Tire/wheel/suspension/offset setups that WORK

**OOMPH!** · 05-10-2004, 07:14 PM

Thanks Chris, I'll have to keep this in mind when I get my wheels mounted.

**C ///M** · 05-10-2004, 07:26 PM

You got the staggered Kerscher K-Futuras right? Did you decide on what size tires you're going with?

**aaron_silva** · 05-10-2004, 07:36 PM

Car: '91 318iC
Shocks: Koni SA
Springs: GC Coils
Wheels : BBS RX (16x7, ET25)
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE750 (205/50)
Fenders rolled: no
Comments: No rubbing/clearance issues

Aaron

**e30Matt** · 05-10-2004, 08:25 PM

Here's the current list. http://www.carolinaautowerke.com/wheeltire.htm

**Rob** · 05-10-2004, 09:30 PM

stock works.

**KrayZE30** · 05-10-2004, 09:40 PM

You can put down that I have Alpina Kopi's as my wheel

Thanks

Chart looks good by the way.

**OOMPH!** · 05-11-2004, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by C ///M

You got the staggered Kerscher K-Futuras right? Did you decide on what size tires you're going with?

Yes I have the staggered Futuras, No I haven't decided on what size because I am having the hardest time trying to find a tire in 225/40/17. I don't want 225/45 because I am very paranoid about it fitting. I know you reassured me that it will work, but I still have my doubts. Nitto is the only brand I could find that makes a 225/40 and I hate Nitto. So, I'm still thinking about going 215/40 all around. I've been through this already with you guys, and you're all probably thinking "Just get some damn tires already", but I want to make sure that it's going to work the first time. I also don't want a huge tire in the back because I don't want my car to look jacked up in the rear. What are your thoughts Chris?

**Rosica** · 05-11-2004, 07:21 AM

Full GC setup
BBS RX 17x7.5 et25 215/40/17 Toyo T1-S & 215/40/17 Yoko A520
Kosei K1 17x7.5 et35 w/3mm in front & 8mm in rear (not required) 215/40/17 Kumho 711
Stock 14" Basketweaves with 225/50/14 Toyo RA-1

**gstuning** · 05-11-2004, 07:31 AM

´88- fenders

I have this on my car
"17x8,5 CR7 front with 215/40-17 no rolling no rubbing
"17x9,5 CR7 rear with 245/35-17 rolled, rubbs if soft suspension,, will work with konis

"17x8,5 AZEV A´s with 215/40-17 no roling no rubbing
"17x10 AZEV A´s with 245/35-17 rolled and sligthly pulled, no rubbing , koni´s and H&R springs, this setup is TUV approved

Soon to swap in some custom coilovers

**C ///M** · 05-11-2004, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by OOMPH!

Yes I have the staggered Futuras, No I haven't decided on what size because I am having the hardest time trying to find a tire in 225/40/17. I don't want 225/45 because I am very paranoid about it fitting. I know you reassured me that it will work, but I still have my doubts. Nitto is the only brand I could find that makes a 225/40 and I hate Nitto. So, I'm still thinking about going 215/40 all around. I've been through this already with you guys, and you're all probably thinking "Just get some damn tires already", but I want to make sure that it's going to work the first time. I also don't want a huge tire in the back because I don't want my car to look jacked up in the rear. What are your thoughts Chris?

Actually, I don't recommend 225/45R17's up front, as that is a larger rolling diameter than my 235/40R17's and I'm pretty sure I've maxed out the front (although my wheel is an inch wider than yours up front). Anyway, I recommended a 215/45R17 up front with 235/40's out back. I really think it would be the perfect setup. That is what I had planned when I was going to run 7.5/8.5 except now I'm going 8.5/9.5.

**OOMPH!** · 05-12-2004, 06:56 AM

Chris, you probably misunderstood me. I was planning on running 215/40 up front and I wanted to do 225/40 in the rear, but no one makes that size that I am fond of. So know I'm thinking about doing 215/40 and 235/40. I would like to find a pic of a 235/40/17 tire actually on the wheel. I want to see how high the tire comes up off the wheel.

Gunni, Does your e30 have the lower rear fender arches or the higher ones?

**BMW BMXER** · 05-12-2004, 07:49 AM

Eibachs
Bilstiens
BBS 15" RM's 6.5 width offset of 33
205 50 15s up front 205 60 15s in the back

No rubbing, really close but no rubbing.

**gstuning** · 05-12-2004, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by OOMPH!

Chris, you probably misunderstood me. I was planning on running 215/40 up front and I wanted to do 225/40 in the rear, but no one makes that size that I am fond of. So know I'm thinking about doing 215/40 and 235/40. I would like to find a pic of a 235/40/17 tire actually on the wheel. I want to see how high the tire comes up off the wheel.

Gunni, Does your e30 have the lower rear fender arches or the higher ones?

All -88´s do so yes,

Also all convertibles