke? But seriously boring lah, everybody pakai same rims aje? Dare to be different? Actually tak cukup luit more like it... :dunno:

 

[initialM]

bro,

go for yr budget! It's yr car n money. Some people drive expensive car but no money to buy insurance n road tax

 

[nlexis]

agreed...Better to buy things that we can afford....rims like breyton is nice but OZ racing is just as good

 

[lukesoon]

Borbet!
They actually look super nice, and found out they OEM for BMW too. No wonder some of the M-type rims look familiar. But alas, no stock.

 

[vinson]

Dude...check out BMW Club Japan website. You even see BMW cars with Enkei, 5 Zigen, OZ, Volk Racing. The weird thing is when people see Enkei on BMW they laugh. But when people see AC Replicas on Honda Accord and Proton Wajas, they say Look...Look. Haha.

 

[omegaoracle]

Lukesoon,

1) 18inches will reduce the acceleration - especially the standing start to about 60 kmh....after that, minimal difference......
2) cost wise - 18 inches has reduced in prices as more cars are now using it - it now comparable to 17 inches.... about 50 to 200 per tire difference.
3) ride comfort - quite a big diff as 18's are alot harder but the increased grip and sharper turn in is a plus........

My car came with 18 but overall, think that 17 is the best all round balance......

Bro, your car came with stock 18"?

 

[bmwcar]

Hi Omegaoracle,

Yup, came with staggered 18inch standard....

 

[DingChavez]

dude try Racing Dynamics rims... they look SWEET and they are veli strong to... trust me i know

 

[halim44]

Halooo,

For me, maximum only 17" because tyre for 18" will drop my "money power".


Heheheheh,

Abdul halim
E30 & E46

 

[vinson]

Luke...if I do get my set of rims I will be the odd one out like you to.

So far, after some shopping...I am still contemplating between OZ or momo. Nontheless, as most people know I have to get passport from the finance minister first.

OZ is used by BMW in BTCC...so do not worry.

Momo is Italian andnot Japanese...as what some people thought.

It is still European rims on a European car make.

Be comfortable with your choice. End of the day, it is sendiri shiok sendiri...not shiok other people.