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I've just bought my first E21 after having E30's for the past ten years (still got one) and I'm trying to source another set of wheels for it. I really didn't realise how difficult it is to source low offset wheels these days.
I'm looking for 15's really either 7 or 8 inches wide, any suggestions? I gather I'm going to have to use spacers so the front wheel clears the rod end.
Post a pic of what wheels you have fitted, and if you've had to use spacers.
Here's a couple of pics of my current E30.
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:45 pm
by lemonayd
Welcome mate , that is one beautiful e30 lovin the rims on it.
... Ayds
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:10 am
by Danny043
Nice E30, are those rims Ronal Turbo's?
I have 15" BBS Mahles 6J / 7J, no spacers (and no center caps...)
And the well known 15" Alpina's, although these are replica's I have for sale.
No spacers either. Bit of a crappy picture:
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:51 am
by Dan320is
Danny043 wrote:Nice E30, are those rims Ronal Turbo's?
I have 15" BBS Mahles 6J / 7J, no spacers (and no center caps...)
And the well known 15" Alpina's, although these are replica's I have for sale.
No spacers either. Bit of a crappy picture:
They're Compomotive TH1680's, 16x8.
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:42 am
by rob0r
I run mine on Et13 15 x 7" MiMs
and Et13 15 x 6/7J BBS Mahles
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:48 am
by Dan320is
I'm really liking the BBS'. I wonder if they ever did them in 7&8's?????????????????
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:52 am
by rob0r
7" is the biggest! They really are cracking wheels. I believe if you go with 16" wheels you can run higher offsets due to clearing the trailing arms, I think. 17" should clear also...
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:02 am
by e21-Mark
BBS RM's 8 & 9 x 15's
I've got a set of MiMs 7x15 fitted with Toyo 888's - £425 ono
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:08 am
by Dan320is
Mark, what offsets are your BBS RM's? Spacers used?
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:35 am
by e21-Mark
10mm on fronts only. I've no idea on offset.
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:47 am
by Reck
In most instances I prefer to keep the car looking stock so I roll on 13" steelies and standard ride height (still debating a 40mm drop) - BUT I make an exception for that E30. Those wheels are sick. Remind me of the turbines I used to have on my old clio valver..
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:09 am
by e21-Mark
Do you live in Kent Dan? Saw your e30 near Brands Hatch iirc.
Re: Wheels, what have you got fitted?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:26 am
by lemonayd
Hi Dan, heres another e21 with simular rims to yours on looks the part
