Wheel fitment

[si.]

Dont really know if this is the right place to put this so if a mod wants to move it feel free

Im looking a set of wheels for my e21

They are 16x8 and the lowest offset i can get them in is et15 the car has a -60mm spax kit on it,

Id like to run a 205/45 profile tyres i hope a 5mm spacer which will effectively make the wheels et10 will do the trick for inner clearance i dont mind pulling arches a little but does anyone see me having any other issues with this setup??

Im looking to order them in the next day or 2

Cheers
Si.

[nas80]

16x8 et 20 on the front of my car, plenty of clearance for that ball joint - its only when you got 15's you need a low low offset.

[si.]

What tyre size are you running??

[nas80]

195/40/16 - although I could easily run 205/45

[croma_man]

195/40/16 - although I could easily run 205/45

on our ride height 195/45/16 is max on the front.

[nas80]

I have my front suspension at -1 degrees and max caster which helps clearance a little. your right though, ride height plays a part. when your slammed the front tyre (if its too much side profile) touches the front valance part of the wheel arch.

[croma_man]

my front is also 8x16, caster max, camber -2.5, tyres 195/45/16 and they clear the valance within mm...I already wanted to fit the 205/45 or the 195/50 in the front but on this height its not possible.

[si.]

Mine isnt as low as either of your cars and wont be going that low as the roads around here are crap and i do drive hard quite regular plus i dont fancy smashing my sump to bits (been there alot!!)

But also i want to be able to drive the car in relative comfort 2500mile trip around europe coming up in 2 months hence wanting a larger profile and minimal stretch

Nas are yours et20 with or without spacers?

[nas80]

no spacers mate. just bolted straight on -

I tell a lie - they aren't et20 they are et 15 LMAO. sorry.

[si.]

Lol no worries that kinda confirms it for me

Ill order them in 16x8 et15 with 205/45 tyre

Im off to spend some money brb

[si.]

Ordered will be here friday

[croma_man]

[si.]

I will when they are here and fitted they arent anything expensive but should look the part