E34 with aggressive offsets

[e30m3_78rus]

Hello. I am looking for pictures of aggressive offsets on e34.

I am thinking about getting BBS rs 17 x 9 with + 15 offset. I know its not that aggressive but if anyone has pics of this setup please post it.

Post any pictures with rim width and offsets. Just trying to see what is out there.

[screwbiedoo15]

My car doesn't really have super crazy offset, but it is a 10 offset on my wheels, so they stick out a bit more. They're 17X8". Not sure if you can really tell if they're out a bit more in my sig


looking at it, nope you can't lol

[e30m3_78rus]

Its nice, do you have pictures from the side?

ps. what suspension are you on?

[screwbiedoo15]

I'll try to get some more pics up, but photobuck is down right now. I'm on stock springs but with Bilstein HDs. I'll hopefully be lowering it whenever i have chance

here are some pics, but i don't think it's that noticeable. especially since it's not lowered at all

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/jigglebelly123/Picture067.jpg


http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/jigglebelly123/Picture068.jpg

[Jcbe34]

Hello. I am looking for pictures of aggressive offsets on e34.

I am thinking about getting BBS rs 17 x 9 with + 15 offset. I know its not that aggressive but if anyone has pics of this setup please post it.

Post any pictures with rim width and offsets. Just trying to see what is out there.

I've got a couple pics for you. First is 17x10 ET15 (same as sig):

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/jbraswell/DSCF1632.jpg?t=1202250196

This is 17x9 ET22

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/jbraswell/Old%20e34%20pics/DSCF1149.jpg?t=1202250256

Check back in a couple months for 17x9.5 ET6 with Coil-overs

[screwbiedoo15]

damn coilovers with an et6 that sounds amazing

[Jcbe34]

Full re-build RS' too. Moving painfully slowly :(

[zubbie]

Full re-build RS' too. Moving painfully slowly :(


Nice wheels man......I've finally got them now and am pricing up some 275's for the rear....Gigity:redspot

[E34N]

Look for Romeo's e34.. he has some 20mm offsets with like 15mm spacers.. some crazy $hit like that.

EDIT:


18x8.5/9.5
13mm offsets
rial daytonas
:)



hmm. i have no problem running 25mm in my rears, 20mm in fronts.

and here's his car.. rolled and flared fenders
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u120/e34ntoys/IMG_0147.jpg

[e34 life]

jcbe34, suspension specs?

simply gorgeous.

18x8 style 5s are et 20 right? i have 20mm spacers in the rear, and its not as far out as id like, and im running 255s
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/IMG_4190edited.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/jeff5.jpg

but i guess it is better then my 225s and no spacer...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/Picture4219.jpg

[ringle]

'95 E34
'95 M540i
8x18 front 245/40R18 http://www.treffseiten.de/bmw/images/reifen.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:setze(245,40,18)) ET 20
9x18 rear 245/40R18 http://www.treffseiten.de/bmw/images/reifen.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:setze(245,40,18)) ET 22

[Redfive]

Here you go. 18x11 275 runflats. I don't remember the ET but its low and it fits.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2181468155_afa8f2548d_o.jpg

[E34nication]

Here you go. 18x11 275 runflats. I don't remember the ET but its low and it fits.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2181468155_afa8f2548d_o.jpg

This is kind of disheartening... I am going to have to get my exhaust re-done because with 275's on my 9.5 inch SSR comps I was rubbing the exhaust pipe.. but on a 10mm spacer and I was rubbing the fender...

Good excuse to get an x-pipe i suppose.

[h2oplaydamian]

17x9 is a little narow for the rear ,,, why not 18x11 ?? i had my ruff wheels rear widend to 18x11 and did the same to my BBS on my tacoma ,,, the e34 IS a REAR WHEEL DRIVE CAR ,,, I WISH I COULD RUN 335/30/18s in my rear

[eightynine535]

Here you go. 18x11 275 runflats. I don't remember the ET but its low and it fits.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2181468155_afa8f2548d_o.jpg


thanks for the new wallpaper!:)

[HE53]

jcbe34, suspension specs?

simply gorgeous.

18x8 style 5s are et 20 right? i have 20mm spacers in the rear, and its not as far out as id like, and im running 255s
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/IMG_4190edited.jpg



I love the way your car looks in this picture. :drool: srsly.

[e34bmw540i]

redfives car turns me on just thought i would throw that out there

[HE53]

redfives car turns me on just thought i would throw that out there

Me too.. I had the side view of his car on my wallpaper for a couple weeks.. I even use one of his pics to make a car similar to what I want using photoshop.

Its not the exact color I want, but close.. Hugger Orange, gray lowers like an M5, 2 or 3 piece wheels, and a roll cage.. Ohh almost forgot.. an LSX under the reverse hood.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/new/hugger.jpg

[2DYE4]

^^^

damn, that's sick

[HE53]

^^^

damn, that's sick

This is a car that really made me want it like that... Just slammed, with better wheels, and real windows like Red5's car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/ghvfghyh.jpg

[E34nication]

I want redfive to get some more of those cages made... mainly because I want one.

[HE53]

I want redfive to get some more of those cages made... mainly because I want one.

When I do my LS swap Im going to build one. If you like it when Im done I could probably build all the pieces and you could have someone weld it together..

Im going to build one for my e30 this spring or summer. Two of the guys I rent shop space with are building a pipe bender right now so we can build our own stuff.

[E34nication]

When I do my LS swap Im going to build one. If you like it when Im done I could probably build all the pieces and you could have someone weld it together..

Im going to build one for my e30 this spring or summer. Two of the guys I rent shop space with are building a pipe bender right now so we can build our own stuff.

I want one for sure. I am going to run aftermarket seats and want to be able to safely run harnesses... this car will still be driven on the street so a full cage isn't really in the cards right now but a have cage/harness bar would be right up my alley... i would prefer something that would bolt in... if it's not going to bolt in i might as well just go for a full cage.

[E34nication]

This is a car that really made me want it like that... Just slammed, with better wheels, and real windows like Red5's car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/ghvfghyh.jpg

that.....is.....beautiful:buttrock

and no sunroof huh?

[HE53]

that.....is.....beautiful:buttrock

and no sunroof huh?

Probably not.. That was a track car that sold on Ebay a couple years ago in Germany. I thought I had more pics of it, but I can't find them for the life of me.

Heres the only other Orange E34 I've seen. Im about 99.9% sure this is House Of Kolor Tanglao. Its my second favorite color of all time next to Hugger, but its a little flashier than I'd want on an e34, plus I think doing Hugger is a great clue to what will be under the hood.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/5195orange_m51.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/5195orange_m52.jpg

[E34nication]

doh... those tailpipes...

shoot me a pm when you get closer to making a cage... i want one... my e34 should be rejoining me within the next 2 months... getting insurance again for it this week. Can't wait.

[HE53]

doh... those tailpipes...

shoot me a pm when you get closer to making a cage... i want one... my e34 should be rejoining me within the next 2 months... getting insurance again for it this week. Can't wait.

I will. It will be a while before that happens though.. I have to get the e30 the way I want it before I start buying LS swap stuff. Im also going to do BBK, coilovers, and find the right wheels before it happens.

[E34nication]

I will. It will be a while before that happens though.. I have to get the e30 the way I want it before I start buying LS swap stuff. Im also going to do BBK, coilovers, and find the right wheels before it happens.

ahh... definitely going to take a while then. damn. I'm getting to the point where i just want to get the aftermarket seats in, get a roll/harness bar, clean up the exterior a bit then it's time for some f/i. I think realistically we're looking at 24 months before I can make all of that happen financially with the cost of supercharging... sigh.

[HE53]

ahh... definitely going to take a while then. damn. I'm getting to the point where i just want to get the aftermarket seats in, get a roll/harness bar, clean up the exterior a bit then it's time for some f/i. I think realistically we're looking at 24 months before I can make all of that happen financially with the cost of supercharging... sigh.

I can understand.. Who knows... If things go really well this spring I could start my e34 project in the late summer, but it may just be wishful thinking.

[E34nication]

I can understand.. Who knows... If things go really well this spring I could start my e34 project in the late summer, but it may just be wishful thinking.

I hear ya...for me things will come pretty quick up until the cage/supercharging... cage because I have to find a builder that is somewhat reasonable and supercharging because it is ridiculously expensive... I might start looking into custom options there as well.

I have been lucky enough to get a company car so that is helping my project greatly. In addition to that my long-term girlfriend and I just broke up so the ring fund is being re-directed.

