Tires for 15x8 BBS RMs

[royalflush313]

Just wanted to know if anyone here is running some 15x8 (2" lips) BBS RMs in their E30s, and if you experience any rubbing.

225/50/15s is one option, but I'd be wary about the rubbing.
Pretty much, I'd like to know the widest tire I can fit without fender rolling (on a moderately dropped car).

I believe the wheels are ET15.

[PeterCip]

Re: Tires for 15x8 BBS RMs

Just wanted to know if anyone here is running some 15x8 (2" lips) BBS RMs in their E30s, and if you experience any rubbing.

225/50/15s is one option, but I'd be wary about the rubbing.
Pretty much, I'd like to know the widest tire I can fit without fender rolling (on a moderately dropped car).

I believe the wheels are ET15.

I run 225 /50/15 's on a 15x7.5" wheel with a et22.
the car is dropped quite a bit and doesn't rub.
if that helps you at all..

[Mystikal]

Even with 205/55/15's you'll be right at the fender.

[royalflush313]

Even with 205/55/15's you'll be right at the fender.

so with a 205/55 do you think that I can make it without rolling the fenders?

[royalflush313]

anyone know?

[Mystikal]

Nope, you'll still need to roll a good bit.

[Erick]

You'll probably rub for the fact they are ET15s so they will be pretty close to the fender.

[royalflush313]

You'll probably rub for the fact they are ET15s so they will be pretty close to the fender.

well i think its around there. The stock RMs are ET33, and then the 15x8s have an additional 1.5" that sticks out on the outside. I'll see how it goes.

[e30evolution]

16x9's are et10 in the front.... no rubbing
et15 in the rear.... no rubbing, unless i go all the way down

[royalflush313]

16x9's are et10 in the front.... no rubbing
et15 in the rear.... no rubbing, unless i go all the way down

what suspension setup, and what size tires?

Sounds like 15x8 et15 with 205s would be okay then.

[e30evolution]

i got 215/40's
groundcontrol coil overs

the rears on your car will be fine..... the fronts on the otherhand may need a small spacer

[Mystikal]

i got 215/40's
groundcontrol coil overs

the rears on your car will be fine..... the fronts on the otherhand may need a small spacer

You're not rubbing because of the undersized tires, and I know you're aware of that. If he ran 205/50 or 205/45, he would be safe too.

Proper sized tires look better to me, but it's a personal preference I suppose.

[Digitalwave]

Run 225's and roll your fenders.

[E30SRPower]

Cut the fenders. I did on my toyota.