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Will 16 inch rims fit E-36 M3
The title is my question. What are the smallest aka cheapest rims which will fit my E-36 M3. What I am looking for are possibly 16 inch rims and tires which can be worked hard and replaced cheaply. Thanks, Kurt.
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12-18-2007, 08:55 AM
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The problem is finding a 16" rim that will fit over the brake calipers. I'm not sure if any do.
Are 16" really that much cheaper? What do you mean worked hard? A 17" rim gives lots of options on rim widths and tire brands.
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12-18-2007, 10:00 AM
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I am looking to probe the cars handling prowess, but replacing the 17 inch tires seems would be more expensive. Also was thinking the smaller tires would allow more over-steer and break away with less wear and tear on car. I knew it would be difficult fit 16's over the larger brakes. While I have you what performance tires do you prefer on your M3. I still have the OEMs and they are expensive. The fronts are new and the rears are getting down there. I don't really like the idea of different brands but price might warrant it. Thank you, Kurt.
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12-19-2007, 03:47 AM
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Your first two sentences basically say you want to reduce the grip so it is easier to break traction and slide it around more. I would do this with tire pressure. If you plan to just rip up the tires then go buy some cheap-o all seasons, they will slide the easiest. Go get some used 17x7 rims and put 205/40's ($55) on them.
My street tires are Yoko ES100's ($110) which are currently being discontinued. They are cheap and pretty good. They are summer tires and relatively soft but I dont want tires to last more than 2 years anyway. They supposedly get noisy when low but I haven't noticed. Yoko is replacing the ES100's with the S-drive which are about $10 more per tire but should be superior to the ES100 in every way.
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12-19-2007, 06:14 AM
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Thank you for the advice. I think I will try to find another set of Mich.. Sports for the rear since the fronts are new. I believe these may be discontinued also. I have seen Sport A/S but not the summer ones advertised. Thanks again. Kurt.
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12-20-2007, 04:56 AM
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