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[DarkWing6]

89 325is - Lowered on IE Stage 3 - Fenders not rolled

16x7.5 ET35

Tire size? Also, what spacers would be required and what would be ideal?

[Mystikal]

I just picked up some 15x7 et20 wheels. fronts don't clear the caliper, so I know I'll need spacers there. I'm still undecided on tire size, I just run FK lowering springs and KYB struts.
is this a forgiving offset? seems like my options on tires are 205/50, 205/55, or 225/50?

anyone have any input at all on potential wheel gap, or spacer recommendations?

Can't answer you without knowing how much spacer you need to clear the caliper. And you'll have to figure that out on your own.

[Mystikal]

I've been thinking of picking up a set of e38 style 5's. 16x8 et 23. Not sure what tire combo to run yet although I don't plan on having anything stretched. Car is going to be on Koni adjustables and h&r sports. It's an mtech2 92' 325i vert. I've been on the white stock weaves for a while now and wanting to get into a wide size wheel. Recommendations on a sport/street setup with these wheels?

Redrill? Adapters? 5lug?

[Mystikal]

Hi!

16x9 et15 square set up with IE3,Koni & Drop hats. I am getting coilover anytime soon.

what tire size would you recommend for late model? appreciated

Thanks,

3-5mm front spacers and 205/45/16s. This works without fender work. Roll your rear fenders and add spacers later to taste.

[Mystikal]

89 325is - Lowered on IE Stage 3 - Fenders not rolled

16x7.5 ET35

Tire size? Also, what spacers would be required and what would be ideal?

Option 1: 15mm spacers all around and 225/45s
Option 2: 15mm F / 20mm R and 205/45s

[dubtechnic]

Redrill? Adapters? 5lug?

im going with adapters, either 18 all around or 18 front 20 back, most likely the latter.

[Mystikal]

im going with adapters, either 18 all around or 18 front 20 back, most likely the latter.

The wheels are not for you then. The fitment is aggressive and requires stretched tires and fender rolling.

[dubtechnic]

The wheels are not for you then. The fitment is aggressive and requires stretched tires and fender rolling.

I was planning on fender rolling if it became necessary. You think a 225/45 tire will rub with this setup?

[Butler]

im looking into a set of 15x8.5 et17 but Im not sure what size tires to go with? The car is not lowered and probably wont be.

[e30lyf]

3-5mm front spacers and 205/45/16s. This works without fender work. Roll your rear fenders and add spacers later to taste.

thanks for the quick responce.. :)

i might get another set of wheels 16x8.5 et25 square. do i need front & rear spacer? i guess the best tire size 205/45. TIA

[Mystikal]

I was planning on fender rolling if it became necessary. You think a 225/45 tire will rub with this setup?

Yes.

[Mystikal]

im looking into a set of 15x8.5 et17 but Im not sure what size tires to go with? The car is not lowered and probably wont be.

205/50 for clearance reasons.

[Mystikal]

thanks for the quick responce.. :)

i might get another set of wheels 16x8.5 et25 square. do i need front & rear spacer? i guess the best tire size 205/45. TIA

Yes, 12-15mm all around would be nice.

[bmwandhonda]

17x8 et15 was thinking 225/40/17 up front and possibly 235/40/17 in the rear? Or should just stay 225/40's all round? Going on a late 88' touring. Plan on running fairly low and already have rolled and slightly pulled guards.

[Mystikal]

17x8 et15 was thinking 225/40/17 up front and possibly 235/40/17 in the rear? Or should just stay 225/40's all round? Going on a late 88' touring. Plan on running fairly low and already have rolled and slightly pulled guards.

215/40 is your limit. 225/40 doesn't really exist AFAIK.