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[BenMGP]

It will be too much for unrolled fenders. Even with a flat roll, it will be close.

20mm worked great. Had minor rubbing in the back in hard cornering, but a fender roll fixed it. All good to go!

FYI: Bilstein, HR Race, Drop hats, M3 offset CABS, and ST sway bars. 205/50/15

[lifeiskaos]

e30m3 5 lug swap on my 89 325is

16x8 et23 front with GC camber plates
16x8.5 et13 rear with AKG raised subframe bushings

Planning on 12mm front spacers (max my vorschlag studs will allow)

I'm looking for a very low, flush fitment. I own a fender roller. I'm having trouble finding tires... I'm thinking maybe 215 45 16 fronts and 225 45 16 rears, but it seems I'll have to get two different brands. Any suggestions?

edit: I looked a bit more and now I'm leaning towards 205/50 and 215/50 dunlop direzza dz101's

[Mystikal]

I've got a set of M-Contour replicas (made in italy, by at italia i think), they're 17x7.5 et15 and 17x8.5 et20. bolt pattern is 5x120. is there any possible way to fit these to my 91 325i vert? I have considered a 5-lug swap, or an adapter... but neither of these options seem promising as they'll both leave me with a totally wrong offset.
BTW- i may have fucked up measuring the offset, but I really doubt it. I have bead to bead measuring 8.5". Bead to hub mating face from backside of wheel: 5". So the center is at 4.25", meaning .75in x 25.4mm/in=19.04 or et20ish. am I fubar or what?
thanks so much in advance.

and if they won't fit my car with help, are they made for e30 M3 or maybe e28? wtf are these for?

I've had two versions of that wheel in the past, but both were high-offset E36 versions (16x7.5 and 17x7.5). Those would be great for use with adapters, but if your measurements are roughly correct they would be too aggressive. AT Italia did make low-offset versions for the 5s and 7s, and it's likely that's what you have.

[Mystikal]

Alright... my turn. First time buying a set of wheels for any car I've owned. I've tried to do my research... pretty sure I'm good to go but just wanted to check in here to make sure. Apologies in advance if this is already a popular combo.

Car: '87 325is. H&R Race & Bilstein Sport Springs. Offset M3 CABs.

Looking at TireRack C1 15x8" with Hankook RS-3s in 225/45/15.

From what I've gathered, these are pretty much a direct bolt-on since my car has the higher rear arches. No spacers/fender mods necessary, correct?

Thanks!

Yup, they should just clear the high arch cars without fender rolling. No promises with a full load or just the right series of road undulations though, you might have to do a slight roll.

[Mystikal]

Would be considered flush with rolled fenders on a 5 lug swapped e30 with 318ti rear and 325is fronts with m3 control arms and Offset CAB's?

Trying to see if I could possibly fit 17x8's et18 with a tad bit of poke.

They will sit about flush at that setup.

[Mystikal]

20mm worked great. Had minor rubbing in the back in hard cornering, but a fender roll fixed it. All good to go!

FYI: Bilstein, HR Race, Drop hats, M3 offset CABS, and ST sway bars. 205/50/15

Glad to hear!

[Mystikal]

e30m3 5 lug swap on my 89 325is

16x8 et23 front with GC camber plates
16x8.5 et13 rear with AKG raised subframe bushings

Planning on 12mm front spacers (max my vorschlag studs will allow)

I'm looking for a very low, flush fitment. I own a fender roller. I'm having trouble finding tires... I'm thinking maybe 215 45 16 fronts and 225 45 16 rears, but it seems I'll have to get two different brands. Any suggestions?

edit: I looked a bit more and now I'm leaning towards 205/50 and 215/50 dunlop direzza dz101's

You tire sizes are too large to be flush (or work with the setup in general) unless you flare the fenders VERY aggressively. As it is you'll need a flat fender roll in the rear.

I'd personally go with either 205/45 or 215/45 all around, as it's impossible to find tires other than the mediocre (and downright scary in wet) DZ101s in those staggered sizes.

[csermonet47]

So 16x9 ET10 with a 215/45/16 would fit fine with a flat roll and camber plates?

[Pussy30]

They will sit about flush at that setup.

Thanks so much. What tire sizes would be about right?

[bloodshot-e30]

alright i need to order tires for my new wheels and im not sure what size i can get on the rear of my late model.

i have voglan purple lowering springs and im gettin staggerd wheels 16x7.5 fronts and 16x9 on the rear. ET 20

im thinking 205 45 16 on the front and a 225 45 16 on the rear? will this work.

also i will be rolling my finders

[bloodshot-e30]

anyone???

[Mystikal]

So 16x9 ET10 with a 215/45/16 would fit fine with a flat roll and camber plates?

Will stiff rear springs and an absolutely flat fender lip, yes. I wouldn't rule out a slight pull being required with spring rates less than 600lb/in.

[Mystikal]

Thanks so much. What tire sizes would be about right?

205/40/17. It's slightly undersized, which will help with fender clearance. You'll have to go very low to pull this setup off.

[Mystikal]

alright i need to order tires for my new wheels and im not sure what size i can get on the rear of my late model.

i have voglan purple lowering springs and im gettin staggerd wheels 16x7.5 fronts and 16x9 on the rear. ET 20

im thinking 205 45 16 on the front and a 225 45 16 on the rear? will this work.

also i will be rolling my finders

Change the front to 205/50/16 to match the diameter of the rears. You'll be rolling the rear arches to a slight "pull" to get that setup to work.

[91DUMPDE30]

Anyone here running 17x10?