» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | OMG!OMG! Today 08:53 AM Today 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 151 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,484 Views | | | | | 01-07-2006, 05:06 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 140 | New Wheel Pics and Review The rain stopped for a couple hours today and I was finally able to take some pics of my new wheels on my car. They're 17" Mille Miglia mm 11-2 sports with Kumho Ecsta ASX 235/40/17 tires. I had stock wheels and tires on before, and it's a very different ride now. The steering is a bit stiffer and I notice more tramlining, but it's worth it for the handling improvement, which is better than I thought it would be. I've had a lot of fun driving around the last few days, and haven't felt any scraping at all. My car even feels faster! I bet the wheels added like 10 hp, hahaha My friends don't understand why you'd spend money on a car if everything works, so I'm glad I have you guys to share the excitement with! Yup! That's my 318ti.org sticker in the window __________________ I less than three my 318ti | | | 01-07-2006, 05:32 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 | they look sweeeet! it looks very nice __________________ | | | 01-07-2006, 06:34 AM | #3 | islander on the mainland Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 286 | Looking good. Time to consider a new suspension? Regardless, the ride is looking nice. __________________ moku 1996 318ti Cali Top w/ Downing/Atlanta Supercharger 2003 M3 w/ CSL trunk, splitters, & diffuser | | | 01-07-2006, 06:38 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 677 | Wow those look great, where and how much did you pay for them. I was considering those a while back, those just look fantastic! __________________ my new world | | | 01-07-2006, 09:34 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 140 | Quote: Originally Posted by moku Looking good. Time to consider a new suspension? Regardless, the ride is looking nice. | Yes! Now I want to upgrade the suspension even more, but that'll have to wait a few months cause I'm saving up for a vacation. Quote: Originally Posted by bmwracerchick Wow those look great, where and how much did you pay for them. I was considering those a while back, those just look fantastic! | Thanks! I got them off of Tirerack for about $1100 with tires and shipping. Not bad for a new pair of shoes. The style has been discontinued, so I'd order them soon if you plan to get them cause they don't have many left and won't be selling them anymore. __________________ I less than three my 318ti | | | 01-07-2006, 01:34 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watford, herts, England Posts: 805 | those are nice! simple straight lines. all the best looking wheels a like those! __________________ '96 318ti in Montreal Blue :m-tec sideskirts,m-bootspoiler,clear corners & repeaters .m-tech side mouldings, Magnex Exhaust System, leather armrest, F-15 gear Knob, 18" Evo 2's. Not Finished Yet...... http://www.myspace.com/davep_uk | | | 01-07-2006, 01:46 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 312 | Quote: Originally Posted by davep-uk those are nice! simple straight lines. all the best looking wheels a like those! | I agree, a bit like the OEM 16" sport rims only in 17" with thinner spokes, perfect imho | | | 01-07-2006, 01:53 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watford, herts, England Posts: 805 | Quote: Originally Posted by halek I agree, a bit like the OEM 16" sport rims only in 17" with thinner spokes, perfect imho | these would be perfect for me: __________________ '96 318ti in Montreal Blue :m-tec sideskirts,m-bootspoiler,clear corners & repeaters .m-tech side mouldings, Magnex Exhaust System, leather armrest, F-15 gear Knob, 18" Evo 2's. Not Finished Yet...... http://www.myspace.com/davep_uk | | | 01-07-2006, 03:11 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, Washington DC Posts: 741 | Swits.....ignore ur friends. Mine says the same thing, and they're....guys For me buying stuff for my car to look and feel good is the same thing as buying shoes and clothes... Those wheels are nice....I, too, have tramlining after switching to 17s. On top of that......harder bounces. Well of course I ugraded to H&R springs....woul've preferred Bavauto's or Eibach's.....not as stiff.... __________________ It's always a great day to be underwater and play with the fish.....preserve our oceans and reefs" Fariz 1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip 16x7 OEM sport Wheels/X-Brace/Custom Strut Brace/Cold Air Intake/M-Tec Steering Wheel/Koni Adjustable FrontShocks/ Bilstein Sport Rear Shocks /H&R Sport Springs/Custom fabricated strut tower brace/Rear Strut brace, Stromung Exhaust Future Mods: E46 17" wheels or Kosei K-1 17x8.5s | | | 01-07-2006, 05:10 PM | #10 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Nice rims Swits,looks really nice on your car. Quote: Originally Posted by davep-uk these would be perfect for me: | IMO those rioms would look stupid on a ti with that big of a dish. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 01-07-2006, 06:12 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pomfret Ct Posts: 277 | Have you started saving for suspension yet!? | | | 01-07-2006, 09:10 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, Washington DC Posts: 741 | BMP suspension offer BMP has Bilstein and H&R complete kit for $799.95 http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...earch_model/52 Probably the best price I've seen anywhere. __________________ It's always a great day to be underwater and play with the fish.....preserve our oceans and reefs" Fariz 1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip 16x7 OEM sport Wheels/X-Brace/Custom Strut Brace/Cold Air Intake/M-Tec Steering Wheel/Koni Adjustable FrontShocks/ Bilstein Sport Rear Shocks /H&R Sport Springs/Custom fabricated strut tower brace/Rear Strut brace, Stromung Exhaust Future Mods: E46 17" wheels or Kosei K-1 17x8.5s | | | 01-08-2006, 09:49 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 140 | Quote: Originally Posted by needle332rur Have you started saving for suspension yet!? | Right now I'm saving to go to Japan in the Spring, then it's time for car stuff. Although since I just got new wheels and tires, we have to do some work on my bf's E30 before it's my turn for mods again. __________________ I less than three my 318ti | | | | 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 | | | |