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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #3976
    Originally posted by GThomas
    So what should i go with the 205/45 or 215/40? I'll def adjust the front camber so they tuck better.
    205/45. The diameter helps hide some of the massive gap 215/40 leaves.

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #3977
      Originally posted by hurttech
      What size spacers are best to get my track a little bit wider? 84 ETA with eibach springs, 14" weaves with 195/60/14 falkens. Fenders are stock but will roll if needed. Thank You!
      15mm front 20mm rear is a good setup. Won't need any rolling.

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #3978
        Originally posted by jjc-hi
        I am upgrading to new 7.5x15 Ronals from 14" basketweaves. I want to try and sell all 5 wheels and tires as a set, which means I need a spare tire replacement. What are my options? Are there 15" steel wheels I can get?
        VW steelies can work.

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #3979
          Originally posted by LancE30
          ix weaves-15x7 on an i. will it work, im a retard and dont no
          Minimum: 3mm front spacers.

          To look decent: 20mm spacers all around.

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #3980
            Originally posted by Trptguy
            I'm trying to figure out if a 16x7.5 wheel with an offset of 49 will fit on my 87 325ic. ANy help would be appreciated.
            Way off, you need the offsets close to stock (15x7 +24). Those need 25mm spacers.

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #3981
              Originally posted by CJG
              I will be running 205/50 on 16x7 et42. I have H&R sports and Bilstein sports. What would be the best size spacers to run without having to roll my fenders?
              20mm all around, or 15mm front for a more even stance.

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              • u3b3rg33k
                R3VLimited
                • Jan 2010
                • 2452

                #3982
                Hoosier has a sale on 205/65/14 'HISTORIC RADIAL DOT SPEEDSTER' tires. If I put them on stock weaves, it's cool, right? I don't know how they do on actual mounted tire width, but my understanding is wider than the average tire.

                That said, those are track tires, yes? If not, that would defeat the purpose.

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                • ZenkiOwns
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 496

                  #3983
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  Well, they'll bolt up as-is with up to a 225/50 tire. Did you want spacer suggestions?

                  Thanks!
                  I was looking for tire size info and I also wanted to see if spacers would be required to make them sit flush.. I'm running GC's and didn't want rubbing issues.

                  Thanks!

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                  • billy.e30.325i
                    Member
                    • Dec 2010
                    • 79

                    #3984
                    ok im going to be buying dimond racing wheels..
                    i want them streched.
                    the wheels are going to be 15" and 8" wide.
                    anybody know the best tire to use? i dont want much of a strech just so you can notice it

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                    • BenMGP
                      Wrencher
                      • May 2010
                      • 210

                      #3985
                      I ordered the UUC BBK and looking for a wheel that will clear this brake kit without spacers or fender rolling if possible. Recommendations?

                      Do I need to go with a 16 or 17? I currently have 15 inch Ronal LS and have been told it will not clear.

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                      • BenMGP
                        Wrencher
                        • May 2010
                        • 210

                        #3986
                        Originally posted by Mystikal


                        Originally Posted by Charley
                        Ok so will probably buy a set of D-force 15x7 wheels

                        The car is on H&R sports+e90 drop hats the fenders will be rolled
                        by then. I want meaty street tires that fill the arches

                        Charley


                        I believe those are +25. 225/50/15 is the choice. You won't even need to roll.
                        Has this been confirmed, or is this correct? I just ordered the exact same wheel. Currently on 205/50/15 with my Ronal LS. Wanted to go a little wider, but do not want to rub... or roll fenders.


                        Thanks!

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                        • Trptguy
                          Mod Crazy
                          • Aug 2007
                          • 799

                          #3987
                          Originally posted by Mystikal
                          Way off, you need the offsets close to stock (15x7 +24). Those need 25mm spacers.

                          so if i got the 25mm spacers the offset would then be +24 instead of 49 and i could run the wheels. Or would I need to pull the fenders too?

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                          • crazyvwobie
                            Wrencher
                            • May 2010
                            • 298

                            #3988
                            Just put new lips on my schmits 8.5" rear and 7.5" front I calculated the offsets to be about an et 22 front and rear ( i may be off a mm or 2) .My fenders will be rolled and im lowered on race springs.Would it be better to go 215 45 up front and 225 45 in the rear or 225 45 all around?

                            thanks
                            Last edited by crazyvwobie; 01-15-2011, 02:20 PM.

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                            • csermonet47
                              E30 Modder
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 937

                              #3989
                              Here are some wheel/tire diameter specs I typed up for anyone wondering what sized to run.


                              14” with a 65mm profile = 485.6mm diameter (stock)

                              15” with a 55mm profile= 491mm diameter

                              15” with a 50mm profile= 481mm diameter

                              16” with a 45mm profile= 496.4mm diameter

                              16” with a 40mm profile= 486.4mm diameter

                              17” with a 35mm profile= 501.8mm diameter

                              17” with a 30mm profile= 491.8mm diameter


                              I believe these are all right. If anyone has any corrections feel free to make them.
                              Are Three Vee



                              Dad Spec

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                              • Beach Bum
                                E30 Addict
                                • Feb 2009
                                • 466

                                #3990
                                Originally posted by csermonet47
                                Here are some wheel/tire diameter specs I typed up for anyone wondering what sized to run.


                                14” with a 65mm profile = 485.6mm diameter (stock)

                                15” with a 55mm profile= 491mm diameter

                                15” with a 50mm profile= 481mm diameter

                                16” with a 45mm profile= 496.4mm diameter

                                16” with a 40mm profile= 486.4mm diameter

                                17” with a 35mm profile= 501.8mm diameter

                                17” with a 30mm profile= 491.8mm diameter


                                I believe these are all right. If anyone has any corrections feel free to make them.
                                I'll correct them all: The second number of a tire size is not an exact measurement. It is a function of the width of the tire. Widths must be known before you can determine the height of a tire.
                                Originally posted by george graves
                                If people keep quoting me in their sig, I'm going to burn this motherfucker down.

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