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

[Mystikal]

o sorry.... 15 x7 ET 41... i belive

PM nando. I'm not sure how close stock weaves are to the struts (aka space for larger tires) in iX models, you may as well ask the master.

[Mystikal]

I am looking at picking up:
17x7.5 ET20 front and rear or possibly staggered with 17x8.5 et20 in the rear.
I know 215/40/17 is mentioned a lot but I can't get a load rating of more than 87 and my late model requests 88+. Does anyone have problems with insurance for running tires like this? Is 235/40/17 or 215/45/17 an option without rolling/ pulling fenders (very slight fender work would be OK but I prefer not to.) or rubbing.

Thanks

215/40/17 is your best option. Never heard of insurance checking tire load ratings.

[Mystikal]

E34 winter tire related question here:

My Hartges are 8,5j and I rode on 235-45-17s last winter season. I'm looking into trying a slightly narrower size this time around 225-50-17. Would 8,5 result in a tad/too much stretch?

Thnx in advance.

p.s I want to avoid buying a dedicated set of winter steelies for the time being.

Nope, the giant sidewall will eat up most of the stretch appearance.

[Mystikal]

What is the recommended tire size for a 9j rear wheel? Will be running staggered M-systems on E30 M3 suspension, was thinking 225/45R17 front and 235/40R17 rear. Early model car, I believe the offsets are +12f and +10 rear.

So you have the lower offset E31 M systems then? These will only fit an E30 with very stretched tires.

[Mystikal]

I'm considering 15x6.5 et25 and 15x7 et18 wheels. Do I need any spacers and what tires would you suggest? My fenders are rolled, on coilovers, and looking to fill in the wheel well. Thanks!

205/55 on the first and 225/50/15 on the second.

[Mystikal]

I'm looking into picking up some wheels that are 16x7 and 35 offset. Is that going to be a direct bolt on or am I gonna need some serious spacers. (Wheel fitment noob)

They would need spacers to fit properly, 15mm all around or 15/20mm stagger.

[Mystikal]

Work CR-01s 15x8 +10 Fit issues? car isn't lowered to far, just trying to see what the Fender to center hub distance is so I can figure out if they will fit.

Thanks in advance guys.

With 195/55 tires stretched on. 205/50 is possible with a small fender roll.

[Mystikal]

Ok guys hopefully you can help me choose my tires. I have a set of 16x8 +15 XXR 501 wheels I got with my car but Im currently on Bottle Caps. I want to get new tires for the rims soon but I cant decide what tire or size to get.

Basically Im sitting on IE Stg3 Springs, Bilstein sports up front, KYB camaros in back, so not exactly slammed.

What tire size do you guys think would look good? Know any body with similar setup? I want to get a good all season tire too but I guess thats a question for a different thread.

205/45/16 is ideal for that setup. No rolling required.

[Mystikal]

16x7.5 et14 and 16x8.5 et 14 how well would these fit a 4 door 89 325? Im gettibg coils or the gc kit not sure yet.

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Very nice almost-flush fitment. 205/45 front 225/40 rear, rolled rears.

[siazul]

Thanks for the reply, The thing is Im higher up now since im off the cut springs, not sure if it will look good or not, maybe a meatier tire? Im waiting on Hubcentric rings to come in, Ill post pics of the rims/wheels to get your opinion on whether i should stay on the same tires size or change.

[mtechnik]

Nope, the giant sidewall will eat up most of the stretch appearance.

:) Thanks Mystikal !

[jaywood]

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My brother got some 18x8" et35 (front) and 18x9.5" et25 (rear) for his e36.....94' 325i.

What's the best tire size for front/rear? He's pretty low so...rolling fenders isn't an issue. Just no pulling.

[ACHTUNG]

Jay -

The wheels I'm interested in have a 63.4 centerbore and come with a plastic hubcentric rings installed. Will I need to buy a spacer that has a hubcentric ring that reduces the 63.4" centerbore to the 57.1" centerbore of the E30?

Or can I run them as is (with only the plastic hubcentric ring and no centerbore reducer?)

Thanks

[Mystikal]

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My brother got some 18x8" et35 (front) and 18x9.5" et25 (rear) for his e36.....94' 325i.

What's the best tire size for front/rear? He's pretty low so...rolling fenders isn't an issue. Just no pulling.

He will have to pull the rears if he's that low, just a bit. It's really not a big deal, just use the fender roller for 5 mins more per side. Lots of heat.

He's going to want 20mm spacers on the front. 215/35 all around (no it's not even, but you need the stretch to clear the arches).

[Mystikal]

Jay -

The wheels I'm interested in have a 63.4 centerbore and come with a plastic hubcentric rings installed. Will I need to buy a spacer that has a hubcentric ring that reduces the 63.4" centerbore to the 57.1" centerbore of the E30?

Or can I run them as is (with only the plastic hubcentric ring and no centerbore reducer?)

Thanks

Rings and spacers usually play nicely together, no worries.