how to switch up a typical swap to make 17" 41mm wheels fit?

[Teaguer]

I'm pretty sure the M3 guys have to run a spacer to get the fronts to clear the struts .
PM "Jonathan 90 M3" as he ran DSII's for quite some time on his M3 .


Any year M3 parts from 88-91 would work ..only thing different is the later models used the ever pricey aluminum front control arms .

[tylerm]

Is there any way to get around using a spacer? When I think of spacers, I start to get upset.... I could of swore blunt didn't use any. And i'd definitely ball 8.5s all around if it's possible?

Also, is this link I put up worthy? I've got a tech friend pitching in to help and he's concerned about what year of M3 parts to buy that will jive correctly with my 1991 E30 325i. I'm guessing most parts are probably universal esp if I get 1991 M3 parts?

[Teaguer]

Blumt is using a complete E30 M3 suspension for his 5-lug .

You could get by with even a 10mm on the front for the DSII's to work .
The rear will work without spacers but you might want to space them just to get the look right .

I wouls suggest rolling the rear of your late model while you are at it .

Oh and the 8.5's are just an option for the rear on the E36's , standard is 4 7.5's .

Real ballers roll 8.5's all the way around on e30's though . :pimp:

[smonkbmw]

15mm spacer. 225s should fit with no prob. they will be close though, it will depend on how low you sit in the rear.

[tylerm]

I have alot of info on doing the swap from 4-to-5 lug, but i'd also like to make the spec on the wheel below happen. I've seen this done by a guy named blunt on the roadfly forums, but he's MIA i guess. Can anyone suggest how I could switch up a typical swap to get these wheels to fit and fit nicely in the well? I already know fender rolling is going to be required. I've also put a link to a swap I had in mind. Appreciate any advice...

[after swap]
Tire: 225/45-17 x 7.5
Wheel:
Name: M Double Spoke II (style 39)
Dimensions: 17" x 7.5"
Offset: 41mm
Weight: 21.90lb
Part #: 36 11 2 228 150
*E36 takes a 17 x 8.5" in the rear, prefer using 7.5" only for E30

[link]

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/5lug.html