Which winter rims?

invictvs · 11-01-2011, 05:13 AM

I'm on the market for some winter rims and have basically narrowed down my search to two: Motegi Racing MR118, and Drag DR-37 wheels, both in black, 17", and a squared set up.

I prefer the look of the drag wheels, but I'm worried about their offset (42). My current wheels have a 34 offset in the front (style 162s) and I don't know what a 14mm retraction (according to the Tire Rack calculator) would look like in my car. I don't want them too look sunken in if that makes sense. The Motegis have a 32 offset and are 8" wide, vs the 7.5" wide Drags.

What do you guys think?

I have a 2004 330Ci with H&R racing springs so my car is lowered a bit too.

invictvs · 11-01-2011, 02:10 PM

Bump

Jmanscotch · 11-01-2011, 02:13 PM

I prefer the Motegi. If the offset bothers you, get spacers...or get both and sell me those wheels since I'm local.

invictvs · 11-02-2011, 03:13 AM

Would the 42 offset maybe be better for the winter? My current wheels rub in the back (255/35/18, 37 offset) if I have people in the car and/or hit a speed bump. Would a 42 offset stop that from happening, without looking lame?

11-01-2011, 05:13 AM	#1
invictvs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 136 My Ride: '04 330Ci (6 Speed) View My Garage	Which winter rims? I'm on the market for some winter rims and have basically narrowed down my search to two: Motegi Racing MR118, and Drag DR-37 wheels, both in black, 17", and a squared set up. I prefer the look of the drag wheels, but I'm worried about their offset (42). My current wheels have a 34 offset in the front (style 162s) and I don't know what a 14mm retraction (according to the Tire Rack calculator) would look like in my car. I don't want them too look sunken in if that makes sense. The Motegis have a 32 offset and are 8" wide, vs the 7.5" wide Drags. What do you guys think? I have a 2004 330Ci with H&R racing springs so my car is lowered a bit too. Attached Thumbnails

11-01-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
invictvs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 136 My Ride: '04 330Ci (6 Speed) View My Garage	Bump __________________

11-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#3
Jmanscotch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,112 My Ride: Hairdressers car View My Garage	I prefer the Motegi. If the offset bothers you, get spacers...or get both and sell me those wheels since I'm local. __________________ -Jake Last edited by Jmanscotch; 11-01-2011 at 02:15 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11-02-2011, 03:13 AM	#4
invictvs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 136 My Ride: '04 330Ci (6 Speed) View My Garage	Would the 42 offset maybe be better for the winter? My current wheels rub in the back (255/35/18, 37 offset) if I have people in the car and/or hit a speed bump. Would a 42 offset stop that from happening, without looking lame?