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[evilstib]

Am I better Off to spend $1,500-$2,000 on new rims or upgrade my suspension with some M3 parts?

I have eibach/FSDs waiting to be put on, will go with 225/265 PSSs next year on stock 264s(I like the look of these!!!!)

I am wondering if new light/forged rims are worth it.

I don't track the car, just have a bit of fun.

Thoughts?

[cooler2442]

265's will not fit on stock 264's without fender modifications btw. 265's will only fit on certain rims that have currect offsets for our cars without rubbing.

But if your car is tuned then yes lighter wheels and bigger tires will help tremendously.

[Dackelone]

Buy new tires first! Then M3 bits. New rims will get you nothing but better looks.

[djpeetur]

stance first, so rims.

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by evilstib

Am I better Off to spend $1,500-$2,000 on new rims or upgrade my suspension with some M3 parts?

I have eibach/FSDs waiting to be put on, will go with 225/265 PSSs next year on stock 264s(I like the look of these!!!!)

I am wondering if new light/forged rims are worth it.

I don't track the car, just have a bit of fun.

Thoughts?

Install the suspension and then see if the back end bounces over bumps. If it does, you'll need M3 rear subframe bushings.

IMO lightweight or wider wheels help much more on track than street. If you're interested in wheels for looks, that's something else, who can say?

[evilstib]

I'm wondering if anyone has ever quantified the benefit (0-60 or 1/4) of swapping from 264s to some forgestars or arc-8s?

You can fit 265s on the rims, I'm just unable to get a response from anyone who has done it on if there are issues. I did mean to say 255s though

[dcho]

wheels, but save up a little more.

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by evilstib

I'm wondering if anyone has ever quantified the benefit (0-60 or 1/4) of swapping from 264s to some forgestars or arc-8s?

You can fit 265s on the rims, I'm just unable to get a response from anyone who has done it on if there are issues. I did mean to say 255s though

My best guess is that 265s on stock size wheels will give softer ride, worse handling, worse tire life and worse acceleration. I don't understand why so many people think the tire manufacturers are lying when they say don't do it. Here's an article where Dunlop explains why out of spec tires suck:

http://www.dunloptires.com/care/widthRatio.html

ARC-8s will give a slightly harder ride and noticeable improvements in cornering, handling, acceleration and braking. By noticeable, I mean on a track, with tires screaming t the limit. On street, I only notice the slightly harder ride.

I'm not positive, but my impression is that Forgestar wheels are for looks.