[Redfive]

This is kind of disheartening... I am going to have to get my exhaust re-done because with 275's on my 9.5 inch SSR comps I was rubbing the exhaust pipe.. but on a 10mm spacer and I was rubbing the fender...

Good excuse to get an x-pipe i suppose.
What exhaust are you running? It seems strange to have that sort of a problem. My BBS RX wheels sat so close to the struts that the tires rubbed and I had to add a spacer, but the Speedlines sit a little further out.
You know what the cheap solution is, right? BFH.


17x9 is a little narow for the rear ,,, why not 18x11 ?? i had my ruff wheels rear widend to 18x11 and did the same to my BBS on my tacoma ,,, the e34 IS a REAR WHEEL DRIVE CAR ,,, I WISH I COULD RUN 335/30/18s in my rear
You would need some serious power to justify having tires like that under your car. I don't think I would go with anymore than a 305. Too much tire wastes power and money. Besides smoking the tires is cool.

thanks for the new wallpaper!:)
you're welcome. I'll post a new one next month.

redfives car turns me on just thought i would throw that out there
I'm going to keep my eye on you next time you're around my car...

Me too.. I had the side view of his car on my wallpaper for a couple weeks.. I even use one of his pics to make a car similar to what I want using photoshop.

Its not the exact color I want, but close.. Hugger Orange, gray lowers like an M5, 2 or 3 piece wheels, and a roll cage.. Ohh almost forgot.. an LSX under the reverse hood.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/new/hugger.jpg
Gaahh!! I had the two tone paint job, although it was a little different, and I was so happy after I changed it. That looks good, but I'm keeping my paint setup.



This is a car that really made me want it like that... Just slammed, with better wheels, and real windows like Red5's car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/ghvfghyh.jpg
That car probably weighs 500lbs less than stock.

I want redfive to get some more of those cages made... mainly because I want one.
How many people really want one? If I get 2-3 people interested, it might be worth it. The first shop I talked to about it said they would do it, but that was a couple years ago and they've since gone out of business. It wouldn't be that hard to find another. Its going to cost around $1k, because it cost me $800 back in 2000.

[E34nication]

I'm running no cats, no resonators into a supersprint muffler. The guy who did it pretty much did a hack job. It needs to be re-done. I was impatient and didn't want to wait so I got it done at a shop for about $100. You get what you pay for.

If it's plug and play bolt-in I think $1k is doable. Obviously I would rather pay less but for a quality product that works for me.

[5mall5nail5]

Justin what wheels were those?! I like them.


Here is my contribution. My/my sisters car(s)

http://blowneuroz.com/mygallery/E34%20525i%20Photos/lit%20neat.jpg

[screwbiedoo15]

Here you go. 18x11 275 runflats. I don't remember the ET but its low and it fits.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2181468155_afa8f2548d_o.jpg


I second that, thanks for the new wallpaper Redfive. That's such a sexy pic

[screwbiedoo15]

What exhaust are you running? It seems strange to have that sort of a problem. My BBS RX wheels sat so close to the struts that the tires rubbed and I had to add a spacer, but the Speedlines sit a little further out.
You know what the cheap solution is, right? BFH.


Hey Redfive, what size tires did you have on the BBS RXs? Cause i have those and I don't have any rubbing yet (225/45/17), but i'm probably gonna get a little bigger tires next time i switch em. Thanks

[sausrigging]

Redfive, are those the wheels that I turned you onto? Dman Your car looks great!
Heres the same wheels on my wagon.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/qcyacht/DSCN1724.jpg
285 35 18

[offthewall]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i320/Abstrakt12/Redback.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i320/Abstrakt12/RedCamber.jpg
225 40 18 et 13. used to be 245's but staggered tires with this much camber is expensive.

[attack eagle]

not super aggressive but...
18x8.5 et15 245's

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/100_0647.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/100_0650.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/side.jpg

[5mall5nail5]

what wheels are theeeeeeeeeeey?

[Redfive]

Hey Redfive, what size tires did you have on the BBS RXs? Cause i have those and I don't have any rubbing yet (225/45/17), but i'm probably gonna get a little bigger tires next time i switch em. Thanks
255/40/17 Pirelli Pzeros on the staggered 17x9. I bought 12mm spacers and I think they still sit too far inboard. There is no concern of rubbing. The same goes with the style 5s that I have.


Redfive, are those the wheels that I turned you onto? Dman Your car looks great!
Heres the same wheels on my wagon.

285 35 18
Thanks for the referal again. Those are the wheels. I had them refinished, but I had the centers done in a slightly darker color to go with the red.


Justin what wheels were those?! I like them.


Here is my contribution. My/my sisters car(s)


Speedline Alesios. Thanks to Sausrigging, it was the find of the decade for me. 18x9 and 18x11

not super aggressive but...
18x8.5 et15 245's

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/100_0647.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/100_0650.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/AttackEagle/bimmer/side.jpg

Man, I wish the side of my black car looked that straight. Thats a great shot.

[5mall5nail5]

Do they still make Speedline Alesios and how much?

[E34nication]

yep... those speedlines are the hottest wheels i've seen on an e34. they might have just taken the throne from the bbs lm's.

[Ace_of_Spades]

This is a car that really made me want it like that... Just slammed, with better wheels, and real windows like Red5's car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/ghvfghyh.jpg

that thing is stripped, stripped and stripped!!!

[tortexal]

17x8 et 13 front 17x9 et13 rear Speedline Mistral wheels
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/1934494966_68ffa5e490_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/1934475324_72328d8da7_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2062315680_1d1ae9469e.jpg
:( i may need a new set of wheels

[5mall5nail5]

what wheels were those tortexal?

[zubbie]

17x8 et 13 front 17x9 et13 rear Speedline Mistral wheels
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/1934494966_68ffa5e490_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/1934475324_72328d8da7_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2062315680_1d1ae9469e.jpg
:( i may need a new set of wheels

Tire sizes please. I'm guessing 255 rear?

[tortexal]

wheels are speedline mistrals (have been discontinued forever, if you find a 17x9 i need it but good luck) tires are 235 front 255 rear

[Sam Son]

......How many people really want one? If I get 2-3 people interested, it might be worth it. The first shop I talked to about it said they would do it, but that was a couple years ago and they've since gone out of business. It wouldn't be that hard to find another. Its going to cost around $1k, because it cost me $800 back in 2000.
Can you gimmie some more info on your roll bar as well as pics?

[Redfive]

Do they still make Speedline Alesios and how much?
The Speedline UK website shows them. No price listed. From talking with the former owner of Rimpro, Speedline stopped making BMW fitments years ago when they were bought by Champion Audi/Porsche. Dealer cost I was told for them years ago was $3500, putting the retail price around $1k each.
Best bet is to just kept an eye out for them as I'm sure they'll occasionally appear. Or talk to a wheel dealer.
Or maybe you just need an adapter plate, as these wheels were standard on the F355 spider and optional on some Porsches.


yep... those speedlines are the hottest wheels i've seen on an e34. they might have just taken the throne from the bbs lm's.
They're not the lightest or strongest, but damnit they are possibly the best looking wheel I've come across in a while. See them it person is so much better. I have a hard time not staring at my car.


Can you gimmie some more info on your roll bar as well as pics?
I don't really have any photos of the rollbar. Its a bolt in. It mounts to the floor behind the front seats and to the shock tower. It takes me about 30 minutes to remove or install. Its basically a roll loop with a harness bar and two stabilizer bars. It really should have two diagonal cross members and the harness bar should be back farther as I can't put my seat back far enough. I've also though about adding some forward braces.

[Sam Son]

.....
I don't really have any photos of the rollbar. Its a bolt in. It mounts to the floor behind the front seats and to the shock tower. It takes me about 30 minutes to remove or install. Its basically a roll loop with a harness bar and two stabilizer bars. It really should have two diagonal cross members and the harness bar should be back farther as I can't put my seat back far enough. I've also though about adding some forward braces.
Do you have any shots of it in-car Im wonderin about practicality

[mikeday1036]

Do you have any shots of it in-car Im wonderin about practicality

I was lucky enough to get a ride in it with 2 others at a meet.:D It was interesting trying to get into the back with the cage there...

