If I were to get SSR comps...

[Bryson]

What color/size combo should I get .. I can't decide

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wheelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=80&sizeIndex=0&showRear=yes&setIndex=16&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=

Silver:
F/R
17x8.5/17x9
18x18.5/18x9

http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wheelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=79&sizeIndex=3&showRear=yes&setIndex=16&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=

Gunmetal
F/R
17x8/17x8.5
17x8.5/17x8.5
17x8/17x9
17x8.5/17x9
18x8.5

not really looking at 18s but I figured I'd throw it out there..

[DanGillan]

gunmetal 17x9 all around... staggered set ups on e30's are pointless and annoying

[UNHCLL]

If you swap in an M50 SC....
Gunmetal in 17x8F 17x9R since you will have sufficient power to back it up

[Brew]

I agree with Dan, go for a non-staggered setup.
I'd do silver 17x8.5 all around with a 235 or 245.

[Stu]

17x8 or 9, I wouldn't go staggered. Granted the power you'll be putting down, that wheel with a sticky 235 or 245 will be nice setup. Alex ran his 250whp 3.2 with 17x8 Comps and 235/40 Pilot's, the car felt really good, even with mild suspension work. (til i flat spotted those tires, whoops)

[Mystikal]

17x8.5 all around or 9" on the back, gunmetal. 245's all around would be suffice, maybe throw 255's on the back. You have the power to do it, and any understeer can be dialed out with suspension tuning as simple as front camber.

[ACS325ic]

for Show or Go?

No offense, but I don't see why if you(from picture)auto-x, why you would want to go to a 17" wheel? Those are too tall and you'll get better results from those lightweight wheels on the track in 16 or 15. But if you're going for show, then certainly get them in 17". Staggered, why not if you can afford to not rotate your tires. If you have less than a 325i, it would hurt take-off more, but if you can power them, then go for it! If you can fit them, it'll look much more aggressive and handle better once you dial in your suspension. Myself, I'd only go 8s all around. As for the suggestion from the one with the picture of Alpina copies, I would've expected you to like the staggered Alpinas look on the E30. The 16x7 and 16x8 (ET 28)was their trademark for looks and performance.( And Hartge was a 16x7.5 and 16x8.5). But to each their own, preference. Not baggin' on anyone. Just somethings to consider.

[M-technik-3]

The staggered wheels hurts performance. And he's got just a standard 325i :twisted: yea right.

[Stu]

Re: for Show or Go?

No offense, but I don't see why if you(from picture)auto-x, why you would want to go to a 17" wheel? Those are too tall and you'll get better results from those lightweight wheels on the track in 16 or 15. But if you're going for show, then certainly get them in 17". Staggered, why not if you can afford to not rotate your tires. If you have less than a 325i, it would hurt take-off more, but if you can power them, then go for it! If you can fit them, it'll look much more aggressive and handle better once you dial in your suspension. Myself, I'd only go 8s all around. As for the suggestion from the one with the picture of Alpina copies, I would've expected you to like the staggered Alpinas look on the E30. The 16x7 and 16x8 (ET 28)was their trademark for looks and performance.( And Hartge was a 16x7.5 and 16x8.5). But to each their own, preference. Not baggin' on anyone. Just somethings to consider.

The wheel/tire choice needs to satisfy a very heavy-breathing, supercharged S50...in a 2700 pound car. I think he needs somethin' with some stick

[e30sd]

bryson i hate you

[BimmerToad]

Bryson:

Get the largest wheel width for the tire you want to run. A larger wheel will support more of the tire, be more responsive, and offer more predictability. All that said . . . . you should keep those double spoke IIs on the car. Those wheels, with bronzit, look mean. :twisted:

[Bryson]

Bryson:

Get the largest wheel width for the tire you want to run. A larger wheel will support more of the tire, be more responsive, and offer more predictability. All that said . . . . you should keep those double spoke IIs on the car. Those wheels, with bronzit, look mean. :twisted:

I like you man :)

The wheels I've got on there now are 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 but they're heavy, maybe I'll just stick with em anyway

And for the person suggesting 15 or 16s.. I'm not sure if I can wrap 15s around my brakes..
and I can't buy the typical wheels you're thinking of, because I have 5 lug and use e36 offsets

[Digitalwave]

I've always loved silver Comps, 17x9 all around would be sick... even better for trying to break loose that automatic :)

[Bryson]

it's a 5 speed fuckass!

YYEEESSSS pwn3d

edit: ;)
you and me A->M buddies

[Digitalwave]

A->M 4 lyfe.