16x7.5 ET30? Tire size?

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  • E30_pilot
    E30 Fanatic
    • Sep 2005
    • 1461

    #1

    16x7.5 ET30? Tire size?

    I'm guessing I have to roll my fenders to get these on right?Or not?

    what size tires can I wrap them in?
    -Frank
    1987 325is m50nv (schwarz)
    1990 325is (sterling silber)(sold)
    2001 525i
  • permit
    No R3VLimiter
    • Mar 2005
    • 3363

    #2
    You would be wrong. I have 16x7.5 et23 w/ 225s and no fender work, so you're more than okay.

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    • golde30
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2003
      • 11464

      #3
      there was a thread about this exact same topic within the last few weeks... SEARCH FUNCTION!!!!!!!!!!
      IG: @Baye30

      FRONT VALENCE IS ZENDER!!! STOP FILLING MY PM BOX PPL!!!

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      • Brew
        No R3VLimiter
        • Oct 2003
        • 3060

        #4
        Your will need small spacers at least up front. 5mm would work.
        '91 318is
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        • E30_pilot
          E30 Fanatic
          • Sep 2005
          • 1461

          #5
          Originally posted by golde30
          there was a thread about this exact same topic within the last few weeks... SEARCH FUNCTION!!!!!!!!!!
          lol..yea i just found the thread...my bad..hehe...
          -Frank
          1987 325is m50nv (schwarz)
          1990 325is (sterling silber)(sold)
          2001 525i

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          • AdironRider
            No R3VLimiter
            • Dec 2004
            • 3491

            #6
            I was going to direct you to my recent thread, but you have already wised up.
            Back to my roots

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #7
              Originally posted by Brew
              Your will need small spacers at least up front. 5mm would work.
              I disagree. They will just barely squeeze by.

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              • Court M3
                R3V OG
                • Jan 2004
                • 6713

                #8
                225/45/16
                Continuous For Sale Thread
                323i s50

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                • IS
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 366

                  #9
                  Without spacers, absolutely not. In that offset, the rim itself will almost be rubbing the strut housing.

                  10mm spacer will be necessary. 5mm if you want to run a 205.
                  87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #10
                    I absolutely disagree, and from experience. Others on the forum have also run this exact setup, and it's worked perfectly.

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                    • 2002maniac
                      R3V Elite
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 4260

                      #11
                      Originally posted by IS
                      Without spacers, absolutely not. In that offset, the rim itself will almost be rubbing the strut housing.

                      10mm spacer will be necessary. 5mm if you want to run a 205.
                      That isnt true. It will be fine, but it will look goofy

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #12
                        What? No it won't. It will essentially look like Euro weaves (same distance towards the outside of the car).

                        I'm starting to get E30Tech-like feelings of bewilderment.

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                        • IS
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Jul 2005
                          • 366

                          #13
                          I run 225/45/16 hankook rs2s (8" tread width, 8.9" section width) on 16x7.5 et20 and there is less than 10 mm of clearance between the tire and strut tower, statically. The distance can get even less dynamically.

                          That's from my experience. Take it for what it's worth.
                          87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                          • AdironRider
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Dec 2004
                            • 3491

                            #14
                            You break out a ruler or are you eyeballing it?
                            Back to my roots

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