Am I overdoing it???

[IronFreak]

hmmm. I didn't even look at that, I thought they had 5 lug too. Checkout apex wheels, Kosei and trm. Size them based on e46 fitment.

[einstein57]

So the next question is why 5 lug? Tons of light wheels in 4x100 like those new MSR 229s. You could use the money saved towards better dampers.

[greg1333]

the initial plan was to make a e30 m3 clone... I have fenders, bumpers, trunk, and rear window frame. Doing all that and not doing a 5 lug would be silly.... plus the five lug brake upgrade was performanced based. additionally my e36 based front suspension is 5 lugged.

I guess i could just go with the stock e30 running gear and not do the body mods, but if i did that standby for a giant garage sale of m3 body parts....lol

[IronFreak]

the initial plan was to make a e30 m3 clone... I have fenders, bumpers, trunk, and rear window frame. Doing all that and not doing a 5 lug would be silly.... plus the five lug brake upgrade was performanced based. additionally my e36 based front suspension is 5 lugged.

I guess i could just go with the stock e30 running gear and not do the body mods, but if i did that standby for a giant garage sale of m3 body parts....lol

If you sell them I know a guy here locally that would snatch it all up.

[einstein57]

If its going to be your baby then go for it. If all your going to use it for is to auto x then its seems like a waste. Some cheap flares would give you more tire room.

[Vtec?lol]

^^^that. and if you're going five lug why not go the e36M route and have proper caster and better stopping power. There are a few 16" that'll clear and still be light.

[greg1333]

the concensus was that the non-M e36 brakes would provide enough stopping power for autocross and still allow for the use of 15" wheels. Tire selection for 16" rims is very limited.

[Gary Horneck]

Diamond Racing wheels are light, cheap and they will build any configuration. The pro series in 15x10" is only 18lbs.

[greg1333]

interesting...I was looking at there site the other day and I did not see the 5x120 lug pattern listed, I guess I should talk to them directly..thanks

[Gary Horneck]

I think they will custom drill anything from the blank. I could be wrong, but that is what I was told by a road racer...

[greg1333]

Of course the thread "autocross wheels" now has me thinking of using 18" wheels. So many choices

[eurotrash]

Chevy bolt patern is 5x120 is it not? Cant imagine diamond wouldnt make a 5x120 if this is the case.

[greg1333]

Technically the Chevy is 5x4.75" (5x120.6mm). It's very close and some people say they work just fine.