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[Mystikal]

1989 325i, completely unmodded. Getting some 15x8 et36 with some 225/45/15 tires for autox. Will this rub the strut? Thanks for the help!

Yes it will. 15mm spacers all around.

[Mystikal]

I have a 91' 325I vert and I want to run a set of 17" style 5's that I had for my M3. I will be using 18mm adaptors/spacers on 205 tires. Will this work? and will they be sticking out too much?

No, they won't work well at that offset (assuming you mean 17x8 +20 E39 Style 5s).

[Mystikal]

Thank you for your comments. What is your recommendation for a good tire for daily driving performance in that size.

Thanks,

Jim

Rank these:

Dry
Wet
Hydroplaning
Ride
Noise
Response
Price

[IronmanE30]

Rank these:

Dry=9
Wet=4
Hydroplaning=4
Ride=6
Noise=6
Response=8
Price=5

I live in Calif and won't be driving the car very much in the rain. I don't want a super soft tire but I don't need to get 40K miles out of them either. A tire that feels the road and is fun to drive is my goal. Hope this helps. I would like to keep the price per tire under $150 if possible but if the best tire for my needs is slightly over that price it would be ok.

Cheers,

Jim

[5ickride]

Tire fitment help

What tire size can i run on a set of 15x8.5, 15x9?

[Mystikal]

I live in Calif and won't be driving the car very much in the rain. I don't want a super soft tire but I don't need to get 40K miles out of them either. A tire that feels the road and is fun to drive is my goal. Hope this helps. I would like to keep the price per tire under $150 if possible but if the best tire for my needs is slightly over that price it would be ok.

Cheers,

Jim

We're referring to the 205/50, right?

With your dry traction and response goals you will have to sacrifice treadwear. Around 15-20k can be expected. You can offset this by purchasing one of the less expensive options: Falken RT-615K, Hankook R-S3, Kumho XS. All of these are phenomenal and will pretty much transform any E30.

[Mystikal]

What tire size can i run on a set of 15x8.5, 15x9?

Offset suspension car year fender mods...info please.

[5ickride]

Offset suspension car year fender mods...info please.

Bbs RM 012
Front: 15x8,5 ET7 57,1 4x100
Rear: 15x9,0 ET0 57,1 4x100

Stock suspension at the moment but will be looking at bilstein sports and possibly HRs Sports.

1991 318ic everything stock....for now ;)

[Mystikal]

Bbs RM 012
Front: 15x8,5 ET7 57,1 4x100
Rear: 15x9,0 ET0 57,1 4x100

Stock suspension at the moment but will be looking at bilstein sports and possibly HRs Sports.

1991 318ic everything stock....for now ;)

Rear fenders will have to be pulled, fronts a flat roll. Car will also need to be much, much lower than H&Rs to pull off that setup. 205/50 all around.

[IronmanE30]

We're referring to the 205/50, right?

With your dry traction and response goals you will have to sacrifice treadwear. Around 15-20k can be expected. You can offset this by purchasing one of the less expensive options: Falken RT-615K, Hankook R-S3, Kumho XS. All of these are phenomenal and will pretty much transform any E30.

Yes, and thank you for your input.

Cheers,

Jim

[QUKBMER]

Jim also check into NITTO NEO-GENS' 205/50/15 HR/VR. 15-20K These tires worked bitchin for me daily driving to work and canyon spirited driving.

Terry.

[5ickride]

Rear fenders will have to be pulled, fronts a flat roll. Car will also need to be much, much lower than H&Rs to pull off that setup. 205/50 all around.

Ohh, really? Like IE3s or HR Race? Potholes here suck ass and i dont want to slam it and risk the oil pan and shit

[blalor]

I've got a set of 15x7, 40mm offset Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 wheels I want to use on my '91 318is. I've got 3 sets for my MINI (2006 R53) and would like to be able to get a little crossover between the vehicles in my household. :D I currently have basketweaves and finding suitable tires for the track in 14" looks to be an almost impossible task. 15" isn't all that much better, honestly…

I did some test fitting on the driver's side front with the new Dunlop DZ101 tire I got for my MINI yesterday. 205/55-15. I cobbled together a 6mm spacer from some aluminum and it still wasn't enough to clear the strut, so I think I need at least a 10mm spacer. I haven't tried the back, yet. If I can keep this thing running long enough, I may end up running dedicated track tires, in which case I'd probably go as wide as 225.

The car's been lowered by the previous owner; it's on Bilstein shocks, H&R springs (I think). I don't know how much it's been lowered, but it's not obscene. It's on 205/60-14 Yokohama ES100s right now.

The wheels have a 73.1mm centerbore, so I need to use centering rings.

What spacers do I need to get these wheels to fit with 205 (and ideally 225) rubber? What length lug bolt do I need?

[blck325is]

Does anyone know where I can get 20 hole barrels for 2 piece, 16 inch wheels.

[stinkydriverx]

Hey J,
Im looking for a little more info on fitting a 225/50 on a 15x8 et 20(trm c1)..
How much fender work is needed? Im already rolled and slightly pulled all around. Im on coilovers and have camber plates in the front.... Because I know some brands might be wider or not.. Im specifically looking at the g-force sport in that size...
Thanks man,
Andrew