What is the "perfect" 15x8?

[dudecati]

So - my real question is - are the folks running 15x8's with 225/50 or 225/45 not having any rubbing issues at all? Are these cars lowered? I'm getting a new to me 91 318iS this coming weekend and am very interested in updating both suspension and wheels/tires. I do not want to go super low - honeslty, if I could fill the wheel wells with a nice wheel/tire combo I might not even lower it at all.

Key for me is NO rubbing. It's going to be my daily driver, I have kids and I live in the santa cruz mountains on some crappy roads. So lower may not be good but I want the car to look good!

Suggestions?

[giantkeeper]

Looks great! What size tires are those?

Thanks!

225/45 15 rs3's

[mulletman]

Looks great! What size tires are those?

[giantkeeper]

The new setup

[1988montecarloss]

anybody got pics of an xxr 531 et0 on their car?

[giantkeeper]

This thread makes me happy I made the decision I did and that my new setup shows up tomorrow.

[ONELOVE]

i second the 15x8 et20. But i like a 225\45 better

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[Exodus_2pt0]

3rd. 15x8 c1's. Prefect fitment and price.

[ncbrock]

i second the 15x8 et20. but I like a 225\45 better

[ONELOVE]

^^ Because of your pic, Im going 225/50...... 15x8 +20..... Thx Looks tough

[ONELOVE]

Yes it is on h&r race springs and bilstiens sport shocks.
1000th post btw

Yeaaa.... What a good post to!!! Cheers!!

[getouth]

happy 1000th :-)

[camip]

I love the meat!!! Is that car lowered?? Thank you for posting a pic!!! Looks good

Yes it is on h&r race springs and bilstiens sport shocks.
1000th post btw

[ONELOVE]

I love the meat!!! Is that car lowered?? Thank you for posting a pic!!! Looks good

[MR 325]

I ran a set of 15x8 +4 on 195/50s with no issues. Car is lowered as well. Depending if you have an early or late, youd be able to put more tire in there or go lower. I have a late

edit: nvm the front end...its in the works. lol!

195/50 is very undersized. That's why you had no rubbing issues.

The trm C1's are a +20mm offset. They seem to be the perfect fit for the e30. Not necessarily "flush" though.

They are pretty flush with a 225/50 tire on them. Some prefer some meat over stretch!