[Sam Son]

I was lucky enough to get a ride in it with 2 others at a meet.:D It was interesting trying to get into the back with the cage there...
Hmm this interests me because Im definitely gonna need to use the back seat once in a while

[2DYE4]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/2116738587_00349b28da_o.jpg?t=1202415133

17x10
ET13
265/40

[fkong777]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2095000-2095999/2095668_9_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2095000-2095999/2095668_5_full.jpg

[5271990]

Hmm this interests me because Im definitely gonna need to use the back seat once in a while

Justin said he used to sleep on it when he tracked the car outta town :stickoutt

[zubbie]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/2116738587_00349b28da_o.jpg?t=1202415133

17x10
ET13
265/40

Knarley! I like. Are the fenders rolled? I've got 17 X 10 rondells with ET15 and I wonder if 265's will slip in without rolling?

[2DYE4]

Knarley! I like. Are the fenders rolled? I've got 17 X 10 rondells with ET15 and I wonder if 265's will slip in without rolling?

thanks, no fender work, they will rub on hard dips just barely touching on the side bulge of the tire.

Im gonna run 245-40-18 on my Style 5's in the rear in 18x9 fitment with a 20mm spacer and 235-40-18 in front, possibly 10mm spacer....just finished polishing them with some custom 16in style 5 caps, notice there is no bolt style center, more flush.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/198553935237_0_1.jpg?t=1202424971
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/198553951749_0_1.jpg?t=1202424996

[zubbie]

thanks, no fender work, they will rub on hard dips just barely touching on the side bulge of the tire.

Im gonna run 245-40-18 on my Style 5's in the rear in 18x9 fitment with a 20mm spacer and 235-40-18 in front, possibly 10mm spacer....just finished polishing them with some custom 16in style 5 caps, notice there is no bolt style center, more flush.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/198553935237_0_1.jpg?t=1202424971
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b93/2dye4/198553951749_0_1.jpg?t=1202424996

:D:D Love that dog. He knows style!

[MaxSteel]

I'm getting some 18" staggered style 5s soon. 18x8 up front with an et of 20, rear is 18x9 et 22. What would you guys recommend for tire size? Spacers? I want an aggressive stance with some meat on the tires.

[Kashmirbeige525]

This is a car that really made me want it like that... Just slammed, with better wheels, and real windows like Red5's car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/ghvfghyh.jpg
http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080205/080205-dodge-challenger-hmed-3p.hmedium.jpg

[BMWM5LOVER]

Hmmm, not sure if I have a pic, might have to snap one.
17x10 Brock B1 et20 with a 15mm spacer and 255 rear tire. tire rubs, bad....rim pokes right outside the fender. Looks quite sick.

My sig doesn;t really depict it very well and there is no spacer on in that pic.

[GeEq]

Hmmm, not sure if I have a pic, might have to snap one.
17x10 Brock B1 et20 with a 15mm spacer and 255 rear tire. tire rubs, bad....rim pokes right outside the fender. Looks quite sick.

My sig doesn;t really depict it very well and there is no spacer on in that pic.

pictures. NOAW!

[e34 life]

-7 rear

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/e34life/smalltownmurder/rearfloor.jpg


im sucha whore, sorry

[GeEq]

^^^ whats the front's offset?

[e34 life]

13, but im planning on going to go et 3 as soon as i can afford another set of spacers.

[GeEq]

sick

[DTMkid90]

i wanna do mine like so :) don't judge me hah

http://i43.tinypic.com/m73teg.jpg

[bellicose]

Probably not.. That was a track car that sold on Ebay a couple years ago in Germany. I thought I had more pics of it, but I can't find them for the life of me.

Heres the only other Orange E34 I've seen. Im about 99.9% sure this is House Of Kolor Tanglao. Its my second favorite color of all time next to Hugger, but its a little flashier than I'd want on an e34, plus I think doing Hugger is a great clue to what will be under the hood.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/5195orange_m51.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/kesslerbmw/e34/5195orange_m52.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc27/choppa10100/Picture123.jpg

Ford electric orange :cool

Sorry to OP for hi-jackin' thread.

[S14]

-7 rear

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/e34life/smalltownmurder/rearfloor.jpg


im sucha whore, sorry

NICE!!!

most all the setups in here fit with no problems.

I ran 18x9.5 all 4's with 25/35/18. et02 front, ET05 rear :redspot

http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo49/louisthedooreatingdog/bridge.jpg

[Jcbe34]

All the pic-whoring I do and I missed this thread. With rolled fenders the possibilies are truly endless. My fenders are very rolled and tires only slightly stretched.

17x10.5 ET5 255/40 *No rubbing* Any offsets lower than this or tires biggger rubbed on this car.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3119454206_5b3e77eac5_o.jpg


17x8.5 ET -9 and 17x10.5 ET7 (these fenders more aggressively rolled compared to red car)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3067183104_d5ef83a9b2_o.jpg

[hey808]

-7 rear

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/e34life/smalltownmurder/rearfloor.jpg


im sucha whore, sorry

I checked, but maybe I missed it. What size tires are you running? Offset is +13 front, and -7 in the rear, correct? Thanks

[Dark Schnitzer]

Wow those shots look awesome !! That rear camber surely would spew rubber on a dailydriver ,,,no ????:confused

Looks like I'll have some ACS 17x11's on my driveway by this saturday nite. No intention of running them without flares though.They are a specific offset for the older S5 Silhouettes. I'll post up when I get back from picking her up in Texas.:redspot
Cheers,Vinny

[hey808]

All the pic-whoring I do and I missed this thread. With rolled fenders the possibilies are truly endless. My fenders are very rolled and tires only slightly stretched.

17x10.5 ET5 255/40 *No rubbing* Any offsets lower than this or tires biggger rubbed on this car.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3119454206_5b3e77eac5_o.jpg


17x8.5 ET -9 and 17x10.5 ET7 (these fenders more aggressively rolled compared to red car)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3067183104_d5ef83a9b2_o.jpg

With the front fenders rolled, do you have any rubbing when the suspension compresses and the wheels are turned? I've got a 60mm drop up front and I've already nippled/pulled my fender while turning. Maybe I'm running too much tire (245/40/18) on a 18x8.5".

[e34 life]

I checked, but maybe I missed it. What size tires are you running? Offset is +13 front, and -7 in the rear, correct? Thanks
18x8.5 all around 235-40.

im still on the look out for 10" rears :devillook

[sfgearhead]

i wanna do mine like so :) don't judge me hah

http://i43.tinypic.com/m73teg.jpg

I was always amazed at what the Germans could get through the TUV, I would swear this was illegal, but I don't think it was.

[e34 life]

Wow those shots look awesome !! That rear camber surely would spew rubber on a dailydriver ,,,no ????:confused

Looks like I'll have some ACS 17x11's on my driveway by this saturday nite. No intention of running them without flares though.They are a specific offset for the older S5 Silhouettes. I'll post up when I get back from picking her up in Texas.:redspot
Cheers,Vinny

no tire wear issues for me!

no way! you got the ones off that craiglist add in dallas??!! uGHH!! im so jealous.


With the front fenders rolled, do you have any rubbing when the suspension compresses and the wheels are turned? I've got a 60mm drop up front and I've already nippled/pulled my fender while turning. Maybe I'm running too much tire (245/40/18) on a 18x8.5".

hm, my front fenders are not rolled. and my front is almost to the lowest setting. but yeah i cant turn too sharp, its just fender lining anyways :buttrock:dunno

[Dark Schnitzer]

no tire wear issues for me!

no way! you got the ones off that craiglist add in dallas??!! uGHH!! im so jealous.



hm, my front fenders are not rolled. and my front is almost to the lowest setting. but yeah i cant turn too sharp, its just fender lining anyways :buttrock:dunno

I was meaning that to JCBE's car...looks really cambered in the rear. Nicely though !!:buttrock

And yes...teh Dallas Craigslist ACS's that were the 17x11's. Except...I got the whole S5 Silhouette along with them too !!!!:alright

[Jcbe34]

My tires actually don't wear too badly. My rear toe is in spec, so that helps things but I think my camber is 3.3-3.6 degrees. It looks even worse because of the width though. Those 11" schnitzers are unreal.

As far as the front fenders.. They are pretty molested, but I am swapping back to stock front fenders soon so we will see what happens. Should help my stance nicely but I'm betting on it hurting drivability. Right now it'll grab the fender on hard, slow turns with bumps but it's avoidable. I'm running 215/45, not really "stretched" but not the meatiest tire for an 8.5. My fender liners are long gone, so no rubbing on hard compression at all.

[Dark Schnitzer]

:evil2
My tires actually don't wear too badly. My rear toe is in spec, so that helps things but I think my camber is 3.3-3.6 degrees. It looks even worse because of the width though. Those 11" schnitzers are unreal.

