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  • Digitalwave
    is a poseur
    • Oct 2003
    • 6276

    #106
    Yeah, I definately think the front and rear need another 1" drop. Just a tad bit of tire tuck all around.

    RISING EDGE

    Let's drive fast and have fun.

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    • CleanAzzE30z
      R3V OG
      • Jan 2004
      • 11794

      #107
      Originally posted by Ghost
      It's just occurred to me while you own the most amazing rims I've ever seen, they NEED to be tucked into the arches - they kinda stick out. 8.5 and 9.5 is huge...
      Are you running spaces? Can you reduce the offset at all? Otherwise it's time to flare the arches and tuck those bad boys up.

      I think the other guys preferred the 'stance' of your old setup, rather than the WED rims themselves.
      Just my opinion. Loving your car regardless.
      Ash
      No spacers. Im getting Gruppe N coilovers installed before Bfest so the front will come down, but the rear will have to be rolled to go lower because when hitting some decent rolling bumps, it rubs. In person they look very good, as I think people that have seen them will vouch for. But no worries, the front will be dropped. And yes, the stance with the WEDs was basically perfect looking for me, so I dunerstand the observation that these arent looking optimal. One must understansd that with the same suspension, going from 16x7 all around to 17x8.5/9.5 and not rubbing and still looking decent is an occasion. haha. I always welcome opinions, dont hold back. Although Im surprised at the reaction, that doesnt mean Im pissed that some people arent completely satisfied with them. Im very happy with them, so while I like hearing opinions, the fact that I am in love with them is the overriding factor. Thank you fort your honesty though. I value honesty

      Originally posted by Digitalwave
      Yeah, I definately think the front and rear need another 1" drop. Just a tad bit of tire tuck all around.
      If you pay for my fender rolling in the rear, Im game jk hahaha. ;)

      Mariano


      2001 Titaniumsilber 540i Sport 6-Speed
      1990 Diamantschwarz Alpha-N 2.5L ///M3
      1986 Alpinweiss 325e M50B25 (R.I.P.)

      -Talk to me when more sound comes from the induction than from the exhaust...

      -Argentina........lo mas grande que hay.

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      • Digitalwave
        is a poseur
        • Oct 2003
        • 6276

        #108
        I know you can afford to have them rolled Mariano. I don't see how you figured you wouldn't be rolling them with 9.5" rims :)

        RISING EDGE

        Let's drive fast and have fun.

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        • CleanAzzE30z
          R3V OG
          • Jan 2004
          • 11794

          #109
          I asked and it wasnt necessary with my suspension setup, so I didnt calculate that into the cost. I also assumed (wrongly) that the car would sit the same as with my WEDs, if not better. Its a learning processs. ;)

          Mariano


          2001 Titaniumsilber 540i Sport 6-Speed
          1990 Diamantschwarz Alpha-N 2.5L ///M3
          1986 Alpinweiss 325e M50B25 (R.I.P.)

          -Talk to me when more sound comes from the induction than from the exhaust...

          -Argentina........lo mas grande que hay.

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          • Widm3r
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Jan 2006
            • 1129

            #110
            You should just get some Evo 3 fenders... that way you dont have to roll and you can have them tucked... im sure it has crossed your mind, just an idea, incase you didnt want to roll :/

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            • Digitalwave
              is a poseur
              • Oct 2003
              • 6276

              #111
              Evo III fenders are cut higher as well, so he'd have to drop at least another 2" in the front to be tucking.

              RISING EDGE

              Let's drive fast and have fun.

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              • 4ce30
                R3VLimited
                • Feb 2006
                • 2762

                #112
                I love your M soo much... Great choice in wheels, you couldnt of picked a better set! Great work Mariano...
                -Brandon
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                • Widm3r
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 1129

                  #113
                  Originally posted by Digitalwave
                  Evo III fenders are cut higher as well, so he'd have to drop at least another 2" in the front to be tucking.
                  Really... i just thought that the flairs cut out wider, i didnt know that you would have to drop more to run them. Good to know.

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                  • uofom3
                    R3V Elite
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 5392

                    #114
                    ^you don't have to drop more, but it allows you to drop more and still have clearance. It looks somewhat strange if you don't lower it on evo 3 fenders IMO.
                    PNW Crew
                    90 m3
                    06 m5

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                    • Widm3r
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 1129

                      #115
                      Yeah i could imagine that it gives off a really nice tucked look if you slam it... thanks for the info ufom3 and digital.

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                      • Digitalwave
                        is a poseur
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 6276

                        #116
                        Well, I've never seen an EVO III fender tucking tire actually. They are noticably larger, and cut at least 1" higher. You have to make the car EXTREMELY low to actually have it 'look' low.

                        RISING EDGE

                        Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                        • Widm3r
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 1129

                          #117
                          Originally posted by Digitalwave
                          Well, I've never seen an EVO III fender tucking tire actually. They are noticably larger, and cut at least 1" higher. You have to make the car EXTREMELY low to actually have it 'look' low.

                          I guess a full race suspension with changed suspension points would be the only way to see it look low.

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                          • dvs909
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Sep 2006
                            • 1149

                            #118
                            uh im a noob, what exactly is the advantage of the stretched tires?
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                            • golde30
                              R3V OG
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 11464

                              #119
                              Originally posted by dvs909
                              uh im a noob, what exactly is the advantage of the stretched tires?
                              to fit WIDE rims on a low car, and to get that EUROOOOOOOOH look.
                              IG: @Baye30

                              FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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                              • AutoM3otives
                                Advanced Member
                                • Jan 2005
                                • 103

                                #120
                                Originally posted by golde30
                                to fit WIDE rims on a low car, and to get that EUROOOOOOOOH look.
                                what are you talking about?!

                                to save money by using smaller tires... duh! =P

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