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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #5131
    Originally posted by 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
    No spacers, they will already sit far out compared to any stock wheel. 215/40/17.

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #5132
      Originally posted by 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?
      Yes and Yes.

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #5133
        Originally posted by 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:



        thanks 4 ur help=)
        The link only lists the rears, so I'll assume the front offset is something reasonable aka 15-25. I'm also going to assume you want to keep the car slammed and not have big meaty tires (which wouldn't allow you to lower it as much).

        F 205/40
        R 215/40

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #5134
          Originally posted by 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
          You'll need tiny tires, Style 5s with adapters are not a very good fit IMO. 195/45 or 205/40.

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #5135
            Originally posted by yanal
            Should of went with 205/40R17 instead of 215/40R17 ugh ! Or will it tuck inside nicely when lowered ??
            I don't know, what are the specs?

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #5136
              Originally posted by 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
              Forget pulling you'll need fibreglass and a paint booth. Rears aren't even close to fitting inside a stock fender.

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              • r3vRob
                Grease Monkey
                • Aug 2011
                • 349

                #5137
                Originally posted by Mystikal
                Forget pulling you'll need fibreglass and a paint booth. Rears aren't even close to fitting inside a stock fender.
                is there a way to make it fit with just rolling? and a little pull
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                • ScHpAnKy
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • May 2009
                  • 1573

                  #5138
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  You'll need tiny tires, Style 5s with adapters are not a very good fit IMO. 195/45 or 205/40.
                  what about in 50 or 55 profile? what widths can be run, and where are all these most likely to rub?

                  91 318i | 87 535iS

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                  • Airnautique54
                    Member
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 42

                    #5139
                    Wheel Fitment on my "new to me" 325i

                    This forum is superhelpful, and I'm sure you have answered this question... I found some rims and was wondering what rings I would need to make them fit (or even if they would)... They are 16x7... 100x4 bolt pattern... 56.1mm bore and a 45 offset

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                    • GOT8SPD
                      Wrencher
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 270

                      #5140
                      I've decided that I want to go with 16" Rota Slipstreams...what's the best wheel width/offset and tire size combo that people use? I do not want the "hella flush" / "stance" with crazy neg camber and stuff...just want a good fit...

                      I do not want the wheel/tire to be sitting inside the wheel well like it does now with my 14" bottle caps 4-lug. I'll be lowering it with GC coilovers. I do plan on going pretty low.

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #5141
                        Originally posted by r3vRob
                        is there a way to make it fit with just rolling? and a little pull
                        Nope.

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #5142
                          Originally posted by ScHpAnKy
                          what about in 50 or 55 profile? what widths can be run, and where are all these most likely to rub?
                          No, even with the undersized tires you're going to be rubbing. Rear arch, most of the way around.

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #5143
                            Originally posted by Airnautique54
                            This forum is superhelpful, and I'm sure you have answered this question... I found some rims and was wondering what rings I would need to make them fit (or even if they would)... They are 16x7... 100x4 bolt pattern... 56.1mm bore and a 45 offset
                            Those need to be bored out by a machine shop to fit an E30 (which needs a 57.1mm bore). They are designed to be hubcentric and bolt-on for a Mini.

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #5144
                              Originally posted by GOT8SPD
                              I've decided that I want to go with 16" Rota Slipstreams...what's the best wheel width/offset and tire size combo that people use? I do not want the "hella flush" / "stance" with crazy neg camber and stuff...just want a good fit...

                              I do not want the wheel/tire to be sitting inside the wheel well like it does now with my 14" bottle caps 4-lug. I'll be lowering it with GC coilovers. I do plan on going pretty low.
                              What are the options? I'm not a Rota dealer. :p

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                              • GOT8SPD
                                Wrencher
                                • Feb 2010
                                • 270

                                #5145
                                16x7 with +0, 40, or 45 offset. Or 16x8 +20, 34, 40, 48.

                                Also where can I buy a kit that converts so I can use wheel studs? Thanks!

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