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

[Malcolm206]

Trying to choose between a couple new wheels, and I just wanted to make sure none would have any fitment issues. Spacers are fine, but would prefer not to roll the fenders.

15x7 et 35
15x8 et25
16x7.5 et 35

Running Bilstein Sport struts and springs on a 1988 325i cabrio. Also, if you have recommendations on tires sizes for either that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Malcolm

[nomsg]

Hey Jay, would 195/60/15 look stretched on euroweaves? I'd like to get 205/55/15 but no one has them in Toronto. I am moderately dropped on H&R Sport springs. TIA.

[CRBR30]

Anyone running 205/45/16 front and 205/50 rear? Pics?

[Vivek]

I'm mounting some style 32's on my e34, current tires are 215/45 up front and 215/50 in the rear. What do you think of these sizes and what would you suggest if they're less than ideal? I may leave the front alone and put something wider in the rear. I'm okay with (looking for) something slightly taller than stock as long as it doesn't rub with vogtland springs.
Thanks!

[Vivek]

I'm mounting some style 32's on my e34, current tires are 215/45 up front and 215/50 in the rear. What do you think of these sizes and what would you suggest if they're less than ideal? I may leave the front alone and put something wider in the rear. I'm okay with (looking for) something slightly taller than stock as long as it doesn't rub with vogtland springs.
Thanks!

[Mystikal]

16x7.5+20 front
16x9+15 rear

Like the tires to be square as possible.

The wheels you bought do not work with proper fitting tires. You either need new wheels or deal with a lot of stretch. 205/45 all around is best.

[Mystikal]

Trying to choose between a couple new wheels, and I just wanted to make sure none would have any fitment issues. Spacers are fine, but would prefer not to roll the fenders.

15x7 et 35
15x8 et25
16x7.5 et 35

Running Bilstein Sport struts and springs on a 1988 325i cabrio. Also, if you have recommendations on tires sizes for either that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Malcolm

15x7 et 35 - 15mm spacers and 205/55 tires
15x8 et25 - 5mm front spacers and 205/55 tires
16x7.5 et 35 - 15mm spacers and 205/50 tires

No rubbing on any of those setups.

[Mystikal]

Hey Jay, would 195/60/15 look stretched on euroweaves? I'd like to get 205/55/15 but no one has them in Toronto. I am moderately dropped on H&R Sport springs. TIA.

Totally normal, but they might scrub the front fender liners while turning. 195/55 might be a better choice if available.

Side note, I can get you 205/55 Nankang NS-20 and Yokohama S.drive on a one-to-two day notice here in the city. Contact me at the shop (www.stancefactory.com) if I can help.

[Mystikal]

I'm mounting some style 32's on my e34, current tires are 215/45 up front and 215/50 in the rear. What do you think of these sizes and what would you suggest if they're less than ideal? I may leave the front alone and put something wider in the rear. I'm okay with (looking for) something slightly taller than stock as long as it doesn't rub with vogtland springs.
Thanks!

Anything up to 245s should fit without any rubbing. 235/45 is ideal, 225/45 is super common and works fine too.

[hexe30]

The wheels you bought do not work with proper fitting tires. You either need new wheels or deal with a lot of stretch. 205/45 all around is best.

I have to believe I can get a larger tire in width on the rear and not 205/45's all around on a staggered set up (which would look like trash, IMO) But thanks anyways. We'll tincker with it and keep you updated.

[Malcolm206]

15x7 et 35 - 15mm spacers and 205/55 tires
15x8 et25 - 5mm front spacers and 205/55 tires
16x7.5 et 35 - 15mm spacers and 205/50 tires

No rubbing on any of those setups.

Thanks so much. And if I had a 15x7.5 et 32 with 205/55 tires would either 12mm or 15mm spacers work?

[Vivek]

I have to believe I can get a larger tire in width on the rear and not 205/45's all around on a staggered set up (which would look like trash, IMO) But thanks anyways. We'll tincker with it and keep you updated.

It all depends on how much rubbing you're willing to deal with...he gave you a size that won't rub. You could put 195's up front and make it staggered

[hexe30]

It all depends on how much rubbing you're willing to deal with...he gave you a size that won't rub. You could put 195's up front and make it staggered

What would be required to run a 225/45r16 (9" rim 15et) on the rears? I'm not opposed to pulling or flares on the fenders. They are currently rolled. As well as Im on CAtuned coilovers so I can adjust the height.

[Mystikal]

I have to believe I can get a larger tire in width on the rear and not 205/45's all around on a staggered set up (which would look like trash, IMO) But thanks anyways. We'll tincker with it and keep you updated.

What would be required to run a 225/45r16 (9" rim 15et) on the rears? I'm not opposed to pulling or flares on the fenders. They are currently rolled. As well as Im on CAtuned coilovers so I can adjust the height.

lol.

Yes, you will need flares to clear a 225/45 without rubbing. Or, just buy wheels that are made for functional E30 fitment. You bought stancey wheels and you're trying to force them to work functionally, essentially a square peg in a round hole. It would seem obvious that wheels better suited to your needs would be a smarter choice than hacking away at quarter panels just to fit a tire size that can work with zero mods on a proper wheel.

[Mystikal]

Thanks so much. And if I had a 15x7.5 et 32 with 205/55 tires would either 12mm or 15mm spacers work?

Np! Yes, 12 or 15mm will work fine.