Ultimate auto-x wheel & tire combo

[DSP74]

There really aren't any tires that are 17" that are a good fit for both a 10 or 11" wide wheel and an E30.

An 18x10 can fit a 285/30/18. I've had nothing but good experiences with CCW. Complete Custom Wheel. They generally don't build 4 lug wheels but John said he would just charge a little extra. Price was 2200 for 4 18x10's. These wheels are pretty light forged 3 piece wheels that are bullet proof.

[hoyabmw]

I promised an update a while ago. I got 15x10 Keizers with a 5" backspacing in less than 3 weeks. I've been running them for at least 5 events now, and I'm happy. They weigh in at about 12 lbs each, and were 1700 for the set. The wheels clear the strut, but with the 275s on them I have to run an 8mm spacer in front, but no clearance problems in the rear.

Probably the best shot I have of the wheels right now:

[Fair!]

An 18x10 can fit a 285/30/18. I've had nothing but good experiences with CCW. Complete Custom Wheel. They generally don't build 4 lug wheels but John said he would just charge a little extra. Price was 2200 for 4 18x10's. These wheels are pretty light forged 3 piece wheels that are bullet proof.

Not knocking on CCW, they do make great wheels and John is super helpful, but don't confuse CCW 3-piece wheels with "lightweight". They tend to be in the 20+ pound range for 17" and 18" wheels.



We weigh every wheel and wheel/tire that comes through our shop and the differences between models & brands for the same size can be staggering. Our 18x10" D-Force cast wheels are 18.7 pounds, which is 4-5 pounds lighter than an equivalent CCW.

And don't believe everything you ready when it comes to posted wheel weights. Measure them yourself. People that buy expensive wheels tend to bench race them down to unbelievable weights. I've seen numbers quoted that are less than half of reality. Even the big wal-mart-type tire reseller websites can have some fudged numbers. If you care about the weight get the seller to guarantee them within 10% of their claims. If they are too heavy - send 'em back. I've done it more than once.

One set of 3-piece CCW Classics we bought (17x9.5") weighed over 20.5 pounds each. Our 17x11s weigh more than 22 pounds each.



That said, whenever we need custom wheels we're still going to get them from CCW. Still the strongest, best option for custom stuff bigger than 15" diameter.

[DSP74]

In 04' or 05' I purchased a set of 17x11's that were 20.1 lbs and 17x12's that were 20.3lbs. That was on a small UPS scale.

I replaced a set of Fikse FM5's in 17x11 that were 18.9. That's not a big swing in weight considering that the Fikse's were the lightest 3 piece wheels in that size I had seen/weighed. And that the Fikse's were DOUBLE the price of the CCW's.

So not the lightest. But when 3 piece custom built wheels are needed they aren't that heavy, and they are rock solid durable.

[DSP74]

Kevin, I have read about many problems with Keizer wheels on SCCAForums. Any issues? The breakdown is that they are built to flimsy.

[hoyabmw]

Kevin, I have read about many problems with Keizer wheels on SCCAForums. Any issues? The breakdown is that they are built to flimsy.

I've read those too, but so far I'm happy. I had a problem with one wheel losing air when it was first mounted, but it turned out the tire guy had punctured the silicon seal where the 3 pieces come together. Other than that, they seem to be working well. I'll keep checking them out, but after 5 events I haven't seen any of the problems people are complaining about.