ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment Thread

[Bryan]

Just picked some Kosei K1's in 15" 195/55/15's, do I need spacers or can I just mount them up? They're et17, haven't determined the hub bore as of yet. Sporting Bilsteins, H&R Sports and drop hats.

[kdfwagen]

I have stock oem bottle caps with stock sized tires.. I will be installing NEX coilovers all around and I was wondering if the inside of the tire would rub on the front coilover spring. I was told I need spacers to clear it.

[Mystikal]

In that case I may opt for 205/55/15 fronts with 225/50/15 in the rear. Would I notice any strange handling characteristics by running this stagger? I'm not looking for overly aggressive tires either, it is a DD car. Currently I'm on a 205/50/15 square setup with Falkin Azine rt-215's and find it too much tire for a daily. Noise and rough ride are very present.

It would understeer more, but that's about it.

[Mystikal]

I am running coilovers so I am thinking that would give some added space for the front tire. Thanks for the reply!... you dont think 265s would fit do you? lol

Coilovers don't provide more space on E30s like some other BMW platforms, in fact some actually reduce it. 265s lol.

[Mystikal]

Jay, need your advice. What is the best tyre size for 17x9/10 et 15 all round on an early E30? Thanks :)

205/40 and 225/35. Fender pull needed in the rear.

[Mystikal]

Tire suggestions for 16x7 et20 (originally et35, but I have 15mm ECS spacers) Konig Remembers?

I see 215/40 and 205/45 suggested a lot. Just seeing which would be recommended. My car is pretty low if that will change your suggestions. Thanks

215/40 and 205/45 are for the 9" wheel guys. You can run a proper diameter: 205/50, 215/45, 225/45. Any of those.

[Mystikal]

Being offered a set of wheels that "look" perfect for my DD application. How does 15x6.5 Offset: +40mm, Backspacing: 5.31" fit? I'd imagine all I'm fitting on those is 205/55. Does that offset/tire work for a near flush fit, or would I require spacers?
Thanks!

Tucked inside of the fenders by a mile. Wouldn't even bother, they need like 25mm spacers to look okay.

[Mystikal]

Just picked some Kosei K1's in 15" 195/55/15's, do I need spacers or can I just mount them up? They're et17, haven't determined the hub bore as of yet. Sporting Bilsteins, H&R Sports and drop hats.

Mount them up.

[Mystikal]

I have stock oem bottle caps with stock sized tires.. I will be installing NEX coilovers all around and I was wondering if the inside of the tire would rub on the front coilover spring. I was told I need spacers to clear it.

Never seen NEX, don't know if they're abnormally large.

[Ant_e30]

found some unusual wheels for a good price, but more aggressive than i'd hoped. i want aggressive fitment, but wasnt intending to go crazy lol but the price and condition, and unusual nature of wheels has me interested..

16x9 +6
16x10 +6

any chance of getting these under? 215/40 and 225/40 and rolled and pulled guards i guess?

[kreasims]

205/40 and 225/35. Fender pull needed in the rear.

Thanks a million Jay :D

[KVF]

Tucked inside of the fenders by a mile. Wouldn't even bother, they need like 25mm spacers to look okay.

Lol thanks, I'll stick with my 225's on dforce ltw plan.

[khnordeen]

215/40 and 205/45 are for the 9" wheel guys. You can run a proper diameter: 205/50, 215/45, 225/45. Any of those.

Thanks a bunch!

Just placed my order for some 205/50 Yokohama S Drives.

[dmjensen]

If i wanted to run 15x10 steelies in the back what back spacing should i use, but i cant roll my fenders because of a small bondo spot. I could score it and then roll the fender but theres allways a chance of it cracking. Also what tire size would be apropriate?

[noahp45]

Ok here is my ?
I want to buy the XXR 513 16"
I want my rims to stick out slightly wider then my fender i have seen several E30's on here like that. 'FunfGan" E30 would be my ideal look. he has 15x9 +0

I have 87 E30 Vert stock Suspension will lower slightly