Official: Ventura County Chat Thread

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by persian54

So I take it you've never really ventured to read the threads in the Wheels and tires section?

i don't read... i know it all. i are teh smartest guy in teh world.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by persian54

So I take it you've never really ventured to read the threads in the Wheels and tires section?

You'll learn a lot. I mean, a LOT

nah i get distracted too easily wheen reading those types of threads
and when i do, its in the M3post section hahaha

and yeah im sure i would, but thanks to Jason and you guys i think im pointed in the right direction now.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

i don't read... i know it all. i are teh smartest guy in teh world.

duhhh ur the bestest wheel guy ever!

[WesleyC]

Jason, just curious, what are the specs of your wheels?

19 x 9.5 and 19 x 10.5, I'm guessing?

[M_BYEEE]

I need to replace my rears soon I am going to step it up to the same size tire as jason runs

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by Wes.

Jason, just curious, what are the specs of your wheels?

19 x 9.5 and 19 x 10.5, I'm guessing?

if i remember correctly: 19x8.5 +15 and 19x10 +25

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by amg135i

I need to replace my rears soon I am going to step it up to the same size tire as jason runs

285s? mine aren't that wide... honestly, i'm ok with the width. i don't plan to go too wide... i'm more concerned with launching the car.

but i want it wide enough so i will still be tracking it.

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

if i remember correctly: 19x8.5 +15 and 19x10 +25

Have you ever thought about going wider? I know you have some traction problems so the wider the wheel/tire, the bigger the contact patch = better traction, no? If you were to get the right offsets, you could easily do 19 (or 18) x 10.5 all around and still fit nice, meaty tires.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by Wes.

Have you ever thought about going wider? I know you have some traction problems so the wider the wheel/tire, the bigger the contact patch = better traction, no? If you were to get the right offsets, you could easily do 19 (or 18) x 10.5 all around and still fit nice, meaty tires.

My friend has 18x10.5 et20 285/35/18 RS3 set up

But in all honestly I have no idea how he got that to work

I do know his springs are smaller, and his camber is extremely aggressive...but that is still really wide for the front.

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by Wes.

Have you ever thought about going wider? I know you have some traction problems so the wider the wheel/tire, the bigger the contact patch = better traction, no? If you were to get the right offsets, you could easily do 19 (or 18) x 10.5 all around and still fit nice, meaty tires.

i have thought about... but all that i talk to say it's unnecessary. For my purposes at the drag strip and occasional track event, everyone thinks i'd be better off with the thicker sidewall and less pressure.

plus i'm pulling from old drag racing knowledge... smaller wheels allowed for better times and traction.

if i'm wrong then i'd hope someone here would steer me in the right direction.

[theriz]

^^ smaller wheels, meaning height?

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by persian54

My friend has 18x10.5 et20 285/35/18 RS3 set up

But in all honestly I have no idea how he got that to work

I do know his springs are smaller, and his camber is extremely aggressive...but that is still really wide for the front.

The guy with the red E92 M3? That car is awesome!

[theriz]

Originally Posted by Wes.

The guy with the red E92 M3? That car is awesome!

on those GTS ZCP wheels??

that one is HAWT.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by theriz

on those GTS ZCP wheels??

that one is HAWT.

No that's Malek. He also has a very aggressive set up.

I'm referring to Ricky.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by persian54

No that's Malek. He also has a very aggressive set up.

I'm referring to Ricky.

Malek has such a nice set-up.

pics or he doesnt have it! jk jk

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by theriz

^^ smaller wheels, meaning height?

smaller = less rotational mass and less diameter. more rotations on a smaller wheel = better.

[E90///M3`]

Rocky's set-up is seriously... perfect. it's looks aggressive and is 100% functional. i'm gonna copy him. lol

[theriz]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

smaller = less rotational mass and less diameter. more rotations on a smaller wheel = better.

got it.

[theriz]

what do you guys use to clean the vents? i tried Q-tips, but they dont go back far enough IIRC, also around your shifter little things get caught in between the trim.

i was thinking air compressor?

ohh the cons of rolling with your windows down. yay

[DriftDreamzSS]

Originally Posted by Wes.

Didn't you buy some 7 series wheels (forget the model) for your car? Do you have them mounted yet? You will probably need a stretch to make those work.

I saw somebody with an e46 M3 who got them to work. They looked sweet.

Yep, I have some style 95's. Ordered tires for them months ago but they were back ordered so I canceled and I still haven't got around to getting them on. Been working out of State alot and was working on getting my wifes new store ready to open in my off time. What little "car time" ive had gets taken up by my FD, but Ill get them mounted eventually! I think ive seen them on e46 M3 but I like fitment on the standard e46:

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by DriftDreamzSS

Yep, I have some style 95's. Ordered tires for them months ago but they were back ordered so I canceled and I still haven't got around to getting them on. Been working out of State alot and was working on getting my wifes new store ready to open in my off time. What little "car time" ive had gets taken up by my FD, but Ill get them mounted eventually! I think ive seen them on e46 M3 but I like fitment on the standard e46:

i'd be really happy if you'd bring her out one night.

[M_BYEEE]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

285s? mine aren't that wide... honestly, i'm ok with the width. i don't plan to go too wide... i'm more concerned with launching the car.

but i want it wide enough so i will still be tracking it.

There's only 1 person I've seen who's been able to fit 285s on a 1-series, he's from Miami and he rolls 20x8.5 and 20x10s. 25 series sidewalls :0....so me putting 285s on a slightly dropped 135 is the equivalent of you m3 guys rocking like 315s haha