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

[burzaa]

16x8.5 et 0

Both FR and RR. Will I have issues, prefer not to have to use spacers or roll fenders? Car is stock suspension, but looking at getting GC coilovers, any issues with those potentially?

Also maximum tire size I can go with that fitment?

[charltonward]

Have a turbo build in the works, and am in search of traction. Willing to roll (and maybe pull) the fenders the car isn't slammed, but it is low.
17" wheels; what offset and width will allow the widest tire?
What will that tires dimensions be?
Would love to fit 255's in the back maybe 225's up front?

17x8 +25 235/40 front
17x8.5 +30 245/40 rear

Should only need a roll in the back.

What about on 17x9 +30mm wheels front and back?

[kid8]

16x7.5 et20. Car is a late model with h&r sports. Could a 225/45/16 fit without rolling or spacers? Would a 215/45/16 be the better choice?

[EtaDriven]

So I found a wheel I like, and I'm pretty sure I know the overall diameter and width I'd like, but am not sure when it comes to the offset. These are going to be going on my 1984 325e, which will be slightly lowered on Jom coilovers by the time the wheels get on it.
WHEELS: 15x8, with either +16 or +0 offset. not looking to roll my fenders.
TIRES: not really sure, need help knowing a size that will fit nice. I don't want to stretch. I was thinking of 195/55. Looking for a nice fat contact patch.

..Either way here are the wheels for reference, these are the +0 offsets but the +16's are basically the same just with different offset obviously.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-022-5841blk/overview/

[haaken675]

Hey guys. Trying to figure out if this wheel will work with my plans. building a stripped out e30 and am considering doing fender flares since this car will never hold any collector value due to some of the rust rapair needed to be done including removing the sunroof cassette....that's another story.

I am considering purchasing a set of xxr 527's in 16x8.25 et0. I have had the 527's on my old FR-S and I like the design. With a 0 offset, i know the car would need rolled fenders at a minimum, but would these wheels actually fill out fender flares, or would they look sunken in and a little weird?

Thanks for the input.

[stanhayward]

Hey guys. Trying to figure out if this wheel will work with my plans. building a stripped out e30 and am considering doing fender flares since this car will never hold any collector value due to some of the rust rapair needed to be done including removing the sunroof cassette....that's another story.

I am considering purchasing a set of xxr 527's in 16x8.25 et0. I have had the 527's on my old FR-S and I like the design. With a 0 offset, i know the car would need rolled fenders at a minimum, but would these wheels actually fill out fender flares, or would they look sunken in and a little weird?

Thanks for the input.

I know I'm not the boss dog here, but I've got pretty pertinent personal experience so I'll chime in if that's alright.

I ran a 16x8 et0 with KAMotors ultra-wide flares with 215/40s up front and they needed 20mm spacers to sit nicely. If you use less aggressive flares than mine and ran a meatier tire like a 225/45 I think they'd look nice. Otherwise you're looking for some camber plates and probably 195/45s max, and seeing as it sounds like this is more of a track car, I'd lean flares and proper tires.

Hope this helps!

[d.brocco]

Dude u rule! Thanks in advance for any guidance. I'm in an 88 vert, and looking at a staggered 16" setup with 7s and 8s. all offsets are +18.
Tires i'm thinking 195/45/16 & 205/45/16. ground control coilovers - i like to DRIVE.
A. how am i looking so far?
B. does it sound right that i would need a spacer to push the front wheel out the extra 1/2" (if the offsets are equal and there's a 1" difference in wheel width)?
C. would said spacer f up my steering feel?
Keep up the rad work.

[haaken675]

I know I'm not the boss dog here, but I've got pretty pertinent personal experience so I'll chime in if that's alright.

I ran a 16x8 et0 with KAMotors ultra-wide flares with 215/40s up front and they needed 20mm spacers to sit nicely. If you use less aggressive flares than mine and ran a meatier tire like a 225/45 I think they'd look nice. Otherwise you're looking for some camber plates and probably 195/45s max, and seeing as it sounds like this is more of a track car, I'd lean flares and proper tires.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the feedback!

[Mystikal]

Will I need small flares with 235/40's too?

Yep. It'll rub often with stock quarters.

[Mystikal]

I am looking for a tire size...I want to run as much tire as possible without pulling the fenders/rubbing.

1989 325is

Suspension
Ground Control Street kit Coilovers
Nasieg 5-lug conversion
Front
e36 M3 front hub (Pushes out +12mm)
Rear
z4 Hubs (Pushes out +2.5mm)
Wheels
e38 16x8 Style 5s Et23

Essentially makes front wheel et11 and rear wheel et20

What is the meatiest setup I can run?

Thanks!

215/45 or 205/50

[Mystikal]

I have a late model sedan with h&r sport, koni yellow, and looking to do 16x8 +23 with +18/20 adapters. I'd like as much meat as can fit and am ok with rolling fenders, what would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

205/45 and rolled fenders. Might still rub occasionally, the offset is too low.

[Mystikal]

16x8 et20 no spacers.

235s going to rub?

Thanks in advace, Tire God.

There are no 235/xx/16 tires available for an E30. 225/45 works with a fender roll.

[Mystikal]

16x8.5 et 0

Both FR and RR. Will I have issues, prefer not to have to use spacers or roll fenders? Car is stock suspension, but looking at getting GC coilovers, any issues with those potentially?

Also maximum tire size I can go with that fitment?

Way too low of an offset. Won't fit.

[Mystikal]

What about on 17x9 +30mm wheels front and back?

Front fitment is poor. You would need 18mm front spacers to clear the struts, then you're stuck with 205 or 215 tires due to fender clearance.

[Mystikal]

16x7.5 et20. Car is a late model with h&r sports. Could a 225/45/16 fit without rolling or spacers? Would a 215/45/16 be the better choice?

Should just barely clear with 225/45s and no roll.