Perfect 18" wheel / tire combo for e46 CSL

JC919 · 01-16-2014, 04:29 PM

Gents,

I tracked my former e92 M3 extensively, but despite one track day at Knockhill, I've stuck to blitzing Scottish B roads with the CSL that I've owned since moving to Scotland in July. I am to the point that I'd like to stick some lightweight 18" wheels on the car to optimize handling.

I need a wheel that will clear the 356mm AP bbk up front, so the APEX ARC-8 is likely the one to get. I've found a dealer in france, but have questions on the best size and if I need spacers.

Any suggestions on the best wheel / tire size combo for an unmodified suspension? Favoring Michelin PSCups as I ran a couple sets on my e92 and they aren't all that bad in the wet.

To be completely honest, I am starting a thread to save on search time. If someone has experience with e46s and can chime in, it would be greatly appreciated.

--JC

vitogano · 02-26-2014, 05:02 AM

any progress since then? thinking about the same: change my BBS 19" to Apex Arc8 (the ones that look like CSL) , but it's a bit hard to decide , coz noone in Russia ever used Apex.. Does the front axle differs from rear?

OzCarfreak · 02-26-2014, 04:49 PM

Are the new wheels the same look as oem csl wheels, as they are the best ever, i would never change that look.

01-16-2014, 04:29 PM	#1
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Perfect 18" wheel / tire combo for e46 CSL Gents, I tracked my former e92 M3 extensively, but despite one track day at Knockhill, I've stuck to blitzing Scottish B roads with the CSL that I've owned since moving to Scotland in July. I am to the point that I'd like to stick some lightweight 18" wheels on the car to optimize handling. I need a wheel that will clear the 356mm AP bbk up front, so the APEX ARC-8 is likely the one to get. I've found a dealer in france, but have questions on the best size and if I need spacers. Any suggestions on the best wheel / tire size combo for an unmodified suspension? Favoring Michelin PSCups as I ran a couple sets on my e92 and they aren't all that bad in the wet. To be completely honest, I am starting a thread to save on search time. If someone has experience with e46s and can chime in, it would be greatly appreciated. --JC __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD Last edited by JC919; 01-16-2014 at 04:39 PM..
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vitogano New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M3 E46 2003 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0)	any progress since then? thinking about the same: change my BBS 19" to Apex Arc8 (the ones that look like CSL) , but it's a bit hard to decide , coz noone in Russia ever used Apex.. Does the front axle differs from rear?
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OzCarfreak Private First Class 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Merc / BMW /Audi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Are the new wheels the same look as oem csl wheels, as they are the best ever, i would never change that look.
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