another 15x8 et20 wheel (Kosie k4r)

[Teaguer]

Yes they look like shit. And I highly doubt the lower offset wheels will look any different.
Most likely the different offsets are achieved by varying the mounting pad thickness.

[robgoesvroom]

I'm pretty sure the trms are 13lbs, no? While the 15x7s are around 11-12?

IIRC, 15x8 TRM wheels are about ~14.1lbs each

[DrewSkii]

These are 5lug anyways?

[UDelaware30]

Last time I checked, you couldn't get an RS3 in 225/50, only 225/45.

sadly you cant. I'm concerned about running the 225/40/15. My skid plate is already too close to the ground. However the 225/50/16 is way too large. Here are 16x8 et20 with 225/50/16 star specs on my car. I would love to fit these for the street. Car felt a lot more stable through turns with them and they rolled over potholes and speed bumps quite nice.

You are correct, 225/50 for my 16" rims... i was being selfish again. Forgot that we are working with 15x8 rims.

[Holland]

You are correct, 225/50 for my 16" rims... i was being selfish again. Forgot that we are working with 15x8 rims.

Lol it's cool. I'm only familiar with 15'' tire sizes. :loco:

[Teaguer]

These are 5lug anyways?

Standard generic pic of the wheels. They don't actually advertise a pic of every offset and bolt pattern they they offer.

[DrewSkii]

Ah gotcha. I'd still rather pick up some TRM's lol

[Cronopoulos]

However the 225/50/16 is way too large. Here are 16x8 et20 with 225/50/16 star specs on my car. I would love to fit these for the street. Car felt a lot more stable through turns with them and they rolled over potholes and speed bumps quite nice.

The early arches must make a big difference, here is the same setup on rolled fenders. No rubbing issues at all - driving/auto-x/full lock.

[einstein57]

But early and late models have the same front arches :loco:

[Ryann]

Too bad about the styling, I'd pay $200 a set more for lighter wheels made in Japan vs. the Chinese C1's.

[Cronopoulos]

But early and late models have the same front arches :loco:

I was referring to the rear arches, just forgot the rear shot -

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6067/6110273402_1ea044429c_z.jpg

[robgoesvroom]

Too bad about the styling, I'd pay $200 a set more for lighter wheels made in Japan vs. the Chinese C1's.

Does anyone actually know where/who makes them? There was rumor they were made by Enkei. Either way, at least both of these wheels are in an affordable price range for most. I never understood how people can buy wheels that are worth more than their cars!

[robgoesvroom]

50 series are pretty tall for lowered E30s

heres are RS3s on my late model

[Wh33lhop]

Does anyone actually know where/who makes them? There was rumor they were made by Enkei. Either way, at least both of these wheels are in an affordable price range for most. I never understood how people can buy wheels that are worth more than their cars!

The C1s are indeed made by Enkei IIRC.

[Nsquared97]

Tire Rack lists the 15x8 C1's at 14.6, 14.8, and 15# depending on the finish, so the K4R's are definitely lighter. And call me crazy, but I actually really like the looks of them. Would really like to see them actually on an E30.

You can view wheels on a vehicle on Tire Rack's site, but it usually doesn't do the wheels justice:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/MiniWheelSearchServlet?nonWinter=true&partNum=K4R015LG&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=325is&autoYear=1987&autoModClar=&grid=true&wIndex=17&sw=1280