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

[Mystikal]

I planning on running an 8mm spacer in the rear on my 15x7 et20 Type A's and was wondering if I would need extended lugs to be able to run that spacer.

I just got flat caps for my Type A's today and just want to know if I would have any issues using them with extended lugs. Thanks

-Kyle

You will need longer bolts, yes. You won't have any issues with the cap, unless you're running studs with a huge length.

[Mystikal]

I gots a question. With stock bottle caps and tires on a car dropped about 2.5", how wide spacers can you use without issues?

Also a tad off topic, would it make a huge difference switching to to a bigger wider wheels with a lower profile tire? Obviously that looks better but if theres not a huge difference ill stick with bottle caps.

Thanks

20mm front 30mm rear on an early model is possible.

There is a huge difference moving to larger wheels, mostly because there are better/more tire choices.

[Mystikal]

I STFA but would still like a confirmation about this setup.

With a 225/45/16 on a 16x9 ET15 square setup fit without any issues?

I have GC coilovers and camber plates.

Nope, 205/45 or 215/40 are the only real options, unless you're flaring bodywork.

[Mystikal]

Jay,

I've got a set of euroweaves and looking at Ziex 912 225/50/15...I'd like a flush look without any rolling if possible. Camber is at approx. 2.5 in the rear and maybe -.3 in the front, bilstein sports, and H&R sport...do I need spacers front or rear? If so what sizes?

Even without spacers you're pretty much maxed out in the rear. That rear camber estimate scares me too, did you dial some out? Because even with the stock 2+ degrees you get when you lower the car there is just enough space for the 225s.

[Mystikal]

i was looking at the ESM-002r. I have hr race springs and bilsteins on my car now. I want to run 17x8.5(15 offset) in the front and run 17x10(20 offset in the rear). what kind of spacers will i need and tire sizes? I know i will need to roll my fenders

205/40 front 225/35 rear. You will have to pull the rear fenders to fit them without rubbing.

[MC Hammered]

Nope, 205/45 or 215/40 are the only real options, unless you're flaring bodywork.

Thanks.

I was hoping to reuse the tires I have.

[Apps]

Even without spacers you're pretty much maxed out in the rear. That rear camber estimate scares me too, did you dial some out? Because even with the stock 2+ degrees you get when you lower the car there is just enough space for the 225s.

Haven't done anything to the rear and yea that was a rough estimate so I may be a bit off...any advice for the front? I will have to run 5mm spacers for bbk anyway but looking for that flush look.

Would the rear become a problem if I took some camber out?

Casey

edit: I did mean -2.5 deg estimate on the rear not +2.5

[khnordeen]

You will need longer bolts, yes. You won't have any issues with the cap, unless you're running studs with a huge length.

I really appreciate the help.

What would be a good stud length to run?

[Alpine e92]

I have a set of wheels 16x8 and the tires are 225/45/16, I want a smaller tire, what would you suggest?

[FrozenSolid]

planning on getting a staggared set of esm 002...they are

Front: 16x7.5 20mm offset
rear: 16x9 20mm offset (they come in 10 also)

iam on ie3 springs and i have rolled fenders in the back. iam currently running (245/35 on et25 17x8.5) without much trouble in the back. id like to fit meatiest tire i can in the rear without pulling rear fenders/rubbing. not a big fan of stretch tires.

[evilnickwong]

BBS RG-F 15x6.5 ET37
They are really light forged JDM BBS wheels, but the offset is high.

Even with a 20mm spacer, it's still 10mm less poke than my current wheels (7.5 wide, ET20).

What would you recommend if I want to run those wheels?

[IRON-E]

205/50/16.

Would 195/50/16s be a bit too streched for my wheels?

[Streetlight]

So I'm sure you get a lot of these, and I can understand it might be frustrating to answer these questions but I was wondering which, if any of these will fit on e30s without spacers.

15x8 et 10

17x7.5 et 20

16x8 et 25

I'm sorry to make a post like this, but I promise once I learn some more about e30s, I'll try to contribute to the community :)

[diegom6]

Looking to buy a set of new tires for my BBS RS ET55 wich came in 17x9.5 all arround. Got my custom made inner barrels to make the front in 17x8 and keep the rear for 17x9.5. This is of corse in a e36 318ti 5 lug swapp e30. Coilover setup.

I will need some custom fender work but that's not a issue. Looking to get the Falken Azenis but I'm not sure what size get. We have bumpy/cracked roads down here, lot of pot holes, that means I cna't use a very small side wall height like 35 or below, I would rather stcik with something in the 40-45 depending on size of corse.

What would you recomend me for my e30 turbo from the following link as they have all the shown sizes only?

Front: 225/45 ??

Rear: 255/40 o 275/40 ??

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

Thanks! :-D

[Mystikal]

Haven't done anything to the rear and yea that was a rough estimate so I may be a bit off...any advice for the front? I will have to run 5mm spacers for bbk anyway but looking for that flush look.

Would the rear become a problem if I took some camber out?

Casey

edit: I did mean -2.5 deg estimate on the rear not +2.5

You'll be fine as long as the camber isn't dialed too far away from what it would be without adjustment.