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  • henna 3ree
    Advanced Member
    • Jun 2011
    • 124

    #1

    what size rims to get

    i am looking at the esm 17 x 8.5 basketweaves and i was wondering if these will fit in the front and if i rolled my fenders would i have any other problems

    thank you
  • 10Toes
    Me Father Was A Tree
    • Jan 2008
    • 61222

    #2
    16"

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    • InuFaye
      R3VLimited
      • May 2010
      • 2221

      #3
      24"
      1986 Plymouth Horizon. Base.

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      • ttrousdell
        E30 Mastermind
        • Nov 2009
        • 1770

        #4
        do you have a stock setup or are you lowered?

        The Build:
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=191125

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        • alB5
          Mod Crazy
          • Mar 2011
          • 785

          #5
          19"



          Look at how dope they look!



          But seriously 16" is optimal but sometimes you can't find an assorted collection of tires with that size. They are perfect fit for the e30 imo.


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          • Cabriolet
            R3V OG
            • Apr 2010
            • 9620

            #6
            you'll need to do more than roll your fenders to get that to fit. you will also need to have some stretch to tire to get them to fit under the front.
            Much wow
            I hate 4 doors

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            • Cabriolet
              R3V OG
              • Apr 2010
              • 9620

              #7
              Originally posted by alB5
              19"



              Look at how dope they look!
              that looks gay'er than two men kissing
              Much wow
              I hate 4 doors

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              • InuFaye
                R3VLimited
                • May 2010
                • 2221

                #8
                Originally posted by Cabriolet
                that looks gay'er than two men kissing
                i agree he needs to lose the stickers.
                1986 Plymouth Horizon. Base.

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                • Emre
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 1228

                  #9
                  Originally posted by henna 3ree
                  i am looking at the esm 17 x 8.5 basketweaves...
                  Way too big for an E30. IMNSHO, 17" wheels only work on M3s; regular E30s look stupid with such big wheels.

                  225/45-R15 rubber on a 15x8" wheel is ideal for our platform from a performance perspective. There isn't a huge selection of 15x8" wheels, so most folks stick with 15x7".

                  In terms of pure cosmetics, I think 16x8" looks best. But your tire selection will be pretty limited.
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                  • TurboJake
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 3780

                    #10
                    12" wheels from a mini.


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                    • z31maniac
                      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 17566

                      #11
                      Roll fenders and slap some proper 235/40s on those wheels and they will be great.

                      Or a 215/40 with a bit o' stretch and super leaux.
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                      • blefevre
                        R3V Elite
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 4287

                        #12
                        If you have an early model Henna then get euroweaves and nothing else. Or sell me the car.

                        - E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv

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                        • acolella76
                          R3VLimited
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 2950

                          #13
                          you need like 20x12" with 185/10/20's hot damn that would look sick
                          -Alex

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                          • henna 3ree
                            Advanced Member
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 124

                            #14
                            it is lowered slightley. not too low. the 16 inch basket weaves just aint doing it for me. i see on the website it shows they have 17 x 8.5 and 17 x 10. i wish they had a 17 x 7.5 for the front

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                            • ACHTUNG
                              R3VLimited
                              • May 2005
                              • 2397

                              #15
                              15x7.5 (Ronal LS)
                              1989 US E30 Cammed S52
                              Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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