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

[Edirtyy808]

i wanna just know the most backspacing for front and back with a 17inch rim?? i got a late model, on coilovers(joms) but switching to better ones.

[AWDBOB]

Alright, lets try this again... the right way.

1987 325es

Final tire choice:

Toyo R888 in 255/50r16

Wheel can be a 16x8 or 16x9.

Would like to avoid flares, but will be doing some SERIOUS fender pulling/modding/shaping.

What's the best offset?

[Eric]

Mystikal - I know this is e30 specific, but do you have any M3 experience?

I'm wondering what the lowest offset I can safely run 225/45/16 on 16x7.5 wheels. Would et07 be rub city on the front?


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[Eric]

Mystikal - I know this is e30 specific, but do you have any M3 experience?

I'm wondering what the lowest offset I can safely run 225/45/16 on 16x7.5 wheels. Would et07 be rub city on the front?


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Answered my own question. I totally forgot I had a factory E28 M5 spare tire in my E28's trunk, so a bit of test fitting.

Specs:
16x7.5
et 20
225/50/16
10mm spacer

The tires are obviously too tall, but the pacing doesn't look to be bad.

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[Nsquared97]

Looking into a new setup for autoX this summer. Car is an 87 325is, GC coils that are currently way too low but will be fixing that.

I know 15x8 TRM C1's with 225/45 Hankook RS3's are a tried and true combo, they require just a bit of fender rolling, correct?

Also looking into 15x9's, wheel in particular is 15x9 et15, again with 225/45 RS3. What sort of spacers/fender work would that require? Thanks.

[Prod. 7/87]

Will 17x9 et20 work on a 87 325is with blitztein HD and vogtland springs? Will it clear brakes? Fender roll? Tire suggestions? I'd say its 1.5-3" below stock height gestimate

[Mystikal]

Sorry, man. No flares currently on the 1989 325es. Suspension isn't slammed.

There's no such car, but okay. +25 is a good rear offset for a large tire on a 16x9. If that tire size is available, it would require metal cutting and flares.

[Mystikal]

i have 2 sets of wheels.one is a set of 17x8/9 style 32s with an offset of 26/20 and then a set of 17x8 e39 style 5s with an offset of 20. i will have e30 m3 rear 5 lug and then lativian spindle sleeves which widen the front by 12mm on each side. my question is can i run 235/40/17 all around on both sets? i am on ground controls and all the fenders will be roller. thanks!

215/40 is the limit all around with either setup. Maybe 235/40 rear only if it's an early car.

[Mystikal]

Alright, lets try this again... the right way.

1987 325es

Final tire choice:

Toyo R888 in 255/50r16

Wheel can be a 16x8 or 16x9.

Would like to avoid flares, but will be doing some SERIOUS fender pulling/modding/shaping.

What's the best offset?

That's over an inch too tall to ever work on stock fenders.

[Mystikal]

Answered my own question. I totally forgot I had a factory E28 M5 spare tire in my E28's trunk, so a bit of test fitting.

Specs:
16x7.5
et 20
225/50/16
10mm spacer

LOL, well done Eric. Yes that should work with 225/45s.

[Mystikal]

Looking into a new setup for autoX this summer. Car is an 87 325is, GC coils that are currently way too low but will be fixing that.

I know 15x8 TRM C1's with 225/45 Hankook RS3's are a tried and true combo, they require just a bit of fender rolling, correct?

Also looking into 15x9's, wheel in particular is 15x9 et15, again with 225/45 RS3. What sort of spacers/fender work would that require? Thanks.

First setup likely wouldn't require a roll on your car, good fit. The second setup would definitely require rolling, but can work. 3-5mm front spacers may be needed depending on your front spring setup.

[keefy6]

Hello again,

Mystikal here is the wheel dimensions

16X7.5" et13 BBS RZ
offset +13

I'd like to have them redrilled; what spacer will be needed if any and recommended tire size?

[Mystikal]

Will 17x9 et20 work on a 87 325is with blitztein HD and vogtland springs? Will it clear brakes? Fender roll? Tire suggestions? I'd say its 1.5-3" below stock height gestimate

10mm front spacers, 205/40 all around. Won't need a fender roll.

[Mystikal]

Hello again,

Mystikal here is the wheel dimensions

16X7.5" et13 BBS RZ
offset +13

I'd like to have them redrilled; what spacer will be needed if any and recommended tire size?

No spacers, 205/45/16 tires. Will just clear without rolling.

[JRYE30]

Hey,

I'm looking to a set of RM's. Just wondering which offset will get me flush with the fenders - 3" lips et1 or 2.5" lips et14. Or is staggered the preferred method?

EDIT: Nevermind, sorry I should have searched THIS thread before asking - looked through google and other threads. I now have my answers.

Thanks!