[Obioban]

Originally Posted by kuksul08

Yeah, some of their products make you wonder. The exhaust tips I can understand. As much as I don't like the idea, it makes the most sense from an engineering standpoint.



Anyway, what about RGR color for a Jet Black car? Since I've got the grills blacked out and will eventually get light tint, I was thinking Diamond Black to go with the darker theme. Silver seems to be the more popular choice though.

Personally, I'd go with the silver color for a black car.

Dark wheels for light cars, light wheels for dark cars!

[///Mikucki]

Originally Posted by kuksul08

Thank You! This is exactly what I was looking for.

ImolarotII, that's not my car - just one I found on google images.

I have always been looking for these wheels used, but as mentioned it's hard to come by. One set I found for $1800+shipping, but they were painted black. Another set for $2300 had some minor rash and were 9.5" rears. Another set for $2500 had the wrong front offset and minor rash.

I can't really decide what looks better - the 19's sure are nice, but they can look out of proportion on some cars, while the 18's do look a bit small but still good. From a performance and cost standpoint, 18's are the way to go. It's a tough decision.

Thanks again and more pics are welcome

in my opinion the 19in rgr's look alot better

also even tho your car is dark i would still go with the diamond black color it just looks soo sweet, i believe member mugen22 or something have cb with 19in diamond black rgr's look him up (if i got the name right)

[kaiv]

Originally Posted by kuksul08

Anyway, what about RGR color for a Jet Black car? Since I've got the grills blacked out and will eventually get light tint, I was thinking Diamond Black to go with the darker theme. Silver seems to be the more popular choice though.

Id probably prefer the bright silver finish on your car but you cant go wrong with diamond black either.

[Obioban]

Originally Posted by ///Mikucki

in my opinion the 19in rgr's look alot better

also even tho your car is dark i would still go with the diamond black color it just looks soo sweet, i believe member mugen22 or something have cb with 19in diamond black rgr's look him up (if i got the name right)

Honestly, I used to feel that way... but now I think it's what you're used to. Having been on 18s for about a year now, 19s look really out of place to me on M3s now. Even if they didn't, though.... the objective benefits of the 18s are more than worth it.

... said as a former 19" RG-R owners

[///Mikucki]

Originally Posted by Obioban

Honestly, I used to feel that way... but now I think it's what you're used to. Having been on 18s for about a year now, 19s look really out of place to me on M3s now. Even if they didn't, though.... the objective benefits of the 18s are more than worth it.

... said as a former 19" RG-R owners

i know what you mean, im on 18's atm. but there's just something about those pics that dosent look right, at first i thought it was the 18's but it might just be that those M's are on stock suspension.

[normcaldwell]

Originally Posted by kuksul08

Yeah, I'm aware of that size. I'd prefer to stay away from spacers if at all possible. I find it funny that Dinan wheels require a spacer, and they're supposed to be custom for the M3. I asked the engineer why, and he said because of the forging machine limitations, they used could not make the right offset.

I don't blame you; not a fan of spacers myself.
With the 8.5" wide wheel you have a number of tire width options that meet the basic rim spec:
225/45/18, 235/40/18, 245/40/18, and even 255/40/18.

So, your note earlier about 245/255 would work just fine.
I've run 245/40/18 with 265/35/18, and that combo felt pretty good.

[kuksul08]

Originally Posted by normcaldwell

I don't blame you; not a fan of spacers myself.
With the 8.5" wide wheel you have a number of tire width options that meet the basic rim spec:
225/45/18, 235/40/18, 245/40/18, and even 255/40/18.

So, your note earlier about 245/255 would work just fine.
I've run 245/40/18 with 265/35/18, and that combo felt pretty good.

Yeah, I have considered all those sizes, and they do fall within the manufacturer recommended rim widths. With 245/255 on 8.5/10 rims, the fronts will be more 'meaty' and the rears will be more 'stretched'. It is slightly noticeable visually, but I question how it affects driving characteristics. I would think a more stretched front tire if anything would give more precise steering. Or, maybe it doesn't even matter!

[Rennfahrer_M3]

will the 18 inch rgrs clear brembo bbks?

[kuksul08]

I don't think so^

[Obioban]

Bbs has a fitment guide on their site that should tell you-- you specify which car, wheels, and brakes you have, they tell you if it'll fit.