<![CDATA[17" wheel fitment on a E30]]>I don't know guys. That fit looks pretty good to me. Opinons ...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5084147-ESM-Wheels-ESM-002R-17x10-0-4-quot-Step-Lip-17x8-5-3-quot-Step-Lip-PRE-ORDER-AND-SAVE!/page2

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3322/17-wheel-fitment-on-a-e30RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:41:31 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2014 02:17:41 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:55:49 GMT]]>here's with the DS1s and adapters.

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i actually bought the 16x8 et23 style 5's from an e38 to fit with the adapters, but they stick out way too far for any e30. you have to run silly stretched tires.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51176https://wibimmers.com/post/51176Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:55:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:49:44 GMT]]>don't do adapters. I had some with DS1s for a little while, NOT worth the hassle. plus, you're going to have to run super narrow tires as you'll end up with an offset of et2 at a minimum.

I would even venture it say that 5-lug swap isn't worth the hassle either. If you want the big brakes, then, yes, its the best way to get them.  Yes, you get to chose from 5x120 wheels, but you won't be able to use those 16x8 et20 wheels anyways, since you'll need high offset wheels.

people spend so much time/money trying to make some oddball wheels fit, instead of just getting ones that are supposed to fit in the first place.  if you have some super rare or sentimental wheels, i can understand.  for dime-a-dozen e38 style 5s, it doesnt make sense.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51175https://wibimmers.com/post/51175Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:49:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:50:03 GMT]]>How thin do you think I could make spacers? I have some oem bmw wheels(16x8 et20 not sure what they are called) but they are 5x120

How thin do you think I could make spacers? 5x120 to 4x100 or should I just 5 lug swap?

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straight6pwr said:

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Well this just set the standard for the next e30 I want haha.

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straight6pwr said:

if you want better looks and better handling in one fowl swoop,

16x7.5 205/50

16x8 225/45

17x7.5 215/40

17x8 235/40 (roll fenders)

all should have an offset of about et20

anything wider than 8" and you lose performance in your tire, because you can't use the proper size.

if your car is not lowered, i'd go 15" or 16"

My car is lowered on h&r race and e90 hats

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51168https://wibimmers.com/post/51168Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:29:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:32:16 GMT]]>if you want better looks and better handling in one fowl swoop,

16x7.5 205/50

16x8 225/45

17x7.5 215/40

17x8 235/40 (roll fenders)

all should have an offset of about et20

anything wider than 8" and you lose performance in your tire, because you can't use the proper size.

if your car is not lowered, i'd go 15" or 16"

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Rowleym said:

are you going to be stock power level and not trackin or racing the car?

Just the conforti chip for now. I am gonna do some light auto cross but will just use stockers fir that. I think I am gonn go with the 16x9 square setup with the 205/40's. I'm diggin the fat lip all the way around.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51036https://wibimmers.com/post/51036Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:18:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:47:09 GMT]]>are you going to be stock power level and not trackin or racing the car?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/51010https://wibimmers.com/post/51010Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:47:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:38:52 GMT]]>Yeah that is a square setup on Collins car=) I think he may have a small spacer in the front or rear too. Fat tires definitely won't work all that well with the offsets your thinking though. 205/40 is what I would run if I had 16's. I have 205/40's on my 9.5's and 215/40's on my 10's.....my "fitment" is a little different than what you are after though.

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michael1972 said:

Are you running 16x9 with the 205/40 square? Also are those the smiley headlights? I dig those.

Those are just ellipsoids, an ellipsoid "smiley" looks like this.

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ClassE said:

Here's a 16"x9" ET10 on a 205/40..... A 245 or 235 is gonna be...."tight".

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My fenders are rolled, but a "flat" sideway I don't think will fit at all.

Are you running 16x9 with the 205/40 square? Also are those the smiley headlights? I dig those.

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patsbimmer1 said:

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=50&diameter=16&wheelwidth=7&offset=42&width2=225&aspect2=45&diameter2=17&wheelwidth2=8&offset2=20#content

fitment calculator

Thanks. Now I need to know the stock specs for the 14" BMW wheels

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50982https://wibimmers.com/post/50982Thu, 11 Dec 2014 03:50:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:52:06 GMT]]>^i would personally use a 40 sidewall. BUT I LIKE EM STIFF

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50961https://wibimmers.com/post/50961Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:52:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:57:19 GMT]]>http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=50&diameter=16&wheelwidth=7&offset=42&width2=225&aspect2=45&diameter2=17&wheelwidth2=8&offset2=20#content

fitment calculator

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50948https://wibimmers.com/post/50948Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:57:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:52:45 GMT]]>And will the 40 series be tall enough to fill my wheel well? Your car looks a bit lower then mine classE

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50947https://wibimmers.com/post/50947Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:52:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:51:51 GMT]]>What about 205/40 fr and 225/40 rear.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50946https://wibimmers.com/post/50946Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:51:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:35:29 GMT]]>Stock size sure will. Go to r3v and under the wheel and tire thread there are hundreds of people asking about specific setups and getting answers. Give it a look.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50942https://wibimmers.com/post/50942Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:35:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:30:55 GMT]]>Even a 215 rear will probably require a roll. Had plenty if fun getting Eric's rears clearanced on his 318 with same wheels sizes and offsets. Being that you have an early model, the high arches will give you a little extra room.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50939https://wibimmers.com/post/50939Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:30:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:21:21 GMT]]>Be a man and run the real meats!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50936https://wibimmers.com/post/50936Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:21:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:10:48 GMT]]>Here's a 16"x9" ET10 on a 205/40..... A 245 or 235 is gonna be...."tight".

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My fenders are rolled, but a "flat" sideway I don't think will fit at all.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50933https://wibimmers.com/post/50933Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:54:25 GMT]]>I think he suggested the 245 because its spec for a 9" wheel. I just want em flush and filling the wheel well.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50927https://wibimmers.com/post/50927Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:54:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:53:04 GMT]]>The wheels Im thinking about getting are 16x8 et 20 and 16x9 et 15 rear. You guys tell me. Whats gonna fit with minimal work..ie no fender pulling.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/50925https://wibimmers.com/post/50925Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:53:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 17" wheel fitment on a E30 on Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:39:28 GMT]]>What offset? With a roll the biggest I have seen out back was a 235.

I run 225/45 square.

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