I need 16x9 Help.....Please

[stillflossin15]

Well, i am looking at 16x9 bbs rs, with ET36. What is the minimum spacer sizes i need to make these fit on my e30?

[Jand3rson]

Well, i am looking at 16x9 bbs rs, with ET36. What is the minimum spacer sizes i need to make these fit on my e30?

Well, you've got to take into account that you're going to have to run stretched tires so they don't rub. You can't effectively run the proper size tires for those wheels on an E30, there's not enough clearance. That being said, a 10mm spacer would put you at ET26, which would be about where you want them.

This is what your tires will look like, be sure it's what you want:

[stillflossin15]

I am looking at 205/45 tires. so it will be Stretched.

[stillflossin15]

are you positive that a 10mm spacer will do the trick. I have been reading that some people need 5-15mm spacers on 16x9 with ET15 wheels. Are they just doing this for poke reasons, or do they rub?

[Jand3rson]

are you positive that a 10mm spacer will do the trick. I have been reading that some people need 5-15mm spacers on 16x9 with ET15 wheels. Are they just doing this for poke reasons, or do they rub?

An offset around ET20-25 is ideal, so a 10mm should do the trick.

[erik325i]

I am looking at 205/45 tires. so it will be Stretched.

205/45 on a 9 inch wide rim? Damn, that will be stretched! I accually don't know if it is possible... Most guys go with 215s, and they are already very stretched.

-Erik

[stillflossin15]

An offset around ET20-25 is ideal, so a 10mm should do the trick.

Is that for front and rear?

[stillflossin15]

205/45 on a 9 inch wide rim? Damn, that will be stretched! I accually don't know if it is possible... Most guys go with 215s, and they are already very stretched.

-Erik

Dont worry, it is possible.

[E30-323ti]

I am looking at 205/45 tires. so it will be Stretched.

Such a waste of 9" worth of rim, and will drive like cr..........

At least try to fit a 225/45 on them (still stretched of course), bit of a fender roll never hurt any body!!!

[stillflossin15]

well, i am still looking at tires, but i have to figure out the wheels first. So anymore input would help.

[stillflossin15]

Here are the wheels. I am not completely sure on the offset, as the person selling them is not sure on his measurements, but like I said, any input will help.

John

[Borat]

An offset around ET20-25 is ideal, so a 10mm should do the trick.

I think you may be mistaken. You are aware that the required offset changes depending on your rim width? ET20-25 is good for an 7-8" rim but you will need around ET15 for 9". Get a 20mm spacer.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

A 17x7 rim with ET40 will just clear the strut (45mm). Going by that calculator 16x9 with et15 should give you similar clearance.

edited to sound less angry- all good josh

[Jand3rson]

Please don't give more wheel advice until you know what you are talking about. You are aware that the required offset changes depending on your rim width? ET20-25 is good for an 7-8" rim but you will need around ET15 for 9". Get a 20mm spacer.

Alright, so I was mistaken there. I had forgotten the 9" width when I was thinking about the ideal offset. I do know what I'm talking about. There's no need to be such a dick about it.

On another note, the offset should be stamped on the wheel face, underneath the centercaps. That's how it is on the stock BBS weaves, that is.

[stillflossin15]

I think i am going to do 25mm spacers front and rear.

[RCWells]

I think i am going to do 25mm spacers front and rear.

So...you're going for the euro-mex look?

Those wheels, stand-alone, are no doubt hot. In the configuration you speak of? Not so much.