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Dec 16, 2010 | 11:43 AM

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sean

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Originally Posted by stuka

LOL, I did that once in my imagination, then I realized that the tires are H rated and backed off...

Running Direzza Star Specs now, I think they're Z rated. But I picked up some h-rated Sumitomos to mount on the 'weaves. It'll be period-correct now and more fun on the street, even if it's slower.

Now all it needs is a brake job and a LOT of bodywork.

Dec 16, 2010 | 12:13 PM

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At some point I am going to have no choice but convert to 5 lug 15" E30 M3 wheels since there's no one selling good tires in 14" any more. The ES100 was the last one, and they are retired.

I love my E30 though, you just can't get that kind of driving experience with modern car, not even the 996 GT2.

Dec 16, 2010 | 12:16 PM

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There are some good 15 and 17" wheels in the 4 lug pattern, you don't have to convert. The D Force wheels I'm running are great wheels, only 13lbs. You could also go for the 15" "Euroweaves" / IX basketweaves which will fit a decent 205/50-15 in the standard lug pattern. The LeMons car I run has 17" wheels, don't know what kind, but 225/40 is a lot of tire for a 2800lb car.