As far as the front fenders.. They are pretty molested, but I am swapping back to stock front fenders soon so we will see what happens. Should help my stance nicely but I'm betting on it hurting drivability. Right now it'll grab the fender on hard, slow turns with bumps but it's avoidable. I'm running 215/45, not really "stretched" but not the meatiest tire for an 8.5. My fender liners are long gone, so no rubbing on hard compression at all.

Your sig pic is tough !!! BTW.:evil2

[Sam Son]

My tires actually don't wear too badly. My rear toe is in spec, so that helps things but I think my camber is 3.3-3.6 degrees. It looks even worse because of the width though. Those 11" schnitzers are unreal.

As far as the front fenders.. They are pretty molested, but I am swapping back to stock front fenders soon so we will see what happens. Should help my stance nicely but I'm betting on it hurting drivability. Right now it'll grab the fender on hard, slow turns with bumps but it's avoidable. I'm running 215/45, not really "stretched" but not the meatiest tire for an 8.5. My fender liners are long gone, so no rubbing on hard compression at all.
how did you adjust your toe? are you able to adjust it because of your coilovers?

[slocar]

I was always amazed at what the Germans could get through the TUV, I would swear this was illegal, but I don't think it was.

I don't know the German laws right now, but at one point, the law was that you couldn't have wider than factory tires; didn't say anything about the wheels. That's how the stretched tire look originated pretty much.

[Jcbe34]

how did you adjust your toe? are you able to adjust it because of your coilovers?

Nope, just got lucky.. Seems to be hit or miss when lowering these cars this much. It has new dog bones on it which may or may not help.

[e34 life]

I was meaning that to JCBE's car...looks really cambered in the rear. Nicely though !!:buttrock

And yes...teh Dallas Craigslist ACS's that were the 17x11's. Except...I got the whole S5 Silhouette along with them too !!!!:alright
i know, just thought id put my info too tho :D.

ahh man, the things i would do for those... :shifty

those are too beautiful

[jgdynamics]

front 18x8.5 -2 w/ 225-40 and rear 18x10 -9 w/ 255-35

no front fender mods
rear fenders are completely trimmed and rolled.
lowered on eibach springs. the car actually sits lower on flat ground

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/jgdynamics/BMW%204%20sale/P9290002.jpg

[Analog]

Give me your wheels.

What were the original offsets?

[Hari]

front 18x8.5 -2 w/ 225-40 and rear 18x10 -9 w/ 255-35

I <3 Negative Offset! :)

[4U2NV FLC]

[quote=fkong777;12037016]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2095000-2095999/2095668_9_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2095000-2095999/2095668_5_full.jpg

What are your rim/tire specs. Looks pretty mean.

[BigM62]

18x10 with 3mm spacers and 265/35 tires:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm12/jimmyz2/back540i.jpg

[e34 life]

front 18x8.5 -2 w/ 225-40 and rear 18x10 -9 w/ 255-35

no front fender mods
rear fenders are completely trimmed and rolled.
lowered on eibach springs. the car actually sits lower on flat ground

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/jgdynamics/BMW%204%20sale/P9290002.jpg
HOLY FU**

:buttrock
you sir, are thee man.

offset plzz??

where in socal are you?!

i cant wait to find 10 inch rears!

[Dark Schnitzer]

i know, just thought id put my info too tho :D.

ahh man, the things i would do for those... :shifty

those are too beautiful

Of course I love your car too !;). Since now I'll have 2 cars that aren't streetable yet....ALL I can do is love the forum members cars....:rolleyes

But....I can still rub on mine.....smile at it....make Grrrr noises in its general direction about things to come....:corkysm60:woot::aroused

[e34 life]

Of course I love your car too !;). Since now I'll have 2 cars that aren't streetable yet....ALL I can do is love the forum members cars....:rolleyes

But....I can still rub on mine.....smile at it....make Grrrr noises in its general direction about things to come....:corkysm60:woot::aroused
i feel honored! i cant wait to see yours. :buttrock

[Sam Son]

Nope, just got lucky.. Seems to be hit or miss when lowering these cars this much. It has new dog bones on it which may or may not help.
hrmmm im replacing most of the rear suspension bits this winter....Ill have to check my toe

[e34freak1993]

here we are:
5zigen SC3000
Front: 19X8.5 +15 i believe
Rear: 19X9.5 +22 I believe

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x272/laybackdog/DSC01827.jpg

[jgdynamics]

HOLY FU**

:buttrock
you sir, are thee man.

offset plzz??

where in socal are you?!

i cant wait to find 10 inch rears!


haha thanks man... the offsets are -2 front and -9 rear... im in SGV... right down the frwy from you. your car sir is sitting low as fuck... i want mine to sit like that too, but its my daily driver.

[Dark Schnitzer]

ACS type-I 3 piece 17x11 rears..............

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette033.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette037.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette039.jpg

[e34 life]

haha thanks man... the offsets are -2 front and -9 rear... im in SGV... right down the frwy from you. your car sir is sitting low as fuck... i want mine to sit like that too, but its my daily driver.

do you go to the local meets? when my e34 is back in cali all us socal e34 guys gotta get together and roll deep!

ha mines my dd too! :D


ACS type-I 3 piece 17x11 rears..............

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette033.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette037.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette039.jpg
thats not fair...not fair at all :eyecrazy

[Binjammin]

thats not fair...not fair at all :eyecrazy

I'd say there's nobody more fair to own those wheels than Vinny. :thumbup:

[Dark Schnitzer]

I'd say there's nobody more fair to own those wheels than Vinny. :thumbup:

.........well tanks Binj. !;)

[r1101r]

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/r1101r/Image504.jpg
17x8.5

[XR000mb]

ha i dont think ive ever seen a hollywood video sign ever be totally lit up. theyre always half burnt out

[Binjammin]

ha i dont think ive ever seen a hollywood video sign ever be totally lit up. theyre always half burnt out

You know, that IS weird. I bet they have a leasing company that takes care of property management and nobody wants to spend a dime on building care.

You're totally right btw.

[filmy]

ACS type-I 3 piece 17x11 rears..............

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/vinceinator/ACSS5Silhouette033.jpg


Shi', Vinny! Don' U kno', U s'pose to use Benjamins to show wheel lip deph, yo!:D

Mine are 18X8.5 and 9.5, respectively. Don't remember the offset, just the cost of new tires. :eek: I gotta go clean my wheels now...

[Binjammin]

Shi', Vinny! Don' U kno', U s'pose to use Benjamins to show wheel lip deph, yo!:D

Mine are 18X8.5 and 9.5, respectively. Don't remember the offset, just the cost of new tires. :eek: I gotta go clean my wheels now...

Yes, we are a good measurement of 8.5". :redspot



:shifty

[Lord DRIFT]

Can I play?

f18x8.5 et-7 stock
r18x10 et-12 rolled

http://api.photoshop.com/home_57dc5ab1f5c14532a6d32e094523cff5/adobe-px-assets/e85ca89c71664c67a373be2aa29f2831

http://api.photoshop.com/home_57dc5ab1f5c14532a6d32e094523cff5/adobe-px-assets/afb03e2148744447bcd7a6eb8422dab7

http://api.photoshop.com/home_57dc5ab1f5c14532a6d32e094523cff5/adobe-px-assets/d8d0a89b1f3e4807a58bc9dda6544c0d

[ShapeShifter]

:lol
Nice.
Which front spolier is that?

[Lord DRIFT]

:lol
Nice.
Which front spolier is that?

ACS rep.

[Analog]

^Give me your wheels.

[ShapeShifter]

ACS rep.

thanks!

[Lord DRIFT]

^Give me your wheels.

Give me your trans swap.

He I asked about ur swap on another thread. How is it going?

[Analog]

Give me your trans swap.

He I asked about ur swap on another thread. How is it going?I'm done :)

Pretty smooth swap. Probably cost me 1,400 total or so.

The car pulls ALOT harder down low. It really pins you in the seat. Overall drivability went up as well. It's a great feeling downshifting and carving through corners.

I did install my shifter backwards though, so I still need to jack the car up and turn it around :embarrasm

[E34nication]

I'm done :)

Pretty smooth swap. Probably cost me 1,400 total or so.

The car pulls ALOT harder down low. It really pins you in the seat. Overall drivability went up as well. It's a great feeling downshifting and carving through corners.

I did install my shifter backwards though, so I still need to jack the car up and turn it around :embarrasm

Yea it's not normal to hit the ash tray going into 5th!

