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

[Camoflash]

I need help yalls,

I plan on installing the following on my 89 325is
ie3
e90 drop hats
all spring pads

225/45/r17 17x7.5 bbs rc et 35

I have about 3mm of clearance to the strut tube

Will i need spacers? Will i need the fenders rolled? Will it rub?

[e30slidewayz]

Alright here it goes... getting tires for my bday on the 23rd. I just copped a set of 17x8 and 17x9 staggered style 5's filled and redrilled to 4x100. My '89 325is is on H&R sports with koni adjustables. I want a little stretch, nothing to compromise the integrity of the tire though. Equi-stretch on front and back and no rub is what I'm shooting for. And I want the most tire I can fit under the fenders (planning on rolling them). Any suggestions? I've heard 205/40 and 225/35 would make it equi-stretched... what you guys think? Any help is muuuuch appreciated.

Edit: decided on 205/40 and either 225/35 or 215/40. I'd prefer the 225 but the new falken azenis isn't offered in that size. Any other suggestions on a good quality tire?

[///Maddog9000]

Jay,

I planned on buying a set of 16x7 et25 and running 225/45s but, A) tire selection sucks and B) the wheel offset was mis-labeled and they are et20.

Late model arches with H&R Sport/Bilstien Sport

Question: 16x7 et20; should I run 205/45s? What's the best size?

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[MattNZ]

Hi there,

I am about to fit a 5 lug setup on my e30 with e36 M3 front and 318ti rear with bilstein sports and H&R sport springs.

I already have some wheels that I'd really like to fit, but want confirmation I will actually be able to. Specs are: front - 17x7.5 et17 with 205/40 tyres. Rear - 17x8.5 et20 with 215/40 tyres.

I am quite prepared to roll the guards with a mild pull but would hate to do that and find I still can't fit them.. Can I do it??

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

EDIT:

15x8 205/50/15. what would be the lowest offset i could do? before rubbing on hard cornering (track use). (i wouldnt mind rolling the rear a bit)

[mistertonylee]

Hey guys. Newbie here. I searched the thread and didn't come up with my answer, so I'll ask. What's the biggest overall tire I can run on the stock 14x6.5 basketweaves? I have an 84 325e and the stock 195/60r14s don't come close to filling the wheel wells. I'd like to have as much ground clearance as possible instead of lowering.
Could I run 195/70 or 75 14s or maybe 205/70r14?

Thanks

Tony

[blck325is]

I got my style 5's filled and redrilled, running 205/45/16 in the front and 205/50/16 in the rear. I got a great deal on the rear wheels that I couldn't pass up. For some reason the 5mm spacers I got for the front did not clear my brake carriers, so I am getting 8mm spacers for the front and 10mm spacers for the rear. Both front and rear fenders will be receiving a mild-medium roll.

My question is about what length stud kit I can run and still be able to use the style 5 caps.

[goml23]

Quick question about ordering up some Enkei 92s. Apart from the wheels themselves, what else am I going to need to order? Will I need spacers up front?

[Camoflash]

mistertonylee- You can run the biggest size u can find.
blck325is- 75mm, they are good up to a 10mm spacer.

[Mystikal]

A little help required... I'm running IE STG3s on Konis, front drop hats, no rear spring pads.

Looking at picking up some 17x8 wheels, just wondering what offset/tyre size would work best for a nice flush fit, maybe a little stretch, minimal guard work (rolling is ok).

TIA

Ideal? +20 front +15 rear. 205/40 tires. Rolled rear arches.

[Mystikal]

205/50s mounted. They look great. Very glad to have gone with the smaller size.

Still same spacers of 10/15mm?

16x7.5 et30. Flush. JOM coils.

Yup!

[Mystikal]

I need help yalls,

I plan on installing the following on my 89 325is
ie3
e90 drop hats
all spring pads

225/45/r17 17x7.5 bbs rc et 35

I have about 3mm of clearance to the strut tube

Will i need spacers? Will i need the fenders rolled? Will it rub?

Tires are too big, and you "need" spacers for proper fitment. 215/40/17 rubber and 15mm spacers all around. No fender rolling needed.

[Mystikal]

Alright here it goes... getting tires for my bday on the 23rd. I just copped a set of 17x8 and 17x9 staggered style 5's filled and redrilled to 4x100. My '89 325is is on H&R sports with koni adjustables. I want a little stretch, nothing to compromise the integrity of the tire though. Equi-stretch on front and back and no rub is what I'm shooting for. And I want the most tire I can fit under the fenders (planning on rolling them). Any suggestions? I've heard 205/40 and 225/35 would make it equi-stretched... what you guys think? Any help is muuuuch appreciated.

Edit: decided on 205/40 and either 225/35 or 215/40. I'd prefer the 225 but the new falken azenis isn't offered in that size. Any other suggestions on a good quality tire?

I'd suggest 195/45 and 215/40, both Yokohama S.drive. Equal stretch, equal diameter, great tire.

[Mystikal]

Jay,

I planned on buying a set of 16x7 et25 and running 225/45s but, A) tire selection sucks and B) the wheel offset was mis-labeled and they are et20.

Late model arches with H&R Sport/Bilstien Sport

Question: 16x7 et20; should I run 205/45s? What's the best size?

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You can still run the 225s, for whatever reason 225 width tires are narrower in 16" than any other diameter and across every manufacturer.

Otherwise, 205/50 and 215/45 are closer to ideal.

[Mystikal]

EDIT:

15x8 205/50/15. what would be the lowest offset i could do? before rubbing on hard cornering (track use). (i wouldnt mind rolling the rear a bit)

+15 with a flat rear roll. +20 if you have awesome paint and don't want to roll too aggressively.