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  • Driftin
    Advanced Member
    • Jan 2011
    • 129

    #1

    IX wheel fitment

    So, yet another will these fit thread, but I think I know the answer as I have been searching and researching.
    I am looking at a set of wheels locally that are 15x7 et26. Supposedly on a honda right now. Tires are Falken Ziex 205 50 15.
    My research indicates that these will fit with no rubbing inssues. Is that correct? I am running H&R sports with Bilstein HD and trimmed bumpstops.
    If I can get a definitive yay, I am going to pull the trigger. Thanks guys.
  • Kvasi
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Apr 2011
    • 1122

    #2
    How wide are the rims? Guess it should work fine, ive got 7.5x17 et22 on mine.

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    • Driftin
      Advanced Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 129

      #3
      Rims are 15x7 et 26.

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      • nando
        Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 34827

        #4
        they will fit OK. may rub in the rear if you are lowered. you can trim the inside of the plastic flares and roll the fender lips for clearance.
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        • nomansland92
          E30 Mastermind
          • Aug 2010
          • 1657

          #5
          You should be fine, I've seen et20 on IXs before. I think they were on 16x7's
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          • audiquattrot
            No R3VLimiter
            • May 2008
            • 3836

            #6
            my Alpinas are 16x7 ET28, lowered on H&R Springs. No rubbing issues whatsoever. 205/55/16's i believe

            you should be fine
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            • nando
              Moderator
              • Nov 2003
              • 34827

              #7
              that's still 2mm further in. you probably have 205/50-16 as 205/55-16 are pretty seriously oversized. :p

              I think it will rub, but it will be really close - like within a waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleshair.
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              • audiquattrot
                No R3VLimiter
                • May 2008
                • 3836

                #8
                Originally posted by nando
                that's still 2mm further in. you probably have 205/50-16 as 205/55-16 are pretty seriously oversized. :p

                I think it will rub, but it will be really close - like within a waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleshair.

                yes ur right! i have 50 series. I always get the ET #'s mixed up! E26 will stick out a lil further.
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                Current:
                '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                Past:
                '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                • Driftin
                  Advanced Member
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 129

                  #9
                  I'm gonna buy 'em. If I have to roll the fender a smidge, no big deal. Thanks for the info guys.

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                  • Kershaw
                    R3V OG
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 11822

                    #10
                    i had a rim with those specs. it rubbed a slight bit under really hard cornering in the rear.

                    not a problem at all. i was lowered and no trimming or rolling.
                    AWD > RWD

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                    • TOAST
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 316

                      #11
                      taking advantage of yet another wheel and tyre thread...

                      Size: 16x7
                      Offset: 35mm
                      Backspacing: 5.41"
                      Bolt Pattern: 4-100
                      Rec. Tire Size: 205/50-16


                      can i wrap some beefy on them or should i stick with the Rec. Tire Size?

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                      • nando
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 34827

                        #12
                        Originally posted by TOAST
                        Size: 16x7
                        Offset: 35mm
                        Backspacing: 5.41"
                        Bolt Pattern: 4-100
                        Rec. Tire Size: 205/50-16


                        can i wrap some beefy on them or should i stick with the Rec. Tire Size?
                        you should be able to fit a 215/45 or so on there just fine. it really depends more on what's available in + sizes. I'd go for a better compound over a wider tire any day.
                        Build thread

                        Bimmerlabs

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                        • GJ@GA_US
                          Member
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 46

                          #13
                          Non Lowered 325ix w / Ronal LS 15" 4x100 et25. I haven't bought a set of these yet, but want to. I need to undestand the implications. What is the best tire size? How does the stance look? What is the driving dynamic like? Is there any sacrifice?

                          If this question has been asked before my appologies, I did a search but came up with nothing.

                          Thanks
                          GJ

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                          • nando
                            Moderator
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 34827

                            #14
                            they should fit with 205/55-15s (stock size) but might look a little bit pokey with the low offset/high ride height. but shouldn't be bad at all.

                            are they 15x7 or 7.5? with 7.5 there's a chance they may rub sometimes in the rear but not nearly as bad as a 7.5" wheel with a 20mm offset.
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                            Bimmerlabs

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                            • Northern
                              R3V Elite
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 5056

                              #15
                              I assume stock 14" basketweaves (14x6.5 et30) with 195/70/14's should fit a stock height ix with no issue?
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