[Lord DRIFT]

I'm done :)

Pretty smooth swap. Probably cost me 1,400 total or so.

The car pulls ALOT harder down low. It really pins you in the seat. Overall drivability went up as well. It's a great feeling downshifting and carving through corners.

I did install my shifter backwards though, so I still need to jack the car up and turn it around :embarrasm

I'm thinking of doing this..Did you go with the 6speed and do you have a writeup?

[Analog]

Yea it's not normal to hit the ash tray going into 5th!

I pretty much "palm" it into 5th lol.


I'm thinking of doing this..Did you go with the 6speed and do you have a writeup?

I went with a 5 speed out of a 530i. I had to get a custom driveshaft made to mate the large case diff to the medium case driveshaft.

Other than that, easy.

I have the stock 2.81 and I think the 5th gear feels great.

If you look into some of my older threads I have some tips/rants/pointers.

[MacR]

I'm thinking of doing this..Did you go with the 6speed and do you have a writeup?

It's a very straightforward swap. I'm always amazed when tackling a project on these cars. They were pre-built for just about any swap/factory add-on you can think of.

[Lord DRIFT]

^^Cool , thanks.

[Dark Schnitzer]

Shi', Vinny! Don' U kno', U s'pose to use Benjamins to show wheel lip deph, yo!:D

Mine are 18X8.5 and 9.5, respectively. Don't remember the offset, just the cost of new tires. :eek: I gotta go clean my wheels now...

:stickoutthahaha.......after buying the car that these came on.....I had no more Benjaminins to measure it with.:rolleyes:shifty:embarrasm

[Jcbe34]

Tonight I just squeezed my 17x10.5's on my car now running ET-8 in the rear with 245/40's. It's my best fitment yet in the rear and best of all, no rubbing! I'm pretty sure 255's would fit with no rubbing also but it would be CLOSE. I'll post pics at some point, wanted to bump this thread to share though.

BTW, if no one has ever mounted a tire with ether before.. Holy Shit! It is a sight to see for sure.

[robram12]

that's a bit of stretch. Pics please:D what are you running on the front?


Tonight I just squeezed my 17x10.5's on my car now running ET-8 in the rear with 245/40's. It's my best fitment yet in the rear and best of all, no rubbing! I'm pretty sure 255's would fit with no rubbing also but it would be CLOSE. I'll post pics at some point, wanted to bump this thread to share though.

BTW, if no one has ever mounted a tire with ether before.. Holy Shit! It is a sight to see for sure.

[Jcbe34]

'tis indeed.. 17x8.5 ET -9 in the front with 215's. I don't even like stretch, I don't know what happened.

The only camera I have is my gf's and it is terrible. I might snap one though

[robram12]

'tis indeed.. 17x8.5 ET -9 in the front with 215's. I don't even like stretch, I don't know what happened.

The only camera I have is my gf's and it is terrible. I might snap one though

im still contemplating on what size tires to wrap those azev. I was thinking 245f/265r. but then i just found out they don't make 35 series for 17's:mad.

[Jcbe34]

im still contemplating on what size tires to wrap those azev. I was thinking 245f/265r. but then i just found out they don't make 35 series for 17's:mad.

I can tell you that 245's just didn't ever work well in the front for me, I would run 235/40 and 265 or 275/40.

[Lord DRIFT]

I can tell you that 245's just didn't ever work well in the front for me

Function or looks?

[Jcbe34]

Drivability, tramlinig.. its just too much tire for how low my car is. Not sure how low robram is but iirc he is not much higher

[robram12]

Drivability, tramlinig.. its just too much tire for how low my car is. Not sure how low robram is but iirc he is not much higher

mine is not even that low compare to yours jonathan. my alpine doesnt even tuck on the front but no gap with 245/40/17's. my 540i on the other hand slightly tuck on same tire size.

[Analog]

I run 255/35 up front :)

I really want 275's all around though :(

Wishful thinking.

[Lord DRIFT]

I run 255/35 up front :)

I really want 275's all around though :(

Wishful thinking.

Post some pics of that front fittment dude

[Analog]

Here are some older pics.

I'm going 265/35 tire next time I buy some.

18x8.5 et 13 BBS RC.

I plan on being et10 or so up
front and et5 out back when all is said and done.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1367.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1374.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1378.jpg

[E34nication]

I run 255/35 up front :)

I really want 275's all around though :(

Wishful thinking.

I hear that. I would LOVE to have 275 r888's all around.

[hey808]

Here are some older pics.

I'm going 265/35 tire next time I buy some.

18x8.5 et 13 BBS RC.

I plan on being et10 or so up
front and et5 out back when all is said and done.





Good luck having your wheels turned to the left or right, then hitting a bump. My fenders are tweaked running 245/40/18 on a 18x8.5, +13 offset (I believe) because the tire grabbed the fender and pulled it out while going up a driveway. It's happened on my other E34, as well as a friend who is as low as me (60/40mm drop). Then again my car is lower than yours.


Tonight I just squeezed my 17x10.5's on my car now running ET-8 in the rear with 245/40's. It's my best fitment yet in the rear and best of all, no rubbing! I'm pretty sure 255's would fit with no rubbing also but it would be CLOSE. I'll post pics at some point, wanted to bump this thread to share though.

BTW, if no one has ever mounted a tire with ether before.. Holy Shit! It is a sight to see for sure.

Nice! Now is that a minus 8 offset you're running? I'm thinking about running a 245/40/18 on a 10.5". I have them on my 18x10's right now, and they have a little stretch to them. I'm curious to see how much "massaging" I'll have to do to my rear fenders to fit the 10.5's in a +5 offset. Shouldn't be too bad. I still need to figure out my front offset though. I'm torn between a 9.0 or 9.5" wheel. Any suggestions?

[robram12]

what wheels are you running? 18x10.5 is an unusual size. custom lip maybe:confused Pics please. I'd personally go for 9 up front. 9.5 has been done but not pretty imo.


Good luck having your wheels turned to the left or right, then hitting a bump. My fenders are tweaked running 245/40/18 on a 18x8.5, +13 offset (I believe) because the tire grabbed the fender and pulled it out while going up a driveway. It's happened on my other E34, as well as a friend who is as low as me (60/40mm drop). Then again my car is lower than yours.



Nice! Now is that a minus 8 offset you're running? I'm thinking about running a 245/40/18 on a 10.5". I have them on my 18x10's right now, and they have a little stretch to them. I'm curious to see how much "massaging" I'll have to do to my rear fenders to fit the 10.5's in a +5 offset. Shouldn't be too bad. I still need to figure out my front offset though. I'm torn between a 9.0 or 9.5" wheel. Any suggestions?

[Jcbe34]

Nice! Now is that a minus 8 offset you're running? I'm thinking about running a 245/40/18 on a 10.5". I have them on my 18x10's right now, and they have a little stretch to them. I'm curious to see how much "massaging" I'll have to do to my rear fenders to fit the 10.5's in a +5 offset. Shouldn't be too bad. I still need to figure out my front offset though. I'm torn between a 9.0 or 9.5" wheel. Any suggestions?

Yep, negative 8. I'll try to get a picture today but it's really tight and my fenders are heavily rolled in the rear.. I'm also running a good bit of camber, I think around 3.5 deg. +5 offset with a 245 would need a pretty strong fender roll but you shouldn't have any problems. What wheels are they?

[ShapeShifter]

This is all great info guys.
And the pics are great.

[Analog]

Good luck having your wheels turned to the left or right, then hitting a bump. My fenders are tweaked running 245/40/18 on a 18x8.5, +13 offset (I believe) because the tire grabbed the fender and pulled it out while going up a driveway. It's happened on my other E34, as well as a friend who is as low as me (60/40mm drop). Then again my car is lower than yours.


No problems here yet. I did notice a bit of scrubbing when I had 5 people in the car. Not sure if it was front or rear.

For me it's tire > stance.

[ShapeShifter]

Here is my touring with Brock B2's
18x10 offset 30 with 10mm spacer.

The PO put the wrong size tires on them. I think the rears are 255/35/18

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/Brocks1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albu%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/a79c50be.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/a79c50be.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/3edf4a7e.jpg

[Lord DRIFT]

Here is my touring with Brock B2's
18x10 offset 30 with 10mm spacer.

The PO put the wrong size tires on them. I think the rears are 255/35/18

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/Brocks1.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albu%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/a79c50be.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/a79c50be.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/Smokiemon968/3edf4a7e.jpg

Those are begging for more Meat..

