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  • fresh_TD
    R3VLimited
    • Aug 2013
    • 2457

    #1

    What size should I go with?

    I have 225/50/15 tires..should I go with 15x7 or 15x8 wheels? They're both et15..I don't want any poke, so I'm a little hesitant about getting the 15x8..any imput? Pictures would help too, if you're running these sizes..thanks

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  • Wschnitz
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2011
    • 8089

    #2
    Et20 would fit better with either size wheel.
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    • fresh_TD
      R3VLimited
      • Aug 2013
      • 2457

      #3
      Originally posted by Wschnitz
      Et20 would fit better with either size wheel.
      I'm picking up some ESM's, they only come in et15 for 15" wheels..you saying et15 may rub?

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      • shameson
        E30 Mastermind
        • Jun 2012
        • 1507

        #4
        I have 16" esm's with an et20 in the front and et15 in the rear. I hammered my fender lips flat and had no issues rubbing even with 4 people in my car. Then again I have 205/45 on the fronts and 215/40 on the rear
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        • fresh_TD
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2013
          • 2457

          #5
          Originally posted by shameson
          I have 16" esm's with an et20 in the front and et15 in the rear. I hammered my fender lips flat and had no issues rubbing even with 4 people in my car. Then again I have 205/45 on the fronts and 215/40 on the rear
          I went with 15x7 to be safe and have room to work with

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          • AndrewBird
            The Mad Scientist
            • Oct 2003
            • 11892

            #6
            This website is useful:



            That tire size would fit perfectly on a 7" wide wheel. 8" would be at the upper limit and might be stretched a bit. Tire width really does vary from brand to brand though. I'd go narrower so as to have less issues with rubbing. You can always get a thin spacer if you want them closer to the fender lip.

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            • BLACKCHARM88
              E30 Addict
              • Jun 2014
              • 563

              #7
              Go with 15x8, mine are 0 offset with 215/60's and cant rock them because offset is to far out, still slightly poked. The tire brands differ as well, Toyos are wide. but most times 225's on 8 wide are perfect.

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              • fresh_TD
                R3VLimited
                • Aug 2013
                • 2457

                #8
                Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
                This website is useful:



                That tire size would fit perfectly on a 7" wide wheel. 8" would be at the upper limit and might be stretched a bit. Tire width really does vary from brand to brand though. I'd go narrower so as to have less issues with rubbing. You can always get a thin spacer if you want them closer to the fender lip.
                I orderedd the 15x7s....if anything, I can always add spacers if need to

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                Last edited by fresh_TD; 10-14-2014, 03:38 PM.
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                • BruceJ
                  Member
                  • Sep 2012
                  • 62

                  #9
                  Im soon to be running ESM011's. 15x8's et20 205/55/15's . tires and wheels going together this week,
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