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[Mystikal]

Looking for some help/input on tire sizes to run on my ETA. Borbet Type B mesh, 16x7.5 et 30. Running H&R Sport with Bilstein Sport. Not big on the stretch look - 215-45 ? Thoughts ?

You'll need spacers to clear the front struts. Once you do that, the rears will look sunken in. I recommend 10-15mm spacers all around, and that size tire is fine.

[Mystikal]

So I went ahead and grabbed a full set of 225/45-16 BF Goodrich KDW2s to fit on my 16x8 et23 style 5 wheels.

From what I've gathered, I need a bare-minimum 3mm spacer up front to clear the front caliper but 5mm is recommended. I have already rolled the rear fenders but have yet to get the fronts done.

et23 plus a 5mm spacer puts me at et18 with 225 tires.

How am I looking in terms of fitment? Does the front absolutely need a roll? What about the rear fitment? I'm thinking that if I throw a 5mm spacer in the back too just to balance out the front spacer things shouldn't be bad right?

Also, the car is lowered on GC/Bilsteins. I don't ride on the lowest settings by any means either.

5mm all around will be fine with rolled rear lips. Nothing needed for the front arches.

[Mystikal]

Thanks for the help. What 205 50 15 tires do you recommend? Looking for summer only not all season.

You'll have to tell me a lot more about what you want from the tires. Daily driving? Track? Rain? Treadwear expectancy? etc...

[Mystikal]

16x8, et0, lowered 2.5" fr and 1.5" rear. Can I get away with either 205/50 or 205/45 without any major rolling/pulling of the fenders?

Nope. They don't fit.

[Mystikal]

Will 15x7 euroweaves with 205/50 require rolled fenders with a lowered car?

Not even close, even with 225/50 tires.

[Mystikal]

17x8.5 style 39's et20, 4x100 to 5x120 18mm spacer..... Will this fit? with what tyre? 1986 325e sedan, Jom Coils.

Will not fit.

[5ickride]

You'll have to tell me a lot more about what you want from the tires. Daily driving? Track? Rain? Treadwear expectancy? etc...

Sorry about that: Weekend/Sunday car, no track or auto cross...just want to chill and enjoy. I might do some spirited driving but nothing too crazy. Oh and it would be summer tires not AST.

Thank you.

[phreshkid]

5mm all around will be fine with rolled rear lips. Nothing needed for the front arches.

Would I be able to run a 7 or 8mm spacer on the rear with my setup that you just answered today?

[Highway1]

16x7 et20 with 205/45's. I want them flush and I'm willing to roll and do a very slight pull. I'm thinking 20-25mm spacer?

[Chrisv006]

Not even close, even with 225/50 tires.

Thank you very much - 225/50 it is then :)

[ruqknuf]

You'll need spacers to clear the front struts. Once you do that, the rears will look sunken in. I recommend 10-15mm spacers all around, and that size tire is fine.

Thanks.
I guess I should have done some better research, looks like I have very limited selection in a 215-45. I'm to assume that a 225-45 will have the same outcome regarding the recommended 10-15mm spacers. Wanting it to look agressive without the tires looking like there on steroids. I'm guessing a 205 on a 7.5 will have a bit of a stretched look ??

[surebimmer]

Nice! is the E30 m3 suspension or E36m/318ti?

e30 m3

[Mystikal]

Sorry about that: Weekend/Sunday car, no track or auto cross...just want to chill and enjoy. I might do some spirited driving but nothing too crazy. Oh and it would be summer tires not AST.

Thank you.

Fuzion zri, Yokohama s drive, BFG g-force sport, Kumho XS, Falken 615K. All great choices, the last 2 will wear much quicker but provide the most traction.

[Mystikal]

Would I be able to run a 7 or 8mm spacer on the rear with my setup that you just answered today?

May need a slight pull on the fender.

[Mystikal]

16x7 et20 with 205/45's. I want them flush and I'm willing to roll and do a very slight pull. I'm thinking 20-25mm spacer?

Sure, maybe 15 front 20 rear.