Loading ...Q I have a BMW 325is 1995. I am looking forward to Replace the Wheels. I saw some Wheels that I like and I have seen these wheels on this type of BMW previously. However I am pretty sure I will need to do some modifications in order to fit these. What can you tell me about this. The specifications in the wheels are: BMW Style #125 Wheels 18 X 8 47mm Offset and they weigh approximately 24 Pounds each. What kind of modifications or upgrades would I have to make to my suspension in order to fit these wheels?
A The BMW #125 wheels will fit on your E36 chassis (3 series 92 through 98). There is a chance that you could need 5mm or 10mm spacers, but this is usually not the case.
Click this link for Style #125 wheels:
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=36+11+6+760+678
We would typically put a 225/40/18 tire. If you wanted to stagger and make the rears wider, you could use 245/35/18 at the rear.
Click this link for 225/40/18 tires:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=5078
We can order the 245/35/18 tires in various Yokohama and Kumho models.
Click this link for Wheel spacers:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=401
As for suspension modifications, there are no specific requirements. However, you would certainly want to have the shocks, control arms, bushings and springs in top shape. therefore, if these areas and parts are currently in a worn condition, you’d want to at least get them into shape … if not add some performance changes, such as; Bilstein shocks, heavy-duty control arms and bushings and potentially sport springs (if you do want to lower the ride height and make the car firmer). Additionally, performance sway-bars can substantially add to the vehicle’s cornering power.
Click this link for Control arms and bushings:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=162
Click this link for Bilstein Heavy-Duty shocks:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=155
Click this link for Bilstein Sport Shocks:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=359
Click this link for BavAuto springs & shocks:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=212
Click this link for Performance swaybars:
http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=213
