keeperofchaos Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey guy im kinda at a loss on what wheels to get for my e36. http://esmwheels.com/access/002r-p-168.html http://www.carid.com/xxr-wheels/522-gold-451545.html http://www.amazon.com/Motegi-Racing-MR118-Finish-5x120mm/dp/B003BYQUEW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343342760&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=xxr522+5x120 Those are the 3 that I'm currently looking at. I am going to be lowering with coilovers. I also am getting M front bumper with lip. Any input is greatly appreciated or if you think of any others let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you're set on those 3, the first ones look the best. If used wheels are an option, I'd poke around on the classified on bimmerforums. I've had luck finding good deals on wheels there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 The esm's are the bet looking and quality out of those wheels. But poking around you can find some great deals. Style 5's can be found if you look hard for between $200 and $800. They're $600ish a piece new. But I saw a guy snag a set of Style 19's in Chicago for $80 and they were in good shape. I'm sad I didn't see them:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 yea i think the ESMs would look best. but like they said, i would poke around. i got a set of 18" BBS RKs for $600 with tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Mystere30 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Found 2 more i like http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=BR978520S4079HS&wheelMake=Bremmer+Kraft&wheelModel=BR09&wheelFinish=Hyper+Silver&showRear=no&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=328i&autoYear=1997&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=17&filterBrand=Bremmer+Kraft&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Price http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=KM8812040BSAT&wheelMake=Sport+Edition&wheelModel=KM11&wheelFinish=Bright+Satin+Sil+Paint&showRear=no&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=328i&autoYear=1997&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=18&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Price kinda curious on what you guys think of size too, 17 or 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
industrialsized Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 i run 18's on mine and i wish i had 17's if you get low 18's will rub alot my fenders are as streched, pulled and rolled as far as they can go and they rub a fair amount if i had 17's i could get a real size tire under my car and drop it probably another 1 and a 1/4 17" tires are also way cheaper but with that said if you want some huge brakes 18's are the only way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Found a set of style 42s i really like. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1870444&highlight=style+5 Hopefully the guy gets back to me. ordering coilovers/M3 front bumper/ clear corners and hopefully hood on tues. Calling body shop monday to get scheduled. Ordering all new frond end parts (control arms with balljoints/ control arm bushings/tierod ends) tomorrow from work. getting pretty stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 You're getting a hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 want to. the hood has never matched in color and it looks like who ever painted it had a lot of water in their compressor. Also in one spot looks like someone slammed it with something under it and it has a crease in it. its kinda in rough shape lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Get one at a pick and pull. Got mine for $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 damb. anyone konw any junkyards in the fox valley area that have any e36's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Gibson should and so should Wallys(I believe thats what its called) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine0002 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Ive got a set of mille miglia cello 16" that were flat blacked by the PO. Let me know if you're interested. some paint stripper and these wheels wont be half bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 IMO, those Bremmers are the best looking of the wheels you've linked.Only some e36s can pull of 18s. You need the right height/tire size combo, otherwise they'll end up looking like a donk-mobile. The 18s that came with my last e36 M3 made it look absolutely horrific, but the same wheels in 17" looked gorgeous on a bimmerfest member's car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/dirtdiggler666/rims.jpg just purchased these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/dirtdiggler666/rims.jpg just purchased these Nice! Love the lip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 they are so nice. the guy was cool too. Met him on bimmerforums. he just had the clear stripped and re cleared and he is going to clean and polish them for me before he sends them. tires are brand new only 500 miles on them. got them for 700 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wow, that seems like at amazing deal, even without the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 thats what i was thinking lol. i cant wait. just ordering the coilovers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 What size tires are you planning on running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would go the traditional 205/40:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Earl, you did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yeah but my tires ran an abnormal size....makes me mad. They stretched like a 215/40=( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofchaos Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Well for now i am going to run the tires he has on them, 215/40. He just had the tires put on they only have 500 miles on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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