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[Mystikal]

So if I went with a 8.25 would that take car of the issues? (same offset ect) then what tire would I want

Yes. 235/40/17.

[Mystikal]

I'm trying to make my 16" wheels work, so would a 245/35/16 on a 16x8.5 ET25 wheel fit in the rear?

Yes.

[Mystikal]

alright
My wheels are 17x8.5 et13, I need an 8mm spacer with these wheels to clear my callipers.
What does this calculate into for the perfect offset? or am i reading completely wrong into this?

just trying to find a nice set of wheels that will work with the bbk.

Offset /= Brake clearance

You'll need a template (usually a .pdf) from the brake manufacturer to know for sure what fits.

[Mystikal]

I can pull 215's at all corners without rubbing? H&R Rare cup kit?



BTW: Thanks for the info!

You are the man.

Yes, all around without rubbing. If the tire is oddly wide you might need the slightest of rear fender rolls.

[Mystikal]

17" style 5s or style 19's, both 17x8 et 20. How doable would those be on a 89 coupe if you ran 18mm adapters? I haven't had any luck finding any one running something similar.
Might have to look for a place that can re drill.

It's possible with a 195/45 or 205/40 and a flat fender roll all around. May need additional front camber (plates, crash mounts) if you're very low.

[Mystikal]

will 15x8 with 4 inch backspacing and a 205/50 tire fit in the front of my early model? the back will be 15x8 with et0 so im not worried about those. Just the fronts

Not going to fit.

[Mystikal]

So a slightly oversized tire (215/50) is not recommended? Why not? i always liked the look of tires a slightly larger diameter and it should be okay gearing-wise because the car already has a 4.27.

Because it doesn't fit without contacting things.

[Mystikal]

This question is noob as hell.

I found some E34 Style 29s for 100 bucks, I'm going to pick them up. They're obviously 5x120. I've searched around and don't see anybody running these on an E30 with adapters. Why is this?

Need the offset and width.

[Mystikal]

At a guess I would say they would get pushed way out of the arches when using adapter as they normally are quite thick (20-25mm?).

Anyone run 16x9 et15 with 225/45/16's? Looking at a tyre size calc these are close to stock 205/55/15's. I can do what ever work is required before respray

Without fender pulling/flaring, it's not possible. If you plan to do it you'll have to mount them to see how much space you need to create before starting to roll/pull/section. It's not going to work with the stock arch line.

[Mystikal]

hey guys, first post, im from guatemala central america, i want to buy some 16 esm 1 wheels 8 wider like DTM looks what offset i should use??? 20 or 35. Tire?? 205 i want 215 all around whith eichback spring

I'm assuming this is for a non-iX non-M3 non-5lug E30.

16x8 +20
205/50 or
215/45 or
225/45

[Mystikal]

245/40-17 or 235/40-17 on a 17x8.25 with ET20.

E30 M3 Front/rear fiberglass quarters. Possible? I can "space" the rear fender out if I need to. I know I'm running into the issue of the tires being oversized (diameter), but it's a track/drift car. What size spacer would you recommend, if any?

You only need a fender roll to fit 235s all around. A small pull for 245s (and added front camber, which I assume you have if you're drifting).

[e30newbie1212]

Not going to fit.

et 0 in teh front -12 out back?

[e30shmobberr]

I am looking into rubber for a set of wheels I have. I do not know what is a proper tire size that is good with the s50, any ideas? Wheels are 16x7 et37 and I'll be running 10mm spacer front and rear. Also I don't know how far the wheels will sit, anyone have a close setup that I can see photos of? Thanks in advance, my wheel/tire knowledge isn't great

[Mystikal]

et 0 in teh front -12 out back?

Nope.

[Mystikal]

I am looking into rubber for a set of wheels I have. I do not know what is a proper tire size that is good with the s50, any ideas? Wheels are 16x7 et37 and I'll be running 10mm spacer front and rear. Also I don't know how far the wheels will sit, anyone have a close setup that I can see photos of? Thanks in advance, my wheel/tire knowledge isn't great

You can fit up to a 225/45/16 with that setup. There are no great tires in that size any longer though, so look at 215/45 and 205/50.