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[Mystikal]

How about 205/40/16. With 16x8 o off set will I have clearance for struts? Thanks for all your help.

Still too short. You'll have acres of strut clearance as the wheels will be WAY out. I still do not recommend that people buy these wheels.

[Mystikal]

Looking at some TRMotorsport C3M's on tirerack, 15x9 et36 I believe...

New to e30's but Im guessing I will need spacers all around and a fender roll. Can anybody confirm the specifics? Thanks!

Big spacers - 30mm, and a load of fender work. Those wheels were just not made for E30s, sounds like Miata territory.

[Mystikal]

how much backspacing is needed to clear the front and rear?

Depends on year, wheel diameter, and suspension parts. If it were that easy I'd have a life outside of this thread.

[Mystikal]

I am trying to get more grip for autocrossing. I am currently running 205 50 15 and cannot get them hook up. They did fine until I put a Eaton M90 on the M20. Looking at running 17x9 and 17x10. The backspace is 6" on the 9" and 6 1/4" on the 10". I am also going to run bolt on flares. So my question is will the backspacing clear and how much should these stick out on a stock 87 325is. Also any ideas on tire width. I would like to use a 255 rear and 245 front.

So they're 17x9 +25 and 17x10 +18. 12-15mm front spacers to clear the struts and none in the back. If the flares are large enough, it should work.

[Mystikal]

Mystikal -

Wheel: Ronal LS 7.5" ET25
Tire: Hankook RS3 225/45/15

Can I run 15mm spacers on the front and 20mm spacers on the rears without rubbing? Would I be poking either in the front or the rear?

Not a chance. Even without spacers you won't have much space. 5mm can work, 10mm is pushing it.

[e30lyf]

Mystikal,

i have BBS 16x7 et25 & 16x8 et12. what's right size (tire) & spacer to run these? i just want a stance/flush. :)

btw, my car late model w/ IE3,koni sport & drop hats. really appreciated

[Mystikal]

Mystikal,

i have BBS 16x7 et25 & 16x8 et12. what's right size (tire) & spacer to run these? i just want a stance/flush. :)

btw, my car late model w/ IE3,koni sport & drop hats. really appreciated

15mm front spacers
195/45 F
205/45 R

That isn't "flush" but is a solid safe fitment. If you really want to push it:

20mm front spacers
5-10mm rear spacers (go as far you wish to venture with the roller)
Same rubber
Rolled rear fenders (may need a slight pull for the 10mm rear spacers)

[Eydreeyun]

16x9 et 10, would 205/45/16 tires work?

[FunfGan]

This isn't super urgent but, with fenders flared 2 inches, what would your recommended width/ offset and tire size be? I'd be running 15's and want a slightly undersized tire, on the widest wheel possible. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

[Rustyduktape]

Will I run into any issues with an 87 325is H&R race, bilstein sports, Euroweaves with 205/50/15 tires?

[mjg23bmw]

I've been half heartedly searching to find this but haven't come across it yet. Is there a chart or anything that tells what offsets fit e30's without spacers, and then which ones fit with spacers and the size spacer needed-and also a chart for which cars have the same centerbore as e30's?
Looking to see if 2004 Sentra's have the same centerbore as e30's (I believe sentra lugs are 4X114, but the wheels I'm looking at are drilled for both 4X114 and 4x100 and came off a 2004 Sentra) The wheels are 15X7 et35 ASA 5 spoke with a center cap with 195/60R15 Blizzaks.
Thanks

[jaywood]

Xxr 16x8 et20
Bc coils
Stock lug bolts


What will I need?

[hotrodlincoln]

195/45 & 215/40
205/40 & 225/35

Rear arches rolled well. You may need stiffer springs in the rear as the fitment is aggressive.

Stiffer springs?? What do you suggest??

[lbreevesii]

What is the widest tire i could realistically run on an ARC-8 17x8 on the rear- Fender lips are rolled, and spacers aren't out of the question.

[Aerton]

I have 205 50 16 DWS tires and I was thinking of pickcking up a staggerd set of ESM 002
s. My convertible is sitting on Bilstein Sport with H&R sport springs. How streched will the rears be? Is this worth doing? Can't afford new tires as I just bought these. Will they fit, will I have to roll the fenders. Anyone have pictures of this setup?

Thanks