[zubbie]

stretch without drop looks like a rubber band.....

(I know...I also need more meat)

[Lord DRIFT]

If I could only find the pic when my lugs broke and my back wheel came off. I would be the winner of this thread ...that was some F%^*%#G AGGRESSIVE OFFSET :alright

[ShapeShifter]

Those are begging for more Meat..


I need to go see the butcher!
I really hate that whole poke and stretch look.
I'm gonna try and get some 285/30's on the back if I keep them.

I just picked up some 18" staggered style 32's that need to be refinished.

I have a horrible wheel fetish, so I will go through a buch of wheels till I find what I'm looking for.
I really like the 32's. Still have to find what color to have them PC'd.

[Analog]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1148.jpg


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1151.jpg

[David325e]

Thats not rain. thats the sky getting all sweaty and worked up looking at your car

[Jcbe34]

Oh hai HRE's !! :wavey:wavey

[540iTOURING]

Fronts 20 x 8.5 ET20 with 245/30/20

Rears 20 x 10.0 ET25 with 255/30/20

Roast the Kiwi people :help:buttrock

[Analog]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3336929638_b9aff5aa9d_b.jpg

Getting colormatched/aligned once I get my taxes back.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3336928424_2419a533e6_b.jpg

[5mall5nail5]

man, those rims are...
ugh so hot

do sell me

[Sam Son]

i see a dodgey rep bumper....that doesnt look half bad..:)
thats an awesome pic btw..would look good in the calendar

[e34 life]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3336928424_2419a533e6_b.jpg
color matched centers?!

nOOoOOOOO!!!

your car is so hot as is

[RZM E34]

jcbe34, suspension specs?

simply gorgeous.

18x8 style 5s are et 20 right? i have 20mm spacers in the rear, and its not as far out as id like, and im running 255s
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/IMG_4190edited.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/jeff5.jpg

but i guess it is better then my 225s and no spacer...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/weazman187/Picture4219.jpg

What kind of back lights are these?

[Analog]

color matched centers?!

nOOoOOOOO!!!

your car is so hot as is

Colormatched lowers mang :D


i see a dodgey rep bumper....that doesnt look half bad..:)
thats an awesome pic btw..would look good in the calendar

It doesn't look half bad when it is aligned. Once it gets painted it should be good :)

[e34 life]

Colormatched lowers mang :D



It doesn't look half bad when it is aligned. Once it gets painted it should be good :)
Phewwww


What kind of back lights are these?

depo clears sprayed with 3 coats of translucent black paint and clear

[km911]

255.35R18 on 9,5j18 OEM e39 M5 wheels
http://bildez.lv/bildes/uvis/e34/1236613030.jpg

[5mall5nail5]

255.35R18 on 9,5j18 OEM e39 M5 wheels
http://content8-foto.inbox.lv/albums92798227/users3/parts-for-sale/013-1.sized.jpg

your pic didnt work but additionally, 255/35/18 tells me you don't have a super offset wheel. there is nothing aggressive about E39 M5 wheels unless you're running like 20mm spacers... and even then...

[M5W]

Could i run a factory 17x8 M5 throwing star with a 20 mm spacer up front without rolling my fenders ? From what ive seen in this thread it looks possible

[nmp411]

MK Motorsport MK1's wit 235/45/17 et 13 all around

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr216/nmp411/Suspension035-1.jpg

[5mall5nail5]

^^^ nice but definitely needs more poke out back

Speaking of which I believe my Rondell 72s are 17x8.5 ET13. Will a 10mm spacer stick out too far?

[nmp411]

^ Yeah, I have a buddy up at school that makes spacers, I may contact him about getting some.

[Jcbe34]

^^^ nice but definitely needs more poke out back

Speaking of which I believe my Rondell 72s are 17x8.5 ET13. Will a 10mm spacer stick out too far?

Might have to roll the fender slightly.. What size tire?

[5mall5nail5]

225/45/17 or 235/40/17

[Jcbe34]

I'd run 235/40 with 10mm spacer.. Just realized you are talking about the front, that should be fine.

Here's mine now:

17x9 ET(-2)
17x10.5 ET(-10)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3373944528_57fa802404_o.jpg

[e34 life]

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[5mall5nail5]

Jcb, any pics close of the front? Yeah I am talking front - the 14" rotor and caliper combo are awfully close to the wheel. I'd like a little more room to work with when making my adapter, but that may not be possible. The barrels of the wheels are angled, and reduce as you go from inside to out, so spacing the wheel 5 - 10mm would by me a good amount of room I think, which prob won't be necessary but here's what I mean

http://jonkensy.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/e34_bbkfit5.jpg

its kind of misleading as the caliper isn't squared up and is just being held in place by powder towels slightly compressed, but theres maybe 2mm of space between teh caliper and barrel. I don't mind running 10mm spaced since I can run hubcentric but 5mm spaced would stink. 10mm would mean a 17x8.5 ET3 w/ 235/40/17

[pspassos]

Could i run a factory 17x8 M5 throwing star with a 20 mm spacer up front without rolling my fenders ? From what ive seen in this thread it looks possible

similar issue here....

I used to buy some 235/645R18 pirelli slick tyres to use in the Track. Used ones, for about 150~200 USD the set with 4..... the thing is, they are not used in any automotive category here in Brazil any more..... the only ones I found here for the 18 M Parallels are some 265/645R18.....

I tryed fiting them a year and a half ago on the car. In the rear, ok, no problem at all. But in the front they touch the struts with the car on the ground, parked already..... so, 265 slicks that have a thicker border, are considered like something about 270~275 width.... and this messure fit the back as we all know, and as I tested already..... but to fit the front, I would need some spacers.....

with a 10mm spacer, for the inside it would look like it was a 255mm width tyre..... but would them it fit? The rear wheels are 9,5' and the front are 8', original M Parallels.

summarizing, I would like to know if a 265 tyre would fit in the front with spacers, or if it would rub the inside or the feder lip?

[Sam Son]

this thread has been up here for a few weeks now, and I have to say every time i see the thread title I always get confused and frustrated because I have no idea what agressive offsets are....what does that mean? deep dish? no lip? high offset? low offset? what?



and breathe

[5mall5nail5]

dish is irrelevant, its supposed to mean low offet = high poke outward. seems like a lot of guys dont get that. But, it is what it is. You could have no lip but if the wheel face comes out and is just kissing the fender plane then that could be considered aggressive.

[Analog]

http://www.clubrt.net/WB/IMAGES_UPLOAD/3-10-2549-23414-14inches.jpg

18x14

[T444E]

Holy facking poke batman.

[zubbie]

http://www.clubrt.net/WB/IMAGES_UPLOAD/3-10-2549-23414-14inches.jpg

18x14

Sorry but that has gone beyond the realm of good taste into ridiculous.

[eightynine535]

http://www.clubrt.net/WB/IMAGES_UPLOAD/3-10-2549-23414-14inches.jpg

18x14

:lol ok that looks like one of those funny cars.

[Manya47]

ET13 17x8.5 Rear. Front 17x7.5

Really need to get the pint work re-done...

[Boogieboy]

Hopefully i will be posting some pics of my own ride in here soon. We just measured my new wheels yesterday and they were 17x8.5 front and 17x11 rear!:eek: A little wider than we expected but i'm gonna make them fit.

[MacR]

http://www.clubrt.net/WB/IMAGES_UPLOAD/3-10-2549-23414-14inches.jpg

18x14

Haha, that's so ridiculous looking. :rofl :rofl

[Analog]

http://www.clubrt.net/WB/IMAGES_UPLOAD/3-10-2549-23414-14inches.jpg

18x14

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt190/djrockit01/89799170612.jpg

[Skyjordan7]

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt190/djrockit01/89799170612.jpg
are those grills off another BMW?

[T444E]

No. They are later V8 grills/95 525i grills.

[birkire]

Hopefully i will be posting some pics of my own ride in here soon. We just measured my new wheels yesterday and they were 17x8.5 front and 17x11 rear!:eek: A little wider than we expected but i'm gonna make them fit.

What are the offsets ?
I had problems with my MK Motorsport wheels, 18x11-ET21 and 18x9,5-ET5. Had to use a 6mm spacer in the rear because they hit the trailing arm and got stuck :stickoutt Front actually fits nicely.

[Analog]

are those grills off another BMW?

late model e36 grills

[T444E]

Really? Look like E34 wide to me.

[birkire]

No. They are later V8 grills/95 525i grills.

