E30 Wheels, offsets, tire sizes, ASK HERE

[noid]

what max width/offset can be run with a 15" rim on an e30?

[Mystikal]

Too vague of a question. What's your goal?

[noid]

Well say would a 0 offset 15" rim that is 8" wide fit without spacers or fender rolling?

[Mystikal]

Nope. For a 15x8 +20 is optimal. With a 0 offset you're looking at 195 tires and severe fender pulling.

[noid]

What width on a 15" rim and 0 offset would work then, if any? 15x7.5 et0?15x7 et0? 15x6.5 et0?

[Mystikal]

They can all "work", but with varying levels of fender work and tire stretching necessary.

As a general rule, I never recommend 0 offset wheels. They're simply not made for our cars. A 15x8 +13 will look 10x better than a 15x7 +0, and will require the same fender considerations.

[Andy348]

Looking to get some Konig Remembers or ESM 002. Does it make a difference in fitment? I heard the ESMs are hubcentric while the Konigs aren't.

Konigs:
16x7 4x100 20mm offset 73.1mm hub bore
or
16x7 4x100 35mm offset 73.1mm hub bore
or
16x7 4x100/114.3 35mm offset 73.1mm hub bore

ESM:
So many to chose from, I don't know which ones best.

http://www.esmwheels.com/main/produc...products_id=49

Thanks

[Mystikal]

Originally Posted by Andy348

Looking to get some Konig Remembers or ESM 002. Does it make a difference in fitment? I heard the ESMs are hubcentric while the Konigs aren't.

Konigs:
16x7 4x100 20mm offset 73.1mm hub bore
or
16x7 4x100 35mm offset 73.1mm hub bore
or
16x7 4x100/114.3 35mm offset 73.1mm hub bore

ESM:
So many to chose from, I don't know which ones best.

http://www.esmwheels.com/main/produc...products_id=49

Thanks

In general just aim for the 20 offset versions. The first Konigs would be perfect, just need hubcentric rings.

As for the ESMs many of those will fit, just depends on what sort of look you're going for.

[Lucky7]

Fitment gurus, I'm looking for as much insight as possible. Looking to buy some wheels, and I'm concerned the rears will poke more than I'd like.

Specs:
16x8,5 et14 / 16x10 -3
205/40's all around. I have an 87 with high arches I will also have an eastwood roller at my disposal. Car is on Cosmos/Billy sports w/ all urethane bushings. Other than that, nothing.

These are the wheels, and I am ok with the poke on the XB.


I can't imagine an XB having more room for wheels than my car?
Thanks in advance!

[Mystikal]

LOL, you realize I'm the fitment guy here also, right? As I said on R3V, they won't fit without extensive fender work (flares being the most logical, but extreme cutting/pulling of the stock bodywork is possible).

[Lucky7]

I just registered here in an attemp to get ahold of Qimis, lol. Found this thread and figured I'd try to get more input.

[LeeChristmas]

hey jay - 89 e30 - running ground control susp - susp tech sways - dont really want to roll the fenders - would love to run 15's - with no spacers - same size wheel and tire at all 4 corners so i can rotate and get miles out of rubber - want it to sit right above tire after i adjust my ride height - what do you suggest for wheel and tire size to get max width on tread so i can get some grip with no rubbing - thanks again for sharing the knowledge - you da man !!!

[Mystikal]

15x7 +25 with a 225/50/15.

[LeeChristmas]

hey jay thanks again - like always you are da man !!

now it's decision time - whether to go with the 15x7 esm fake mesh or the tire rack c1's - finding a set of oem bbs 15x7 will be a hard one at a cheap lolo price - once again ty for all your help -

[Mystikal]

The TRMs are likely quite a bit lighter, but aesthetics are up to you. I'd recommend either.