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[Mystikal]

Hi everyone… I guess this is the right place to ask for TIRE guidance…

My wheels: Front: 16X8/ET6 and Rear: 16X9.5/ET13

I'm looking at FALKEN tires like: 205X40X16 Front and 215X40X16 Rear (or 225X40)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

Is my tire spec choice ok to go?… I'm going to be ridding low on Coilovers and possible switching to BAGS when all things are done… (I just don't want to see these wheels as my living room decoration anymore…) :(

Perfect. I prefer 195/45 over 205/40 because it gives you a bit more oil pan clearance without being overly tall and ruining fitment. Otherwise, nailed it.

[Mystikal]

hi i was wondering if a set of 15x8 et25 with 225/55r15 or 215/55r15 will fit a 89 coupe on mild lowering springs (going for an old school street racer look so it doesn't matter if they stick out a little)

these are the wheels http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/15x8-Axis...16.m2518.l4276

5mm front spacers, and shorter tires. 215/50 or 225/50 would work. The sizes you put are too tall.

[Mystikal]

Ive got a 1990 325ix dropped apprx 1.5" from stock currently with oem 15x7 et41 basketweaves on 195/65/15s. Will my ix fit 15x8 et25 konig widopens with 195/55/15s or 205/50/15s without hitting the struts or wheelwell liner or having to roll the fenders?

Thanks for reading

Yep. Good tire choices.

[apiazza2010]

I have a 91 325i, ls1 swapped, doing a 5 lug swap with z4 rear hubs (5mm+). I bought style 32 17x8 et20 17x9 et26, I am looking for what tire I can run.
I was thinking to run 235/40 r17 front and 245/40 r17 rears. they are both very close to each other and about 24.5" diameter.
Will it work fine?
I was looking at proxes r888

[phenryiv1]

Fit question (2 different sets, same tire sizes):

205/55/15 (both sets). 1989 325 convertible lowered on H&R Sport w/ 15mm drophats up front.

Looking for info on fit of the following wheels:

15x7 ET10 (with 205/55/15)


15x8 ET20 (with 205/55/15)


Fit prognosis?

[pretentious-pasta]

thanks for the help mate

[crzylildude]

Perfect. I prefer 195/45 over 205/40 because it gives you a bit more oil pan clearance without being overly tall and ruining fitment. Otherwise, nailed it.

Thank you sir! will post pics on my sedan once they are mounted….

[Js2010]

Wow ace thread.

I have a 1989 325i coupe and I am new to mods.

I would like to lower the 60mm and 40mm and I would like to add borbet type A 16inch 4x100 j9 et15 all round.

Would I need to use spacers?

Will my wheels rub on anything?

Will the wheels still point straight?

Will there be any camber issues?

Will I need to use spigot ring things?

Hope you guys can help.

Js

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[Mystikal]

I have a 91 325i, ls1 swapped, doing a 5 lug swap with z4 rear hubs (5mm+). I bought style 32 17x8 et20 17x9 et26, I am looking for what tire I can run.
I was thinking to run 235/40 r17 front and 245/40 r17 rears. they are both very close to each other and about 24.5" diameter.
Will it work fine?
I was looking at proxes r888

Z4 hubs? Isn't that E46 stuff? What about the fronts?

[Mystikal]

Fit question (2 different sets, same tire sizes):

205/55/15 (both sets). 1989 325 convertible lowered on H&R Sport w/ 15mm drophats up front.

Looking for info on fit of the following wheels:

15x7 ET10 (with 205/55/15)


15x8 ET20 (with 205/55/15)


Fit prognosis?

First might rub occasionally front and rear. Offset a bit too low, but 205/50s would work. Second setup fits.

[Mystikal]

Wow ace thread.

I have a 1989 325i coupe and I am new to mods.

I would like to lower the 60mm and 40mm and I would like to add borbet type A 16inch 4x100 j9 et15 all round.

Would I need to use spacers?

Will my wheels rub on anything?

Will the wheels still point straight?

Will there be any camber issues?

Will I need to use spigot ring things?

Hope you guys can help.

Js

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3-5mm front.
No.
If they did before.
If there were before.
If the wheels require them.

[apiazza2010]

Z4 hubs? Isn't that E46 stuff? What about the fronts?

Z4 hubs is the same as e30 m3 just 5 mm less out. Pretty nice because they are cheap. Front is e36 hubs with adapter nut sleeve

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[phenryiv1]

First might rub occasionally front and rear. Offset a bit too low, but 205/50s would work. Second setup fits.

Thank you. I was told by the vendor that the ET10 would fit but if it does not I will deal with that. My "main" setup will be the 15x8 with 205/55/15s.

[Malcolm206]

I decided to go with Konig Tweakd 15x8 et22. Do I need some small spacers to get closer to et20, or should et22 be fine? Also would you recommend 205/50 or 205/55 tires? Lowered on Bilstein Sports all the way around, '88 cabrio.

[Js2010]

3-5mm front.
No.
If they did before.
If there were before.
If the wheels require them.

Thank you.

Will I need spacers on the front because I am fitting 9js? If I was to fit 7.5j on the front would I still need spacers? Is it normal to fit 9js all round?

Thanks again great help. JS

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