JST--Do you still have your M double spoke 68s?

wdc330i · 02-14-2011, 11:44 AM

What's the condition and what $$ would you be looking to get for them?

JST · 02-14-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

What's the condition and what $$ would you be looking to get for them?

I do. I haven't looked at them in 2 years, but IIRC the condition is decent but not perfect, with some rash on at least a couple of them. Not sure what the going rate is for these--does $400 for the set sound right?

wdc330i · 02-14-2011, 11:58 AM

Seems about the going rate (some cheaper on e46fanatics/some the same). Do they have tires on them?

JST · 02-14-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Seems about the going rate (some cheaper on e46fanatics/some the same). Do they have tires on them?

No tires. I can dig them out tonight and take pics.

wdc330i · 02-14-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

No tires. I can dig them out tonight and take pics.

That would be great. Thanks.

Edit: Also confirming they are 17"? Found an earlier thread where you called them 18", but I don't think that size exists in a style 68.

JST · 02-15-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

That would be great. Thanks.

Edit: Also confirming they are 17"? Found an earlier thread where you called them 18", but I don't think that size exists in a style 68.

Oh--no. I am not up on the style numbers, but now that you mention it I remember that the 68Ms were the 17" wheels that shipped on 328/330 SP cars and were a snow tire fitment for the E46 M3. Sorry, these are the 18" OEM M3 wheels (can't recall the style number). Pics are below; they are in a bit rougher shape than I remembered. The joys of on-street parking.

wdc330i · 02-15-2011, 03:08 PM

Thanks, JST.

I'll need to defer to our local experts about whether I'd gain enough advantage for rural roads/gravel driveways in downsizing just an inch in diameter. I was thinking about stepping all the way down from my current 19s/summer tires to 17/all-season (something like the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus)--to gain more thickness in rubber and a knobby tire.

Thoughts?

SARAFIL · 02-15-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Thanks, JST.

I'll need to defer to our local experts about whether I'd gain enough advantage for rural roads/gravel driveways in downsizing just an inch in diameter. I was thinking about stepping all the way down from my current 19s/summer tires to 17/all-season (something like the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus)--to gain more thickness in rubber and a knobby tire.

Thoughts?

I'd say that the difference in the 17" and 18" with Pilot A/S wouldn't be that big.

bren · 02-15-2011, 03:41 PM

My snows are 17" - I can say that it's A LOT more rubber than the 19's.

I imagine the 17's would be better, but would it be enough to offer a real advantage over the 18" for your use?

JST · 02-15-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

My snows are 17" - I can say that it's A LOT more rubber than the 19's.

I imagine the 17's would be better, but would it be enough to offer a real advantage over the 18" for your use?

I think you mean your snows are 18s?

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,297	Seems about the going rate (some cheaper on e46fanatics/some the same). Do they have tires on them?

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,297	Thanks, JST. I'll need to defer to our local experts about whether I'd gain enough advantage for rural roads/gravel driveways in downsizing just an inch in diameter. I was thinking about stepping all the way down from my current 19s/summer tires to 17/all-season (something like the Michelin Pilot A/S Plus)--to gain more thickness in rubber and a knobby tire. Thoughts?

02-15-2011, 03:41 PM	#9
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	My snows are 17" - I can say that it's A LOT more rubber than the 19's. I imagine the 17's would be better, but would it be enough to offer a real advantage over the 18" for your use?