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[lambo]

How does this sound?

Late model on GC coils

Front:

16x8.5 et12 205/45

Rear:

16x8.5 et7 205/45

Thanks!

Edit: What about with 225/40's all around?

[smerfs]

I'm a complete wheel/tire noob, absolutely no real idea about how it works. I did a quick search for the setup I plan to run, but wasn't able to find much info.

Car is late model, GC coils shortened 1" with 525# front and 750# rear rates

I've got a set of e34 17x9 and 17x8 style 5's (don't have any other specs for the wheels at the moment) that I'm planning to run. What size adapters should I run and what size tires? Hoping to do as little fender work as possible.

[Varinn]

I'm a complete wheel/tire noob, absolutely no real idea about how it works. I did a quick search for the setup I plan to run, but wasn't able to find much info.

Car is late model, GC coils shortened 1" with 525# front and 750# rear rates

I've got a set of e34 17x9 and 17x8 style 5's (don't have any other specs for the wheels at the moment) that I'm planning to run. What size adapters should I run and what size tires? Hoping to do as little fender work as possible.

I dont know the answer Kent, but that will look baller if you can minimize the stretch. Pics when it's done!

[IronFreak]

For the following setups please keep in mind I am running DTM fender flares.

Car: 1988 325is - Turbo charged SBF with a tremec tr-3550 - Coilovers 550F/650R 1" dropped strut tubes

Wheels - 17x9.75 et 25+ (squared)
Tires 255/40/17 or 275/40/17 Haven't decided on the tires yet.

What am I looking like for rear spacing? What will I need?

Thank you wheel guru!

[dmessent]

How close are VW MKIII fitments to optimal e30 fitment? Looking at a set of

16x7.5 and 16x9 f/r
on 195/40r16 and 215/40r16 Yokohama S.Drive

I think offsets are et25 and et15 front/rear.

[GT BMW E30]

E30 vert early model /e30 m3 5 lug swap/bilstein and H&R sport for vert and possibly drop hats.
Wheels are 7.5" x 16" et40, 5x120. Tires size needed? Would I need spacers?

[Mystikal]

195 on a 8 inch rim??!! how stretched is that!!???

https://www.tyrestretch.com

https://www.rimtuck.com

https://www.willtheyfit.com

For anyone else reading, those links are extremely valuable if you haven't browsed them by now.

[Mystikal]

How does this sound?

Late model on GC coils

Front:

16x8.5 et12 205/45

Rear:

16x8.5 et7 205/45

Thanks!

Edit: What about with 225/40's all around?

205/45, yes. 225/40 won't fit the rears.

[Mystikal]

I'm a complete wheel/tire noob, absolutely no real idea about how it works. I did a quick search for the setup I plan to run, but wasn't able to find much info.

Car is late model, GC coils shortened 1" with 525# front and 750# rear rates

I've got a set of e34 17x9 and 17x8 style 5's (don't have any other specs for the wheels at the moment) that I'm planning to run. What size adapters should I run and what size tires? Hoping to do as little fender work as possible.

18mm adapters, 195/40 F, 205/40 R (or 205/40 x4), rear fender roll. Lots of stretch necessary to fit those.

[Mystikal]

For the following setups please keep in mind I am running DTM fender flares.

Car: 1988 325is - Turbo charged SBF with a tremec tr-3550 - Coilovers 550F/650R 1" dropped strut tubes

Wheels - 17x9.75 et 25+ (squared)
Tires 255/40/17 or 275/40/17 Haven't decided on the tires yet.

What am I looking like for rear spacing? What will I need?

Thank you wheel guru!

You'll need big front spacers to clear the struts. 9.75" requires -3 effective offset or lower, so like 30mm. Not ideal. The tire sizes you're looking at are also incredibly tall and will be impossible to fit without rubbing.

There is a point of diminishing returns. I'd suggest 17x8 ARC-8s wrapped in aggressive 235/40 or 245/35 rubber for a functional setup.

[Mystikal]

How close are VW MKIII fitments to optimal e30 fitment? Looking at a set of

16x7.5 and 16x9 f/r
on 195/40r16 and 215/40r16 Yokohama S.Drive

I think offsets are et25 and et15 front/rear.

The Dubs run 10-20mm higher offsets typically. Those Borbets (tell me I'm wrong!) would look best with 20mm front spacers and none in the rear. You can re-use the tires for now but I'd suggest 195/45 as a replacement.

[Mystikal]

E30 vert early model /e30 m3 5 lug swap/bilstein and H&R sport for vert and possibly drop hats.
Wheels are 7.5" x 16" et40, 5x120. Tires size needed? Would I need spacers?

Those wheels are suitable for the plebeian E36 5-lug swap crew. You have something more, something that they would kill for. You can run much, much lower offset (see: dish or concavity) wheels from 5/6/7/8 series cars, literally thousands of gorgeous low-offset choices to pick from. Put the 16" +40s down and buy something worthy of your hubs.

[RGCintha29073]

Most 225/45/16s will fit with just a basic rear fender roll. May I suggest the Dunlop ZII.

Thanks, that what i wanted to know. I will be going with the bigger tire then.

[GT BMW E30]

Those wheels are suitable for the plebeian E36 5-lug swap crew. You have something more, something that they would kill for. You can run much, much lower offset (see: dish or concavity) wheels from 5/6/7/8 series cars, literally thousands of gorgeous low-offset choices to pick from. Put the 16" +40s down and buy something worthy of your hubs.

dude......... do not say that.
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[sasha18yug]

hey guys i'm trying to figure out my setup for my e30....its going to have bilstein b12 pro kit i think lowering of 30\30 (not sure) and i wann buy ronal aero wheels..specs are 16 \ 7,5 wide and et 38.... my question is...can i run this setup with no fender rolling ...i dont want it to look like crap under the fender... can someone post pictures with these wheels or with similar setup...thanks and i hope i can get an answer ...:D

sasha