BBS RMs on Stock 325i

[94530inh]

I've been on the hunt for reasonably priced BBS wheels for a while now.

I just picked up a set in need of refurbishment on craigslist. These are the Volkswagen BBS RM012s. I've ordered new hardware and 2 inch lips which brings these wheels to 15x8 all the way around.



In researching the sticky I found out that the wheels will be the following spec once I've installed the new lips.

15x8 et14.95 -- Now I need to figure out which spacers to use and what size tires to go with. I'd like to drop the car 2 inches max. Eventually.

Any suggestions on tire size? Would a 10mm spacer be the best way to go? Would I need longer studs?

Thanks in advance!

[kronus]

15x8 et15 is just about right actually, I don't think you need spacers unless you're aiming to HeLlA PoKe BrO

[word is bond]

BBS RMs on Stock 325i

You shouldn't need any spacers. 225/45 or 205/55 should be good. Depending on the tire, 205/55 is not really stretched. I ran 205/50 BF Goodrichs on 16x8 and they looked meaty. 225/45 is nice and wide but the overall diameter is a little smaller (not much).

willtheyfit.com is a good starting point. Check your set up against the two stock sizes: 195/65/14 on 14x6.5et33 or 205/55/15 on 15x7et24

[Mike36]

You may want a 5mm spacer in the rear to even out the front and rear fitment. Fronts will actually be perfect though.