19x8.5 wheels on e36

[M3318]

Hey i am interested in buying the 19inch ACS type III replicas. I was wondering it these will fit on my 94 e36. I will be able to get my fenders rolled for free so that does not matter . I just want to make sure they fit before i purchsed them.Also With these wheels do you recommend I buy the Koni Adjustables with H&R race or the sport spring
I belive our fellow member ElSupremo is putting them on his car

Thanks

[BimmerDawg]

Wow, that's BIG. I'd recommend 18's as 19's will kill the ride, especially replicas as they're prolly a lot heavier. JMO. :)

[M3318]

I know 19 are big. It is that I just cant decide on what wheels to buy. It is getting frustrating. and these wheels appeal to me

[ElSupremo]

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=185161

[M3318]

Elsupremo let me know how your wheels worked out

[martinav]

Okay, a stupid question, maybe. So, what is the benefit of larger rims? My 1993 E32 525i has 15" rims. Give me the reasons why I would go to 16" or 17"? What is it all about?

Thanks,
Rod

[deedubb]

Okay, a stupid question, maybe. So, what is the benefit of larger rims? My 1993 E32 525i has 15" rims. Give me the reasons why I would go to 16" or 17"? What is it all about?

Thanks,
Rod

Not much real benefit it just looks 10X better in my opinion

[ElSupremo]

The benefit of larger rim size (going from 15" to 16, 17, or 18") is that you can fit a wider tire, thereby giving yourself a larger contact patch. For example, if you are running a 205/60/15, going to a 16" tim you can run a 215/50, or a 225/40 on a 17.
Of course, looks are an important factor, also. :cool:

[Mode]

The benefit of larger rim size (going from 15" to 16, 17, or 18") is that you can fit a wider tire, thereby giving yourself a larger contact patch. For example, if you are running a 205/60/15, going to a 16" tim you can run a 215/50, or a 225/40 on a 17.
Of course, looks are an important factor, also. :cool:

:confused: What does rim diameter have to do with contact patch? Max tire size (read:width) is based on rim width. . .

Running 19s on an E36 is for looks only - never a performance choice. Not hating, just clarifying.

[ElSupremo]

:confused: What does rim diameter have to do with contact patch? Max tire size (read:width) is based on rim width. . .

Running 19s on an E36 is for looks only - never a performance choice. Not hating, just clarifying.

The taller the rim, the wider you can go.
A wider tire won't give you a larger contact patch?

[Mode]

The taller the rim, the wider you can go.
A wider tire won't give you a larger contact patch?


Say what? Yes, the wider tire will give you a larger contact patch. You are confusing rim diameter with rim width. For example a 17x9 will be able to fit a wider tire than a 18x8. No. . .taller (i.e. larger diameter) the rim doesn't necessarily mean a wider tire.

[ElSupremo]

Say what? Yes, the wider tire will give you a larger contact patch. You are confusing rim diameter with rim width. For example a 17x9 will be able to fit a wider tire than a 18x8. No. . .taller (i.e. larger diameter) the rim doesn't necessarily mean a wider tire.

My fault. I should have been more specific. As you go up in rim diameter, you can increase rim width, thereby fitting a larger tire under the car.

[Mode]

My fault. I should have been more specific. As you go up in rim diameter, you can increase rim width, thereby fitting a larger tire under the car.
Yep, its not like we see many 16x9.5s out there, eh? :) Larger rims usually do offer wider widths. YMMV though, because some import (Honda Civic) fitments are using 18x7.5 on 215/35/18 (read: fugly).

[ElSupremo]

Yep, its not like we see many 16x9.5s out there, eh? :) Larger rims usually do offer wider widths. YMMV though, because some import (Honda Civic) fitments are using 18x7.5 on 215/35/18 (read: fugly).

I'm having second thoughts on my 19's. I'm thinking of going with some 13x10 gold spokes. Whadya think? :D

[Mode]

That is exactly the fitment I use on my '92 Crown Vic. I upgraded to some spinner hubcaps, though. lol.