Check out the kidneys.. they protude like E38 kidneys.. my guess is they are the e38 kind

[Analog]

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt190/djrockit01/89799170612.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/413/4981/26032490082_large.jpg

[Skyjordan7]

thanks....it looks more Fuller, Has Anyone Done this, and is it a direct shot.
i see lots of Southeast Asian e34s with em

[Boogieboy]

What are the offsets ?
I had problems with my MK Motorsport wheels, 18x11-ET21 and 18x9,5-ET5. Had to use a 6mm spacer in the rear because they hit the trailing arm and got stuck :stickoutt Front actually fits nicely.
Well those wheels fell through.....the front centers wound up being a tiny bit too small for the lips. But i have some ACS Type 1 in the mail from Germany as of last saturday!:buttrock 17x9 et6 17x10 et16.....honestly i was really bummed about the first set falling through but i have always wanted a set of Type 1's. GC coilovers will be in the works next week as well so i should have this car looking right in a few months.

[BigM62]

18" PG2 with 265/40 T1R and 3mm spacer. I will go wider.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm12/jimmyz2/540ipic5.jpg

[nmp411]

Well those wheels fell through.....the front centers wound up being a tiny bit too small for the lips. But i have some ACS Type 1 in the mail from Germany as of last saturday!:buttrock 17x9 et6 17x10 et16.....honestly i was really bummed about the first set falling through but i have always wanted a set of Type 1's. GC coilovers will be in the works next week as well so i should have this car looking right in a few months.


What wheels were you going to get originally?

[Boogieboy]

What wheels were you going to get originally?
HRE 505's....Analog had them....i was having a different set made by the same guy that made his.

[nmp411]

O yeah, I love those wheels. Those or the ACS ones you will be getting are at least in the top 3 fav wheels of mine for the e34

[njg86]

18x8.5 et 20
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/5-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/6.jpg
16x9 rear et 14
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/bw99.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/bw9.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/bw6-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/bw5.jpg

i wish i had the 16's still(im interested in buying back whoever i sold them to lol) since my car now s**t its on pants(stock 15's)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y219/inutero11/IMAGE_041.jpg

[illa illa]

http://up.pacevt.com/main/Pace/IMG_2896.jpg

Agressive too much .. tires was grinding areches
ET25 (with spacers 11mm ) now I have 7mm spacers and its perfect :)

[janders211]

16x9 rear et 14

i wish i had the 16's still(im interested in buying back whoever i sold them to lol) since my car now s**t its on pants(stock 15's)


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5535/1000729n.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3998/1000709.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/784/1000693.jpg

[Boogieboy]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5535/1000729n.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3998/1000709.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/784/1000693.jpgHa Ha.......way to rub it in.:alright

[Analog]

http://up.pacevt.com/main/Pace/IMG_2896.jpg

Agressive too much .. tires was grinding areches
ET25 (with spacers 11mm ) now I have 7mm spacers and its perfect :)

BBS RC's are usually et13. Are you sure you weren't at et2? Because that fitment is alot tighter than et14.

[BigM62]

I have these in storage, but only have 3 of them:(

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm12/jimmyz2/wheels034.jpg

[nmp411]

I have these in storage, but only have 3 of them:(

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm12/jimmyz2/wheels034.jpg

Are they 18's? If so, PM e34N, he just sold his set along with 2 extra 18's to someone. Maybe the guy doesn't need both and you could buy a spare off of him.

[zener]

8,5x17" ET -2 in rear: http://kuvablogi.com/blog/21282/7/

Wheels are ET13 and tested 15mm spacer in rear.

[njg86]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5535/1000729n.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3998/1000709.jpg
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/784/1000693.jpg



Lol,yeh thanks! nah they look good,lower your car down some more and game is over

[illa illa]

BBS RC's are usually et13. Are you sure you weren't at et2? Because that fitment is alot tighter than et14.


yes usually if you have all 8,5 ...

front 8,5x18 ET13 ,rear 10x18 ET25 :naughty

[janders211]

Lol,yeh thanks! nah they look good,lower your car down some more and game is over
I have springs sitting in the box I just have to decide if I'm going to keep this car, before I put them on.

[pushpins]

I'd run 235/40 with 10mm spacer.. Just realized you are talking about the front, that should be fine.

Here's mine now:

17x9 ET(-2)
17x10.5 ET(-10)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3373944528_57fa802404_o.jpg

The mother of all e34 setups..

[njg86]

I have springs sitting in the box I just have to decide if I'm going to keep this car, before I put them on.

lmk about the wheels if it comes to that

[Analog]

yes usually if you have all 8,5 ...

front 8,5x18 ET13 ,rear 10x18 ET25 :naughty


Lucky! :buttrock

I tried mounting a 225/45/17 on a 10.5 today using starter fluid. I failed :(

[nmp411]

Lucky! :buttrock

I tried mounting a 225/45/17 on a 10.5 today using starter fluid. I failed :(

holy stretched!!

[konarider98]

I forget my offset:(

No rubbing with those 275 toyos. we will see how my new dunlop sports run at 275. My fenders are rolled a bit.

http://i43.tinypic.com/28kkg0x.jpg

[birkire]

I have these in storage, but only have 3 of them:(

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm12/jimmyz2/wheels034.jpg

I see your 20$ and raise you with
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kirbir/23012009001.jpg

[BigM62]

I see your 20$ and raise you with
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/kirbir/23012009001.jpg

I fold :lol

[rockstone]

More!

[Dr J3kyll]

this thread is win!! Im looking into the ESM 02r wheels we can get them in a 17x10 +10. and where can i find a set of ground controls ?

here is a pic of the wheel

http://esmwheels.com/access/images/DSCN3131.JPG

[bartek44]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s403x403/534207_10200336750715145_2010940568_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/61566_10200336750635143_1510346786_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552946_10200336747715070_522368791_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564386_10200336753475214_15804900_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/33445_1561635074561_1149176_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/69823_1589523291749_4964657_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/33445_1561635074561_1149176_n.jpg

[e34Croak]

dats hawt.

[robbytrent]

Specs on wheels & tire sizes?

[MacLoGoS]

I was gonna post a new thread but figured you guys would be able to answer me in this one. Planning on getting some new rims soon. 18x8.5 et13 all around. What size tires would you guys recommend for this kind of setup? 540i/6 on all stock suspension. Just worried about rubbing issues if any and was wondering how wide i can go with this setup. I read that 235/40/18 should fit fine no issues?

[javie772]

im looking on running 18x9.5 in the front. What would you wheel pros suggest offset wise? Can I do it without rolling fenders? I also don't mind a little stretch. I'm lowered on bc coils and the wheels I'm looking at are the varrstoen es1 in 18x9.5f 18x10.5r lowest et they have them in is a 12. Ty for your time \m/

[Wcsco123]

Will a 17x10 ET5 fit rear wheel arches on a stock height 540i? I was thinking either 265/40 or 275/40... Found out my fenders already have been rolled by a Previous owner

[Redfive]

im looking on running 18x9.5 in the front. What would you wheel pros suggest offset wise? Can I do it without rolling fenders? I also don't mind a little stretch. I'm lowered on bc coils and the wheels I'm looking at are the varrstoen es1 in 18x9.5f 18x10.5r lowest et they have them in is a 12. Ty for your time \m/
When you get to that size, the clearance is minimal and it depends a lot on the individual setup (clearance to suspension). The only real way to tell is a test fit. The calculator below indicates it should work. You might need a spacer or you might not. I will tell you that a 265 width tire will fit upfront and it's fairly easy to run a 9" wide wheel with no issues. I have ET14 wheels up front and they don't clear my Ground Control coilovers without a 5mm spacer. The fender side is fine as I'm only running 245s upfront right now with those wheels.


Will a 17x10 ET5 fit rear wheel arches on a stock height 540i? I was thinking either 265/40 or 275/40... Found out my fenders already have been rolled by a Previous owner Probably not. I have 11" wide wheels on mine with 275s. The current offset is ET20. My tires rub slightly on a heavily rolled fender. I can't imagine it sticking out another 2mm.

Test your setups here.
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

[javie772]

Thanks redfive. I might just stick with a smaller width wheel. I don't want to order wheels to find out they won't work with out going stretched tires and lots of fender work. I'm more worried about the front than the rear.

[S14]

I ran 18x9.5 et22 w/ 255/35/18 square on my old M5 on KW V2 @ gc camber plates. I think I ran a 10mm or 15mm spacer up front

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/WMWNWMN/cars/bridgesmall.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/WMWNWMN/media/cars/bridgesmall.jpg.html)

[BleedsBlue]

^Dude. Your taste in cars. It's guud.

