11-09-2014, 04:08 PM | #1 |
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F30 with F80 M3 Wheels.
Just sourced a set of 513m's and threw them on my 320I with sport package. I did the math prior to installing. On paper this setup looks very aggressive.
My original wheels were the 398s, fronts were 18x8 ET+34 and rears were 18x8.5 +47 The 513m's: Front 18x9 +29 with a 255 tire. The rear 18x10 +40 with a 275 tire. The difference between 513m's and 398's: The rear pushes out +26mm over stock 398's, so about an inch and the front is 18mm, 3/4in from stock. I was worried but got a hell of deal on the M3 wheels so I couldn't pass them up. The weight of the wheels is incredibly low. I don't have exact measurements, but it felt like at least 7lbs per corner and that's with wider wheels and tires. Very impressive, the original wheels almost hurt my back getting them off and stacked. Driving impression: At first you don't really feel anything. But once you get up in speed the you definitely notice a sharper turn in and tighter steering. This is due to the width of the tires, and the Michelin PS2 plus tires. After the install I took a windy road by my house and was blown away at how much better the car handled with just wheels and tires. In addition, there was zero rubbing during spirited driving and regular parking lot maneuvers. Finally what you have been waiting for, pictures. My car is all stock. I will be ordering H&R Sport and installing them. I'll update this thread. If you have any questions, please post them here and I will try to answer them best I can. |
11-09-2014, 05:45 PM | #3 |
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I have 18s on my f36 and 19's are the perfect size. From afar, 18's look small. Eyeing on 19 m3 wheels.
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If you are performance oriented, you must have realize you've messed with your steering geometry, suspension geometry, traction control, as well as speedometer settings by going with bigger wheels not designed for your car. Last edited by SamS; 11-09-2014 at 10:52 PM.. |
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Looks nice and agree on the performance comment. That's exactly where I am today too
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Looks good
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I like balance and most of all handling. It's not as nose heavy as the 335i. Quote:
The ride is very compliant and the grip is phenomenal. No, I had a buddy who had these laying around. It's on the bucket list. Springs are on order. Should have the car lowered by the end of next week. I will update with better pictures. |
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Be sure to report back and let us know how your commute times have dropped.
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Nice, looks good!
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I do not care about the displacement of someone's engine if he is happy and enthusiast about his car. We may or may not like the OP's wheels option and forums are there for expressing opinions and getting feedback -good or bad-, but this ticked me off.
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