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

[2PointSlow]

Won't clear the bodywork at all, not even close. Acres (too much) strut clearance, caliper clearance is dictated by spokes and manufacturer design not fitment numbers.

Even with -3 degrees of camber all around?

[Mystikal]

Even with -3 degrees of camber all around?

Correct. Just too aggressive. They'd work great with 205/50s and the same alignment.

[Wasefi]

Which tire size to get??

1991 318is

Just ordered 16x8 et25

Should I get 225/45r16 or 215/45r16??

[Mystikal]

1991 318is

Just ordered 16x8 et25

Should I get 225/45r16 or 215/45r16??

3 or 5mm front spacers are necessary. Either of those sizes will work.

[Wasefi]

3 or 5mm front spacers are necessary. Either of those sizes will work.

You da Man!!! thank you.

[elcoy]

So sort of a confusing situation, but you are the man so I thought I would ask. I am soon going to install a machined 5 lug swap that pushes the front out 12mm and has stock E30M3 flanges in the back. I still have H&R ride height, and need to find some 5x120 wheels that are 17" to clear the E46 brakes. I have been trying to do my homework about what will fit, but looking for a pro's opinion:

Option 1: 17x8" Style 42's ET20
215/40 Front, 235/40 Rear

Option 2: 17x8" BBS RC 304 ET 38
215/40 Front, 235/40 Rear with 10mm spacer?

Option 3: 17x8.5" ACS Type III (ET43 Front) (ET 15 Rear)
Unsure of tire size

I believe the first two would work, not sure which one is better. The third I believe wouldn't work without pulling/rolling correct?

[dericfeiler]

Help

I was thinking of purchasing a set off XXR 527 15x8.25 et0 wheels for my '87 eta. They come with 195 50 15 tires, but I'm concerned about how they'll fit. I've done a full suspension overhaul (bushings, control arms, tie rods, etc.) and installed a set of Bilstein B8's and H&R Sport Springs which drop it about 1.3 inches. Does anyone know if I could make it fit or am I just wasting my time?

[Mystikal]

So sort of a confusing situation, but you are the man so I thought I would ask. I am soon going to install a machined 5 lug swap that pushes the front out 12mm and has stock E30M3 flanges in the back. I still have H&R ride height, and need to find some 5x120 wheels that are 17" to clear the E46 brakes. I have been trying to do my homework about what will fit, but looking for a pro's opinion:

Option 1: 17x8" Style 42's ET20
215/40 Front, 235/40 Rear

Option 2: 17x8" BBS RC 304 ET 38
215/40 Front, 235/40 Rear with 10mm spacer?

Option 3: 17x8.5" ACS Type III (ET43 Front) (ET 15 Rear)
Unsure of tire size

I believe the first two would work, not sure which one is better. The third I believe wouldn't work without pulling/rolling correct?

Option 1 - Nope, offset too low. Would be limited to 205/40 front and 215/40 rear, even with a roll.

Option 2 - Much better. Should fit like a glove.

Option 3 - 15mm front spacers and 205/40s all around. Would sit nice and flush. No go with wider tires.

[Mystikal]

I was thinking of purchasing a set off XXR 527 15x8.25 et0 wheels for my '87 eta. They come with 195 50 15 tires, but I'm concerned about how they'll fit. I've done a full suspension overhaul (bushings, control arms, tie rods, etc.) and installed a set of Bilstein B8's and H&R Sport Springs which drop it about 1.3 inches. Does anyone know if I could make it fit or am I just wasting my time?

Don't do it, they'll be sticking too far outside of the car, especially in front. Try to find something in a +10 offset or numerically higher.

[mankisss]

Hello all , I've got wheels ATS R16 7.5J ET35 all around. BMW '87 318i sedan E30 will be dropped 60mm front / rear 55mm springs with MTS. What spacers must be the front and back? now front rim touches the shock absorbers. Maybe 20mm all around? and which tires to buy 215/45? 205/45 or anything all around ? that would be a nice view :) sorry for my spelling mistakes , I am from Lithuania. thank you all for your answers ;)

Help me

[loshara]

1991 318is

Just ordered 16x8 et25

Should I get 225/45r16 or 215/45r16??

I'm after exactly the same setup, but wondering why do you say that we'll need either 3 or 5mm spacers for the front?

Is just a matter of preference of how far out you want the wheels to be or there's something else?

I want to run 225/45/16 on 16x8 all around, so if I use 5mm front spacers, would I be able to use my existing bolts or I'll need to get longer ones?

Thanks

[keefy6]

Hi again,

I've looked through your advice regarding 16x8 ET11 and wanted your info for future reference.

I already use 205/45 but in the future for the above sized wheels I want to get and say wanted to use 205/50 instead the fenders might need rolling/pulling slightly correct?

Thanks again,

[DrLeadFoot]

I have dtm flares That I'll be using. No rolling involved because I'll cut them out!

^I'm in the same boat!


I'm running the Kamotors ultrawides. What is the widest tire (245, 275, or 315) and ideal wheel dimensions width and ET? Looking to run a 17in.

Currently running style 5s with 215s and 23mm adapter in the rear and 18mm in the front. I will remain 4x100. 1989 325is. H&R race springs w/billy sports.


Thank you for all your help!

[Mystikal]

Hello all , I've got wheels ATS R16 7.5J ET35 all around. BMW '87 318i sedan E30 will be dropped 60mm front / rear 55mm springs with MTS. What spacers must be the front and back? now front rim touches the shock absorbers. Maybe 20mm all around? and which tires to buy 215/45? 205/45 or anything all around ? that would be a nice view :) sorry for my spelling mistakes , I am from Lithuania. thank you all for your answers ;)

Help me

20mm spacers all around would be nice. 205/45 tires.

And you're speaking fine English, I've gotten worse questions from people born and raised in America. BTW if you follow your national basketball team I love Jonas Valančiūnas, he plays for Toronto in the NBA. Anywho.

[Mystikal]

I'm after exactly the same setup, but wondering why do you say that we'll need either 3 or 5mm spacers for the front?

Is just a matter of preference of how far out you want the wheels to be or there's something else?

I want to run 225/45/16 on 16x8 all around, so if I use 5mm front spacers, would I be able to use my existing bolts or I'll need to get longer ones?

Thanks

Because the wheels hit the front suspension without them. Longer bolts are required for most wheels (depends the thickness of their hub, which no spec will tell you). If you can spin the stock bolt at least 5 times around you're safe, otherwise slightly longer bolts are necessary.