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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #3496
    Originally posted by BDK
    how about a set of BBS Style 5's staggered,
    16x8 et 23 up front (or 16x7.5 et 20 which would be better?)
    16x8.5 et 24 rears....
    running e30m3 5 lug with konis/spax on an 89 cab......
    Looking at Falken 452's as I always ran the 451's on my M535i and M5.... 225-45/16
    Thanks!!!!
    I know for a fact that the 16x8 +23s require 5mm spacers to clear the calipers if your pads aren't very worn. The 16x7.5 might clear without, so they may be a better choice. They'll also tuck it a bit better, the E38 ones poke a little.

    On the rear, you'll need a flat fender roll and a prayer. It'll be tight, but should just work.

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    • khnordeen
      E30 Addict
      • Oct 2007
      • 459

      #3497
      Any suggestions on what size spacers I should run on my car? (Was told a 12mm in the rear would be good) Any other suggestions for the front?

      15x7 et20 Borbet Type A's wrapped in 205/50/15 Falken ZE-912's

      Current ride height:



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      • jintermont
        Mod Crazy
        • Sep 2008
        • 601

        #3498
        i just picked up a set of oz fittipaldi indy's 15x7 et26 4x100. what would a good tire be for all around daily driver status with just a bit of stretch?
        Also what will i need in the way of spacers ?

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        • BDK
          Mod Crazy
          • Jul 2008
          • 684

          #3499
          Originally posted by Mystikal
          I know for a fact that the 16x8 +23s require 5mm spacers to clear the calipers if your pads aren't very worn. The 16x7.5 might clear without, so they may be a better choice. They'll also tuck it a bit better, the E38 ones poke a little.

          On the rear, you'll need a flat fender roll and a prayer. It'll be tight, but should just work.
          Thanks Jay!

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #3500
            Originally posted by khnordeen
            Any suggestions on what size spacers I should run on my car? (Was told a 12mm in the rear would be good) Any other suggestions for the front?

            15x7 et20 Borbet Type A's wrapped in 205/50/15 Falken ZE-912's

            Current ride height:



            I usually like to suggest a 5-8mm stagger F-R. So if you want 12mm in the rear (which is a lot, and will require slight fender rolling), then a 5-7mm in the front would be good.

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #3501
              Originally posted by jintermont
              i just picked up a set of oz fittipaldi indy's 15x7 et26 4x100. what would a good tire be for all around daily driver status with just a bit of stretch?
              Also what will i need in the way of spacers ?
              You're not stretching anything on a 7", so why not just go 225/50/15 and enjoy the manly tire look and performance? Just an idea. Otherwise stick to 205/55, and no spacers are necessary.

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              • White325is
                R3V Elite
                • Oct 2006
                • 5947

                #3502
                Im running a 215/40 on a 16x9. I need to gain 3/8 inch of a drop when I air out my bags in the front..
                What size tire do you suggest to give me that drop?
                I was thinking 205/40 rear 195/40 front.???
                What do you think of the yoko s drives?

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                • Mystikal
                  Moderator
                  Wheel Fitment Expert
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 9602

                  #3503
                  Originally posted by White325is
                  Im running a 215/40 on a 16x9. I need to gain 3/8 inch of a drop when I air out my bags in the front..
                  What size tire do you suggest to give me that drop?
                  I was thinking 205/40 rear 195/40 front.???
                  What do you think of the yoko s drives?
                  205/45. Smaller than that starts looking stupid from a direct-on side view (huge gaps front and rear of the tire).

                  S.drives are poor in the wet, and not that great in the dry. Look nice though.

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                  • khnordeen
                    E30 Addict
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 459

                    #3504
                    Originally posted by Mystikal
                    I usually like to suggest a 5-8mm stagger F-R. So if you want 12mm in the rear (which is a lot, and will require slight fender rolling), then a 5-7mm in the front would be good.
                    Thanks a lot, I appreciate the response.

                    Just out of curiosity, what would be the most you would suggest that wouldn't require fender rolling?

                    Thanks

                    -Kyle

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                    • White325is
                      R3V Elite
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 5947

                      #3505
                      Im not worried about huge gaps from the side. when I drive my car I raise it up so I have like 3 inches of fender room. I just need the fender lip to be even with the wheel lip when I air out the bags. The rear I got, front I need a little more.

                      rear good..


                      front no good..

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                      • joonsup
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 776

                        #3506
                        I have 16x7.5 et25 with 215/45/16 and added 15mm spacers all around to make it +10 all around.

                        Lowered on HR Sport springs with Bilstein HD shocks and lower front and rear eibach sway bars. I keep rubbing on rear passenger side on turns and dips but never on left side. I thought it was the shock so i replaced it and same thing happened. Help!!!

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #3507
                          Originally posted by khnordeen
                          Thanks a lot, I appreciate the response.

                          Just out of curiosity, what would be the most you would suggest that wouldn't require fender rolling?

                          Thanks

                          -Kyle
                          10mm should *just* clear. It's tight.

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #3508
                            Originally posted by White325is
                            Im not worried about huge gaps from the side. when I drive my car I raise it up so I have like 3 inches of fender room. I just need the fender lip to be even with the wheel lip when I air out the bags. The rear I got, front I need a little more.
                            Then by all means, go small!

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #3509
                              Originally posted by joonsup
                              I have 16x7.5 et25 with 215/45/16 and added 15mm spacers all around to make it +10 all around.

                              Lowered on HR Sport springs with Bilstein HD shocks and lower front and rear eibach sway bars. I keep rubbing on rear passenger side on turns and dips but never on left side. I thought it was the shock so i replaced it and same thing happened. Help!!!
                              It happens. You roll the fender yet?

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                              • mega_ls1
                                Noobie
                                • Apr 2009
                                • 12

                                #3510
                                18x8½in with 225 35 18. what offset? No spacers, will be rolling and pulling fenders to fit, thanks!

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