help with wheels for the 325ix

[325ix]

Hmm, I was just kinda curious, I was talking to a guy with a set of style 5's.

[nando]

I don't know that it will even be possible. you'll definitely hit the front fender liners up front at full lock, even with very stretched/undersized tires. in the rear there's just not going to be room for much of a tire.

you're basically looking at 205s on a very heavy wheel.

[325ix]

Just for kicks, what would it take to fit a 17x8 et20 up front and a 17x9 et26 out back? I know stretch, but how much?

[nando]

yes, i'll get on that :)

[xibriz]

Nice, I cant wait to get those :)

I tried the ix registry in your signature.. guess someone have to approve my data?

[nando]

those should fit fine

[xibriz]

I'm on the edge of ordering some ESM wheels now, does this seem right?

ESM-002SL
- Bolt Pattern 4x100
- Center Bore 57.1
- Offset 35
- Size 16x7.5

[nando]

yeah, that would be a much tougher fit, especially in the rear.

[xibriz]

easily, by a country mile.

with that offset you could run a 225/45-16 (or similar).

Your help is greatly appreciated :)

Is 17x8.5" ET 20 pushing it to far?

[nando]

16x7.5" ET 35 with some 205 tyres?

easily, by a country mile.

with that offset you could run a 225/45-16 (or similar).

[xibriz]

tell me a wheel width, offset and potential tire size, I have a good idea of what does and doesn't fit the ix. :)

16x7.5" ET 35 with some 205 tyres?

[jaynlene]

Here is a picture for enkie92 15x7 with g-force 225/50/15

[nando]

Not true. When you dont have the hub rings your wheels shake like hell at higher speeds.

Ours cars are hub-centric, so the hub centers the wheel on the hubs.

nah. they only center the wheels, but you can torque the wheels in the air. never had vibration issues with non-hubcentric wheels this way.

but they are cheap, so whatever you want to do..

[Erik j]

you dont need hub rings...

the only thing they do is make it easier to put your wheels on.

Not true. When you dont have the hub rings your wheels shake like hell at higher speeds.

Ours cars are hub-centric, so the hub centers the wheel on the hubs.

[nando]

so will my Ronal Turbo's 7J 15H2 ET28 fit ?,&with what tires? i have some 195/60 15 cooper snow tire takeoffs i could try with them i guess. just wondering

Yes, easily. A stock size tire will work -205/55-15