help with wheels for the 325ix

[Kershaw]

sorry this is such a bad shot. flashes highlighted all the swirls in the paint. :/ but i chose it because i think it shows the stance off pretty well.

again,

bilstein HDs with h&r CABRIO sports. 15x7 et26 racing dynamics. 205/50/15 azeni rt-615s.

[jaynlene]

Good looking angle .

[nando]

ESM002GL

16x7.5 // et20 // center = 57.1 // 1.5" lip...

will these fit? if so with what tire size, little less meat?

not unless you run a 195/50 tire on them. the stock equivalent size (205/50-16) will rub the rear fenders for certain.

for a 7.5" wheel you really want an offset in the 30's.

[nando]

I plan on doing GC with the shortened housings and shocks up front with the camber plates, then 600f/700r springs. Is this the best it gets for dialing out understeer. If anything I would rather have a little oversteer.

you don't want to dial out all the understeer in the ix. you'll end up with a twitchy car that gets really hairy at the limit. Snap oversteer etc. a touch of understeer is OK, when you get the car to that point you want to adjust your driving habits instead of the car. :)

I realize this post is old but that setup sounds good to me. :)

[downforce22]

what do you guys think of the falken hanabi's?

[nando]

they look pretty good - weight/price?

[downforce22]

http://www.falkentire.com/Wheels/Passenger-Wheels/Hanabi-3

I found 4 bronze for $250 17x7.5, i think they have been discontinued, i think the cars above are staggered with 17x9. That would put it at about 16-18 lbs a piece?

EDIT found it,

Falken Hanabi Cast 17x7.5 17.0lbs 7.7kg

[325ix]

Do both the left and right side wheels "twist" towards the back or do two go one way and two the other?

[nando]

the offset is a bit high. for optimum tire sizing, you'll want about a 10mm spacer.

is that just one set at that price? they're cheaper wheels but 17lbs isn't bad for a 17" and $250 is a steal..

[325ix]

you don't want to dial out all the understeer in the ix. you'll end up with a twitchy car that gets really hairy at the limit. Snap oversteer etc. a touch of understeer is OK, when you get the car to that point you want to adjust your driving habits instead of the car. :)

I realize this post is old but that setup sounds good to me. :)

I wasn't planning on trying to dial all of if out. I was shooting exactly for what you described.

[BonnschE30]

My iX is running 225/50/15 on a 15x7 et26 wheel using Billy HD and H&R Sport supension components.

The rear fenders have been massaged using BFH method and the only real rubbing occurs when the car is under load (i.e. passengers or heavy parts) and going over big dips in the road (i.e. crappy Ohio bridge-to-highway transitions)

Kind of wish I would've went with a 205 but I like the beefy look on the iX. And an offset in the 20s always looks great on any E30 IMO...

[gr8skyr]

Bilstien / HR set up



I believe that's what I've got on mine.

I love it! Probably drops the body 1.25 to 1.5 inches, just a guess.

No prob with rubbing stock weaves, skinny tires for some reason ( 195-60-15) what the PO had on it.

[Mlarsen]

Has anybody tried e38 style 5's on a ix?

Also what about 15x8 et25 with G/C ? Yay or Nay?

[nando]

Has anybody tried e38 style 5's on a ix?

Also what about 15x8 et25 with G/C ? Yay or Nay?

8" ET25 is too low. maybe with a 205/50 tire but it's still going to rub in the rear, a lot. for an 8" wheel ET35 or so would be better.

[Mlarsen]

Rub on the fender? what I run like 195/50?