Yep. those are hyperblack. They are more reflective than the 135s, but darker. Kind of like a black chrome, but not as shiny as chrome.
Yep. those are hyperblack. They are more reflective than the 135s, but darker. Kind of like a black chrome, but not as shiny as chrome.
@Go Horns!
You have the same setup as me (stock springs, Koni Sports) and I really like the look of your 17" Apexes. Either 17" or 18" I want the Hyper Black.
@Derbo,
I really appreciate the info, it's definitely clarified some things for me! Now I'll have to sit here and it mull over.
Anyone else have suggestions or comments? I like to crowd source my decisions!
Do you like more sidewall and a more cushy ride due to more tire? Then 17s is the way to go.
Do you like the look of 18s and the ability to rotate tires? Then 18s with a 235 section width tire fits the car great. No fender rolling is needed either. Have a family member with this exact setup.
I personally like 17s for winter use or a car that sees track duty. For the street the 18s look great. I might consider a square set-up but I like the way the car looks with a wider rear section tire. Might go up to a 235 section width on the front.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
I would do 255/35/18 now if I was to redo it since I barely put miles on my car. But as a track car 17 is awesome.
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That car is my mom's zhp. She does not hoon it lol. Just a daily driver. Only reason we went to a square tire set-up was for the ability to rotate tires since she commutes a significant amount. Plus did not want to do a fender roll in the rear.
It is a square 18x8.5 et 40 apex arc-8 in silver. 235/40/18 conti dws tires.
If i was going to ditch the factory wheels/tires, this is what I would do. The car does ride better with a lighter wheel set-up.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Not with that attitude!
Anyways, that info helps. Thanks, Vas
I can get my 255/35/18 rears to break loose if I try, but when I drove my father's on significantly narrower 225/45R17s Pirelli P Zero All Seasons, the broke loose at fairly similar speeds, maybe a few mph slower, which was surprising that they had that much grip.
Sigh. I think I'll be happy no matter what I do given the significant weight savings in all options, just need to make an executive decision.