» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | 08-08-2009, 04:06 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 | Will 7 series mesh 16 x 7 fit 3 series I have an opportunity to pick up some 7 series mesh 16 x 8's. Would they fit the Ti? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ "Never trust a big butt and a smile" 97- 328Ti (daily) 01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser) 96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show) Last edited by jae_rex; 08-08-2009 at 04:12 PM. Reason: edited text | | | 08-08-2009, 04:15 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | they might if you're car isn't lowered at all | | | 08-08-2009, 04:31 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | 08-08-2009, 05:00 PM | #4 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | 16's don't look good on e36's. The ones in the link that Dave posted don't have low enough profile tires so the sidewalls sorta balloon out. The problem is if you run a low profile tire like a 215/40/16, you'll end up with a big gap between the tire and wheel arch. I recommend 17" e39 style 5's or 17" RS's. 2 piece wheels look better anyway, plus they're easier to restore. Last edited by cooljess76; 08-08-2009 at 06:05 PM. | | | 08-08-2009, 05:05 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 | Don't the 17's look too big on the Ti? I have been browsing and I think 16's would be perfect. All of your opinions will be considered since I am a Ti noob. Thanks. __________________ "Never trust a big butt and a smile" 97- 328Ti (daily) 01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser) 96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show) | | | 08-08-2009, 05:40 PM | #6 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Quote: Originally Posted by jae_rex Don't the 17's look too big on the Ti? I have been browsing and I think 16's would be perfect. All of your opinions will be considered since I am a Ti noob. Thanks. | So these look too big Here's a good comparison between 16" vs. 17", with tires mounted, the 16's actually have a larger overall diameter than the 17's: Besides, 17" wheels were standard on all e36 M3's. | | | 08-08-2009, 05:08 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | I know some Honda guys run 16"s, on the E36 17"s are the more popular option, anything bigger does look too big | | | 08-08-2009, 06:04 PM | #8 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Personally, I think this car looks like crap. Besides the "Home Depot front lip", OEM tow hook protruding through the bumper molding, License plate relocated with factory holes clearly visible, and dry looking rattle canned grilles, the 16" wheels with balloon tires look hideous: Definitely not my cup of tea. | | | 09-14-2009, 08:23 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,019 | Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 Personally, I think this car looks like crap. Besides the "Home Depot front lip", OEM tow hook protruding through the bumper molding, License plate relocated with factory holes clearly visible, and dry looking rattle canned grilles, the 16" wheels with balloon tires look hideous: Definitely not my cup of tea. | i want these rims but not the tires __________________ V2 in progress. Volkswagen MK6 GTI | | | 09-24-2009, 04:06 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 | Re. 16 x 8 mesh I just got a set, mounted the tires (205/50/16), and took a crappy phone pic. I am dropped on Racing Dynamics springs and it does rub a little in the rear. Here is a preview: __________________ "Never trust a big butt and a smile" 97- 328Ti (daily) 01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser) 96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show) | | | 08-08-2009, 06:09 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 | Nice pics for comparison. I will go 17's. Thanks for the advice and pics. It really helped. Where those mesh OEM BMW or ADR's? __________________ "Never trust a big butt and a smile" 97- 328Ti (daily) 01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser) 96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show) | | | 08-08-2009, 06:22 PM | #12 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Quote: Originally Posted by jae_rex Nice pics for comparison. I will go 17's. Thanks for the advice and pics. It really helped. Where those mesh OEM BMW or ADR's? | No prob. The wheels on my cars were OEM 17x8 e39 style 42's(et20), 17x8 OZ Racing Superlegerras(et40) and my Clubsport had the same stock 16" style 18's that came on my '97 sport as well. If you run e39 wheels, you'll need to run 215/40/17 tires and hubcentric adapter rings. The offset is too low to run wider tires than 215/40 and the center bore is 74.1mm while the e36 center bore is 72.56mm. | | | 08-08-2009, 06:35 PM | #13 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | I like my 16" Style 43's just fine, thanks. :-D I don't think they're available in a 17" but I've never looked. Correct me if I'm wrong but... 1) Given the same style wheel, won't the 17" wheels be heavier? 2) Given the same brand/model of tires, won't the 17" tires be more expensive? 3) Jess didn't you point out #2 to me just the other day? :-) __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH! THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | 08-08-2009, 07:02 PM | #14 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash I like my 16" Style 43's just fine, thanks. :-D I don't think they're available in a 17" but I've never looked. Correct me if I'm wrong but... 1) Given the same style wheel, won't the 17" wheels be heavier? 2) Given the same brand/model of tires, won't the 17" tires be more expensive? 3) Jess didn't you point out #2 to me just the other day? :-) | All valid points. Back in the day my Civic came with 13" wheels. The 13" tires were dirt cheap. I later upgraded to 16's with low profile tires. I guess it's a matter of looks and opinion. Wheel weight varies on the make and model of the wheel. My 17" Superleggeras were lighter than most 16" wheels weighing in at just over 17lbs. 17" OEM style 5's and style 42's aren't very heavy either, I bet they're lighter than the 16" style 18's. But you're right, "given the same style wheel" from the same manufacturer, the smaller wheel should be lighter. Tires will more than likely cost more, but that's negligable since one might find a discounted set. Will handling improve? Perhaps. While a 17" tire with a lower profile than a 16" will give a rougher ride, the cornering abilities should improve due to less sidewall flex and or roll. Which brings to question, why not mount lower profile tires on the 16" and have the best of both worlds? Simple, looks/appearance. Unless your car is completely slammed with modified coilovers set beyond their lowest intended setting or cut springs riding on bumpstops, you'll have a huge gap between the wheel arch and tire. So the most logical solution IMO is to run a lightweight 17" wheel with a 40 series tire and have looks, performance and the ability to fit bigger brakes if you decide to upgrade I guess what I'm trying to say is, you won't see me sporting 13" Honda wheels just because they're lighter | | | 08-09-2009, 09:48 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 | in a function over form debate.. lightweight 16s with lowprofile tyres would be all over a car with 17s on a track. At least a car on the track does not have to look good. | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |