E30 offset for rims

Slowered318 · 02-21-2002, 01:05 AM

I'm looking for rims and I found a set I really like but they are 17x7 offset is 29mm is this acceptable??

Also what tire should i run to get good curb protection and no rubbing? 205/40/17

Thanks
Ryan

Tom! · 02-21-2002, 02:26 AM

I think the max for E30 is +25mm but I guess that doesn't answer your question. Oh well. *drunk*

**EMPOWERD** · 02-21-2002, 03:05 AM

As long as the wheels are only 7" wide.... +29mm will work fine on your car (although look strange from behind being very narrow and far inside the fender).

Slowered318 · 02-21-2002, 03:26 PM

Are you sure? the + 4 mm difference would push whe wheels closer to the fenders wouldn't it?
If 24 or 25 mm is the perfect offset i'm still pretty close but if i get the 16x7.5's in the same wheel they have a 24mm offset but then I lose my bling bling styles

Ryan

**EMPOWERD** · 02-22-2002, 01:14 AM

Ryan,

You've got everything BACK ASSWARDS! The higher the number in the offset.... the further IN the wheels are (away from the fender). Now does it make sense?

Slowered318 · 02-22-2002, 08:41 AM

I must be a retard but i'm gonna need a second oppinion on that one

theblue · 02-22-2002, 10:01 AM

this should help >>

http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/offset.html

Slowered318 · 02-22-2002, 01:42 PM

thanks.. that answers my question