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  • SA E30
    E30 Fanatic
    • Feb 2004
    • 1248

    #31


    Borbet Type A :D

    but seriously The Contours, or maybe some Euro M3 mags. I'm sure u could trade quite a few guys here, cause they all seem to love the US M3 wheels

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    • Digitalwave
      is a poseur
      • Oct 2003
      • 6280

      #32
      Type A's would look horrendous on Jordan's car.

      RISING EDGE

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      • C ///M
        E30 Enthusiast
        • Oct 2003
        • 1040

        #33
        I am actually a fan of Contours on the e30. The fat squared edged spokes match the body perfectly. But to be honest, both those wheels look pretty crappy on your car. They just don't go with what you've done IMO.

        Have you considered CSL replicas? They're only about $200 a wheel brand new and light. Only downside is 18 might be the smallest diameter, but my god, they look so good.


        But running a 245/35R18 is about the same diameter as a 245/40R17 all around which I don't think you could pull off up front. You'd be stuck with 225/35R18s up front, but honestly, since your car is only street driven, a staggered setup wouldn't be too bad for you.

        Well, I guess if it were me, I'd buy the cheapest set of used 17's you can find until you get the money to buy the wheels you want.

        332iS R.I.P.

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        • Digitalwave
          is a poseur
          • Oct 2003
          • 6280

          #34
          CSL's look even better in person. My best friend's E36 has them, and they look amazing, especially rolling. But they are 24-25lbs a pop, which isn't really light I wouldn't say?

          RISING EDGE

          Let's drive fast and have fun.

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          • C ///M
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Oct 2003
            • 1040

            #35
            Originally posted by Digitalwave
            CSL's look even better in person. My best friend's E36 has them, and they look amazing, especially rolling. But they are 24-25lbs a pop, which isn't really light I wouldn't say?
            They do look amazing in person, but yea, I got the weight mixed up. I thought they were 21 lbs for 18x8.5. They're 24lbs for 18x8.5 and 24.4lbs for 18x9.5. Still, that's not bad at all. 17x8.5 OE M-Contours weigh 25lbs a peice and their an inch smaller in diameter. Plus, they're not even as much as I thought, only $699 for a set of 18x8.5s!!

            332iS R.I.P.

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            • Il Duce
              R3V Elite
              • Feb 2004
              • 5015

              #36
              DS2's... but i'm biased...

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              • Jordan
                R3V OG
                • Oct 2003
                • 12907

                #37
                CSL reps do look yummy. I might be rolling on a set of curbed up wasted Contours for a few weeks until my finances allow me to explore cool wheels.

                Another big thing with my wheels as they need to be pretty open spoke. I like to regularly brush wash my rotors, calipers, lines, and struts etc. Also whats the point of having big brakes that no one can see :twisted:
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                • King Luis
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 737

                  #38
                  doublespoked for sure.

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                  • Jordan
                    R3V OG
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 12907

                    #39
                    Found them in 18x8.5 ET40. That MIGHT fit, but I do not know for sure. I like them though. Pretty cheap as well.

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                    • Dave
                      E30 RAT
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 11675

                      #40


                      Seriously, though, Double spokes would like good on your car.
                      Current Cars
                      2014 M235i
                      2009 R56 Cooper S
                      1998 M3
                      1997 M3

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                      • ///M Powered
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 1109

                        #41
                        Those look great on there to me.

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                        • Digitalwave
                          is a poseur
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 6280

                          #42
                          Originally posted by Jordan
                          Found them in 18x8.5 ET40. That MIGHT fit, but I do not know for sure. I like them though. Pretty cheap as well.

                          They would look great on your car. The finish on them is awesome too. The spokes are open enough that they would look good with your big brakes. With stock, smaller brakes, it hides them because the hub area is large, but it would be a non-issue for you.

                          RISING EDGE

                          Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                          • T.Dot E30
                            E30 Addict
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 536

                            #43
                            I dont like the CSLs on ur car......I dont think they are open enough. I think you should stick to something 5-spoke. M-parrells? or umm Hammans?

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                            • Dave
                              E30 RAT
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 11675

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Digitalwave
                              Originally posted by Jordan
                              Found them in 18x8.5 ET40. That MIGHT fit, but I do not know for sure. I like them though. Pretty cheap as well.

                              They would look great on your car. The finish on them is awesome too. The spokes are open enough that they would look good with your big brakes. With stock, smaller brakes, it hides them because the hub area is large, but it would be a non-issue for you.
                              I have to agree with TJ on these as well.

                              AS for those who suggest M-parallels - I just never have understood why people like those.
                              Current Cars
                              2014 M235i
                              2009 R56 Cooper S
                              1998 M3
                              1997 M3

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                              • C ///M
                                E30 Enthusiast
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 1040

                                #45
                                Ha, TJ you ass. I come up with the CSL idea and you get all the credit..

                                332iS R.I.P.

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