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  • G-Man the Visionary
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2013
    • 543

    #7666
    Thank you
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    • RedReplicant
      Wrencher
      • Oct 2009
      • 270

      #7667
      16x8 +0... what do I need to not require insane fender hackage? Is +0 too low?
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      • Mystikal
        Moderator
        Wheel Fitment Expert
        • Nov 2003
        • 9602

        #7668
        Originally posted by nickyatm650
        What tires to run with staggered style 32 wheels 17x8 front (et 20)17x9 rear (et 26). With 20 mm adaptors.

        Thanks!
        205/40 square or 195/40 205/40 stagger. 205 fronts will require rolling the front fenders, rears have to be rolled regardless.

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        • Mystikal
          Moderator
          Wheel Fitment Expert
          • Nov 2003
          • 9602

          #7669
          Originally posted by RedReplicant
          16x8 +0... what do I need to not require insane fender hackage? Is +0 too low?
          Tiny tires like 195/45 and fender rolling. I personally think it's WAY too low and looks terrible, but that's just my grumpy opinion. If you want flush, buy 9"+ wheels and do it right.

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          • nickyatm650
            Wrencher
            • Jul 2013
            • 290

            #7670
            Originally posted by Mystikal
            205/40 square or 195/40 205/40 stagger. 205 fronts will require rolling the front fenders, rears have to be rolled regardless.

            Cool. Thanks man
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            • Steve Corbett
              E30 Addict
              • Jul 2012
              • 449

              #7671
              Looking at running a set of Rota Slip Streams, 16x8 ET40. I am guessing a small spacer will be required? 1989 325I 4x100 on HR Sport springs with Bilstien Sports.
              Last edited by Steve Corbett; 07-24-2014, 01:57 PM.
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              1983 528E Sold
              1984 745I
              1984 325E - Sold
              1989 325I Bronzit-Sold
              1989 325I Zinno
              1988 635CSI

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              • whitebulat22
                Grease Monkey
                • Apr 2014
                • 330

                #7672
                I'm thinking about some 16x8s with +20 offset on my 86 ES:

                Do 225/45/16s need rolling for lowered fender clearance or covering poke or both?

                Can 245/45/16s clear everything if I get adventurous?

                Also thinking about 15x8 +15 wheels, would 225/45/15s work in that case?

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                • Mystikal
                  Moderator
                  Wheel Fitment Expert
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 9602

                  #7673
                  Originally posted by Steve Corbett
                  Looking at running a set of Rota Slip Streams, 16x8 ET40. I am guessing a small spacer will be required? 1989 325I 4x100 on HR Sport springs with Bilstien Sports.
                  20mm spacers all around.

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                  • Mystikal
                    Moderator
                    Wheel Fitment Expert
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 9602

                    #7674
                    Originally posted by whitebulat22
                    I'm thinking about some 16x8s with +20 offset on my 86 ES:

                    Do 225/45/16s need rolling for lowered fender clearance or covering poke or both?

                    Can 245/45/16s clear everything if I get adventurous?

                    Also thinking about 15x8 +15 wheels, would 225/45/15s work in that case?
                    225/45s will work with no roll on an early car as long as it's not too low. For slamming, it'll need to be rolled.

                    245/45 will work if it's not low, has a high spring rate (600lb+) and with a fender roll. Rear only.

                    15" setup will work fine, yup.

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                    • Steve Corbett
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 449

                      #7675
                      Originally posted by Steve Corbett
                      Looking at running a set of Rota Slip Streams, 16x8 ET40. I am guessing a small spacer will be required? 1989 325I 4x100 on HR Sport springs with Bilstien Sports.
                      Oops, 15X8 ET 40. After looking for available tires I wish they were 16's.
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                      Steve Corbett
                      1983 528E Scrapped
                      1983 528E Sold
                      1984 745I
                      1984 325E - Sold
                      1989 325I Bronzit-Sold
                      1989 325I Zinno
                      1988 635CSI

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                      • Mike
                        E30 Modder
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 932

                        #7676
                        Quick question, I am looking for a similiar stretch, going from 16x9 (215/40/16) to a 16x8. I am leaning towards a 205/45/16 to achieve a similiar look, but reading the specs on tire rack, the overall diameter appears that I will increase the overall diameter by a little bit. Not a terrible thing imo, the 215/40/16 felt a little short anyways. Does the 205 45 seem like a good move?
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                        • funcrew
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 1223

                          #7677
                          Originally posted by Mystikal
                          Yeah, +25 is too much for a 15x8. 5mm universal spacers with longer bolts are what you need.
                          Thanks! Update: Used 10mm hubcentric spacers, which required slightly re-contouring the bevel at the edge of the hubcentric part of the hub to kill a wobble condition. Anyway, now there's ~5mm clearance between the tire sidewall and the strut. I don't think a 5mm spacer would have done it. Fender clearance not a problem, but I have HR/OE sport springs which are taller than what most guys are running.
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                          • e///30B
                            Noobie
                            • Jun 2013
                            • 6

                            #7678
                            simple question, i aquired a set of bbs RC 090 8j x 17 h2 IS20 i have a 1984 325e does anyone have any pix of these on the e30? what tire size recomendations? i plan on 5 lug conversion (of course) and a lot of other mods down the road. just need feedback and weigh my options thanks guys/gals

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                            • dannyyisntt
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 3141

                              #7679
                              ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment T...

                              17x9 et38 square, will need to run adapters. Late model on Fortune Auto coilovers.

                              What am I looking at to get a semi flush look with these?
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                              • aworthybrother
                                E30 Modder
                                • May 2007
                                • 899

                                #7680
                                ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment T...

                                Hi Jay,

                                What size of spacer and tires would you recommend:
                                16x7.5 et35
                                1989 vert with M3 springs

                                I am currently running 15x7.5 et 25 and would like to maintain the same look but with a 16x7.5 rims. Thank you!

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