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  • Mullet Bullet
    E30 Modder
    • May 2011
    • 904

    #4741
    what about 16x7 +40? what size spacers will i need? wondering if the wheels im thinking about getting are worth it


    Originally posted by nwvb bmw
    That guy is going to lock you in his basement and make you ware a little pirate costume.

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    • jcollins@northwestern.edu
      Noobie
      • Mar 2007
      • 26

      #4742
      Which is a better fitment for iX:17 x 7 ET 27 (Beyern Mesh Style Wheels) or 17 x 8 ET 35 (ESM 004) for iX? Thinking about 235/40/17 or 205/45/17. Thanks!

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      • London
        E30 Addict
        • Aug 2010
        • 532

        #4743
        Am I going to need spacers on a set of borbet t's that are 16x7.5 4x100 and an offset of (I was told) 20? Thanks!
        Last edited by London; 11-08-2011, 09:15 PM.

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        • e30lyf
          R3V Elite
          • May 2007
          • 4516

          #4744
          Hey Jay,

          Borbet 16x7.5 et20 and 16x9 et15. what size of tires should i run? do i need spacer for better stance?

          i'm thinking 205/45 front & 215/40 rear. lmk your opinion and what brand of tires should i buy.

          btw, i'm running IE3 w/ drop hats and koni sport on my late model

          Thank you,
          - Fercy -

          BimmerHeads
          Classic BMW Specialists
          Santa Clarita, CA
          www.BimmerHeads.com

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          • Ian Bowers
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Apr 2008
            • 1120

            #4745
            Mystikal:

            I want to run Hankook Ventus RS3 on a 16x8" (ET20) wheel, but the sizes they offer (205/55 and 225/50) are oversized. Would an 8" wheel cause enough stretch on a 205/55 to negate the height difference, or atleast make it to where it will fit comfortably? I've ran 215/45 (Kumho XS) and 205/50 (DZ101 Star Specs) without rub.

            Thanks in advance,
            Ian

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            • Ayman
              R3V Elite
              • Apr 2011
              • 4190

              #4746
              Mr. Mystikal, odd question:
              imagine a wheel, 16x9, wrapped in 205/50/16.
              what's the equivalent of the above, in terms of 16x8?


              Originally posted by yert315
              Your mother is plug n play

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              • Mystikal
                Moderator
                Wheel Fitment Expert
                • Nov 2003
                • 9602

                #4747
                Originally posted by Mullet Bullet
                what about 16x7 +40? what size spacers will i need? wondering if the wheels im thinking about getting are worth it
                15mm F 20mm R

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                • Mystikal
                  Moderator
                  Wheel Fitment Expert
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 9602

                  #4748
                  Originally posted by jcollins@northwestern.edu
                  Which is a better fitment for iX:17 x 7 ET 27 (Beyern Mesh Style Wheels) or 17 x 8 ET 35 (ESM 004) for iX? Thinking about 235/40/17 or 205/45/17. Thanks!
                  First set will definitely clear without a spacer and you can use 205/45 or 215/40. Second set will be very close to the front struts, you may need a 3-5mm spacer to clear. Up to 235/40 should be possible there.

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #4749
                    Originally posted by London
                    Am I going to need spacers on a set of borbet t's that are 16x7.5 4x100 and an offset of (I was told) 20? Thanks!
                    No spacers.

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                    • Mystikal
                      Moderator
                      Wheel Fitment Expert
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 9602

                      #4750
                      Originally posted by e30lyf
                      Hey Jay,

                      Borbet 16x7.5 et20 and 16x9 et15. what size of tires should i run? do i need spacer for better stance?

                      i'm thinking 205/45 front & 215/40 rear. lmk your opinion and what brand of tires should i buy.

                      btw, i'm running IE3 w/ drop hats and koni sport on my late model

                      Thank you,
                      It would look a lot better with 15mm front spacers. Tire sizes are okay, but the fronts will be noticeably taller than the rears. Either go 205/45 all around or 225/40 on the rear for a matching diameter. Falken 912, BFG G-Force Sport, Yoko S.drive, all good.

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #4751
                        Originally posted by Ian Bowers
                        Mystikal:

                        I want to run Hankook Ventus RS3 on a 16x8" (ET20) wheel, but the sizes they offer (205/55 and 225/50) are oversized. Would an 8" wheel cause enough stretch on a 205/55 to negate the height difference, or atleast make it to where it will fit comfortably? I've ran 215/45 (Kumho XS) and 205/50 (DZ101 Star Specs) without rub.

                        Thanks in advance,
                        Ian
                        They can be made to work, but will still contact the front fender wells as a large steering angle is dialed (and could hit the top of the fender at the chassis seam if you're low). I recommend avoiding it, but if you're determined enough it's possible.

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #4752
                          Originally posted by howdyhoayman
                          Mr. Mystikal, odd question:
                          imagine a wheel, 16x9, wrapped in 205/50/16.
                          what's the equivalent of the above, in terms of 16x8?
                          195/50? Odd question haha

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                          • Ayman
                            R3V Elite
                            • Apr 2011
                            • 4190

                            #4753
                            Originally posted by Mystikal
                            195/50? Odd question haha
                            I just wanted that same look on my 8 inch wheels lol. Thanks.


                            Originally posted by yert315
                            Your mother is plug n play

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                            • Ian Bowers
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 1120

                              #4754
                              Originally posted by Mystikal
                              They can be made to work, but will still contact the front fender wells as a large steering angle is dialed (and could hit the top of the fender at the chassis seam if you're low). I recommend avoiding it, but if you're determined enough it's possible.
                              Gotcha, too bad. Thanks for the help!

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                              • AE86
                                Wrencher
                                • Oct 2010
                                • 272

                                #4755
                                looking to buy a low offset wheels with the following specs 15x7 et 10 (FRONT) & 15x7 et5 (REAR), can i run this offset? Also would be able to run 225/50/15 tires? Thanks for info.
                                WTB: Diamond Schwartz Hood

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