Looking for recommendations on a lightweight 16x8

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  • thatphysicsguy
    E30 Modder
    • Mar 2013
    • 843

    #1

    Looking for recommendations on a lightweight 16x8

    It doesn't have to be super lightweight, but I'm not really looking for huge slugs of metal, either.
    I'm still on stock suspension, but looking to go GC coils soon. Will be slightly lower but not herra frush,just enough to pass the shoe test (i.e I won't push the boundaries of fitment).

    Some options I've been considering:
    CCW-type wheels (esm 007)
    Rota Grids
    maybe style 5s

    I'm just looking for some more ideas and cosmetic inspiration for now.
    What 16x8s do you guys really like?
    '91 325i

  • GThomas
    E30 Modder
    • Dec 2010
    • 869

    #2
    Aren't many 16x8 options that aren't reps.
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    1991 318is S52
    1987 325i Vert
    1991 325i
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    • thatphysicsguy
      E30 Modder
      • Mar 2013
      • 843

      #3
      Originally posted by GThomas
      Aren't many 16x8 options that aren't reps.
      not necessarily opposed to reps. I'll eventually go to 17" apexes or something, but only once I have something more than a stock b25 under the hood.
      '91 325i

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      • ak-
        R3V OG
        • May 2009
        • 12422

        #4
        Style 5's are heavy if we're talking about light wheels.

        1991 325iS turbo

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        • thatphysicsguy
          E30 Modder
          • Mar 2013
          • 843

          #5
          Originally posted by ak-
          Style 5's are heavy if we're talking about light wheels.
          good to know, thanks!
          '91 325i

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          • Farbin Kaiber
            Lil' Puppet
            • Jul 2007
            • 29502

            #6
            Varrstoen v1's?

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            • MR 325
              Moderator
              • Oct 2003
              • 37827

              #7


              These are a great choice for a light 16" wheel.
              BimmerHeads
              Classic BMW Specialists
              Santa Clarita, CA

              www.BimmerHeads.com

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              • thatphysicsguy
                E30 Modder
                • Mar 2013
                • 843

                #8
                Thanks for the suggestions, guys!

                I hear the tire choice for 16x8 isn't very good. Are there more choices for 16x7?
                '91 325i

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                • mulletman
                  E30 Modder
                  • May 2012
                  • 801

                  #9
                  There are quite a few choices in the 205/50/16 size. Not so much in 225.


                  The Dunlop Z2 comes in 225/45/16.

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                  • jalopi
                    Banned
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 2370

                    #10
                    205/45's aren't too bad of a stretch on 8's... kind of mild actually.

                    Here's a pic of my wheels.

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