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wahwill
10-27-2010, 03:07 PM
I'm planning on moving to a square setup to reduce understeer but still want to stick with the DS2s. Is it better to run 17x7.5 or 17x8.5 all around on a 97 M3? I know I'll probably need spacers in the front if I go with 17x8.5 being lowered in H&R sports + shims.
twastheglow
10-27-2010, 03:48 PM
8.5" without a doubt. You can rock 235's/245's on all 4 corners and the 8.5's look better too!
Jim@tirerack
10-27-2010, 04:36 PM
I agree. If I can help with the tires let me know.
gsilv
10-27-2010, 08:25 PM
not trying to hijack but also was planning on running 8.5 on all 4 corners. what size spacers for front if need be?
V8EATR
10-27-2010, 08:34 PM
not trying to hijack but also was planning on running 8.5 on all 4 corners. what size spacers for front if need be?

shouldnt need spacers for only 8.5
gsilv
10-27-2010, 08:37 PM
shouldnt need spacers for only 8.5
nice, thanks
wahwill
10-27-2010, 11:41 PM
shouldnt need spacers for only 8.5

What if the car is lowered? I'm on H&R Sports plus bimmerworld shims.
Jim@tirerack
10-28-2010, 08:22 AM
You could use a spacer depending on the width of the tire and the offset of the wheels. Maybe a 5mm and that should solve any issues.
V8EATR
10-28-2010, 12:03 PM
What if the car is lowered? I'm on H&R Sports plus bimmerworld shims.


You could use a spacer depending on the width of the tire and the offset of the wheels. Maybe a 5mm and that should solve any issues.

Yes, all depends on the offset/tire size (235). 245 might need spacer depending on the strut. Camber kit would help too.
But usually they fit no problem.