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  • Colby.325e
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2012
    • 414

    #7891
    Originally posted by Mystikal
    205/40 front 215/40 rear. Lots of rolling for the rears. I'd go as far as recommending +20 rear instead, it's already a headache of a fitment.
    If 17x10 will cause too much of a headache , I like the Mtechnica turbos, too.

    Specs would be 16x8.5 all around et 15.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/18288913@N07/10055038845

    This would be my goal if I go with 16's instead, this is my second choice of wheel.

    Thanks for the advice.


    1986 325e - RIP
    1987 528e - Sold
    1989 325iX - Parted Out
    1991 318iS - Sold
    1991 325iS - Current

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #7892
      Originally posted by Bullhead
      Mr. Mystikal Sir (done that for brownie points) will 17" wheels fit these cars well and what are your recommendations on tires? I have been reading through the whole thing (dang it's a lot) and I have found my answer several times lol. Dang lazy people, won't read no posts lol. I am looking at ome 17x8's with a et30 and some 235 45 tires.
      Those wheels will need spacers and smaller tires. At minimum 5mm front and 235/40 tires.

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #7893
        Originally posted by Colby.325e
        If 17x10 will cause too much of a headache , I like the Mtechnica turbos, too.

        Specs would be 16x8.5 all around et 15.

        https://www.flickr.com/photos/18288913@N07/10055038845

        This would be my goal if I go with 16's instead, this is my second choice of wheel.

        Thanks for the advice.
        Those wheels fit absolutely beautifully with 205/45 tires and nothing else. I saw that E30 at H2Oi, looked really nice.

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        • esomethingian
          Noobie
          • Jan 2014
          • 24

          #7894
          15X7 et38 whats size spacers to run for flush fitment?
          thanks a lot.


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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #7895
            Originally posted by esomethingian
            15X7 et38 whats size spacers to run for flush fitment?
            thanks a lot.
            Too skinny for flush, but 25mm front 30mm rear is a start.

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            • keefy6
              E30 Modder
              • May 2011
              • 991

              #7896
              Hi again,

              found some wheels that are

              16X9 ET-15

              What is the biggest tire size I can use without any fender rolling?
              My old Style 5 Thread / My Swap
              1991 318IS :bow: 2.5L S14 Swap/BC Coilover suspension/Some new (old) wheels/
              IS Skirt-Lip/RG Splitter/M-Technic I Spoiler/Dogleg/3.46 Diff/Euro H4 headlights etc.
              1998 528I (Sold) // 2003 540I ///M Sport

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              • Bullhead
                E30 Addict
                • Sep 2014
                • 532

                #7897
                Originally posted by Mystikal
                Those wheels will need spacers and smaller tires. At minimum 5mm front and 235/40 tires.
                Roger that! Thank you again sir, your a Jam up guy!
                sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger

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                • jordy101
                  Noobie
                  • Jun 2014
                  • 11

                  #7898
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  +20 rear, +10 front
                  Thank you very much, much appreciated :)

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #7899
                    You're welcome boys.

                    Originally posted by keefy6
                    Hi again,

                    found some wheels that are

                    16X9 ET-15

                    What is the biggest tire size I can use without any fender rolling?
                    Those straight up don't fit. About an inch and a half outside of the car.

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                    • Bullhead
                      E30 Addict
                      • Sep 2014
                      • 532

                      #7900
                      Originally posted by Mystikal
                      Those wheels will need spacers and smaller tires. At minimum 5mm front and 235/40 tires.
                      Could I run a 225/45 17 to get a little more sidewall? And what springs would you recommend to close the gap and perform well without slamming the car?
                      sigpic87 325E The Honey Badger

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                      • MOTOMAN
                        Advanced Member
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 128

                        #7901
                        Originally posted by Mystikal
                        215/40. 225/35 technically also works but is rare and undersized a bit.
                        Great. Thank you!

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #7902
                          Originally posted by Bullhead
                          Could I run a 225/45 17 to get a little more sidewall? And what springs would you recommend to close the gap and perform well without slamming the car?
                          No. I always recommend coilovers on E30s, especially BCs.

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                          • TrentOSU
                            Member
                            • Aug 2014
                            • 82

                            #7903
                            So..I have a flawless, essentially brand new set of style 7's..they are 15's but I am not sure of the offset and they have a 7.5 width. Would these work for my 325is? I am aware that they are 5 lug.

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                            • TrentOSU
                              Member
                              • Aug 2014
                              • 82

                              #7904
                              Someone?

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                              • keefy6
                                E30 Modder
                                • May 2011
                                • 991

                                #7905
                                Originally posted by Mystikal
                                You're welcome boys.



                                Those straight up don't fit. About an inch and a half outside of the car.
                                Ok, good to know thanks again for help.
                                My old Style 5 Thread / My Swap
                                1991 318IS :bow: 2.5L S14 Swap/BC Coilover suspension/Some new (old) wheels/
                                IS Skirt-Lip/RG Splitter/M-Technic I Spoiler/Dogleg/3.46 Diff/Euro H4 headlights etc.
                                1998 528I (Sold) // 2003 540I ///M Sport

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