Do I have room to lower?

09GT · 02-01-2013, 03:55 PM

I can't seem to sell these wheels, so I think I'm going to plastidip them and lower the car, if possible. Think I have enough room? Maybe just Eibachs in the front?

Wheel specs:
Front fitment is 21 x 9.5 18ET
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire size: 255/30/21 (diameter 27.1")

Rear fitment is 21 x 10.5 40ET (20mm Spacer) (diameter 26.8")
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire size: 295/25/21

slicer · 02-01-2013, 05:34 PM

Probably not. The tire height is a full 1" larger than stock. I would not run those on an M3 if I were you. Wrong size, heavy, etc...

09GT · 02-01-2013, 06:09 PM

I bought the car with them, with the intent to sell. They actually look much better in person and weight less than my winter wheels do. I think they were meant for a M5.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Probably not. The tire height is a full 1" larger than stock. I would not run those on an M3 if I were you. Wrong size, heavy, etc...

Porschefile · 02-01-2013, 06:13 PM

You should advertise them somewhere other than here. Most folks don't want 21's on a M3, you'd have better luck with 5 series or 7 series people (assuming they'd fit).

09GT · 02-01-2013, 07:51 PM

Very true.
I have them on an M5 forum and had a lot of interest, but no cash yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porschefile

You should advertise them somewhere other than here. Most folks don't want 21's on a M3, you'd have better luck with 5 series or 7 series people (assuming they'd fit).

Denk · 02-01-2013, 08:08 PM

Wow, those are some wagon wheels! I wouldn't work around that size, they're disproportionate visually and functionally on the M3. A drop with 18-19" wheels would be much better.

Car54 · 02-02-2013, 12:19 PM

A M3 donk....clever

Sandye90m3 · 02-02-2013, 09:51 PM

Those are nice rims, but I just feel that they are way to big for the car! If I were you, I would sell them and get a nice pair of 19" rims or 20" max

Vic311 · 02-02-2013, 09:53 PM

So 21s and still want to lower? Do you enjoy loose teeth fillings or breaking something on the suspension?

Get yourself some proper sized wheels

biggynuts01 · 02-05-2013, 09:16 AM

Loose those wheels and lower it. They dont look right (size and styling).

02-01-2013, 03:55 PM	#1
09GT Private First Class Drives: GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 140 iTrader: (1)	Do I have room to lower? I can't seem to sell these wheels, so I think I'm going to plastidip them and lower the car, if possible. Think I have enough room? Maybe just Eibachs in the front? Wheel specs: Front fitment is 21 x 9.5 18ET Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire size: 255/30/21 (diameter 27.1") Rear fitment is 21 x 10.5 40ET (20mm Spacer) (diameter 26.8") Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire size: 295/25/21
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02-01-2013, 05:34 PM	#2
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,699 iTrader: (3)	Probably not. The tire height is a full 1" larger than stock. I would not run those on an M3 if I were you. Wrong size, heavy, etc... __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler/Carbon Trim/Center Console, BMW Edition Grills/Gills, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles

02-01-2013, 06:13 PM	#4
Porschefile Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT, E46, Formula Mazda Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,057 iTrader: (5)	You should advertise them somewhere other than here. Most folks don't want 21's on a M3, you'd have better luck with 5 series or 7 series people (assuming they'd fit). __________________ #18 Formula Mazda, Southeast Division SCCA

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Car54 Captain Drives: 1999 Z3 Mcoupe \| 2008 M3/4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 825 iTrader: (1)	A M3 donk....clever __________________ Craig Brickner BMW CCA/PBOC/Chin Motorsports DE Instructor Click to Join: BMWCCA # 366493

02-02-2013, 09:51 PM	#8
Sandye90m3 Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 479 iTrader: (0)	Those are nice rims, but I just feel that they are way to big for the car! If I were you, I would sell them and get a nice pair of 19" rims or 20" max __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E90 =)

02-01-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
Denk Major Drives: 2013 SSII e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,166 iTrader: (0)	Wow, those are some wagon wheels! I wouldn't work around that size, they're disproportionate visually and functionally on the M3. A drop with 18-19" wheels would be much better.

02-02-2013, 09:53 PM	#9
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 896 iTrader: (0)	So 21s and still want to lower? Do you enjoy loose teeth fillings or breaking something on the suspension? Get yourself some proper sized wheels

02-05-2013, 09:16 AM	#10
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 698 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	Loose those wheels and lower it. They dont look right (size and styling). __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.

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