need help on BBS LM Rims...

[azndrifter127]

wazup guyz..i have a question for the BBS LM Rims..im goin to buy a BBS LM and the size is 18x8.5 with +35 offset..so does this fit on my 97 M3 perfectly or not?? does there any things i have know to put on the wheels?? and i didnt lower my car so my car now is stock high..so thankz for the helps guyz.. :help ;) :)

[Jim@tirerack]

The wheel BBS makes for the car is the 18X8 ET46. The wheel you are talking about will probably rub on the fender.

[azndrifter127]

thankz jim for ur reply..and u mean rub on the fender u mean in the front or in the back?? and is there a way that i can solve this problem?? and wat kind of set up do u think is better for my car?? and how much does it weight for the BBS LMs?? and do u guyz carry BBS GT wheels(dont know wat it call but is 2 pecises with gold finish on the inside part and silver on the lip )?? anywayz thankz agin guyz.. :stickoutt :help

[m3ltw98]

BBS LM wheels only come in 18x8 for the E36 fitment and the offset is not ET46 but ET35. I have them on my street car and the offset is stamped near the lug areas.

[Jim@tirerack]

BBS did not import a 35mm offset wheel to the US. You must have a gray market Japaneese wheel. The only thing they show in the US in a 5-120 is the 46mm offset.

[m3ltw98]

Everybody I know who has or had BBS LM wheels have had ET35mm offsets. Evo had them and they were et35mm. These arent gray market Japanese wheels.

[Jim@tirerack]

Sorry guys, I called BBS and found the problem. Their catalog and our computer shows the 46mm offset for the wheel. Craig from BBS confirmed the wheel is actually the 18X8 ET35.
Sorry

[azndrifter127]

hehe its okay.. :) well im just worried now that i dont want the wheels to rub on my car..and i love the BBS LMs..and i really want them too..so should i just buy a camber kit to change the camber so the wheels dont rub on my car?? and wat kind of tires set up can i do on this wheels?? and can i get same kind of wheels size for all 4 of them?? and thankz again for the help.. :D

[Keda]

FWIW, I was thinking about using the 8.5et30 & 9.5et35 rims on my car. A local BBS dealer (Curry's Auto) was able to source them for me. LMs are pricey to begin with and the extra shipping charge really made them too expensive. I think the 9.5 were about 1k after the extra charges.

I went another direction, but, if you really want these, they are out there. But you will need to do fender work.

Just for fun, here is a psd comp I made. It is based off a European car with this set-up.

http://www.kedawerx.com/bim/LM_euro_2.jpg

[m3ltw98]

If you get the 18X8 LMs in et35 you will be fine w/ 235/40-18s w/ stock suspension. If you drop the car, you'll have to roll your fenders slightly to clear. I have them on my street car and love the aggressive look since there is barely any lip. From the front of the car, you can see the mesh design sticking out which I think is awesome when in motion.

[M3corey]

yeah m3ltw98 is right .. they only come in 17x8 et 40mm and 18x8 et 35mm .. these are the only 2 sizes that fit the e36 .. tireracks online catalog is wrong .. since on their website it shows 17x8.5 .. i told them about this before but i dont think they fixed it yet

[Keda]

m3ltw98 is right about the 18x8s fitting w/little problem, but the larger sizes are definitely available. The issue becomes what you mean by 'fit.' If you want these lower et rim, you must be willing to do some fender work.

They do exist and can be ordered from w/in the US. But you have to accept the price in both dollars and effort to get them on. Anyways, the rims are out there and would look insanely great if someone decides to get them.

[Jim@tirerack]

We have the 17X8 and 18X8 listed for the car. If you want to do some modification and run a 5 Series wheel it could work. I think you would need to do more than rolling the fender lip though.

[m3ltw98]

What are the widths and offset for the 5series LM? Thanks Jim

[Jim@tirerack]

They use a 19X8.5 ET17 and a 19X10 ET25.

[azndrifter127]

thankz for the infos guyz..now i have another questions..which kindna tires are good?? like i still wanna run the ZR tires..but i dont know which one is good..and i check on the tirerack.com and im thinking about the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 rite now..so wat else tires are good?? and the size 235/40/18 is good for my rims rite?? can i run like 245/40 or 35/18??? and if i do need to roll my fender..then where can i go roll my fender?? and how much does it cost?? and thankz again guyz.. :redspot :D :help

[Jim@tirerack]

The widest tires you can use is the 235/40R18 and I doubt you would have to do anything to the car. The 235/40R18 is a little taller than stock but I have not heard of any rubbing with them.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you

[azndrifter127]

thankz jim, but which kind of tires are u recomended?? cause all the tires are looking good for me..and i want something that is grippin well and last long and cheaper then the &200 tires..im still thinking about the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires..but any other recomendations?? thankz.. :help :stickoutt

[Jim@tirerack]

It depends on what you want out of the tires. If you are looking for Max performance the GSD3, S03 and the Pilot PS2 are the best. If you want to get longer tread life and better price take a look at the Bridgestone RE750.
Let me know if I can help.
Thank you

[azndrifter127]

thankz for ur info jim..i think im goin for the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 i think..and one more question do u guyz sell the cap for the BBS LMs?? casue the one i brought it doesnt come with it..and i dont know where can i get the caps only..and thankz again and how much is a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3?? like 4 of them..and is the 235/40ZR18..and thankz again for ur help.. :cool :stickoutt

[Jim@tirerack]

I have the GSD3 in stock at 191.00 per tire. We also have the center caps in stock as well at 15.00 each. Give me a call if I can help.

[azndrifter127]

so jim, how u guyz have a special for the GSD3 rite?? and how much is the total for the tires and shipping cost and after the special price?? and how doest this special works?? do i have to mail the recipt back or it is just when i buy a set of tires that is made by goodyear and the price is already take off?? and thankz again for the help and i think im goin to order it pretty soon around thoes days..so thankz again.. :rolleyes

[Jim@tirerack]

The 75.00 rebate is through Goodyear. You will have to send in a coupon and they will send a 75.00 cash card to you. Let me know if you want to order.

Jim 877-522-8473-364

[azndrifter127]

so jim, the rebate i have to mail it back to goodyear and they will mail me the cash card rite?? so it is not take off form the full price rite?? so the rebate ill get it when i order a set of tires from u guyz rite?? also im living in the east bay area in CA and i check on the tire status for goodyear F1 GS-D3s..and it is not on back order rite now for Reno..and how long i have to wait for the tires if i order it like next week?? so let me know and thankz again for ur help jim.. :stickoutt

[Jim@tirerack]

The Goodyear promotion is a rebate card from Goodyear. You have to send in the receipt and a coupon to Goodyear and they send the cash card.
The internet site should be up to date on the inventory.
If I can help give me a call and I can check.

[azndrifter127]

hi jim, sorrie one more question..does 235/35/18 fit on my car?? will this work?? or i have to go with the 235/40/18?? and doest 235/35/18 will rub my fender?? and how about the 235/40/18?? the reason i ask u this cause i dont want my car look high..cause my car now look lowered but i didnt..and i like the way it look..so im just wondering if i can do a 235/35/18 on my car..anywayz thankz for the help and i think ill order the tires pretty soon and ill give u a call too..and also i just check the website..and they said that the goodyear eagle f1 gs-d3 is on backorder now in reno (cause i live in north california)..and how long i have to wait for the tires to be in stock?? and thankz again jim for answering my questions.. :rolleyes
kris.. :D