Need the CHEAPEST 19x8 (or 8.5) wheel for a spare...

[Jared]

Just what the title says... what's the cheapest? I'm looking for a cheap spare for my car, as I have a bbk in front, 19's only will fit. Any options?

TIA,
Jared

[Jared]

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[Daved]

Be sure 8" is going to fit your spare space, my 7.5" is really tight in my trunk, I don't think I could fit something wider there.

[Jared]

Be sure 8" is going to fit your spare space, my 7.5" is really tight in my trunk, I don't think I could fit something wider there.

I have a ti... so its not going to fit regardless. The stock 14" spare isn't quite going to fit around the BBK in front :) . I need something I can just throw in the hatch for trips.

[Jim@tirerack]

You know if it is for a spare you really don't need to have a 19" wheel. All you need to do is match the diameter of the tire you have in the 19". This would probably save you a lot of money.
If I can help let me know.

[Spencer]

You know if it is for a spare you really don't need to have a 19" wheel. All you need to do is match the diameter of the tire you have in the 19". This would probably save you a lot of money.
If I can help let me know.

He's got a big brake kit, so he can't run a small spare.

If you get a flat on the front, put a rear wheel up front, then put the spare on the rear. That will work if you are running a non-staggered setup and save you alot of $$$.

[onrailsm3]

Runflats?

[Jim@tirerack]

We do have 18" wheels that clear the Brembo BBK and the wheels and tires will probably cost less. I have a Sport Edition Tekno starting at 175.00 per wheel.

[Daved]

You know if it is for a spare you really don't need to have a 19" wheel. All you need to do is match the diameter of the tire you have in the 19". This would probably save you a lot of money.
If I can help let me know.
He means he need a bigger rim in order to have enough clearance to fit the BBK so a 14" rim with a bigger tire isn't going to make it.

[Jim@tirerack]

I am talking 18" instead of the 19".

[Daved]

Ops... The post I quoted was the last one my browser showed, now I see the other posts.

[Jared]

If you get a flat on the front, put a rear wheel up front, then put the spare on the rear. That will work if you are running a non-staggered setup and save you alot of $$$.

Unfortunately, I'm running a staggered setup with 265's on the back, so that's not an option either...

I have one of the AP racing kits on the front, and I'm not sure an 18 will clear it, sight unseen. So I thought I'd try to save myself some hassle and look for a 19 to be safe.

I'd like to go with an 18, i know it would be cheaper for both wheel and tire reasons, but I just have no way of knowing if it'll clear.

So Jim, any options for me?

Thanks guys.

[RRdawho?]

Is this for a 318? 265R18's on a 318.....my god, how slow is your car? No offense, but please tell me this is not for a 318, at least, not a stock one.

[Jared]

Is this for a 318? 265R18's on a 318.....my god, how slow is your car? No offense, but please tell me this is not for a 318, at least, not a stock one.


Not stock... I wish I could fit more rubber under the rear fenders... ;)

Don't worry. :D

[Jim@tirerack]

The best price I have 19" is the Sport Edition Tekno at 229.00 per wheel in a 19X8.

[Jared]

The best price I have 19" is the Sport Edition Tekno at 229.00 per wheel in a 19X8.

Any chance you can give me a link?
Oh, and what's the offset?

Thanks a lot.

[Jim@tirerack]

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?changeColor=Choose+Color&filterSize=19&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=Pricing&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=328i&autoModClar=&autoYear=1997

Let me know if I can help.