Wheel advice please
Re: Wheel advice please
not without looking at them. 90% of 15" wheels that are fitted to e21 have too high an offset - this means that if the ones on it are more than et13 then you will spacers.
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Re: Wheel advice please
Hello
Does anyone know, or have experience of whether I can replace my standard 13" alloys with:
15" x 7J rims (offset is +20) fitted with 195/45/15 tyres?
I can't use spacers as they're illegal here in Aussie.
I don't want to run the risk of knackering my wheel arches or suspension.
Cheers
Mark
Does anyone know, or have experience of whether I can replace my standard 13" alloys with:
15" x 7J rims (offset is +20) fitted with 195/45/15 tyres?
I can't use spacers as they're illegal here in Aussie.
I don't want to run the risk of knackering my wheel arches or suspension.
Cheers
Mark
e21 323i Kashmir Gold build date 1982 - original spec all round - Australian delivered/registered in 1983
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Re: Wheel advice please
Your answer is one post above yours. Let's say it is 99% sure the offset is too much. You can test fit of course.
Also see the FAQ section http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18256
Also see the FAQ section http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18256
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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Re: Wheel advice please
Thanks Jeroen
I wasn't sure if the 7J was also an influencing factor.
I'll hold out and search for some with et13.
Cheers
Mark
I wasn't sure if the 7J was also an influencing factor.
I'll hold out and search for some with et13.
Cheers
Mark
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Re: Wheel advice please
Yup, rim width is and for 7J that should be abt 13mm indeed.
Regards/groeten, Jeroen