wait...its not a e30? my first e36 :D

[starwind]

shes a 93 325i with 277k got her for 1550 (not bad id say) my e30 vert sold the same day so it worked out.

iv got some plans for her but the one thing I cant seem to find is good tires in that size for autox! wtf u guys using out there? the stock size it 205 60 15 i think....


290112

[MaxxChris]

Most AutoX guys are running 16" or 17" wheels. The tire selection is much better and having much less sidewall is a benefit. Check out tire rack and see if they have for high/ultra performance summer tires in that size. Be aware though that you will get a good deal of side wall roll with a 60 profile, even on higher pressures.

[starwind]

ya I agree,but i dont wont to spend 1g on new tires and rims. I ran autox on my e30 with 14s its not bad at all. so is there any good rubber to run on stock rims? iv looked at the online tire shops no luck :/

[bimmermane30]

When i had my old E30 it had 15" wheels. I ran 215-40-15's on them.

[E36 Redline]

I wouldn't spend to much money on a car with 277k miles on it. But it looks nice man. Congrats on the find.

[Smilez]

same rims i have on my e36.

[EThirtySicks]

Sweet deal. For autox stuff you could probably just roll on those stockers. I'm not sure how lightweight they are, though


A popular choice for track guys is the Kosei K1 wheel - relatively attractive, pretty cheap, lightweight, but somewhat more breakable than other wheels.


As breakable as a car wheel can be, which would take lots of stress (don't want to scare you haha)

[starwind]

what off set and bolt patern are the rims e36 use? 5x108? and 35mm? idk lol i might get some rotas but id rather run stock...

[Bimjam96]

5x112

[Smilez]

what off set and bolt patern are the rims e36 use? 5x108? and 35mm? idk lol i might get some rotas but id rather run stock...


5x112

5x120 ET40

[starwind]

so 5x120 and 40mm offset? thats a common setup shouldn't be hard to find something...:)

[MaxxChris]

so 5x120 and 40mm offset?


that is correct. Not sure where 5x112 came from, but thats not right for an E36...

[starwind]

how high/low can you go on the offset without using spacers?

[328 Power 04]

I'm sure you'd be safe with some slight deviation of maybe 5-6mm maybe even more

[bigMphan]

Starwind- what color is that 325?
AscotGreen?

[amancuso]

Looks like Laguna Green to me.

[E30nSC]

Nice! Look on the sticker on the driver's door jamb for alt. sizes...I have the same car, except it's black. I'm pretty sure the sticker lists a 225/50 as an alternate. I think you could run that on OEM wheels and be fine for autox. (If you change wheel size at ALL, you're bumped up a class into ST) ;)

Good luck!

[M Power623]

Did you get that car off of Craigslist? That car looks familiar.