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

[ak-]

They fit, but I don't think you can fill and drill those?

[PannikAttk]

They fit, but I don't think you can fill and drill those?

Porque no? (why not?)

[Mastrcruse]

Yeah, CR is the only group with any worthwhile testing on non-performance tires. Very thorough.

Pretty much everything in that test (which is like 40+ tires) is a commuter daily tire. T/A got 74/100, which is about mid-pack. The Hydroedge was first, with 84. T/A was given "Very good" for both wet traction and hydroplaning resistance, which is pretty much top-tier. Neo-Gens are very good for wet traction and good for hydroplane.

And never, ever read owner's tire reviews. Think about it, the same people you see driving around with no idea WTF is going on are the ones writing that. Most people can't spell hydroplaning let alone know what it is.

Gosh man sooo true.

Thanks again. It's either the hydroedge or the neo-gens...I'll be looking around for deals and bite on whichever is best.

[Jbpka06]

15x9 et13

looking for a little stretch

225/50? any 215s?

[dnova89]

I'm actually gonna sell my BFG's for a smaller and more track/performance oriented tire. I got rid of most the rubbing by going around with a mallet on the front part of the car along with using a fender roller for a more aggresive roll than before in the rear and also using the mallet to smash in the inner part of the fender well a little bit. All rubbing issues except for one are solved even when going over bumps at speed. The only rubbing issue now is that when I turn the wheel too much it rubs against the sway bar in the front.

I was thinking tire time I'd go for a little stretch and get my car a little lower and looking better. This time I don't really care about tire wear too much.

The wheels are the trm c1's 15x8et21, I was thinking about 195/50 or 205/50 what do you think? Maybe 205/45? I'm not sure how the different sizes affect the handling or the looks of a stretched tire. For example I'm not sure how a 195/50 would be different from a 205/45.

Should I consider stretching 215's? I'm just looking for some type of balance between looks and performance. I want my car to be low and look good but at the same time this is the same car I want to take to autox and track.

Eventually in about 5-6 months I'm going to get some nice-looking street dedicated wheels where I can just go for looks and these c1's will be my dedicated track tires where I just concentrate on performance. For now though these c1's are double duty on the street and track so for now I want to be able to look good on the street but still be able to hold my own at the track.

Thanks Jason!

[Mystikal]

what would i need to do to make this set up nice and flush?

16x8 et20. 205/40(45)/16

10, 15, 20 mm spacers?

Flush is subjective.

Year of car? Suspension? Fenders rolled/pulled?

[Mystikal]

Would these fit an E30? BMW Style 5 - 2 piece ET41 17x7.5

I know 17's is pushing it on an E30 but a great deal is tempting me. The plan would be to fill and redrill to 4x100 or have some custom adapters made.

Also, can custom lips be ordered for these to make the rears a little wider?

Thx

Go with adapters, it'd be a crime to redrill those rare beauties (I had them once, Nogaro with polished lips and bolts...mmmm).

Wokke (google him) has been doing some shenanigans with widening Style 5s, you can contact him. Expect a 4 digit price tag though.

[Mystikal]

15x9 et13

looking for a little stretch

225/50? any 215s?

You'll need spacers to clear the front. 5mm is enough.

Once you're there, expect massive fender work to get those on regardless of tire choice. 225/50 will look strange and require aftermarket flares welded/bolted on. I wouldn't veer much past 205/50 unless you have bodywork plans.

[Mystikal]

I'm actually gonna sell my BFG's for a smaller and more track/performance oriented tire. I got rid of most the rubbing by going around with a mallet on the front part of the car along with using a fender roller for a more aggresive roll than before in the rear and also using the mallet to smash in the inner part of the fender well a little bit. All rubbing issues except for one are solved even when going over bumps at speed. The only rubbing issue now is that when I turn the wheel too much it rubs against the sway bar in the front.

I was thinking tire time I'd go for a little stretch and get my car a little lower and looking better. This time I don't really care about tire wear too much.

The wheels are the trm c1's 15x8et21, I was thinking about 195/50 or 205/50 what do you think? Maybe 205/45? I'm not sure how the different sizes affect the handling or the looks of a stretched tire. For example I'm not sure how a 195/50 would be different from a 205/45.

Should I consider stretching 215's? I'm just looking for some type of balance between looks and performance. I want my car to be low and look good but at the same time this is the same car I want to take to autox and track.

Eventually in about 5-6 months I'm going to get some nice-looking street dedicated wheels where I can just go for looks and these c1's will be my dedicated track tires where I just concentrate on performance. For now though these c1's are double duty on the street and track so for now I want to be able to look good on the street but still be able to hold my own at the track.

Thanks Jason!

Compromise. Go with a great 205/50, like a RT-615K, XS, RE-11, or something along those lines. Will give you plenty of clearance, look good, and still throw down more lateral G's than your BFGs could muster.

[Jbpka06]

You'll need spacers to clear the front. 5mm is enough.

Once you're there, expect massive fender work to get those on regardless of tire choice. 225/50 will look strange and require aftermarket flares welded/bolted on. I wouldn't veer much past 205/50 unless you have bodywork plans.

What if I did 15x8 et25 on the front (3-5mm spacer to clear strut) with a 205/50 on the front and 15x9 et13 with a 215/50 on the rear? fenders will be rolled

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Flush is subjective.

Year of car? Suspension? Fenders rolled/pulled?

89 235is
h&r race springs.
fenders just slightly rolled. a nice look with the fender but not wide enough for the need to pull


tia

[Mystikal]

What if I did 15x8 et25 on the front (3-5mm spacer to clear strut) with a 205/50 on the front and 15x9 et13 with a 215/50 on the rear? fenders will be rolled

Bank on requiring a pull on the back to 100% avoid rubbing, it'll be very close. Should look great though.

[Mystikal]

89 235is
h&r race springs.
fenders just slightly rolled. a nice look with the fender but not wide enough for the need to pull


tia

205/45 with a 10mm rear spacer alone would be a great fitment. Tire will be right up against the inside of the arches.

[Bimmerfreak87]

I'm looking for some nice lightweight race wheels that I can bolt up to my "stock for now" 87 325i w/o using spacers. I'm thinking of getting the D-Force LTW5 15x7s et25. Just want to make sure these will fit nicely...? Also, I need to get tires so any help with tire size and a good set of sticky tires for under $100 per. Bilstein struts and h&r race springs just ordered also. Thanks.

[The_Nietzschean]

what would it take to run a set of Konig Bump (16x7 et40 73.1bore)
I am a complete noob so be gentle. I know must people don't like time attack stripes but I love these rims.
My car is a 1991 318i sedan.
I know a centering ring would be needed. What size?
Tire recommendations for a hr sport springs and blisten sport shocks setup? I was thinking 225/45 but then again I really don't know what I'm talking about :)