A 4x4 E30... Done right!

[RagtopE30]

Go with the Knobby tires, similar to what is already on there. What is the point in having a BAD ASS off road E30 and then putting soccer mom tires on it?

[mattdk318i]

you guys have a point. The ones on it are older than i am (23) All they have is INTERCO on them.
Which is now Interco Super Swampers. Can you say dryrot!? Have any suggestions?

They are currently 31''x10.5 R15

[RagtopE30]

Next time you are in the grocery store pick up a 4x4 magazine and flip to the ads. Find the name and style you want and keep the original specs.

[Zacm829]

Needs moar progress. Aren't you out of town this weekend?

[mattdk318i]

Needs moar progress. Aren't you out of town this weekend?

yea. Going to atlanta for a bmw body systems class. Id rather be working on this thing.

[RagtopE30]

Hey Zacm829 you are going to have to show me this car when I come through this weekend! would love to see it in person!

[mattdk318i]

Got the top and doors sold off the scout. Luckily the guy had a few parts im going to need for my drivetrain. The cash from the doors and top will go towards the rear driveshaft shortening

[Simon S]

<3 <3 <3

[ck_taft325is]

Not black wheels!


I'm jealous of this project. And very excited to see it done. Good work, man. Good work.

[Anony Mouse]

33x12.5x20 M+S all terrains

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=33X&ratio=12.5&diameter=20&x=83&y=6

5x5.5 to 5x4.75 (5x120mm) adaptors

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Trans-Dapt-Billet-Wheel-Adapter-5-X-5-5-5-X-4-75-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414b54a7eaQQitemZ280436713450QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

BMW OEM style 214 20x10 in black

Then have an adaptor plate fabbed up to go between your a727 and a M62
oh and while your at it just have the body gold plated and encrusted with rare jewels. ;]

[N2MYE30]

^^^I Kinda like Anonys idea but not sure how the adapters will work with the locking hub. Its gotta have some sort of BMW wheel though. If only you could make 16x8 style 5s work.

You sir are carrying a full bag of cool points! :up:

[Anony Mouse]

The adapters might give enough clearance for the hubs, which would let you mount pretty much any BMW rim in a five lug, but you'd have to pull the rims to get to the hubs, unless it was something with a center cap and a large enough opening to get to the hub, probably be easier to find something bmw-esque in a 5x5.5.

[truekid]

wow speechless. looks insane.

[CHIF8008]

love the knobby tires. my old jeep had 38.5 super swamper Boggers. amazing mud tires. gotta love the aggressive look and feel of them- MORE PROGRESS!!!!

[5spoke]

How did I miss this? I would love to hate this, but instead I just love it. Hopefully its a fun toy after its done.