» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 405,294 Views | | | | | 02-16-2008, 04:07 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 47 | HELP!! I need tires and maybe rims! So, I went to get my tires balanced and rotated yesterday for the first time I have had my ti since last month. Well apparently the guy before me decided to never rotate and balance the tires. Long story short the tires have been cupping and sounding horrible on the road. Sounds like I'm taxing to take off. I was curious if anybody had some decent tires and maybe rims laying around that they wouldn't mind parting with for a good price? I would like to go bigger than the stock 15' rims but my first concern is a set of 4 tires. Help out guys!! I live in KS. Any thoughts or ideas for a novice ti guy?? Thanks in advance. Oh, what is the biggest size tire that can fit on 15' rims without having issues? Thanks | | | 02-16-2008, 05:08 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 1,231 | check craigslist sometimes you got people giving away old tires just to clear them out their garage. | | | 02-16-2008, 05:21 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | i have a set of wheels, 4. they are 16''s tho. style 18 with plenty of thread still. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 02-16-2008, 05:24 PM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 47 | Would they fit on my ti? Any pics? How much? | | | 02-16-2008, 05:46 PM | #5 | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 | If the tires are "cupping," you may have an issue with the suspension or alignment, I forget which. Without knowing the size of the tires on Marv17's wheels, they should fit. 16" Style 18's are the wheels that come standard with the Sport package, and should look great on your car. The folks who rotated/balanced your wheels should have been able to tell you why the tires are cupping and give you suggestions on where to get cheap tires locally. Surely there are a few places local to you that sell used tires. Have you checked the Yellow Pages? __________________ 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." | | | 02-16-2008, 07:28 PM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saybrook, CT Posts: 23 | I'd be interested in your rims if you decide to get new ones | | | 02-16-2008, 07:44 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | well i was selling the rims for $400 but ill drop it to $350, however, im not sure how much shipping is. here are a couple pics of them on my ti: they fit fine, perfect i may add, with my stock suspension. no rubbing what so ever. and there's still plenty of thread left on them. They're just sitting in my backyard under a some covers. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 02-16-2008, 08:35 PM | #8 | Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saybrook, CT Posts: 23 | Sorry, I was referring to the OP as I am looking for 15'. | | | 02-16-2008, 11:07 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | oh. well i was posting in case someone was interested... __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 02-17-2008, 03:47 PM | #10 | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 47 | Marv, do you have closer pics of the tire's tread? Also, were you wanting $350 for the entire set of tires and rims combined? Thanks If I do get aftermarket rims my OEM set will be up for grabs. FYI | | | 02-17-2008, 06:10 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | yeah. i can get some pics of them. but itll take me a bit. yeah, i was looking for $400 but ill do $350 + shipping. (tires and rims) __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 02-22-2008, 06:16 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | hey bmw95318ti, just sent you a pm regarding some pics of the thread of the wheels i have. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 02-22-2008, 11:09 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | check your local craigslist: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/558421416.html also look on ebay. Any 15, 16 or 17" BMW e36 or e46 wheel will fit. the only time you might rub is if you're lowered and you go wider than 235 or 245 series tires. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | | 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 | | | |