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  • esthero
    Noobie
    • Feb 2013
    • 6

    #6226
    Originally posted by Mystikal
    So stock E30 hubs redrilled, right? 215/40 is the widest you'll fit without fender rolling and even then it will be tight in the rear on an 88+ car.
    yup stock e30 hubs redrilled. so with 215/40 i will not need to roll the fender and able to have 4 adults right?
    time to do some tires shopping and save up some money to buy m3 suspension. :D
    thanks man, really appreciate your help

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    • fporro
      E30 Mastermind
      • Dec 2003
      • 1858

      #6227
      Originally posted by esthero
      yup stock e30 hubs redrilled. so with 215/40 i will not need to roll the fender and able to have 4 adults right?
      time to do some tires shopping and save up some money to buy m3 suspension. :D
      thanks man, really appreciate your help
      I'm getting a little confused, are you guys drilling rims or actual hubs ?

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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #6228
        Originally posted by esthero
        yup stock e30 hubs redrilled. so with 215/40 i will not need to roll the fender and able to have 4 adults right?
        time to do some tires shopping and save up some money to buy m3 suspension. :D
        thanks man, really appreciate your help
        If it's an early car yes, late car no it will likely rub with rear passengers.

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        • esthero
          Noobie
          • Feb 2013
          • 6

          #6229
          Originally posted by fporro
          I'm getting a little confused, are you guys drilling rims or actual hubs ?
          mine is the actual hubs

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          • RGCintha29073
            E30 Addict
            • Dec 2009
            • 471

            #6230
            Originally posted by esthero
            mine is the actual hubs
            I was thinking about doing this as well...got any pics of this done with fitment? Did you make a jig to drill with or had them done?.....

            Anyway, got a set of the Rota Slipstreams 16x8 et20 and they currently have 215/40 16s on them which need to be replaced. No rubbing issues. Just not enough tire for me.
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            I see you recommend the 205/50 16s but is it worth it to rent a fender roller and spend the extra money for the 225/45 16s? Would that be all that is needed to run the 225/45s? There is a significant price and selection difference between the two just by looking at Tire Rack.
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            • d3r1ckr0x
              Noobie
              • May 2008
              • 25

              #6231
              Hmm hello, trying to fit some Varrstoen V3 16x9 et15. Tire choice is going to be 205/45 (Federals to be exact) I'm already assuming that a small spacer (5mm) would be needed for the front to clear. Fenders are already rolled. Suspension is Bavauto/BillyHD fronts and KYB rears. Someone please confirm this before I start ordering the wheels. Thank you.
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              • Kcaps
                Member
                • Dec 2012
                • 45

                #6232
                4X ESM RS002 16x9 4x100 bolt pattern ET15 57.1mm hub bore

                What size tires would fit best and spacers for the front? Thanks in advance.

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                • Wrinckled
                  Advanced Member
                  • Dec 2012
                  • 113

                  #6233
                  Originally posted by Kcaps
                  4X ESM RS002 16x9 4x100 bolt pattern ET15 57.1mm hub bore

                  What size tires would fit best and spacers for the front? Thanks in advance.
                  Stuck in a similar situation. I've got a 8.5" in the front and ET 17, want to know what tires I need to fit.
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                  • AlphaE
                    E30 Addict
                    • Sep 2011
                    • 503

                    #6234
                    i got a free set of style 42's. 17X8.5 i believe. they have 235/45/17 on em. Ive read that size rubber will never work... What size rubber would i need to run them and what spec adapters? im still 4 lug... MAN i love these wheels... may have to sell though.. wish they came in like a 15..
                    Now with 2.7i power!!!

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                    • Mystikal
                      Moderator
                      Wheel Fitment Expert
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 9602

                      #6235
                      Originally posted by RGCintha29073
                      I was thinking about doing this as well...got any pics of this done with fitment? Did you make a jig to drill with or had them done?.....

                      Anyway, got a set of the Rota Slipstreams 16x8 et20 and they currently have 215/40 16s on them which need to be replaced. No rubbing issues. Just not enough tire for me.
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                      I see you recommend the 205/50 16s but is it worth it to rent a fender roller and spend the extra money for the 225/45 16s? Would that be all that is needed to run the 225/45s? There is a significant price and selection difference between the two just by looking at Tire Rack.
                      Most 225/45/16s will fit with just a basic rear fender roll. May I suggest the Dunlop ZII.

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #6236
                        Originally posted by d3r1ckr0x
                        Hmm hello, trying to fit some Varrstoen V3 16x9 et15. Tire choice is going to be 205/45 (Federals to be exact) I'm already assuming that a small spacer (5mm) would be needed for the front to clear. Fenders are already rolled. Suspension is Bavauto/BillyHD fronts and KYB rears. Someone please confirm this before I start ordering the wheels. Thank you.
                        All correct.

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #6237
                          Originally posted by Kcaps
                          4X ESM RS002 16x9 4x100 bolt pattern ET15 57.1mm hub bore

                          What size tires would fit best and spacers for the front? Thanks in advance.
                          205/45 and 5mm. 215/40 works also but leaves you with a bit less ground clearance.

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #6238
                            Originally posted by Wrinckled
                            Stuck in a similar situation. I've got a 8.5" in the front and ET 17, want to know what tires I need to fit.
                            Lots will fit, more depends on what you have in the rear and if you want them to match.

                            205/50, 205/45, 215/45, 225/45, etc all fit.

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #6239
                              Originally posted by AlphaE
                              i got a free set of style 42's. 17X8.5 i believe. they have 235/45/17 on em. Ive read that size rubber will never work... What size rubber would i need to run them and what spec adapters? im still 4 lug... MAN i love these wheels... may have to sell though.. wish they came in like a 15..
                              18mm adapters and 195/40 or 205/40 tires (rear fender roll needed).

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                              • AlphaE
                                E30 Addict
                                • Sep 2011
                                • 503

                                #6240
                                195 on a 8 inch rim??!! how stretched is that!!???
                                Now with 2.7i power!!!

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