How do Style 8 wheels look on our e28's

HIllclimbken · Post by **HIllclimbken** » Aug 20, 2009 5:22 PM

Hi Everyone,

I'm curious to know if anyone has see Style 8's on our e28's an dhow they look. I have a set I can pick up from a friend for $600 with good rubber, and they are all in great shape. But I'm not sure how these will look on the car.

Here's a reminder of what they look like:
http://crass.on.ru/bmw/wheels/TMP_wheel ... el_008.jpg

Opinions?

Ken

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Aug 20, 2009 5:27 PM

They look excellent. Since they have an offset of et15, they have a little bit more of an aggressive stance. They are one of my personal favorites.

JeepJockey · Post by **JeepJockey** » Aug 20, 2009 5:41 PM

I think they look good as well. I know 87royal had them on his car, but his pictures are missing.

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Aug 20, 2009 5:43 PM

HIllclimbken · Post by **HIllclimbken** » Aug 20, 2009 5:48 PM

Wow, I guess they do look good. Does $600 for a clean set of wheels with minimal rubs and no clear coat issues seem reasonable?

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Aug 20, 2009 5:55 PM

$600 is okay if they come with good quality tires. The used wheel/tire market is always hard to judge. I have seen some really good deals on the local craig's list lately. Also, consider that if the tires on these wheels were from the 8 series, they will be significantly too big for an E28. The tire of choice for this wheel on an E28 will be a 225/50/16. Even with a 225/50/16, you may have to roll your rear fenders. I did.

However, there are not too many sets of these style 8's floating around. And, I believe these are forged wheels.

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Aug 20, 2009 6:04 PM

pldlnr wrote:The tire of choice for this wheel on an E28 will be a 225/50/16. Even with a 225/50/16, you may have to roll your rear fenders. I did.

What the hell is wrong with a set of tires that don't require you to fuck with your fenders and risk cracking the paint?

205/60-16

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Aug 20, 2009 6:13 PM

To the O.P., I just stumbled upon this:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1293370

C.R. Krieger wrote:
pldlnr wrote:The tire of choice for this wheel on an E28 will be a 225/50/16. Even with a 225/50/16, you may have to roll your rear fenders. I did.
What the hell is wrong with a set of tires that don't require you to fuck with your fenders and risk cracking the paint?

205/60-16

Nothing, C.R. Let me rephrase my previous statements. 225/50/16 would be my choice of tire. 205/60/16 would work well too.

Kenny Blankenship · Post by **Kenny Blankenship** » Aug 20, 2009 6:24 PM

IMHO, the best tire size is 205x55x16. You should have very minimal, if any, rubbing under heavy loads in the rear (on the sidewall of the tire).

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Aug 20, 2009 6:40 PM

Eric Q wrote:IMHO, the best tire size is 205x55x16. You should have very minimal, if any, rubbing under heavy loads in the rear (on the sidewall of the tire).

+1 -- Style 9s (ET 15 also) on the 533i with 205/55s

87royal · Post by **87royal** » Aug 20, 2009 6:46 PM

Can't find the picture of mine, but I think the style 8 looks great on these cars.
I agree, 205/55 tires is what I had, no rubbing issues.

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » Aug 20, 2009 11:59 PM

pldlnr wrote:
C.R. Krieger wrote:
pldlnr wrote:The tire of choice for this wheel on an E28 will be a 225/50/16. Even with a 225/50/16, you may have to roll your rear fenders. I did.
What the hell is wrong with a set of tires that don't require you to fuck with your fenders and risk cracking the paint?

205/60-16
Nothing, C.R. Let me rephrase my previous statements. 225/50/16 would be my choice of tire. 205/60/16 would work well too.

I didn't mean to jump your ass over this. I just snapped because it seems that every time somebody buys a set of non-E28 wheels, they're told here to put on tires that stand a good chance of fender interference with the casual caveat, "You might have to roll your fender lips."

The far simpler solution is to use a 205 tire and just drive the car. In deference to those who pointed out the 55 section tires, yes, those work too. So does a 205/50. Depends on what you find and your tolerance for speedo inaccuracy. I found minor interference with a set of 215s I got on a set of used wheels. When I replaced them, it was with 205s.

pldlnr · Post by **pldlnr** » Aug 21, 2009 1:35 AM

C.R. Krieger wrote:
pldlnr wrote:
C.R. Krieger wrote:
pldlnr wrote:The tire of choice for this wheel on an E28 will be a 225/50/16. Even with a 225/50/16, you may have to roll your rear fenders. I did.
What the hell is wrong with a set of tires that don't require you to fuck with your fenders and risk cracking the paint?

205/60-16
Nothing, C.R. Let me rephrase my previous statements. 225/50/16 would be my choice of tire. 205/60/16 would work well too.
I didn't mean to jump your ass over this. I just snapped because it seems that every time somebody buys a set of non-E28 wheels, they're told here to put on tires that stand a good chance of fender interference with the casual caveat, "You might have to roll your fender lips."

The far simpler solution is to use a 205 tire and just drive the car. In deference to those who pointed out the 55 section tires, yes, those work too. So does a 205/50. Depends on what you find and your tolerance for speedo inaccuracy. I found minor interference with a set of 215s I got on a set of used wheels. When I replaced them, it was with 205s.

No worries. I know how you feel about this topic and I can't argue the reasoning.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Aug 21, 2009 2:03 AM

Here they are on my 535is shortly after purchase with 215/55/16 tires. No fender interference. I thought the tires to be a bit tall. A 205/55 will be fine, but make you look like less of a man. Suck it up. I have no idea what any of that means. Deal with it.

They're the ugliest wheels I've ever seen on an E28. That's why I've had four sets. I finally have my keeper set, but no car to put them on.

BTW, if you buy a set and they have 235/50s, don't even bother trying to mount them. AMHIK.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Aug 21, 2009 2:08 AM

I think they are a swell choice.

HIllclimbken · Post by **HIllclimbken** » Aug 21, 2009 2:35 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. Kohler, you cracked me up. This will help me with my decision.

HIllclimbken · Post by **HIllclimbken** » Aug 23, 2009 1:43 PM

I picked up a set of 3 Style 8's with some good rubber on them. The 4th is a Style 5 with matching rubber. The 8's are in great shape, but I need to find a 4th to match at some point soon. Thanks again to everyone for the help. I'll share photos once they are on.

PMcD · Post by **PMcD** » Aug 23, 2009 6:21 PM

I got a set on my 535i with 205/55s i love the look of them.

Oh yeah look at my sig.

BDK · Post by **BDK** » Aug 23, 2009 9:42 PM

They Look good on e30's too

They are going to be my Daily Drivers....
Just got to find out how to fit the E28 Center caps on them,
I think someone here was able to do that...

No Caps

Stock Caps

I will be running 225/45-16's on mine though as in the above pics....
Your car has to be lowered for it to look right....

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Aug 23, 2009 9:46 PM

Those are style 5s, Brad.

I think the E30 M3 still used that old dust cap for the front. Get the new one.

BDK · Post by **BDK** » Aug 23, 2009 9:58 PM

you're right, I like them better...

MyE28.com

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How do Style 8 wheels look on our e28's

How do Style 8 wheels look on our e28's