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[Mystikal]

how would 205/50/17 fit on 17x8 wheels on an e30?

Too tall of a tire for the front, could work in the rear only depending on wheel offset.

[Mystikal]

Just ordered a set of XXR 521's - 16X8's with a 20mm offset. What is the ideal tire to use for these?

205/50 or 215/45 without fender rolling. 225/45 with a rear roll.

[Mystikal]

275/40/r17 on 17"x9" wheel front with a 2.5" lip
285/35/r18 on 18"x9.5" rear with a 3.5" lip
With fender flairs
Will I rub my strut housings?
Thanks for you're time

I don't know the offset of the wheels nor the dimensions of the fender flares. But...no. Tires are way too tall for an E30 chassis.

[e30Rooster]

I don't know the offset of the wheels nor the dimensions of the fender flares. But...no. Tires are way too tall for an E30 chassis.

17"x9" +20 front
18"x9.5" +35 rear

So lets say I raise my spring perches about an inch to clear the taller tires I'm assuming Ill need at least a 20mm spacer for the front, and Ill have about 10-15mm of clearance between the wheel and the strut in the rear. Am I correct in my thinking here?

[zcchen]

Will 17x8 et25 all around with 215/40 17 fit?
Stock fenders.. not rolled yet, but can roll them if needed..

[infanterene]

Will i need spacers to use 17x8 20 offset wheels? What tire size would work best? I plan to lower the car a little in the future.

thanks

[infanterene]

Actually my question was kind of vague. I am looking at some 17x8 style 5 BBS for either my E30 Mtech2 or my E30 m3. The wheels I am looking at are I believe et20 hub bore 71?mm.

Will these fit the M3 without spacers? If I fill and redrill can I use them in my E30?

[palimuin]

Hey i dont know if my question has been answered but I have a 87 e30 vert that's slammed on bottlecaps.

I just got new esm wheels but need tire size. the front wheels are 17x7 and rear are 17x8.5

these are the wheels i got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-Wheels-Rims-4x100-ESM-Style-003-Fit-VW-BMW-E21-E30-/290673202845?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43ad79169d

thanks 4 ur help=)

[dmoney(AB)]

I'm 90% sure its been asked already but I can't seem to find it.

Looking to run 17x8 et20 style 5s with 18mm adapters.
will it rub?
What options do I have for tires?

I have a pair of 245/35 and 215/40

[mbonanni]

I'm 90% sure its been asked already but I can't seem to find it.

Looking to run 17x8 et20 style 5s with 18mm adapters.
will it rub?
What options do I have for tires?

I have a pair of 245/35 and 215/40

I have been told you cannot run 245/35

You will have to ge tthe 215/35 double checked.

[yanal]

Should of went with 205/40R17 instead of 215/40R17 ugh ! Or will it tuck inside nicely when lowered ??

[r3vRob]

ok so i need some guidance please.
front - 16x9 et15 205/45
rear - 16x10 et0 225/40

I know I have to roll the fenders (no biggie) but will I have to pull them excessively?
I drive a 87is lowered on JOMs if it matters

[Vtec?lol]

Thanks for all your help!

[Mystikal]

17"x9" +20 front
18"x9.5" +35 rear

So lets say I raise my spring perches about an inch to clear the taller tires I'm assuming Ill need at least a 20mm spacer for the front, and Ill have about 10-15mm of clearance between the wheel and the strut in the rear. Am I correct in my thinking here?

On the front 15mm spacers are probably enough, but good luck clearing the wheel well, chassis seam at the top, and other parts. Rear, you'll be having clearance issues with the trailing arm. Massively tall, bubbly tires means that I have no idea how much spacing will be needed.

[Mystikal]

Will 17x8 et25 all around with 215/40 17 fit?
Stock fenders.. not rolled yet, but can roll them if needed..

May rub depending on suspension height. Rear only.