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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #2521
    Originally posted by ejnight
    what will I need for tires/spacers? I want a little stretch. car is sitting on HR race with Billy sports.
    You'll need a noticeable stretch to fit those. Think 205/45/16s all around with an aggressive fender roll.

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #2522
      Originally posted by Philipangoo
      will et35 wheels on a 17 x 7.5 not look right without spacers ?
      They will be slightly sunken in, yeah. If you use 15mm spacers all around they will look a lot better.

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #2523
        Originally posted by 91 318is
        17x8.5 ET13 wheels with 215/40/17 front and rear. My suspension is GC coil-overs with Koni shocks. Will they fit a late model E30?
        That's a tough one. The rear will require heavy rolling, but if you flatten it out you should just be okay.

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        • kronus
          R3V OG
          • Apr 2008
          • 13000

          #2524
          15x7 ET13 wheels with 205/50R15 tires on IE3 with early model arches? (They're E21 fitment)

          Will the rears rub? Will the front lips be flush with the fender?
          Last edited by kronus; 08-03-2009, 09:28 AM.
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          • 91 318is
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Jul 2004
            • 1175

            #2525
            Originally posted by 91 318is
            17x8.5 ET13 wheels with 215/40/17 front and rear. My suspension is GC coil-overs with Koni shocks. Will they fit a late model E30?
            Originally posted by Mystikal
            That's a tough one. The rear will require heavy rolling, but if you flatten it out you should just be okay.
            I have mine rolled now for 16x9 ET15's with 215/40/16's now. I'm more worried about the front, will the fronts fit flush or will it poke out some?

            Responded to your PM also, basically the same question.

            Thanks
            Last edited by 91 318is; 08-04-2009, 03:02 AM.

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            • ThreeTwentyFissel
              Wrencher
              • Apr 2009
              • 220

              #2526
              wtv
              Last edited by ThreeTwentyFissel; 08-05-2009, 12:37 PM.


              Simplicity is your best option!

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              • sticksdaman
                R3VLimited
                • Apr 2005
                • 2987

                #2527
                205/50/15 on a 15x8 et 30 wheel + a 10mm spacer, am I ok? The car will be slammed sufficiently.
                Originally posted by ebelements
                Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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                • TexasE30
                  Wrencher
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 298

                  #2528
                  want to confirm this with experts.

                  16x9 et 20 all around. I will need 8mm spacer up front and 5mm spacer up in back.

                  I have 16x9 et 15 all around now. I have 3mm spacer up front. Its pretty flushed in rear. Front may need little fender rolling to get to flush but it doesnt rub.

                  So 8mm up front and 5 in back sound right?

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #2529
                    Originally posted by kronus
                    15x7 ET13 wheels with 205/50R15 tires on IE3 with early model arches? (They're E21 fitment)

                    Will the rears rub? Will the front lips be flush with the fender?
                    It shouldn't rub, but make sure they clear the calipers. Lots of those E21 wheels have very little inner clearance.

                    The front won't be quite flush, but will still be aggressive.

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                    • Mystikal
                      Moderator
                      Wheel Fitment Expert
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 9602

                      #2530
                      Originally posted by 91 318is
                      I have mine rolled now for 16x9 ET15's with 215/40/16's now. I'm more worried about the front, will the fronts fit flush or will it poke out some?

                      Responded to your PM also, basically the same question.

                      Thanks
                      They will be just barely past flush. They'll fit very nicely, IMO.

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #2531
                        Originally posted by sticksdaman
                        205/50/15 on a 15x8 et 30 wheel + a 10mm spacer, am I ok? The car will be slammed sufficiently.
                        Yup that's fine. Anything bigger than a 205 will need fender rolling.

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #2532
                          Originally posted by TexasE30
                          want to confirm this with experts.

                          16x9 et 20 all around. I will need 8mm spacer up front and 5mm spacer up in back.

                          I have 16x9 et 15 all around now. I have 3mm spacer up front. Its pretty flushed in rear. Front may need little fender rolling to get to flush but it doesnt rub.

                          So 8mm up front and 5 in back sound right?
                          Your math is correct.

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                          • e30slut
                            Banned
                            • May 2008
                            • 793

                            #2533
                            Originally posted by Mystikal
                            You'd need spacers, and staggered diameters are fine as long as you get the tire sizes right.

                            I'd recommend 20mm spacers on the front, 15mm spacers on the back, 215/40/17 tires front, 215/35/18 tires rear.

                            By no means a cheap setup, but it'd look pretty damn good.
                            wont be cheap at all.. thanks a bunch man, you really are the shit..

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                            • Naplm00
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Nov 2008
                              • 1573

                              #2534
                              how do i make these fit?

                              Ive got a Vert on bavauto springs and billie sports

                              either set?

                              88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
                              85 E ~~~> RIP

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                              • stinkydriverx
                                E30 Addict
                                • Jan 2008
                                • 501

                                #2535
                                nvm jay.
                                Answered my own question by using the SEARCH function =]
                                Last edited by stinkydriverx; 08-10-2009, 03:41 PM.
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                                500whp or bust.
                                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=256525

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