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

[Mystikal]

same question. I was gonna go for adapters from 8380. The thinnest ones they have is 18mm given.

I am on billie sports and HR springs. Are you saying if you are low on coils you would have to pull and roll? Or just in general you'd have to.

Id like to not have to do that. Ive done it before though, but id preffer to avoid it.

Is there a better fitment style 5 for this setup that will directly bolt on with no modding?

E36 Style 5s (17x7.5 +41) work extremely well with adapters. But they have almost zero lip.

In my opinion, 17x8 +20 Style 5s are not adapter friendly wheels. They are re-drill ideal. The offset is already perfect at +20, pushing them way out with adapters is not the right way to do it.

[Mystikal]

Im lowered on Vogtland springs and KYB struts/shocks, im planning on getting 16in rims, what would be a good tire size/profile to clean up the gap(what is left) as much as possible? Would i need to roll my rear fenders if i go 16in?

16x8 +15 to +20 with 205/50 or 215/45. There are endless combinations that will do what you want but there's a good starting point. Fender rolling depends on the exact specs you choose, what I just shared won't require it.

[Mystikal]

At what point do E30 folks start needing spacers to clear strut or brakes in the front? What offset? I'll probably go with the 215/45 tire.

Depends on the struts used, wheel width, wheel diameter, tire size...

[LRG SOUP]

Alright I decided not to get the Gotti wheels but my second choice is the Varrstoen V3s.

If I were to go 16x9 et0 for all four corners, would there be an unevenness between front and rear? Would I need to add spacers somewhere? thanks if you can help!

[xwill112x]

wheels are 16x8.25 et 0. Suspension is H&R race, no spring pads all around. Stock fenders. Was thinking of running a 205 40 16 but now im thinking a 205 50 16 may also be an option. Which would be best?

[Eydreeyun]

e36 m3 suspension/318ti rear
Wheels: 16x8.5 et39 & 16x9.5 et 27
Fenders are rolled and on BC coilovers 550/650
Would 205/45/16 front 225/40/16 work?
Any spacer should I use?

[pyrofire127]

Ok so this thread has officially scared the crap out of me lol :eeek:


ESM 002-R 16x8 +20 (all around)
H&R race springs (might actually be sport, but they are red, from the previous owner)
Have 5mm spacers for the front only
what tire will not rub? stock fenders
205/45/16?

[Wschnitz]

I'm a newbie when it comes to wheel fitment.

Want to run some 16in diamond racing steelies.

What width and offset can I run so I don't have to roll fenders.

Running Billy sports, and bavauto 1-2in drop springs. I think its 1.5.

Slight camber from lowering.

PM if possible please.

[Mystikal]

Alright I decided not to get the Gotti wheels but my second choice is the Varrstoen V3s.

If I were to go 16x9 et0 for all four corners, would there be an unevenness between front and rear? Would I need to add spacers somewhere? thanks if you can help!

That straight up does not fit an E30.

[Mystikal]

wheels are 16x8.25 et 0. Suspension is H&R race, no spring pads all around. Stock fenders. Was thinking of running a 205 40 16 but now im thinking a 205 50 16 may also be an option. Which would be best?

Even with 205/40s you will be hacking up your fenders to fit them. I'd suggest looking at other wheels.

[Mystikal]

e36 m3 suspension/318ti rear
Wheels: 16x8.5 et39 & 16x9.5 et 27
Fenders are rolled and on BC coilovers 550/650
Would 205/45/16 front 225/40/16 work?
Any spacer should I use?

With pulled rear arches, yes. No spacers hopefully, you might need something small for the fronts but I can't say for sure.

[Mystikal]

Ok so this thread has officially scared the crap out of me lol :eeek:


ESM 002-R 16x8 +20 (all around)
H&R race springs (might actually be sport, but they are red, from the previous owner)
Have 5mm spacers for the front only
what tire will not rub? stock fenders
205/45/16?

Why front spacers? Caliper clearance?

That will not rub.

[alfie]

i want to run xxr 531 16x8 et0 an i was hoping to run a 225 45 16 is that possible? would you say its a bit extreme for a daily? i drive a late model sedan and am willing to do fender work if need be. thanks for the help.

[pyrofire127]

Ok so this thread has officially scared the crap out of me lol :eeek:


ESM 002-R 16x8 +20 (all around)
H&R race springs (might actually be sport, but they are red, from the previous owner)
Have 5mm spacers for the front only
what tire will not rub? stock fenders
205/45/16?

Why front spacers? Caliper clearance?

That will not rub.

Thanks for the quick reply!!

Yeah I'm doing the Rx7 brake swap and didn't want to grind it down too much, I'll see if they are really needed once i get it all put on.
But also ESM says for the 002R the stock brakes either have to grind them a little or run 5mm spacers. and maybe a set on the back to level it out?

Can i fit anything bigger than that? like a 215/45, 205/50 or 215/50? Where do you think i would hit my limit with the stock fenders?

[gnarlycreature]

Im on kw v2's

* 3-piece Schmidt Revolution Modern Line wheels
* 16x9
* Staggered ET 21 Front, ET 8 Rear
* Toyo Proxies T1-S 215-40-16 all around.
* VERY LOW

You suggested 10-12mm spacers for the front. Is this the most aggressive I can run?

What do you recommend for the rear?