Emma the e28 gets her own thread

[willis]

I think the 17x8 style 5s would be good, especially if you already have them. They're just classic.


Here is what a 205/40/17 Falken 512 tire looks like on a 17x8.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28852

Any other tire will stretch almost not at all. But that's okay, you don't need stretch on a 17x8, you can just have flush fitment and skip the worries of poke. Unless you really love it(I guess like me haha)

[Wyatt Lay]

I think the 17x8 style 5s would be good, especially if you already have them. They're just classic.


Here is what a 205/40/17 Falken 512 tire looks like on a 17x8. Any other tire will stretch almost not at all. But that's okay, you don't need stretch on a 17x8, you can just have flush fitment and skip the worries of poke. Unless you really love it(I guess like me haha)

That's what I'm leaning towards,(a more mellow fitment would suit my car better anyway). My style 5s have 45s on it right now, so need to get rid of those. I am going to test fit them with the 45s anyway even though it will effectively raise my car.

[rhinosaross]

willis is on point, I second his opinion. Really clean car by the way, Im enjoying looking at the pitures of it.

[logyt]

Which style 5's are your dad gonna give you? the ones off the euro or the ones off the black e28?

[Wyatt Lay]

Which style 5's are your dad gonna give you? the ones off the euro or the ones off the black e28?

I dunno either or it doesn't really matter. I'll prolly powder the centers gold or maybe even white, and sand and polish the lips. It might be a while though because of the tire situation, but I'm not going to worry about it, looks mighty fine the way it is for now.

[willis]

Hall has some 205/45s he would probably sell you real cheap, at least he said he did a few weeks ago.

205/45 is only 5% bigger then 205/40

[Wyatt Lay]

Hall has some 205/45s he would probably sell you real cheap, at least he said he did a few weeks ago.

205/45 is only 5% bigger then 205/40

Good to know! Thanks champ!

[Wyatt Lay]

Small Update...

Test fitted the 17x8 style 5s. They have 235/45/17 tires mounted on them, which suprisingly will work once I roll/cut the fenders.
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Doesnt hit the fender up front, but hits the IS valence when turned, so ill have to push the valence forward a bit.
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The tire hits the rear fender bad. Will have to cut...
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I am very stoked on how they look, the springs arent even seated in the picture so it will drop even more. I also only mounted them on on side, just wated to see how they would look and if they would even work with the current tires. THEY WILL!!

Also will be getting new springs soon. I want to really dial the ride hieght. I am happy with where its at but my springs are old and shitty. It would be nice to really measure out the cuts. I think I need some rake...

[KekeCav]

Goddamn this is a beast e28!

Question, what did you use to heat your springs?

Looks pretty clean bro, paint those wheels white & leave the lip chrome, it'll look incrediblely dope in my opinion, nice to see another bimmer here!

[Wyatt Lay]

Goddamn this is a beast e28!

Question, what did you use to heat your springs?

Looks pretty clean bro, paint those wheels white & leave the lip chrome, it'll look incrediblely dope in my opinion, nice to see another bimmer here!

A Goddamn torch!!! Haha what else do u use when fucking up a spring? Ha take it from someone whose done it, don't heat ya springs!! I didn't really know what I was doing when I heated them and I just wanted that wheel gap gone so yea. I only collapsed like 1 coil so it still rode nice, even though it was all bent and janky looking.

I have heard of people heating the spring all the way around the coil evenly so it doesn't bend, but I dunno, just cut. Grinder=best friend.

[Wyatt Lay]

Goddamn this is a beast e28!

Question, what did you use to heat your springs?

Looks pretty clean bro, paint those wheels white & leave the lip chrome, it'll look incrediblely dope in my opinion, nice to see another bimmer here!

Btw that is the exact paint scheme I was planning! Will look nasty!!! Haha and thanks for the compliment pal.

[Wyatt Lay]

Also my gold 15x7s are for sale with tires!!! Hit me up if u are interested!

[Rob&co]

fuck those 5s are your best friend at this time!

[mmzcee]

A little update... Cut another half coil off the front to battle that reverse rake.
It sits about perfectly.
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I need to do that front lip mod on my e28. Car is looking minty. Very jelly.

[C.T.]

Looking sick Wyatt! Can't wait to see those style 5's mounted in person!