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Wheel fitment
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:42 pm
by 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.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:14 am
by 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.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:42 am
by si.
What tyre size are you running??
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:57 am
by nas80
195/40/16 - although I could easily run 205/45
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:07 am
by croma_man
nas80 wrote:195/40/16 - although I could easily run 205/45
on our ride height 195/45/16 is max on the front.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:10 am
by 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.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:27 pm
by 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.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:40 pm
by 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?
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:03 pm
by nas80
no spacers mate. just bolted straight on -
I tell a lie - they aren't et20 they are et 15 LMAO. sorry.
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:13 pm
by 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
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:18 pm
by si.
Ordered will be here friday
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:02 am
by croma_man
Re: Wheel fitment
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:45 pm
by si.
I will when they are here and fitted they arent anything expensive but should look the part
