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    Rim setup

    Will this require spacers to clear the caliper?
    front: bbs rs 039 16x7 et24
    rear: bbs rs 040 16x8 et24

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    Front is perfect. 15x7 et24 is a stock size so the 16" diameter is a no-brainer. Coupled with a 205/55/16 tire and you might as well be running stock. As for the rears, I don't think you'll need a spacer. However there isn't much benefit in running the wider wheels unless your car is making much more power than stock. You'd want a 225/45/16 tire for the rear wheels and selection at that size is poor and prices are expensive. Also, the wider rear tires will give you more understeer. Personally I think a square setup is better for these older cars.
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    That is all excellent advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Idrisu View Post
    Will this require spacers to clear the caliper?
    front: bbs rs 039 16x7 et24
    rear: bbs rs 040 16x8 et24

    In addition to the excellent advice that Richard gave - you may want to take a look at the link below to familiarize yourself with wheel fitment and spacing/offset. It's a great guide with a lot of valuable, but easy to understand material.

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