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[Mystikal]

how about 15x8.25 0 offset? will it poke too much

Yes. I don't recommend 8" and up wheels at 0 offset. Without significant work they look silly.

[rnw]

Hi Mystikal,

please help for tire fitment

Car: 1991 BMW e30 m40
S/A : Bilstein
Lowering Spring : Jammex Sport-kit

Rims # 01: BBS RS023
(Original set 8x16 et.24 - 1.5" lip, 6" barrel)
already change to;
- front 7.5 x 16 (change original barrel to 5.5")
offset change to et.18 (plc cmiiw.. )
- rear 9 x 16 (change original lip to 2.5")
offset change to et.11 (plc cmiiw.. )

? please info what tyre is suitable for this set

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Rims # 02: BBS RS071
Original set 8x15 et.18 - 2" lip, 5.5" barrel
but i found this rims is change to 6.5x15 et.37(?) - 0.5" lip, 5.5" barrel

i want to change the lip, can you help me suggest what lip to choose if i want staggered look for daily use ?
is it 1.5" front and 2" rear or 1.5" front and 2.5" rear ?
also what tyre to fit the setting ?



Thank you

[noE30]

What size adapter/tire size should I run for Corvette salad shooters on a late model e30, if I'm shooting for a flush fit. I've seen varying setups so I wanted your opinion.
I will be running GC coils as well. I'm not afraid to roll my fenders either as long as its not a ridiculous amount.
PCD: 5x120.65
16x8.5 et32
16x9.5 et38

[e30Rooster]

so just to be sure 17"x11" et-25 has the same backspacing as stock "Is" basket weaves( or very close to), so Ill have the same clearance as the stock wheel to caliper correct?

Will this fit with some big fender flairs?

[Mystikal]

Hi Mystikal,

please help for tire fitment

Car: 1991 BMW e30 m40
S/A : Bilstein
Lowering Spring : Jammex Sport-kit

Rims # 01: BBS RS023
(Original set 8x16 et.24 - 1.5" lip, 6" barrel)
already change to;
- front 7.5 x 16 (change original barrel to 5.5")
offset change to et.18 (plc cmiiw.. )
- rear 9 x 16 (change original lip to 2.5")
offset change to et.11 (plc cmiiw.. )

? please info what tyre is suitable for this set

205/45 front 225/40 rear. Rolled rear arches. If you're worried about fender work 195/45 front 215/40 rear.

Rims # 02: BBS RS071
Original set 8x15 et.18 - 2" lip, 5.5" barrel
but i found this rims is change to 6.5x15 et.37(?) - 0.5" lip, 5.5" barrel

i want to change the lip, can you help me suggest what lip to choose if i want staggered look for daily use ?
is it 1.5" front and 2" rear or 1.5" front and 2.5" rear ?
also what tyre to fit the setting ?



Thank you

1.5" front 2.5" rear is nice. It's tough to find tires the right diameter for an even stretch though, I'd suggest 195/50 front 205/50 rear for something close.

[Mystikal]

What size adapter/tire size should I run for Corvette salad shooters on a late model e30, if I'm shooting for a flush fit. I've seen varying setups so I wanted your opinion.
I will be running GC coils as well. I'm not afraid to roll my fenders either as long as its not a ridiculous amount.
PCD: 5x120.65
16x8.5 et32
16x9.5 et38

20mm front 25mm rear. 195/45 and 215/40 or 205/45 and 225/40 depending on your desired amount of stretch and willingness to work a roller.

[Mystikal]

so just to be sure 17"x11" et-25 has the same backspacing as stock "Is" basket weaves( or very close to), so Ill have the same clearance as the stock wheel to caliper correct?

Will this fit with some big fender flairs?

Front, rear, or both?

[e30Rooster]

Front, rear, or both?

both would be ideal but if i have to settle for only rear then so be it, and if so what is the widest I can go for the front.

[rnw]

205/45 front 225/40 rear. Rolled rear arches. If you're worried about fender work 195/45 front 215/40 rear.

Hi Mystical,
Thank you for your suggestion.
This is the picture of my old setting
front r16x7.5 (195/50) rear r16x9 (205/50)
not good setting:


I do not worry about fender work, my front and rear fender already rolled.
so 205/45 front 225/40 rear...
But how about 225/45 on the rear, still rubbing ?

[Mfever]

8mm spacers can be trouble on an E30 as the wheel would have zero or next to zero hub lip to sit on. On the rear though, you'll probably get away with it. Learn to torque the bolts in the proper star pattern prior to lowering the car down and you can lessen/avoid any wobbles.

the wheels are 17x8 et 25 do you think it would still be an issue? i heard this specific wheel is not ideal to run a spacer with that size?

[Bimmerista]

Wheels: Azev A - et20 16x7.5
Tire Desired: N.A
Tire Size: N.A
Suspension: H&R Sport / Bilstein Sport
Chassis: 88 325is

I'm inquring about 225/45/16 size tires. Will there be rubbing of any kind? Body is all stock, fenders never rolled. Better bet to go 205/50/16? Mainly for daily driving & hard parking. :D

[rnw]

Rims # 02: BBS RS071
Original set 8x15 et.18 - 2" lip, 5.5" barrel
but i found this rims is change to 6.5x15 et.37(?) - 0.5" lip, 5.5" barrel
.............

1.5" front 2.5" rear is nice. It's tough to find tires the right diameter for an even stretch though, I'd suggest 195/50 front 205/50 rear for something close.

Hi Mystical,
thank u for this advice,
For my consideration please info if:
- the front lip change to 2" lip (=> r15x8 et.18)
- and the rear with 2.5" lip (=> r15x8.5 et.12)
Please advice the tire fitment

Thank you..

[SilberSurfer]

Hi,

Have a set of staggered BBS RS
RS001 15x7 and
RS002 15x8

What tire size should I run ?
Same all around ? Wider in rear?

[e30Rooster]

Will 17"x11" et-25 have any clearance issues with the insides of the car. Am I correct in assuming that the et-25 on an 11" wide wheel is the same back spacing as a stock wheel?
which is roughly 5" correct?

[Mystikal]

both would be ideal but if i have to settle for only rear then so be it, and if so what is the widest I can go for the front.

+8 will clear the rear inside. For the front you'd need -15 offset.