Bimmerforums Upgrade Garage The Tire Rack
Page 2 of 152 FirstFirst 1234567891011122752102 ... LastLast
Results 26 to 50 of 3780

Thread: PLEASE READ BEFORE POST: The ultimate wheel/tire fitment thread.

  1. #26
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    No, A spacer would make it worse.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  2. #27
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    836
    My Cars
    1991 318is x 2
    these e30s are never ending cycle of wheel problems
    Last edited by BUNTA; 03-10-2005 at 07:21 PM.

  3. #28
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    836
    My Cars
    1991 318is x 2
    tirerack guys is there any way a +33mm offset wheels will fit on a e30 spacers no spacers please tell me

  4. #29
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    26
    My Cars
    1993 BMW 325i

    widest and tallest

    so, i guess mostly for my own edifiction because i'm not sure when i'll be buying wheels/tires but it kills me not toknow something about my own car. What i want to know is, how wide and tall can I go with the wheels/tires without having to roll the fenders or put spacers on or anything like that (i guess if the wheels is offset that's ok) on a '93 325i???
    Thanks

  5. #30
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    If you want to use a wheel without a spacer you would need to be right around a 25 to 30 mm offset depending on the wheel width. The wider the wheel the more offset you would want so you would be closer to the 25mm. If you are willing to roll the fender lips and maybe run a spacer then you open up a lot more options on wheels.
    We do show a number of wheels on our site that do use a hub centric spacer to fit correctly. If I can help let me know.
    Thank you


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  6. #31
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    St. Louis
    Posts
    1,668
    My Cars
    2003 M3
    I will soon be buying some HP EVO's and am leaning towards the 8/9 width respectivly. My car is lowered with H&R race springs with Bilstein shocks and struts. I am currently running -2.2 camber in the rear (is that too much for a spirited driver that never sees the track?) and want to put 235/255's on. My question's are, will this setup work and what tires do you recommend (bang for buck)? Any input is greatly appreciated.

    Late

    85 318i- Sold

    95 332is- Sold

    95 Hellrot M3- Sold

    1975 2002- Sold

    2020 X3M Competition- Custom E85 Tune- Catless Downpipes- Custom DIY E85 Analyzer- Designed and printed Custom Air Scoops

    2003 M3- Custom Rotrex Supercharger setup-AA Headers-Meisterschaft-Vorsteiner-Brembo-BBS-CSL

  7. #32
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    What is the offset of the wheels? Are you talking about 17" or 18" wheels?
    Let me know and I can make a recommendation.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  8. #33
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Chester County, PA
    Posts
    7
    My Cars
    2005 325i

    Question Stock sport package tires/wheels ==> standard?

    I guess I want to go 'backward'.

    We've located a cream puff '03 325i with the sport package, including the tires. Unfortunately, we live in SE Pennsylvania where it snows.

    I've looked, but I can't find all-season tires that will fit.

    So - is it possible to swap out the tires/wheels for a more standard fit?

    Thanks,
    Dan

  9. #34
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    I have snow tires and all season tires to fit the wheels. You can also go with a wheel and tire winter package and go to a narrower tire.
    If I can help let me know.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  10. #35
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    836
    My Cars
    1991 318is x 2
    will borbet type e wheels you have fit without spacers on my e30 your site says they will but i want to make sure with no rubing or rolling fenders

  11. #36
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Arvada, CO
    Posts
    717
    My Cars
    LS6 E36 drifter, 18 f350

    race rubber

    I am going to be buying new wheels and race rubber for the 95 M3. I do have the fenders rolled. What is the largest tire I can put on all the way around without having to do major body modifications? I dont care if they are 17" or 18". I was thinking of a 285/30-18, but dont know if it would clear the rear. Also, what offsets do I need.

  12. #37
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    They fit no problem. We supply a 10mm hub centric spacer to give the clearance needed for the E30. We recommend a 205/50R16 tire to fit correctly.
    If I can help let me know.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  13. #38
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    836
    My Cars
    1991 318is x 2
    is there any way i can get a 40 or 45 tire or is the 50 the only one that fits and if i lower the car 1.5inches will they still clear thanks for the help

  14. #39
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    St. Louis
    Posts
    1,668
    My Cars
    2003 M3
    Quote Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack
    What is the offset of the wheels? Are you talking about 17" or 18" wheels?
    Let me know and I can make a recommendation.
    The offset for all 4 is 38 mm and I will be running 18's.

