The "Post Your Wheel Setup" Thread

[Tbonem3]

Unnecessary weight. It'll be impossible to pick a set of tires that suits both wheels correctly AND our dsc. Possible fitment issues for the rear.

[Lee_Enfield]

That's almost the correct E46 M3 set. The rears should be the 10"ET25, not 10.5" - maybe double check with seller.

If it is the 10.5", they'll still work, but I don't think a 2" stagger is ideal. 245/275 would be best imo.

What would be the downside of running a 2 inch stagger?

What would a decent price for a set of used CHRs? Seller states no rash or bends. Pics looks very good.

[Nate047]

Bought Bimmerworld TE16 wheels from a member here. They look better in person than pictures IMO. Really like them. Going to respray them in silver.

Love those wheels. I had a set of the machined finish on my E36 as track wheels. I have continually harassed them about making that finish available for all the 18" sizes, sadly to no avail. Regular silver paint would also be better than the gunmetal or black IMO. Looking forward to seeing these once you refinish them.

[EthanolTurbo]

What tire brand/model and sizes are you using?


For same total diameter and width, a 17’’ tire will be heavier than a 18’’ tire

I'm running General Gmax RS, 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 right now, would run 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 or 275/40/17. From what I can tell, the 17" tires would be slightly lighter, by .1 lbs or so. Focusing more on feedback and lightness vs "max grip and width bro!!" For a street car, I like the steering and responsiveness.

[Lee_Enfield]

That's almost the correct E46 M3 set. The rears should be the 10"ET25, not 10.5" - maybe double check with seller.

If it is the 10.5", they'll still work, but I don't think a 2" stagger is ideal. 245/275 would be best imo.

He confirmed it's 10.5 with 25 offset. But I didn't even find that size on bbs website for the chr.

[Gt4]

From what I can gather, the 17x8.5 is 16 lbs, the 18x8.5 is 17.2 lbs. The 17x9.5 is 16.5 lbs, the 18x9.5 is 17.7. The tires in same sizes are equal weight according to the manufacturer. It will be a small difference but in the most meaningful place. I figure every lb off the wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension are the weight you feel the most and that make a significant impact.

What tire brand/model and sizes are you using?


For same total diameter and width, a 17’’ tire will be heavier than a 18’’ tire

[EthanolTurbo]

I just look weight on Tirerack and same tire in 275/40/18 is 1lb heavier than 275/35/18.

IMO any wheels/tires setup around 45lbs on rear axle is good. Lighter on front axle when staggered is even better

From what I can gather, the 17x8.5 is 16 lbs, the 18x8.5 is 17.2 lbs. The 17x9.5 is 16.5 lbs, the 18x9.5 is 17.7. The tires in same sizes are equal weight according to the manufacturer. It will be a small difference but in the most meaningful place. I figure every lb off the wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension are the weight you feel the most and that make a significant impact.

[Gt4]

I was just gonna install the same width tires on the 17" and the same brand/model of tire and then throw the 17" and 18" on the same scale to compare.

I just look weight on Tirerack and same tire in 275/40/18 is 1lb heavier than 275/35/18.

IMO any wheels/tires setup around 45lbs on rear axle is good. Lighter on front axle when staggered is even better

[EthanolTurbo]

While wheels are going to be lighter, tires are going to be heavier due to bigger sidewall. Let us know the weight difference with tires mounted.

You can see tire weight on Tirerack website in Tire spec’s

I was just gonna install the same width tires on the 17" and the same brand/model of tire and then throw the 17" and 18" on the same scale to compare.

[Gt4]

Managed to find and buy a very hard to find variant of Volks RE30... 17x8.5 and 17x9.5 in BMW offsets. Going to take off my 18" RE30s in same widths to see if the 17" offers a noticeable performance and ride quality increase. Each wheel is under 16 lbs so hopefully will drop 1.5-2 lbs per corner. Mostly got these as street wheels to enjoy a fat sidewall and as little wheel weight as possible.

While wheels are going to be lighter, tires are going to be heavier due to bigger sidewall. Let us know the weight difference with tires mounted.

You can see tire weight on Tirerack website in Tire spec’s

[EthanolTurbo]

Managed to find and buy a very hard to find variant of Volks RE30... 17x8.5 and 17x9.5 in BMW offsets. Going to take off my 18" RE30s in same widths to see if the 17" offers a noticeable performance and ride quality increase. Each wheel is under 16 lbs so hopefully will drop 1.5-2 lbs per corner. Mostly got these as street wheels to enjoy a fat sidewall and as little wheel weight as possible.

[Gt4]

Bought Bimmerworld TE16 wheels from a member here. They look better in person than pictures IMO. Really like them. Going to respray them in silver.

[Tbonem3]

That's almost the correct E46 M3 set. The rears should be the 10"ET25, not 10.5" - maybe double check with seller.

If it is the 10.5", they'll still work, but I don't think a 2" stagger is ideal. 245/275 would be best imo.

[Lee_Enfield]

I'll ask this here since it's relavent.

Guy has a set of BBS CH-R for sale States will fit E46 M3, just want to confirm. My car is pretty much stock. Not looking to change anything up too much at the moment.

From his add they are:
Front: 19x8.5 et32
Rear: 19x10.5 et25

Might be a decent deal.

[Cubieman]

I like these 18" sportline 8's for the offsets/weight, but want the finish of a CSL/ZCP.
Going to start looking into painting options or possibly just buy some new ZCP's, too bad the fronts are so narrow but it's a 99% street driven vehicle so likely a non-issue.