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  • onaquest
    E30 Modder
    • Nov 2005
    • 805

    #841
    Question about rubbing

    '90 325is billy sports and H&r sport springs
    17x7.5 kopis et20

    If i add 8mm spacers so this setup, will there by any rubbing issues or other issues?
    http://bbswheels.blogspot.com

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #842
      Originally posted by evil_twin
      Alright it's mine turn to ask a question. There are 56 pages and I tried searching through this thread but there is a lot of reading.

      I want:
      15x8 with an ET0

      That means I have to run a 195/50/15 tire and roll the shit out of my rear fenders correct?

      And our center bore is 57.1mm correct? Is the offset in mm? Thanks.

      I am looking at some Diamond Racing Wheels for the E30 right now.

      Thanks in advance!
      You're correct on all counts, although I don't think the rear rolling will be as bad as you worded it. The tires are so short that I think it'll be okay with just a minor roll, even if the car is slammed.

      Jay

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #843
        Originally posted by ryno
        Question about rubbing

        '90 325is billy sports and H&r sport springs
        17x7.5 kopis et20

        If i add 8mm spacers so this setup, will there by any rubbing issues or other issues?
        Yes, there will be rubbing. Especially if you're running the common 215/40/17 tires on that setup.

        Jay

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        • onaquest
          E30 Modder
          • Nov 2005
          • 805

          #844
          Originally posted by Mystikal
          Yes, there will be rubbing. Especially if you're running the common 215/40/17 tires on that setup.

          Jay
          Thanks for the quick reply Jay,

          I forgot to mention my tires in the setup. And you're correct, I've got Falken 512's in 215/40. No spacers for me.
          http://bbswheels.blogspot.com

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          • BMWE34M5
            R3V Elite
            • May 2004
            • 4406

            #845
            You should be fine with no spacers - you also may want to consider 205/40/17's instead.
            With 215/40/17's all you'll have to do is roll your fenders.
            You may experience some minor rubbing with a full load.
            90% of our customers go with 215's and their cars are lowered as well with no issues.

            Originally posted by Mystikal
            Yes, there will be rubbing. Especially if you're running the common 215/40/17 tires on that setup.

            Jay
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            • onaquest
              E30 Modder
              • Nov 2005
              • 805

              #846
              Originally posted by BMWE34M5
              You should be fine with no spacers - you also may want to consider 205/40/17's instead.
              With 215/40/17's all you'll have to do is roll your fenders.
              You may experience some minor rubbing with a full load.
              90% of our customers go with 215's and their cars are lowered as well with no issues.
              Currently I'm running 215/40's without rubbing but i was asking Jay if adding 8mm spacers would introduce rubbing issues. The reason I would add teh spacers is purely for aesthetics.
              http://bbswheels.blogspot.com

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              • BMWE34M5
                R3V Elite
                • May 2004
                • 4406

                #847
                Oh, OK.
                With the 8mm spacers, you'll have to do some fender work.

                Originally posted by ryno
                Currently I'm running 215/40's without rubbing but i was asking Jay if adding 8mm spacers would introduce rubbing issues. The reason I would add teh spacers is purely for aesthetics.
                Mel Abrahams
                Abrahams Motorsport
                www.abrahamsmotorsport.com
                E-mail:sales@abrahamsmotorsport.com
                PayPal to:
                order@abrahamsmotorsport.com
                If you do not have a PayPal account, please call our office.
                Buy with confidence, serving the E30 community for over 14 years
                Phone:727-992-0288
                Fax:727-868-6373

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                • evil_twin
                  R3VLimited
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 2965

                  #848
                  Mystikal - Thanks for the reply!
                  I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

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                  • dmoney(AB)
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 1372

                    #849
                    how hard would it be to fit these:
                    17x8.5 et 13
                    17x10 et 20
                    215/40/r17
                    245/35/r17

                    early arch e30



                    mtech1/2jzgte/r154/275tire
                    function>form

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                    • bmw320e21
                      Member
                      • Jan 2005
                      • 67

                      #850
                      Would there be any rubbing or rolling of fenders with 16x7.5 et25 225/45/16. I have a late model with ground controls.


                      Adam

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                      • BrewCity11
                        R3VLimited
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 2335

                        #851
                        Ok, the wheels are 15x6.5. The offset is +38. From reading all your replies, looks like i'll need spacers.

                        How many mm would you recommend?
                        Are wheel studs necessary?
                        And tires? 195/55/15 ?

                        Susp is H&R race and Bilstein

                        Thanks alot!
                        turk@gutenparts.com

                        Originally posted by Janderson
                        Properly placed zip ties will hold bridges together.

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                        • Kilawin
                          E30 Modder
                          • Dec 2005
                          • 994

                          #852
                          Got some new rims again. BBS RS 16x8 et20 and 16x9 et24. Going on my E30 with 5lug conversion (E30 M3 parts). Need tire and size suggestion. Daily driver looking for something smooth and quiet. Thanks

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                          • flawdaboi407
                            Grease Monkey
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 324

                            #853
                            Wheels are 15x7. Offset is ET35.
                            Current tires are 195/60/15.
                            Rear is fine, front rubs slightly on the strut housing.
                            I have 31mm spacers in the rear.
                            I want to run 20mm spacers in the front.
                            What size tire do I need to clear everything ok?
                            I was thinking 225/50's or 205/50's or 205/55's.
                            What size do you guys think I should run?
                            Im going to be getting Falken 912's.
                            btw.. im on h&r race and billy sports.
                            Thanks.
                            Last edited by flawdaboi407; 03-20-2008, 04:33 PM.
                            84' 318i m30b35 swapped!

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #854
                              Originally posted by dmoney(AB)
                              how hard would it be to fit these:
                              17x8.5 et 13
                              17x10 et 20
                              215/40/r17
                              245/35/r17

                              early arch e30
                              A slight fender flare in the rear most likely. The fronts will likely squeeze by with just a flat roll.

                              ZiMMie's car is running that rear setup with 225/35/17 tires and 8mm spacers. It's CLOSE with flat fender lips, but his ~650lb/in GC springs help there too. Your setup has taller rear tires, which make things a lot more difficult; his setup would not work with 24" diameter tires.

                              Jay

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                              • Mystikal
                                Moderator
                                Wheel Fitment Expert
                                • Nov 2003
                                • 9602

                                #855
                                Originally posted by bmw320e21
                                Would there be any rubbing or rolling of fenders with 16x7.5 et25 225/45/16. I have a late model with ground controls.
                                No rubbing or rolling. Very close, but it should be fine, especially with the stiff linear springs. I actually ran a 16x7 ET25 225/45/16 on my personal E30 without rolling the fenders, never touched. There was easily enough room for the extra 0.5".

                                Jay

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