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

[Mystikal]

i found a set of 14 inch steelies (will be my winter tires) and am wondering what to do for tires. I am wanting to go for a wide meaty look. I'm unsure of the width and offset of these wheels. The tires currently on them are 185/70/14. Also im lowered on 2 in springs all around.

thanks. heres a pic of the wheel.

Wide winter tires are sort of counter intuitive. Stick to 185/65, 185/70, or 195/65. You'll probably only find tires in the first two.

[Mystikal]

Hey guys if I wana run a square set of 8.5 inch salad shooters that have 225/35 on them what size adapters will i need? also what kind of fender work will be required to make them fit with the 225s?

Need the offset...

[Mystikal]

Will 16x8.5 et40 and 16x10 et22 clear in the front and rear?

No. 25mm front and 10mm rear spacers are necessary.

[Mystikal]

16x9 et15

What spacers would I need?

3-5mm front spacers to clear the struts.

[Mystikal]

I am sure this has been answered many times, but I am looking at Hoosier Autocross tires in P275/35ZR17 on a 9x17 wheel.
I had originally thought about going with KAMOTOR flares, but he has stopped production. Now I am leaning to my old plan A. I have a set of carbon fiber e30m3 fenders ready to install.
My concern is these wouldn't provide the needed clearance, especially on the front. The front fenders are from Compitition Concepts (no longer in production)

any thoughts or input would be appreciated.

Really not sure. Sorry!

[Mystikal]

Perfect, thanks! That's the best bolt length to run with those spacers? I've read 40 and 45mm but I'm not sure which is best. The wheels were filled and re-drilled to 4x100 if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance!

Either one can be ideal depending on the thickness of the wheel hub. If you're ordering online I'd suggest going with the 45mm. Worst case you can grind 1 mm or 2 off the bolts if they're too long (not likely).

[Mystikal]

What should I be looking at adapter and tire wise for 17x8 et20 M Systems. Also, what offset is most common for 17x9 M Systems? What would be ideal for those in the rear?

Not a fan of adapting 5 series wheels because of the resultant 0 offset setup. That said, they can work with camber and tiny tires (195/40 ideally).

Rear M Systems not from an E31 are all in the mid 20s.

[greg1333]

Really not sure. Sorry!

Wow, I didn't expect that. You usually have all the answers or atleast most of the answers.

How about this, off set suggestion for 17x9 wheels for a 5 lug conversion using e30 rears and Ground Control coil over e36 hybrid fronts.

I guess trying to shoehorn a 275 under the front fenders of an e30m3 was just wishful thinking. what are your thoughts on a 245 or 255?

thanks again

[lambo]

Not a fan of adapting 5 series wheels because of the resultant 0 offset setup. That said, they can work with camber and tiny tires (195/40 ideally).

Rear M Systems not from an E31 are all in the mid 20s.

That's what I was kind of expecting... looks like it's time to find some 5 lug...

[Dj Buttchug]

15x9 et35 square setup on 318is with rears rolled.

what tire size will give no stretch

[Mystikal]

Wow, I didn't expect that. You usually have all the answers or atleast most of the answers.

How about this, off set suggestion for 17x9 wheels for a 5 lug conversion using e30 rears and Ground Control coil over e36 hybrid fronts.

I guess trying to shoehorn a 275 under the front fenders of an e30m3 was just wishful thinking. what are your thoughts on a 245 or 255?

thanks again

+35 front +25 rear.

245/40s are about the edge of fitment due to overall diameter. 255s are all too tall.

[Mystikal]

15x9 et35 square setup on 318is with rears rolled.

what tire size will give no stretch

There is no street tire made that fits square on a 15x9 and will fit an E30.

[jdirty]

16x8 et0 wheels front and rear.
i'm on coilovers so height adjustment is not a problem..
i was just wondering if you had any suggestions for a flush meaty fitment(?).
Square shoulders if possible or maybe a little stretch.

I'm currenty on rubber bands. 205/40/16. (Too low and thin. lol)
If i raise the car it'll look dumb so i figured i might as well get better tires and fitment.

[greg1333]

+35 front +25 rear.

245/40s are about the edge of fitment due to overall diameter. 255s are all too tall.

Thanks for the info, that should be enough to get me started..time to go shopping

[asuj158]

17x9 all around et22, will 245/40/17 fit in the rear with rolling? How about the fronts?