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Old 06-10-2004, 05:42 PM
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Just need to figure out if 18x8.5 wheels will actually fit on my '97 328i.... anybody know??

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Old 06-10-2004, 08:20 PM
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best bet is to call ' TIRERACK' or somesuch outfit with wheel fitment experience. There's more to fitting than just the size ! !
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Old 06-11-2004, 04:12 PM
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they should . . . depends on the offset
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Just need to figure out if 18x8.5 wheels will actually fit on my '97 328i.... anybody know??

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Yes they should but offset will need to be between 32-38. Also you will need to run 40 series or lower profile tires as I believe Tirerack.com will also recommend. DO NOT USE A SPACER!!!
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Old 06-12-2004, 10:44 AM
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thanks guys

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Old 06-12-2004, 12:15 PM
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YES ! ! ABOVE ALL, DO NOT USE A SPACER... and if possible, avoid wheels that require centering rings....one last thought is wheel balance, I've yet to see a mail-order wheel/tire package that was properly 'ZERO' balance on delivery.
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Old 06-14-2004, 02:07 AM
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The wheels are going to be here on Wednesday, so now only time will tell.... i'll keep ya'll posted on if they fit or not..

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Old 06-16-2004, 04:30 PM
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Hi all...I got the rims on today, they fit and look frickin awesome! the 18x8.5 worked and fits very well... Thanks for all the posts!!

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Old 06-16-2004, 05:35 PM
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hopefully that works, if not....i'll try it again later


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Looks sharp! How's the car ride now?
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Low profile tires are for the track and don't ride well on the real world streets that have bumps.
Yes it looks good but unless your at a nice smooth track and racing I think its a mistake.
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Old 06-17-2004, 12:36 PM
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Actually, the car rides flippin great!! Im kinda suprised how well it rides.

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Old 06-17-2004, 02:01 PM
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Just need to drop it and inch or two

Wheels look GOOD ! ! !

Nice choice ! ! !
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nice wheel choice but you WILL notice a difference in ride and in tracking [ the steering wheel tends to 'tug' on your hands more than it did ]. they look great though !.......jb.
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i agree with low pro tires sometime are not just practical. i live outside of pittsburgh and thats why i dont have real low body kits or real low suspension. the roads are just to messed up some times. PA. "fishing holes" i mean pot holes!
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