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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #7426
    Originally posted by janders211
    1991 318is, H&R pro or race. Willing to do minor fender rolling. I want the most tire possible.

    Questions:

    1. Can I run Continental race slicks sized 225/40/17 all around (these run wide…near 245 width)? If so-what width/offset 17 (they run square-ish on 8-9” wheels).

    2. I want to run the most street tire on n 16s or 17’s. What sizes/offsets to get most tire with my setup.

    Thanks!
    17x8 +25. Same answer to both.

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    • JinormusJ
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2011
      • 6887

      #7427
      Originally posted by Mystikal
      Still a bit too tall for the front if you're lowered. I'd recommend 185/60 or 195/55.
      Running mismatched is okay? 185/65 rear, 185/60 front?

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      • janders211
        Noobie
        • Mar 2014
        • 5

        #7428
        Originally posted by Mystikal
        17x8 +25. Same answer to both.
        Excellent - thanks for the info- hopefully I can make this work!
        '95 E34 540i 6 speed dd'd and tracked with mods
        '88 E24 635CSI 5 speed dd'd and tracked with mods
        '91 E30 318is 5 speed...soon to be turboed

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        • Jonnywachter
          Advanced Member
          • Jan 2014
          • 102

          #7429
          Originally posted by Mystikal
          Won't fit at all, too aggressive on the fender.
          So if I had a 16x9 with a 245/35 what back spacing would I need?

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          • ajD4bmw
            Noobie
            • Jul 2006
            • 35

            #7430
            Originally posted by Mystikal
            Get 205/50s.
            Would 215/45 fit as well?

            edit: So my final question is would 16x8 et20 with 215/45-16 kumho ecsta xs all around fit? Car is an 89' on IE3's. Thanks!
            Last edited by ajD4bmw; 04-15-2014, 04:05 AM. Reason: Added more info

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            • Mohit
              Member
              • Nov 2013
              • 80

              #7431
              Originally posted by Mystikal
              You will need spacers if not now, when you replace your brake pads. If you like the look of that car copy it, 10mm spacers all around and 205/45s is a good combo.
              So I wouldn't have to pull the fenders at all?

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              • ramirez54
                Advanced Member
                • Jun 2008
                • 128

                #7432
                I want to run 17x8.5 et30 all around. What can I do to be able to do this? thanks
                1989 M3
                1991 M5
                1997 M3 (Technoviolet)

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                • kpipalldaway2
                  Noobie
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 11

                  #7433
                  Hey guys I would really appreciate some help, I just bought a pair of enkei or52 16x7, et 42 with 205/45s.

                  Now, I'm wondering if I can run these without spacers temporarily. My stock wheel/are about to pop. So I want to put my new tires on ASAP, will I get any rubbing on my struts?

                  Eventually soon I plan to get 20-25mm spacers all the way around!

                  Going on a 90 325i

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                  • Jrssampson
                    Advanced Member
                    • Mar 2014
                    • 109

                    #7434
                    What size and et wheels would fit for my lowered ix?


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                    • Mystikal
                      Moderator
                      Wheel Fitment Expert
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 9602

                      #7435
                      Originally posted by JinormusJ
                      Running mismatched is okay? 185/65 rear, 185/60 front?
                      Yeah that's fine.

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                      • Mystikal
                        Moderator
                        Wheel Fitment Expert
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 9602

                        #7436
                        Originally posted by Jonnywachter
                        So if I had a 16x9 with a 245/35 what back spacing would I need?
                        +25 offset, rear only.

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                        • Mystikal
                          Moderator
                          Wheel Fitment Expert
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 9602

                          #7437
                          Originally posted by ajD4bmw
                          Would 215/45 fit as well?

                          edit: So my final question is would 16x8 et20 with 215/45-16 kumho ecsta xs all around fit? Car is an 89' on IE3's. Thanks!
                          Yup!

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #7438
                            Originally posted by Mohit
                            So I wouldn't have to pull the fenders at all?
                            Nope. At worst a very minor real roll if the car is low and soft.

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                            • Mystikal
                              Moderator
                              Wheel Fitment Expert
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 9602

                              #7439
                              Originally posted by ramirez54
                              I want to run 17x8.5 et30 all around. What can I do to be able to do this? thanks
                              10-15mm spacers all around (for strut clearance) and 205/40 tires.

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                              • Mystikal
                                Moderator
                                Wheel Fitment Expert
                                • Nov 2003
                                • 9602

                                #7440
                                Originally posted by kpipalldaway2
                                Hey guys I would really appreciate some help, I just bought a pair of enkei or52 16x7, et 42 with 205/45s.

                                Now, I'm wondering if I can run these without spacers temporarily. My stock wheel/are about to pop. So I want to put my new tires on ASAP, will I get any rubbing on my struts?

                                Eventually soon I plan to get 20-25mm spacers all the way around!

                                Going on a 90 325i
                                They will rub the struts.

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