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    E38 Style Fives 16x8

    Can someone tell me if I these will fit without fender rolling? I would redrill not use adapters. I can do spacers too I just don't want to have to roll.

    I believe I'm on Eibach Pro's.
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    willschnitz

    #2
    Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
    Can someone tell me if I these will fit without fender rolling? I would redrill not use adapters. I can do spacers too I just don't want to have to roll.

    I believe I'm on Eibach Pro's.


    Yes you are correct! they are Eibach pro's.

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      This is my late model on filled n redrilled 16x8 style 5s. I'm running eibach pros as well nd billy sports with ix flares too. 205/45/16 tires no fender rolling required no rubbing at all. Hope this helps :)

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        #4
        I have same wheels you'll need spacers up front though and they shouldn't rub I ran them then did fender rolling after but I ran 205/50 and they started to rub and it's killing me. Go 205/45 like I'm about to.

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          #5
          IIRC, they fit without the need to roll. I think you need atleast a 5mm spacer up front.

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            #6
            Why is everyone so afraid of fender rolling?

            Run a proper sized tire. 205/50/16.

            You will need a 10mm front spacer to clear the caliper.
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              #7
              Because its a nice car with even nicer paint, and I'm not into fender rolling.
              1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
              willschnitz

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                #8
                Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                Because its a nice car with even nicer paint, and I'm not into fender rolling.
                Then you're trying to fit too much wheel under the car. Stick to euroweaves, or clearance for the right tire.
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                1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dk View Post
                  Then you're trying to fit too much wheel under the car. Stick to euroweaves, or clearance for the right tire.
                  I do believe it was answered above that they fit without needing to roll.

                  Thanks for your input though....
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                    Because its a nice car with even nicer paint, and I'm not into fender rolling.
                    I'm willing to bet my E36 M3/4/5 is an even nicer car and I recently had the fenders rolled by a professional without issues. You may not understand the concept of fender rolling... It does not change the external appearance of the car unless you're PULLING the fenders.
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by MR 325 View Post
                      I'm willing to bet my E36 M3/4/5 is an even nicer car and I recently had the fenders rolled by a professional without issues. You may not understand the concept of fender rolling... It does not change the external appearance of the car unless you're PULLING the fenders.
                      Bingo! If you take your time with a heat gun, you can avoid flaking/cracking all together.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Wschnitz View Post
                        I do believe it was answered above that they fit without needing to roll.

                        Thanks for your input though....
                        Yeah, you can always trust people who qualify their statements with "IIRC" and "I think", and ignore the two people in the thread who've done it the right way. Good call.

                        If they don't fit with proper sized tires, then no they don't.

                        You're welcome.
                        past:
                        1989 325is (learner shitbox)
                        1986 325e (turbo dorito)
                        1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
                        1985 323i baur
                        current:
                        1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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