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

[Philo]

What size are these wheels and tires? I think these look amazing on the e30. I definitely don't want to stretch the tire. I want something that looks great and is functional.

215/40/16's? It looks severely undersized and there is still a fair amount of stretch there.

[ipunchfish]

215/40/16's? It looks severely undersized and there is still a fair amount of stretch there.

Lets not get caught up in taking the picture literally. I just want similar wheels on my e30 with no stretch. But I keep hearing lots of shit about Diamond Racing wheels so I am skeptical on buying them. I haven't been able to find too many alternatives. Anything at all? Thanks!

[lucky7]

Can't view the pic, requires a login. Aren't foxes 4x108 though? You using adapters or are they dual-drill?

Your math is correct, but I wouldn't stagger the tires. You're looking at using a 195/55 at most probably.

thank you, although i did decide against them.

i will prob do some sportmax 16x8 +0, although i am unsure of tires. need to do this as cheap as possible. billy sports, cosmos, 16x8 +0 and what, 215/45's? i am not afraid of rolling fenders, and i do have the high arches. any input? writing this all down for when it's time.

[kpgli84]

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16x9 et15 how much tire could you fit in the rear of a late model with this size wheel


Thanks again

[95///M3]

89 325is - 16x8 BBS RC's - ET35. What size spacers with 215/45/16? Thank you!

[jcollins@northwestern.edu]

I'm thinking about purchasing Beryern Mesh wheels 15 X 7, but they're only available in ET +27. Planning on keeping 205/55/15 tires. Will they stick out too much on a iX? Thanks!!!

[2002maniac]

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16x9 et15 how much tire could you fit in the rear of a late model with this size wheel


Thanks again

245/35/16 will fit with aggressive fender rolling. perfect offset for the rear, 9" fronts gets more tricky.

89 325is - 16x8 BBS RC's - ET35. What size spacers with 215/45/16? Thank you!

15mm spacers and you'll barely have to roll your fenders

I'm thinking about purchasing Beryern Mesh wheels 15 X 7, but they're only available in ET +27. Planning on keeping 205/55/15 tires. Will they stick out too much on a iX? Thanks!!!

They will stick out 14mm from stock. should still fit in the fender just fine IMO

[lucky7]

thank you, although i did decide against them.

i will prob do some sportmax 16x8 +0, although i am unsure of tires. need to do this as cheap as possible. billy sports, cosmos, 16x8 +0 and what, 215/45's? i am not afraid of rolling fenders, and i do have the high arches. any input? writing this all down for when it's time.

more reading, is a 215/40 better? looks a hell of a lot easier to find, and cheaper.

[2002maniac]

more reading, is a 215/40 better? looks a hell of a lot easier to find, and cheaper.

if your car isn't really low the fender gap looks pretty silly with the lower profile.

[thedeal]

I have a '90 4 door, lowered on BavAuto springs, fenders rolled slightly. Looking to stuff some 16x9's in the fenders, either KT1's or Azevs. I'm thinking et +15 or so. Definitely going for something near to flush, but nothing crazy.

I want to get some decent rubber onto these, not diggin the whole stretched tire thing. I was thinking about wrapping them in 225/45zr16 BF goodrich g-forces. Will this tire size rub at all in your best estimates? Are there better sizes available to use for this wheel w/o stretching the tire to all hell?

Thanks in advance,
Garrett

[pinoy325i]

I have a '90 4 door, lowered on BavAuto springs, fenders rolled slightly. Looking to stuff some 16x9's in the fenders, either KT1's or Azevs. I'm thinking et +15 or so. Definitely going for something near to flush, but nothing crazy.

I want to get some decent rubber onto these, not diggin the whole stretched tire thing. I was thinking about wrapping them in 225/45zr16 BF goodrich g-forces. Will this tire size rub at all in your best estimates? Are there better sizes available to use for this wheel w/o stretching the tire to all hell?

Thanks in advance,
Garrett

this is exactly what i was going to ask too haha. except i am lowered on H&R race springs. Thanks for asking this one because i certainly want to get the info on what i have to do as well to make em fit without stretching.

[psyber_0ptix]

Style 4 16x8 ET23

215/45 and 225/45 are significantly more expensive than 225/50. I know the outer diameter will be off, making the speedometer slightly slower. But will this cause an increase chance of rubbing even if i thoroughly roll the fenders? I'm honestly not a fan of stretch.

I'll be doing an e36m3/Ti 5 lug conversion if that matters.

....unless someone can point me to some decently priced tires (for autox/some daily).

[Mystikal]

Hey there,

I definitely want to get steelies for my car but I hear lot of crap about Diamond Racing. Which steelies are more "legit"?

If I choose Diamond Racing, which size wheel would fit without rubbing? Could I run 215 40 16? Or even 225?

Thanks ya.

The Diamond steelies aren't hubcentric, which presents a few (debatable) safety issues. I don't know of any E30-specific steelie manufacturers.

I don't know what the offer in terms of width and offset, if you provide me with the options I can narrow it down.

[Mystikal]

What size are these wheels and tires? I think these look amazing on the e30. I definitely don't want to stretch the tire. I want something that looks great and is functional.

Probably a 16x8, with a 205/40 or 215/40. Hard to see in that pic.

[Mystikal]

I'm thinking about purchasing Beryern Mesh wheels 15 X 7, but they're only available in ET +27. Will they stick out too much on a iX.

Nope, that's about perfect. Stick to 205/55 for no fender rolling.