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

[tito12121]

Wheel Questions

I have a 92 325 Vert and I plan on doing full suspension (bushings, arms, links, BC coilovers with camber up front, adjustable rear camber toe subframe adapters) Looking for an aggresive fit but functional as well, this will be a weekend cruiser.

Have two wheel setups in mind:

BMW Style 5's 17x8 ET20 either fill and redrill or adapters adding 18mm all around) 205/40/17 I believe is what people are using with this setup. ~$1500 locally plus tires.

Aodhan AH05 Low pressure cast (BBS look) 17x9 ET25 ~$550 235/40/17

I like the Style 5s because they are two piece, trusted and valuable.

Aodhan is something new, different, havent seen an E30 with them and they are cheap but are slightly above quality from other aftermarket wheels according to specs (low pressure cast vs gravity)

New to the game and don't want to spend a lot on something and then regret it.

[haaken675]

5mm front spacers and you can fit a lot more tire than that. I recommend 215/40 or 235/40 all around. No rolling needed.

If the et was 25, would that negate the need for a 5mm spacer, or would it be the other way around?

[kid8]

1.5mm or 15mm? Former, sure, it'll fit. The latter may push the wheels out too far and catch the fender while turning.

Awesome, thanks again!!

[IF1960]

Ooh, nice. Run the 225/45s square. Tons of turn-in grip, no mods needed.

Legend, thanks Mystikal

[Staszek]

+22 all around is great for 225/45s

Thank you!!

[KYdirte30]

205/50, no spacers, no rolling, no rubbing.

Thank you so much for answering my post man. With that same wheel set up what is the biggest tire I could get under there without rubbing? Could I fit 225's in there or even 245's (even if it's just in the rear)

[sklbase]

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[drumsauce]

You'll spend $300-400 on hardware to fit those flush. 25mm front, at least 30mm rear bolt-on spacers. IMO it's just not worth it.

Thanks, Jay. All budgeted for. Thanks for the spacer specs, confirmed my math. Much appreciated :thankyou:

[Mystikal]

What's up guys. I'm a noob in the wheel/tire game so looking for knowledge. Gonna be running 15x8.5 wheel with et17. Wondering what a good tire size would be to run without rubbing (don't wanna have to roll the fenders if I don't have to). My 325is couple is lowered a little on GC coils. Also wondering if I'm gonna have to run spacers.

205/50, no spacers, no rolling, no rubbing.

[Mystikal]

Ahoy!

I have a 91' 318is, stock ride height. I was looking to put on Varrstoen DS12's in 15x8 et25. What tire size would work without fender modification or looking completely silly (I don't mind a slight stretch)? I was thinking tire sizes 205/50/15, 195/50/15 or 205/55/15?
http://www.varrstoen.com/product/ds12-2/

3mm front spacers. 205/50, 205/55, 225/50 and 225/45 all fit without modification.

[Mystikal]

16x7.5 et20. Car is a late model with h&r sports. Could a 205/50/16 fit without rolling? It has a 1.5mm space in the front for a brake kit.

1.5mm or 15mm? Former, sure, it'll fit. The latter may push the wheels out too far and catch the fender while turning.

[Mystikal]

Hi Jay, got a question for ya

I want to go 16x9 et15 in the rear of my cabrio on H&R sport springs (for now). I want stock diameter (or slightly greater; my car has a 4.10 rear) and not too much of a stretch.

How can I fit 245/45? I'm also looking at 225/50 or 225/45. I can roll my fenders but not sure I want to pull them just yet. Thanks!

205/45 maximum. Too low of an offset to fit more without rubbing.

[Mystikal]

Looking at a staggered set with the following specs:

15x8 ET8, 15x9 ET-6

I'm at stock height, and might go for an enthusiast drop (verse stancer).
How will this be for fitment, and will I need spacers?

Offsets far too low.

[Mystikal]

So I just received a set of 16x8 et25 ( but ordered 16x8 et20) and before I send them back I was wondering what size tires I should run and will they work without rubbing? The car will be lowered 2"-3" max drop and I was looking at using 205/50/16 tires previously.

Will I need to do and rolling of the fenders or use spacers?

I have a 89 e30 325is.

Thanks ahead of time.

You're going to need 3mm front spacers to use those. I'd return them, personally.

[Mystikal]

Hello, Im looking at XXR 527 17's. I see that there are a few options. I like the idea of the staggered setup. 8.25 front et 25, and the 9.75 rear et25. What is the right size tires, i prefer max width. Also what spacers would i need. I really want wider tires for the performance.

Thank you,

The staggered rear setup is far too wide to fit a proper tire. Get the 17x8.25 square and run 235/40 all around with a rear fender roll. Ideal grip setup.