[javie772]

Really? Damn. I put a 18x9.5 et45 and like 3 6mm spacers to see where it would be and it looked like it was poking out a lot lol.

[BruinBimmer]

Will a 17x10 ET5 fit rear wheel arches on a stock height 540i? I was thinking either 265/40 or 275/40... Found out my fenders already have been rolled by a Previous owner

It may be too close to tell, depending on your ride height, camber adjustment (or lack of) and how much your fenders have been rolled. I have 275/40 on 18x11 ET9 with -3.1 camber (using AKG camber bolts), shaved trailing arms, cut (used a dremel to take the lip off), rolled, and pulled rear fenders. With a full tank of gas or people in the back on big bumps, I still rub a little. Mine poke out 8mm more than yours. I think I wouldn't rub if I had 8mm more clearance, but I don't know about yours. If you went 265/40 and can play with your ride height, you'll be perfectly fine. I'd play it on the safe side and start with 265/40, then, after you know it fits and have room to spare, go to 275/40 on your next set of tires.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B2M3gWEIRHs/VEwJ9wpaW_I/AAAAAAAABFk/wO4W2WWOCdg/w769-h577-no/CAM01703.jpg

[javie772]

That's a sweet ride bruin

[Sam Son]

Car looks great

[Wcsco123]

It may be too close to tell, depending on your ride height, camber adjustment (or lack of) and how much your fenders have been rolled. I have 275/40 on 18x11 ET9 with -3.1 camber (using AKG camber bolts), shaved trailing arms, cut (used a dremel to take the lip off), rolled, and pulled rear fenders. With a full tank of gas or people in the back on big bumps, I still rub a little. Mine poke out 8mm more than yours. I think I wouldn't rub if I had 8mm more clearance, but I don't know about yours. If you went 265/40 and can play with your ride height, you'll be perfectly fine. I'd play it on the safe side and start with 265/40, then, after you know it fits and have room to spare, go to 275/40 on your next set of tires.O


All suspension is stock, non m sport. I checked clearances on the back, I should be fine there is plenty of space... the front will poke out 47mm more than the stock 15" weaves I have ATM. Also the top of the rubber on the rear tires is level, If not maybe 5-10 mm lower than the fender...
Itll be close, only way I'll find out is to get them i guess.
I havnt found any definitive answers on any forum online so far lol

[javie772]

You guys think this wheel would look good on a white e34? http://shop.klutchrepublik.com/collections/klutch-wheels/products/slc1-silver

[Hofmeister]

Weird lip and face separation but I don't see why not. Especially gold face

[javie772]

yeah. It's a concave wheel with like a 1 inch lip. Sadly they don't have any other color options for it. I'll most likely just run a 18x9.5 squared setup for the deep concave front and rear

[BruinBimmer]

Thanks for the compliments gents


Itll be close, only way I'll find out is to get them i guess.
I havnt found any definitive answers on any forum online so far lol

That's something you need to get used to with an old car like the e34 that isn't commonly 'stanced' as much as other cars. But, it provides opportunity to do something different if you dare to push the boundaries, like me and others have done (I couldn't find much on 275/40 on 18x11 fitting). So, like us, you can see what's been done, compare measurements/clearances of your current/desired setups to what has been done, and make an educated guess. That's why I recommended being on the safe side, then going up in tire as you progress.

[javie772]

Anyone good with photoshop? I'd hate to snag those klutch wheels and end up not liking them lol

[M540fella]

http://shop.klutchrepublik.com/collections/klutch-wheels/products/sl5-silver I was thinking about getting these actually

[javie772]

I'm hard pressed because all the klutch wheels that fit are nice. It's a toss up on either the sl5,sl14,slc1 or just get varrstoen es1

[M540fella]

I decided to wait until something 3 piece came up for the right price. I got my acs for about what those cost and they were completely redone.

[javie772]

Damn that's sweet. I got a few months before I can do anything. Tax time is when I get to play with my car, before then my money is consumed by my 10 year old daughter. Being a single parent is rough lol

[corcovado]

I ran 18x9.5 et22 w/ 255/35/18 square on my old M5 on KW V2 @ gc camber plates. I think I ran a 10mm or 15mm spacer up front

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/WMWNWMN/cars/bridgesmall.jpg (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/WMWNWMN/media/cars/bridgesmall.jpg.html)

What front lip is that?

NVM, searched through poster's history, it's an M5 bumper with an E36 Reiger GT lip. Very nice.

[BruinBimmer]

Fikse FM5. Negative offset in front. Would love to rock some Dinan centercaps.

Talk about a photobomb...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yVlaKTwjsh4/VFkfw5j4OnI/AAAAAAAABGA/y16tFZAFQuU/w769-h577-no/CAM01741.jpg

[Jcbe34]

Fikse FM5. Negative offset in front. Would love to rock some Dinan centercaps.

Talk about a photobomb...



Nice! I really like how your car sits, it's very similar to mine just with wider wheels. I have staggered M-systems on mine now, 25mm spacers in the front and 30's in the rear with 245/275

[5Toes]

^ WOW thats great fitment cause I have 245 45s on my staggered m systems and am having trouble running the 20mm and 15mm spacers, rolled fenders in the back - how did you get the extra 10mm

[stoutdesigns]

I think I need to push em out just a bit more. Thoughts?


516977

[E34nication]

Why not, you've got the room. Which flares are those?

[Sam Son]

I think I need to push em out just a bit more. Thoughts?


http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=516977&stc=1
more tire!

[Binjammin]

I think I need to push em out just a bit more. Thoughts?


http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=516977&stc=1

That can't possibly be your chosen wheel fitment after fitting those flares.

- - - Updated - - -


I think I need to push em out just a bit more. Thoughts?


http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=516977&stc=1

That can't possibly be your chosen wheel fitment after fitting those flares.

[BruinBimmer]

I think I need to push em out just a bit more. Thoughts?

More tire and camber, then see if there's room to push them out (or get wider wheels, the main reason for wider flares).

Is this the car that was on Miller's Facebook back around February? Definitely need a build thread. Need to know more about the build and those flares. Seems like universal FRP/CFRP ones molded to the body?

From Miller's Facebook:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--EanHGvIegQ/VFv2cNKn8fI/AAAAAAAABGc/V-QCHfiOzKI/w960-h540-no/Screenshot_2014-02-14-13-34-44.png

[stoutdesigns]

They are actually completely custom by a shop here in Austin called Protech Body shop. Hand formed metal. They did an amazing job.

Those are actually the wheels off my RX8 with huge spacers. I need to buy wheels for the Bimmer now. Its going to have to be a huge offset and I have 285 rear and 255 fronts hoosier H1's.

It is the car that was on the Miller page. Those guys are great but its time to turn up the power beyond the capabilities of the stock computer. Its now running an AEM Infinity box and MIL spec harness. I will start a build thread soon. The shop is really busy right now so its hard to find the time but I promise I'll get one going once it slows down for the holidays. It will be on the dyno in the next few weeks.

[Redfive]

They look very much like ACS silhouette flares but reworked so you don't have to get the rest of the pieces.

With luck mine will be mounted in the spring and then I can start making copies for anyone interested. (I'll need the money)

And a turbo E34 like that needs a really awesome set of deep dish 3 piece wheels to make it pop. IMHO


I know where you can get some.

[stoutdesigns]

I completely agree with you on the three piece wheels. Where is this magical place you speak of?



They look very much like ACS silhouette flares but reworked so you don't have to get the rest of the pieces.

With luck mine will be mounted in the spring and then I can start making copies for anyone interested. (I'll need the money)

And a turbo E34 like that needs a really awesome set of deep dish 3 piece wheels to make it pop. IMHO


I know where you can get some.

[Redfive]

I completely agree with you on the three piece wheels. Where is this magical place you speak of?

Some say it starts by perusing the classifieds.
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2078877-Speedline-Alessio-18x9et14-and-18x11et20-5x120-72mm-bore

[S14]

I completely agree with you on the three piece wheels. Where is this magical place you speak of?

You want wide? Price is a heavy OBO!

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2095516

[BleedsBlue]

Mmmm those RS would look great on a wide-body air cooled 911.

[S14]

They are 5x120 though.

[BleedsBlue]

I know, but still :buttrock

I've got RS on the P car in 7 and 8 and I dig the look, but would love bigger lips.