ESM-012SL 17" Wheels with 215/45/17s on '90 325is

[xwill112x]

drop it. the roads are terrible here as well. no excuse.

[z31maniac]

I like the wheels, and the car is super clean. WHich is surprising, because I always hated these wheels seeing pictures of them, but on the car I think they are great.

However, it needs proper sized tires (215/40/17), some spacers and a drop and your car would look AMAZING.

[brandonj1]

Woudnt low profile tires be bad for the NYC roads then? id be afraid to hit a little pot hole running 17s with such a small sidewall.

[E30is90]

Same, I do not like them at all. Maybe if they were darker, and the car was lower.

I live just outside NYC and travel through its streets regularly. If you've ever had the pleasure to drive NY-Metro area roads, you'd see the terrible condition these streets are in. These roads want to tear wheels and suspension to shreds. The local BMW dealers don't even recommend the M series vehicles for use on these streets. It's like driving through the craters of the moon. Don't get me wrong, I'd love the look of a real low standing vehicle, but I don't think NYC roads would allow you to without asking for a world of hurt.

[Jand3rson]

After seeing these on a car now. I'm not a fan of them now.

Same, I do not like them at all. Maybe if they were darker, and the car was lower.

[E30is90]

Wow I love your car

I've been waiting to see these wheels mounted on an e30, and they look perfect on your car.
Post more pictures when you get the roundels for the centers


if these were available in 16s i'd be all over it

Thanks for the great comments! I too felt that 16" wheel was the sweet spot for the E30. The only 16" basket-weave wheels I could find that would fit (lug pattern, ET, bore) were the 3-piece type wheels. ESM-002 and of course BBS RS (at the high-end/cost). I'm just not crazy about the perimeter bolts on the 3-piece style wheel. I like the spokes going all the way to the outer part of the wheel. I'm also not loving the crazy sized mirrored lip on the 3-piece wheels. I bit too much mirror for my taste!

I think these 17s find a way to pull if off. And I feel it beats the hell out of the Beyern Mesh 4 alternative! When the roundels come in, this coming week, I will post a final set of pics!

[bp9129]

Wow I love your car

I've been waiting to see these wheels mounted on an e30, and they look perfect on your car.
Post more pictures when you get the roundels for the centers


if these were available in 16s i'd be all over it

[ak-]

Yes, for 21 years this October 31st. You couldn't pry this car from my cold dead hands. When I die, it dies and not a minute before!

That's awesome man.

[E30is90]

Looks great!

Thanks for the great wheels. I'm quite happy with the overall look. I literally lost sleep over going with 17" wheels vs. the more generally accepted 15s. I just couldn't wrap my mind around getting a 17 to work on E30 body styling, but I think your wheels pulled it off. Thanks again for a superb set of wheels!

[widebodye30]

Looks great!

[E30is90]

Wait so you're the original owner?

Yes, for 21 years this October 31st. You couldn't pry this car from my cold dead hands. When I die, it dies and not a minute before!

[ak-]

Wait so you're the original owner?

[JasonC]

After seeing these on a car now. I'm not a fan of them now.

[Wh33lhop]

Not a fan.

[TheFightingCPA]

At first I didn't think I liked those wheels seeing them on their website, but those look damn good. Great looking car!