for those running 245/40-17 all around

[frKENm3]

wsup guys...i have just put on, stock rear 97+ M3 style rims, 17x8.5 all around, with spacers up front..not sure what mm, guy gave them to me when purchased the wheels. but I will be installing Bilstein sport shocks and H&R race spring soon... Will i have clearance with the 8.5 up front? if not...is there any way to get clearance for 17x8.5 all around with that suspension setup? Thanks in advance for any info. Ken.

[BimmerDawg]

I have race springs and Konis and just did the same thing. No problems whatsoever, but I did have to use a 5mm spacer to clear the suspension.

[///Manuel]

With 245/40 Hoosiers on and GC c/o's, I get minor rubbing in front AND back. Nothing big enough to get me to buy spacers. Street tires don't rub, no 245/40 street tire is bigger than a Hoosier.

[essejM3]

Manuel tell me more please. What ride height are you at, what springs did you get the 6" or the 7", and alignment settings? I ask because I have GC waiting to be put on and some track wheels w/245/40/17 Hoosiers as well and am curious if they will fit w/o spacers.

[TRSCCA Greg]

Well for street tires I am running 245/40 MXs all the way around on a staggered AR1 wheel setup without spacers.

Before I got my new wheels I did confirm that my 8.5" OEM rears wheels would fit upfront without spacers with my GC suspension.

And I am running 6" springs front and rear. I havent mounted my 255 Victoracers yet but I dont expect to rub in the rear - might need a small spacer in front.