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Thread: Rim selection

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    Rim selection

    Just purchased 1997 328i . Stock rims on the car are 15" . From what I read 17 s will fit this car . This will be a track car that will be driven to track . What would be best size rim for the track . Any thoughts on rim size and or tire choice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks robert

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    17x8.5 seems to be a common E36 track car rim, with Kosei being common.


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    Wondering if I use the 17 x 8.5 is there other modifications that will need to be made .....fenders etc . I am starting from scratch trying to be prepared so I make sure I get it right the first time . As I am full time employed I plan to use others to do the up front work . Want to be educated so I have a clue before moving forward , thanks for any suggestions

    robert

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    https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...int&tab=wheels
    I run these square on my e36 and can get 255 Toyo RR's under there with coils and a 5mm spacer up front
    Like them so much I have two sets
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    17x9 et42 Apex ARC-8 is a pretty common setup too. You'll need a spacer in the front to clear the spring.

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    Thanks for info , will be purchasing something early next week . Car is going in for some suspension mods and tires and wheels

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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthWestM View Post
    17x9 et42 Apex ARC-8 is a pretty common setup too. You'll need a spacer in the front to clear the spring.
    That's what I run, with a 12mm spacer on the front and 245/40/17 Advan A050s.

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    D-Force LTW5s and Apex ARC-8s in 17x9 ET35 to ET42 are two of our more popular wheels for track guys. They'll let you run a lot of meat, but be aware as NorthWestM said spacers are needed on most setups for spring/coil/shock clearance.

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    Those are excellent wheels. I would supplement my choice with the additional $$$ you will still have in your pocket for other mods you might want. My car is strictly D/E so at some point I have to compensate my "wannabe" with the reality that I might not get the benefit of a wheels the is a few ounces lighter. Do the math on what works best for you and enjoy your build and getting out on the track!
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    Help me out here . I think my head is going to explode.....so many decisions, so many choices . I had finally decided on a tire and tried to order from multiple sources and .......it's either back ordered or not available at this time . Ugh ?
    The tire I was interested in was Federal 595 rsrr 235/40 17 no luck so help a guy out . What's next . I will be driving these to the track 30 miles , but this is not a car that will be driven as a daily driver .
    The rims I am going with are T r motor sport C2 s
    I am almost there , car is in shop . Suspension, brakes , mounts and a bunch of other stuff that is adding up quick need tires I can actually buy , that is before my head explodes
    thank you all

    robert

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    Those RSRRs in that size are in stock on Amazon.com. I used a set, in that size, on your chassis last season, and I liked them, ESPECIALLY for the money. But I hope it's dry in Watsonville, because once the tread wears down a bit they are a handful in the rain if you try to drive to the track. Once at the track, I thought they were actually just fine as rain tires, as long as I didn't try to steer or accelerate in any puddles or streams.
    Last edited by JBasham; 05-22-2018 at 05:43 PM.
    If God meant for man to motor-swap LS engines into track cars, He wouldn't have created Corvettes.

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