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  • Julien
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2004
    • 7471

    #2086
    Originally posted by Mystikal
    Hahaha not a chance homeboy.
    would a 205/55/15 fit or should I break down and build the wheel to 15x8 et 16?

    Julien

    rubby mc rub rub
    Last edited by Julien; 02-28-2009, 08:20 AM.
    Build Threads:
    Pamela/Bella/Betty/325ix/5-Lug Seta/S60R/Miata ITB/Miata Turbo/Miata VVT/951/325xi-6

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    • theox69
      E30 Mastermind
      • May 2008
      • 1732

      #2087
      Originally posted by Mystikal
      Nicely. May need a very basic roll on the back, but don't bother doing it before trying it out. It'll just be right there with stock fenders.
      I made a mistake measuring the wheels.
      So officially, and now without a mistake this time...

      16x8" BBS RS, et14
      Going to be running Ground Control coilovers.
      What's the best tire size for them?

      Originally posted by Janderson
      you can have the keys to my hunk of 20+ year old West German steel when you pry them from my cold dead fingers.

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      • M42Technik
        R3V OG
        • Dec 2003
        • 9781

        #2088
        16x6" wheel. Looking for a flush offset. What do you think? I am looking at a wheel right now with an offset of ET35+15mm hubcentric spacers.
        Last edited by M42Technik; 02-27-2009, 10:05 PM.
        Reminiscing...

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        • z31maniac
          I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
          • Dec 2007
          • 17566

          #2089
          Originally posted by M42Technik
          16x6" wheel. Looking for a flush offset. What do you think? I am looking at a wheel right now with an offset of ET35+15mm hubcentric spacers.
          Not even kinda close. AlpineE30M52 had to go 16 x 9 ET 8 in front to get a "flush" fitment up front.

          So 16 x 6, ET -18, is that right Jay?
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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #2090
            Originally posted by Julien
            would a 205/55/15 fit or should I break down and build the wheel to 15x8 et 16?

            Julien

            rubby mc rub rub
            Easier with a 205/50/15. But still that'll be tough without pulling.

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #2091
              Originally posted by theox69
              I made a mistake measuring the wheels.
              So officially, and now without a mistake this time...

              16x8" BBS RS, et14
              Going to be running Ground Control coilovers.
              What's the best tire size for them?
              lol, nice.

              195/50/16, 205/45/16, 205/50/16, 215/40/16, 215/45/16 are all pretty easy to get on there, probably without any fender rolling at all.

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              • Mystikal
                Moderator
                Wheel Fitment Expert
                • Nov 2003
                • 9602

                #2092
                Originally posted by M42Technik
                16x6" wheel. Looking for a flush offset. What do you think? I am looking at a wheel right now with an offset of ET35+15mm hubcentric spacers.
                You should just mount two of them. Per hub.

                ET-a billion sounds right. I don't think you can ever make that look good, but I can't account for taste.

                BTW I was staying at the Crowne Plaza in SS and spent a whole bunch of time crawling up and down downtown SS in traffic Valentine's weekend. I genuinely like the area though.

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                • Jim Lepage
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 1138

                  #2093
                  Originally posted by Jim Lepage
                  I'm shopping lips and bolts for my BBS RS's and wondering if I go:

                  -15x8 et12 and 15x8.5 et06

                  or

                  -15x8.5 et06 and 15x9 et00

                  Here's 15x8 et12 and 9x15 et03




                  I need your opinion.

                  Bump...

                  My rear fenders are rolled by the way. I think it can be done cause 15x8.5 et06 is as wide as 16x9 et15 with 5mm spacers and a lots of people are running that setup. What are you thinking ?
                  Last edited by Jim Lepage; 03-01-2009, 06:47 AM.
                  E30S54 - Scale Suspension / Unix Performance Coilovers - 17x8 and 17x9 BBS E50

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                  • dannyg
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Mar 2007
                    • 1553

                    #2094
                    Looking at some 16x7.5 et 20 and 16x9 et 15...do I need spacers and what size tires would be correct?
                    1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
                    1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
                    1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
                    1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3

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                    • M42Technik
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 9781

                      #2095
                      Jay should I get myself some Linglongs? The name just screams quality.

                      Looking for a cheap 215/40/17.
                      Reminiscing...

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                      • TexasE30
                        Wrencher
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 298

                        #2096
                        perfect tire size for 17x7? et-37, it comes with 5mm hub? 1000 migilia? I posted in another threadbut got no replies

                        Im gettin new rubbers tomorrow.
                        thanks for help :D

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                        • Kristeun
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 396

                          #2097
                          Sorry tried searching but this thread is too big. I have a set of 17x7.5s. Don't know the offset but the fronts are not clearing if I use one of the balanced wheels with weights. What is my cheapest solution? And I was told I need a hubcentric spacers. How are these different from regular ones, and are H&R spacers hubcentric? Also what size do you guys recommend? Thanks
                          88 325is

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #2098
                            Originally posted by Jim Lepage
                            Bump...

                            My rear fenders are rolled by the way. I think it can be done cause 15x8.5 et06 is as wide as 16x9 et15 with 5mm spacers and a lots of people are running that setup. What are you thinking ?
                            It ends up being a fairly similar fitment, yes. With rolled fenders and 205/45 or 215/40 tires you should be fine.

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #2099
                              Originally posted by dannyg
                              Looking at some 16x7.5 et 20 and 16x9 et 15...do I need spacers and what size tires would be correct?
                              No spacers needed. For the rear 215/40/16 is the common choice, so for a matching front you'd want 195/45/16 (which is expensive and rare) or a 205/45/16 (much easier to find).

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                              • Mystikal
                                Moderator
                                Wheel Fitment Expert
                                • Nov 2003
                                • 9602

                                #2100
                                Originally posted by M42Technik
                                Jay should I get myself some Linglongs? The name just screams quality.

                                Looking for a cheap 215/40/17.
                                Just, no.

                                Federal 595. It's seriously an excellent tire. Sets of 4 on ebay for just over 200.

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