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[Ryan...]

So what exactly would I be needing to fit some 5x120, 16x7.5" rims with 38 offset on my e30?

[8380 Labs]

you would need the design type 2 adapters for 4x100 > 5x120.

the skinniest you can do is 18mm, which would give you a lot of freedom to do what you wanted with 16x7.5 et38 wheels.

a safe final offset for 7.5" wide wheels is et20, so start with some 18mms up front, and do 23-25mm out back so the front and rear wheels are squared up to each other in the fenders.

it really depends on how much you've lowered your car, the tires you plan on running and how you want the wheels to sit, but with those specs, as i said, you've got a ton of leeway to choose.

[Ryan...]

Ok, I can definitely swap out the tires for new ones. I'm not sure which tire size to run, so I'm up for suggestions :)

I'm running bilstiens, IE stage 3 springs, and H&R drop hats up front. Thats 2.5" front, and 1.5" rear..

[8380 Labs]

if you want a chunky, track type look with better clearance i'd do 225/45s.

if you are more of a looks guy then i'd do 205/45s.

for the 225s id do 18mms front and 25mm out back.

for the 205s id do 23mms up front and 30mm out back, that'll leave you a little less than flush.

[Ryan...]

Well i don't really want to do 205s, not a fan of stretch. I've seen a couple good deals online for some 215/40 packages.. I want as little fender gap as possible, without running too much stretch. Not rolling fenders is a plus :)

I'll go do some tire shopping this weekend and try to figure out what i'll run so I can get back to you :)

[8380 Labs]

205/45s wont stretch on a 7.5, but if 215s are what you have your eye on, it sounds good to me.

i think we can get you a set up that meets all those criteria, drop me an meail at info@8380labs.com when you're ready. :)

[Ryan...]

205/45s wont stretch on a 7.5, but if 215s are what you have your eye on, it sounds good to me.

i think we can get you a set up that meets all those criteria, drop me an meail at info@8380labs.com when you're ready. :)

Sounds good, should be getting the rims/tires next week, then I'll go tire shopping and drop you an email. Thanks for the help :)

[8380 Labs]

surely.

[H325EY]

Sapcers

i have a set of ix wheels but want wheels to be as flush to fenders as possible which is better 15mm or 20mm all around and if so do yoju have them in stock ?

[MonkeyMadness]

So are you going to be offering a "R3v Member Good Guy Price Brake "?
If so I need 2sets (4) design II adaptors, and have cash in hand Now!! :up:

[george graves]

All I want to know is if these will work with 16" style 5's.

[8380 Labs]

i have a set of ix wheels but want wheels to be as flush to fenders as possible which is better 15mm or 20mm all around and if so do yoju have them in stock ?

i saw your post in the other thread, i am pretty sure they are 6.5" and not 7.5". with that said, you could get away with 20s up front and 25s for the rear. the 5mm accounts for the fact that the rears sit a bit further in than the fronts.

everything is actually made to order custom, but we should be able to get you sorted out pretty quickly.

So are you going to be offering a "R3v Member Good Guy Price Brake "?
If so I need 2sets (4) design II adaptors, and have cash in hand Now!! :up:

send me an email at labs_8380@yahoo.com and let me know what you need, and we'll see what we can work out.

All I want to know is if these will work with 16" style 5's.

i'm assuming we're talking about 16x8 et23. if that's the case, you'd need the design type 2 adapters (4x100 > 5x120). the thinnest we can do is 18mm, which would put you at et5. if you run 205/45s and roll your fenders that will work fine, it will be right around flush. i'd bump the rears out another 5-7mm, as noted above.

[MonkeyMadness]

Ethan-
Just ordered my 2 sets
Sent paypal..
thanks
jer

[8380 Labs]

got your order, thanks jeremy.

[EndreM]

I just bought some 5x120 wheels, and I kinda want to put them on my car eventually.

Does anybody run the 18mm design 2 adapter? If I understand correctly, the bolts will only go 18mm into the adapter. Wouldn't that be a bit risky?