What wheels should I get for the widebody

[MattE30]

Isn't your widebody going to be a track only car? So, shouldn't you have some light wheels? (I don't think brocks are too light)

[Widebody325]

Brock B1's will look absolutely stupid on a widebody track car.

BBS LM/CH styles, or basketweave styles are called for.

They arent gonna look bad. Paint the spokes black. They are realatively cheap, which is the main selling point for me.

[Widebody325]

Isn't your widebody going to be a track only car? So, shouldn't you have some light wheels? (I don't think brocks are too light)

Its gonna be street legal. But its gonna be built for track use, but I will also be able to go to shows.

[Jordan]

Brock B1's are bling bling wheels.

Not track wheels.

You want:

Big
Wide
Light

[Widebody325]

Brock B1's are bling bling wheels.

Not track wheels.

You want:

Big
Wide
Light

I understand but big, wide, and light = broke

[Jay Stock E30]

i think that looks sweet man. what is the total parts outlay, do you have specifics on the parts? I like the way it looks but I imagine it might look and turn a bit nicer if the wheel had about a 10mm more positive offset, then you could really tuck it. Nice work.

I'll be doing a full article once its done, but a basic run down

e36 front knuckes, struts and brakes, not totally sure about springs, I'm running coil overs. But my guess is e36 front springs, and e30 rears.

e30 front strut mount

moddified control arm bushings. www.treehouseracing.com makes some for this swap or you can get m3 offset bushings and slot the bracket

318ti rear t-arms compleate

I think you can use e36 control arms. I'm told you can use z3 t-arms, but they push the wheels out farther than stock, and was not recomended. Also you can use m3 front knucles and brakes, and m-roady rear t-arms, talk to lucasbmw, he has done that swap.

[PrinceE30]

Brock B1's are bling bling wheels.

Not track wheels.

You want:

Big
Wide
Light

I understand but big, wide, and light = broke

Ok then, what's your budget for wheels and tires?

-Prince

[Widebody325]

Brock B1's are bling bling wheels.

Not track wheels.

You want:

Big
Wide
Light

I understand but big, wide, and light = broke

Ok then, what's your budget for wheels and tires?

-Prince

Well, I want to spend as little as possible. I would say, nothing more than 2 grand

[PrinceE30]

Well, if you ever change your mind, I'm sure we could try to work something out to keep you well within budget.

Good luck otherwise with the rest of the project. I look forward to seeing the results!

-Prince

[Widebody325]

Do you think you will have em kickin around for a while? Those are really badass.

[PrinceE30]

I have one prospective buyer that I'll know by the end of the week if they are gone. If they are still around after that, I'll respond again that I'm holding on to them.

-Prince

[SlammedE30]

Seriously, 2 grand for wheels and tires is nothing when you are talking about track wheels and tires. My SSR Comps and Michelin race rubber cost more then 2 grand. Might want to rethink your budgeting (IE, allocate more funds to different areas). Just a suggestion and yes, those BBS that Prince has are fuckin money. Best of luck with the project! :up:
-Ted

[PrinceE30]

Commenting off of SlammedE30's post...

Think about it this way: tires (and in turn wheels) are the single most important thing, outside being a good driver, that improves lap times. Sure, the suspension setup has to be proper and well sorted. However, going between street and race compounds, street and race wheels, etc is a huge difference (price and performance)

-Prince

[Widebody325]

Well then, I may just have to cut a corner and get the B1's. I know my car is going to handle great with this setup and I think that is all that matters. Just waite until this car is done!