lip or no lip?

zberch · 08-22-2005, 04:24 PM

I really like the look of a rim with a lip, but not sure if i should get a rims with one.
Reasons....
1) Im going with 18" wheels and heard having a lip on a rim makes them look smaller
2) Im have a 323i sport and dont want to lower it anymore then it is and think a lip doesnt look right on a non slamed car.

What you guys think ??

DarXide · 08-22-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zberch

I really like the look of a rim with a lip, but not sure if i should get a rims with one.
Reasons....
1) Im going with 18" wheels and heard having a lip on a rim makes them look smaller
2) Im have a 323i sport and dont want to lower it anymore then it is and think a lip doesnt look right on a non slamed car.

What you guys think ??

1) I have yet to see a car with 18'' wheels with a lip.
2)No rim looks the best if the car is not dropped.
3)I would recommend that if you don't want an agressive drop, just go with H & R Sport srings.
Good Luck Bud.

bluecougar · 08-22-2005, 04:37 PM

with lip!!!

Gorilla Beast · 08-23-2005, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bluecougar

with lip!!!

zberch · 08-23-2005, 12:58 PM

thats what im talking about wheels like on Brad323i ride. Those are clean! Anyone know what those are?

bluecougar · 08-23-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zberch

thats what im talking about wheels like on Brad323i ride. Those are clean! Anyone know what those are?

MVR

zberch · 08-22-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by M330i

1) I have yet to see a car with 18'' wheels with a lip.
2)No rim looks the best if the car is not dropped.
3)I would recommend that if you don't want an agressive drop, just go with H & R Sport srings.
Good Luck Bud.

Arn't my sport spring like the H & R Sport srings.?

bluecougar · 08-22-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zberch

Arn't my sport spring like the H & R Sport srings.?

no, the H&R are a lot lower

zberch · 08-22-2005, 05:16 PM

**** i had a lowered car before and really did not want my bimmer to be lowered!!

330lover · 08-22-2005, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zberch

**** i had a lowered car before and really did not want my bimmer to be lowered!!

I think 18" rims with 2 inches or more on lip will look smaller. Mine is 1 inch which look OK for me. I am still using stock sport supension. I can put 3 fingers between the front tire and fender. If you use Eibach pro kit spring, U can put 2 or 1.5 finger in. I think lower the car will make your wheels look bigger and improve handling. I will do it sooner or later.

01' 330ia, bk/bk, cd, moon, xenon, 18x8 ASA AR1, 18/225/40 Avon M500, Axxis brake pad

325 & 55 · 08-23-2005, 01:37 PM

fronts are 18x8.5 (2" lip) on 235/40's and rears 18x9.5 (2 1/2" lip) on 255/35's, car is dropped on BavAuto Performance Springs w/Koni Yellows; no finger gap in front and half finger in the rear.

As for look, most non-fanatics often ask me if my wheels are 18 or 19's

ramingeles2000 · 08-25-2005, 03:48 AM

fat lip-->looks much better man...

where can i get more info on suspension and hr springs?

BayerischeMW · 08-25-2005, 03:52 AM

big lips makes 18s look smaller than they really are. 19s is the way to go if you want huge lips. step lips look great on 18s

08-22-2005, 04:24 PM	#1
zberch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 155 My Ride: 2000 323I View My Garage	lip or no lip? I really like the look of a rim with a lip, but not sure if i should get a rims with one. Reasons.... 1) Im going with 18" wheels and heard having a lip on a rim makes them look smaller 2) Im have a 323i sport and dont want to lower it anymore then it is and think a lip doesnt look right on a non slamed car. What you guys think ?? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/9139926

08-22-2005, 04:37 PM	#3
bluecougar A bimmer chick moderator :) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norcal Posts: 53,926 My Ride: MB & LR3 View My Garage	with lip!!! __________________ \|\|Just another ///M Female Driver\|\|Sold: E46 328ci\|\|E92 335i\|\|E60 M5\|\|

08-23-2005, 12:58 PM	#5
zberch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 155 My Ride: 2000 323I View My Garage	thats what im talking about wheels like on Brad323i ride. Those are clean! Anyone know what those are? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/9139926

08-23-2005, 01:37 PM	#11
325 & 55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,834 My Ride: 2001 325Ci Step View My Garage	Get Lip.... fronts are 18x8.5 (2" lip) on 235/40's and rears 18x9.5 (2 1/2" lip) on 255/35's, car is dropped on BavAuto Performance Springs w/Koni Yellows; no finger gap in front and half finger in the rear. As for look, most non-fanatics often ask me if my wheels are 18 or 19's Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by 325 & 55; 08-23-2005 at 01:40 PM.

08-25-2005, 03:52 AM	#13
BayerischeMW Man with No Name Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 1,924 My Ride: '07 E92 335i View My Garage	big lips makes 18s look smaller than they really are. 19s is the way to go if you want huge lips. step lips look great on 18s __________________ BBS \| ACS "if you wanna be king of the ring, this is the kind of car you should get" -M3 CSL "there's no replacement for displacement" - only BMW ///M

08-22-2005, 05:16 PM	#9
zberch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 155 My Ride: 2000 323I View My Garage	**** i had a lowered car before and really did not want my bimmer to be lowered!!

08-25-2005, 03:48 AM	#12
ramingeles2000 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 66 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	fat lip-->looks much better man... where can i get more info on suspension and hr springs?

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