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  • jrobie79
    R3VLimited
    • Mar 2006
    • 2520

    #8521
    looking for tire recommendations for Kopis, 17" regular offset. car is on H&R race with Koni adjustables, front fenders rolled pretty flat, rears are a little less rolled
    1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
    1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

    Originally posted by RickSloan
    so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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    • Hussbuss
      Noobie
      • Feb 2015
      • 25

      #8522
      I've come back with more questions... 16x8 et25 with 5mm spacer running 205/50 or 16x8 et15 no spacer, same tire. I also have plans on lowering 1.3" using H&R Sport springs and Bilstein sport's.. Any problems? Also, what Hub bore should I be looking out for?
      Last edited by Hussbuss; 09-20-2015, 07:25 AM.
      Schwartz '84 325e

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #8523
        Originally posted by PogiMonster
        Thanks for the reply. Do I have to roll my fenders?
        Shouldn't need to.

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #8524
          Originally posted by bmwmaniac2
          Jay, here is an unconventional 1 for you.

          I came across a set of steel 16" 6.5j et50
          I intend having them banded.
          as they are now do they clear my suspension?
          and if they do, how wide would you say I could go with them. I am hoping for 10j and 9.5j. Am I pushing it
          You'll need about 8mm to get them off the front struts. Rears will bolt up fine. I would go with 12mm front spacers and widen them to 9j (+18 before spacer) and 10j (+6 before spacer). Offset will be 6 all around after spacers. That's SUPER aggressive, and about the limit for the chassis. You could dial 0.5" out of each for a more everyday setup too.

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #8525
            Originally posted by jrobie79
            looking for tire recommendations for kopis, 17" regular offset. Car is on h&r race with koni adjustables, front fenders rolled pretty flat, rears are a little less rolled
            215/40

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #8526
              Originally posted by Hussbuss
              I've come back with more questions... 16x8 et25 with 5mm spacer running 205/50 or 16x8 et15 no spacer, same tire. I also have plans on lowering 1.3" using H&R Sport springs and Bilstein sport's.. Any problems? Also, what Hub bore should I be looking out for?
              The +15 would rub with that size tire. +25 with or without the spacers will not (they're necessary on the fronts). 57.1mm bore.

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              • bmwmaniac2
                Noobie
                • Jun 2014
                • 14

                #8527
                Originally posted by Mystikal
                You'll need about 8mm to get them off the front struts. Rears will bolt up fine. I would go with 12mm front spacers and widen them to 9j (+18 before spacer) and 10j (+6 before spacer). Offset will be 6 all around after spacers. That's SUPER aggressive, and about the limit for the chassis. You could dial 0.5" out of each for a more everyday setup too.
                awesome news tx

                205/4516
                215/40/16
                would those be the recomended?

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                • jrobie79
                  R3VLimited
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 2520

                  #8528
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  215/40
                  That seems to be the consensus size, any tire recommendation? 100% street driven
                  1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
                  1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

                  Originally posted by RickSloan
                  so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #8529
                    Originally posted by bmwmaniac2
                    awesome news tx

                    205/4516
                    215/40/16
                    would those be the recomended?
                    195/45 fronts would be a more equal stretch and diameter in terms of matching the rears. Otherwise the fronts will be taller than the rears (which looks weird).

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                    • eThirtyAaron
                      Advanced Member
                      • Sep 2015
                      • 144

                      #8530
                      Okay, I'm new to e30's. I'm wanting as meaty of a setup as possible under stock fenders for now.

                      Let's say I'm doing 16x8 up front, and 16x9 in the rear, what offset will I need in order to run 235's, or 245's if possible in the back, and 225's up front?

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                      • ambdxtrous
                        Advanced Member
                        • Jun 2015
                        • 176

                        #8531
                        Total noob here to wheels and tires in general. I have an 89 325i and am looking at Mercedes Lorniser wheels - 16x8 et32 5x112. I know I'll need adapters to fit my e30's 4x100 pattern but is this considered a "good" offset for my car?

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                        • Malcolm206
                          Member
                          • Jul 2015
                          • 84

                          #8532
                          88 vert lowered on Bilstein sport springs and shocks, offset M3 CABs, running 15x8 Et22 Konig Tweak'd with 205/50r15, no fender roll or flare. Can I run 3mm spacers up front without rubbing? And can I use 205/55r15s in the future without rubbing? TYIA


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                          1988 E30 325iC
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                          • gart
                            Wrencher
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 295

                            #8533
                            I will be having a set of 17x7.5 et45 laying around in a bit. Wondering if possible and how hard these would be to set up on a 89 cabriolet? Any input would be appreciated.
                            89 325 cabrio in progress m52tub28 swap
                            99 540it
                            86 Volvo 240 wagon
                            99 Cherokee
                            13 Passat

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                            • mazen0822
                              Member
                              • May 2015
                              • 42

                              #8534
                              I have a 91 318i convertible, I'm looking to fit these wheels on the car. 15X8 VarrStoen V2 Wheels Not sure what OFFSET to get they are available in et0,15,25. What are your thoughts. Im looking to run 225/45-15 RS3 tires with it. The car has Koni yellow's and Vogtland springs.

                              Any help would be greatly appreciated.
                              Last edited by mazen0822; 10-03-2015, 12:04 PM.

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                              • Brisbane E30
                                Member
                                • Jan 2013
                                • 99

                                #8535
                                Style 5 17x8 ET20

                                Just bought some style 5s in the above size for my E30 318is

                                The guards have been rolled and pulled.

                                I'm thinking 225/45/17 tyres up front and 245/40/17 rear.

                                Will they fit?

                                I should also add that the car has KW V2 coilovers installed
                                Last edited by Brisbane E30; 10-06-2015, 10:34 PM.
                                E30 318is S50B32 powered
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