    Also, is my rear camber too much for a non track car that does a lot of HWY driving but very spirited?
    Last edited by turb02; 03-14-2005 at 03:54 PM.

    85 318i- Sold

    95 332is- Sold

    95 Hellrot M3- Sold

    1975 2002- Sold

    2020 X3M Competition- Custom E85 Tune- Catless Downpipes- Custom DIY E85 Analyzer- Designed and printed Custom Air Scoops

    2003 M3- Custom Rotrex Supercharger setup-AA Headers-Meisterschaft-Vorsteiner-Brembo-BBS-CSL

  15. #40
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    Jeepster, There is no way the 285/30R18 fits the E36 without a wide body kit.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  16. #41
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    Porject, I would go with either a 225/40R18 or 235/35R18 all the way around.
    If I can help give me a call


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  17. #42
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    St. Louis
    Posts
    1,668
    My Cars
    2003 M3
    Quote Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack
    Porject, I would go with either a 225/40R18 or 235/35R18 all the way around.
    If I can help give me a call
    I appreciate you wanting to help but, will 255's fit in the rear? Also is my rear camber too much (@-2.2) for a non tracked car?

    Thanks.

    85 318i- Sold

    95 332is- Sold

    95 Hellrot M3- Sold

    1975 2002- Sold

    2020 X3M Competition- Custom E85 Tune- Catless Downpipes- Custom DIY E85 Analyzer- Designed and printed Custom Air Scoops

    2003 M3- Custom Rotrex Supercharger setup-AA Headers-Meisterschaft-Vorsteiner-Brembo-BBS-CSL

  18. #43
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    836
    My Cars
    1991 318is x 2
    do you think a 1.5" lowered e30 will fit 16X7.5 wheels with a 215,225-45 tire or will only a 205 fit without rubbing or modification thanks

  19. #44
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    I would stay with the 205 if you don't want to do anything to the car. They really do fill the wheel well with the 16/7.5 wheels.
    If I can help let me know.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  20. #45
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    chicago
    Posts
    2
    My Cars
    bmw 750, porsche 928, lexus lx470, rover defender

    Question 745i ride and tires

    the 745i ride in sport mode with standard issue BMW OEM tires, ? Michelin? is too harsh on Chicago streets for me.

    Would Changing to Pirelli assymetricos smooth out the ride much?

    Or should I up the performance of the standard 745i by upgrading to Pirelli Assymetricos and using separate winter tires?

    Actually i am talking about ordering the new 750i so we can't be absolutely sure but everyone doubts they made any real suspension feel changes so it looks like I will order no sport package. (On my 740i I loved the sport).

  21. #46
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    Do you have the 18" or 19" wheels on the car? I don't think that changing to the Pirelli tire is going to help your ride quality either way.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

  22. #47
    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Location
    Central Jersey
    Posts
    379
    My Cars
    95 M3
    Jim,

    On the tirerack website, you guys have the ASA AR1's listed in 18x9 just for the back for an e36 M3. I'm interested in running the 18x9's all around. The website shows they have a 45 offset. With 245/35's, will they fit on the front also? Suspension is soon to be H&R Race Springs w/ Koni's.

    TIA

  23. #48
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Posts
    189
    My Cars
    97 328iS, 67 XR-7G, 02 4Runner, 91 Beavermobile

    Can I get 20x8.5 wheels on an E36?

    I have a set of 20x8.5 Epics (40mm offset) that I'm considering putting on my 97 328iS.. is there any way that will fit with 255/35's? Stock height.
    Last edited by XR7Gto328iS; 03-18-2005 at 11:15 PM. Reason: Adding offset value.

  24. #49
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    South florida
    Posts
    69
    My Cars
    1992 525IT AUTO

    What 19's will fit

    i just purchased a 97 328ic 5 speed will 19's fit if so what offset will i need and tire size. or what 18's will fit with tire.

  25. #50
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Posts
    6,823
    My Cars
    BMW 525I
    The 19" does fit but you are probably going to have to roll the fender lips. The tire size would be 235/35R19.


    If ordering through the web site click through one of the banners and list "Jim" as a previous contact. The Tire Rack will direct a portion of the proceeds back to the the Bimmerforums.com site.

    Tire & Wheel Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack

Page 2 of 152 FirstFirst 1234567891011122752102 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •