5 Lug worth it?

[Alpina]

Just remember the best way to do it is to use M3 stuff up front, the e36 325i stuff just isn't the correct way to do it... Odds are if you go that rout you will end up doing it the correct way later down the road, which will set you back even more moneys.

I guess you are right ,, as i have oem E30 M3 swapp and E34 M5 mastercylinder+ booster

the stopping power on my car is really impressive

[Alpina]

Just remember the best way to do it is to use M3 stuff up front, the e36 325i stuff just isn't the correct way to do it... Odds are if you go that rout you will end up doing it the correct way later down the road, which will set you back even more moneys.

I guess you are right ,, as i have oem E30 M3 swapp and E34 M5 mastercylinder+ booster

the stopping power on my car is really impressive ,, and my cabrio is 3200 pound

[Bimmerfreak87]

Downside is that the wheels are heavier.

I would be almost as happy with a nice 16" 4 lug wheel and BBK.

Heavier... Only if you pick heavy wheels. Light weight racing 5 lug wheels=not heavy at all and not even very expensive. You can even run small 5 lug wheels if you prefer... 15" 16" whatever you want. That is the best thing about teh 5 lugz... the possibilities are endless. Big brakes, balla wheels, racing wheels, small wheels, it all works. There is a reason cars don't have 4lugs anymore (safety standards) and why so many people have converted to what is now the standard. ;)

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[LowR3V'in]

So what is this safety standard that makes 4 lug unsafe exactly?
Did you just make that up?

and my opinion on the topic is if it's worth doing to who ever is doing it,
then I guess it would be worth it. :)

[hoveringuy]

Heavier... Only if you pick heavy wheels. Light weight racing 5 lug wheels=not heavy at all and not even very expensive. You can even run small 5 lug wheels if you prefer... 15" 16" whatever you want. That is the best thing about teh 5 lugz... the possibilities are endless. Big brakes, balla wheels, racing wheels, small wheels, it all works. There is a reason cars don't have 4lugs anymore (safety standards) and why so many people have converted to what is now the standard. ;)

:bow:teH fiVE LugZ FTW! My

I gained around 10lbs per corner in wheel & rubber, not to mention the heavier calipers and rotors. Going from a 14" 205 tire to a 17" 225 or 245 will be heavier!

Plus, with M3 front suspension I almost am forced to use 17" wheels.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my 5 lug swap, but 4 lug with a Massive kit is a great alternative that I would almost prefer.

[SpecM]

. There is a reason cars don't have 4lugs anymore (safety standards) and why so many people have converted to what is now the standard.

ummm there are new cars out with less that five-lug wheels

what does that have to do with safety?

[chadthestampede]

There is a reason cars don't have 4lugs anymore (safety standards)

smart cars are 3 lug