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    Originally posted by Mystikal View Post
    The shop that was selling them was some ebay-in-real-life tuner junk store. I bought the last set for the Sentra:



    Just go for ESM reps, I've seen them in person and they are almost identical to these. I know a few shops retail ESM in Toronto, maybe you can find one in Ottawa. 205/45, 205/40, 215/40 are all good sizes.
    Thx for the quick replay Mr I have been looking for ESM-002r for a month but they are out of 16x8 ET20 and ET15, so I have to go with 17x8.5 Et20 and I have been told they wont fit !!?. just like the way BBS look and saving for the real once next summer :) . didn't know finding Reps will be pain in the b## , there is nothing in Ottawa my friend , Toronto or Quebec!!.

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      Originally posted by weew379 View Post
      Thx for the quick replay Mr I have been looking for ESM-002r for a month but they are out of 16x8 ET20 and ET15, so I have to go with 17x8 Et20 and I have been told they wont fit !!?. just like the way BBS look and saving for the real once next summer :) . didn't know finding Reps will be pain in the b## , there is nothing in Ottawa my friend , Toronto or Quebec!!.
      ESM 17x8.5 +20 fits E30s fine if you use 205/40 tires (moderate stretch).

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        oh thx man your the best in the west :). but I don't think I am gonna be able to run 40 in Ottawa roads , 45 and still you gotta watch for the holes bigger than my head everywhere you go!!. sad thing!.
        Thank you kindly

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          Wheels to fit a 90 325IS, the wheels are BBS RS 025 16x9 with a et36, is there a adapters made to fit this, from the 5x120 to a 4x100, with the et36,

          I know I could fill and drill, but if I can get adapters I can use them on the M3 also,

          Mystikal I hear you have the knowledge for my question, thanks in advance,

          I don't know the hub size, but the BBS page says there for a 80's vette,
          88 M3 Lachsliber glass top, 90 IS project,

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            Originally posted by Mystikal View Post
            Too much rear tire. 245/xx/16 tire choices are horrible anyway.

            16x8.5 +17 225/45/16 square. Just roll the rear fenders flat and use a high-ish spring rate (500lb/in rear or more).
            Thanks for that.

            I was looking at available tire sizes today and was disappointed by the 245 mm choices.

            I wanted a staggered setup to offset the M62 that's going into the car but I guess I don't really need it. 235s wouldn't be worth the bother and 255s are starting to negate the whole point of moving from a car that took supercar tire sizes to something small and light like the E30 ($$$).

            I was hoping for Starspecs for street, V710s for track and autocross... or tire choices along those lines.

            Unless you can suggest another option?

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              Originally posted by weew379 View Post
              oh thx man your the best in the west :). but I don't think I am gonna be able to run 40 in Ottawa roads , 45 and still you gotta watch for the holes bigger than my head everywhere you go!!. sad thing!.
              Thank you kindly
              Oh c'mon, Ottawa roads aren't that bad! I've got 235/30-18 snow tires on my A4! LOL

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                Hi there,

                I am planning to buy keskin kt4 wheels. Front 8x17 offset 35 with tires 205/45 (spacer 15 mm?), rear 9x17 offset 30 with tires 225/40 (spacer 20mm?)

                What kind of spacers do i need if i don't want to roll my fenders?

                The car is -87 325i m technic 1 with koni shocks and -35mm HR springs.

                am i on the right track, or do i need to rethink the tire sizes again?

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                  Currently running 205/45/16 tires that are dangerously bald.
                  just bought 20mm spacers all around
                  Have 16x7 et15~20 wheels and looking to lower my coils a little more and tuck a moderate amount of tire.
                  My fenders are already rolled and maybe even slightly pulled (did it 2 years ago "just in case")

                  Is 195/50/16 going to be a better idea? or am I even going to notice the difference?

                  pics of current setup if it helps:





                  Thanks in advance

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                    how's about some advice for 16" tires for 16x8 ET24, 16x8.5 ET18 BEE BEE ESSES?


                    BBS by Jace B., on Flickr

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                      Originally posted by steve68 View Post
                      Wheels to fit a 90 325IS, the wheels are BBS RS 025 16x9 with a et36, is there a adapters made to fit this, from the 5x120 to a 4x100, with the et36,

                      I know I could fill and drill, but if I can get adapters I can use them on the M3 also,

                      Mystikal I hear you have the knowledge for my question, thanks in advance,

                      I don't know the hub size, but the BBS page says there for a 80's vette,
                      25mm front adapter, 30mm rear for a flush fitment.

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                        Originally posted by reece146 View Post
                        Thanks for that.

                        I was looking at available tire sizes today and was disappointed by the 245 mm choices.

                        I wanted a staggered setup to offset the M62 that's going into the car but I guess I don't really need it. 235s wouldn't be worth the bother and 255s are starting to negate the whole point of moving from a car that took supercar tire sizes to something small and light like the E30 ($$$).

                        I was hoping for Starspecs for street, V710s for track and autocross... or tire choices along those lines.

                        Unless you can suggest another option?
                        For sure, Dunlop ZII's in 225/45/16 are like a gift from the tire gods to the E30 community. Top tier tires don't come in such ideal sizes any more.

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                          Originally posted by nipery View Post
                          Hi there,

                          I am planning to buy keskin kt4 wheels. Front 8x17 offset 35 with tires 205/45 (spacer 15 mm?), rear 9x17 offset 30 with tires 225/40 (spacer 20mm?)

                          What kind of spacers do i need if i don't want to roll my fenders?

                          The car is -87 325i m technic 1 with koni shocks and -35mm HR springs.

                          am i on the right track, or do i need to rethink the tire sizes again?
                          If you don't want to roll, you're limited to 15mm front and 5mm in the rear.

                          You're also looking at a rear tire size that doesn't really exist.

                          I'd suggest (knowing you don't want to roll):
                          F: 15mm spacers, 215/40 tires
                          R: No spacers, 235/40 tires

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                            Originally posted by Swagg View Post
                            Currently running 205/45/16 tires that are dangerously bald.
                            just bought 20mm spacers all around
                            Have 16x7 et15~20 wheels and looking to lower my coils a little more and tuck a moderate amount of tire.
                            My fenders are already rolled and maybe even slightly pulled (did it 2 years ago "just in case")

                            Is 195/50/16 going to be a better idea? or am I even going to notice the difference?

                            pics of current setup if it helps:





                            Thanks in advance
                            I'd try 195/45 before 195/50. It's too tall and creates clearance issues when you're aiming for flush.

                            A final offset of 0 to +5 should be ideal for a 16x7 and 195/45.

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                              Originally posted by OEM+ View Post
                              how's about some advice for 16" tires for 16x8 ET24, 16x8.5 ET18 BEE BEE ESSES?


                              BBS by Jace B., on Flickr
                              225/45/16 all around, rear fenders rolled.

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                                Originally posted by Mystikal View Post
                                If you don't want to roll, you're limited to 15mm front and 5mm in the rear.

                                You're also looking at a rear tire size that doesn't really exist.

                                I'd suggest (knowing you don't want to roll):
                                F: 15mm spacers, 215/40 tires
                                R: No spacers, 235/40 tires
                                does 9x17 et 30 rear wheels fit without spacers?

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