zoom-motorsports 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 hey guys im going mag and turbo at the weekend to price up a set of wheels what offset would best suit my e30 pre facelift? 17s or 18s ? my car is on super lows any advice would be greatly receved:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Depends whether you want performance or look bias. I run a 16x7 13p front, 16x8 18p rear on a PFL. These should clear with less camber as well. If I were going for a look bias, I'd run 16x8 11p fronts and 16x9 16p rears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Don't know the offsets too well... but Go and see your nearest Mag and Tire Direct, as they are a forum sponsor and have a range of wheels that fit e30s well, thanks to Johno (zenetti) for importing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoom-motorsports 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Depends whether you want performance or look bias. I run a 16x7 13p front, 16x8 18p rear on a PFL. These should clear with less camber as well. If I were going for a look bias, I'd run 16x8 11p fronts and 16x9 16p rears. hmmmmm id like to go a bit bigger than 16s do u have a picture of yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoom-motorsports 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Don't know the offsets too well... but Go and see your nearest Mag and Tire Direct, as they are a forum sponsor and have a range of wheels that fit e30s well, thanks to Johno (zenetti) for importing them. thats a good idea i think il try there first then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) offset depends on widths, not diameter. generally look for around et25 to et15. much more than 25 will look silly as wheels will sit in too far. (as most 17x7 mags are). I really doubt you'll find something you like (that will fit properly in the standard range of mags, Mag and Tire Direct have a few styles designed to fit the E30, but most are around the 15 or 16 size (which most people prefer to run on e30's) Edited August 13, 2009 by Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) hmmmmm id like to go a bit bigger than 16s do u have a picture of yours? Click on my sig. I hope you have a kit, because wheels bigger than 16" look a bit silly otherwise. imho of course. offset depends on widths, not diameter. generally look for around et25 to et15. much more than 25 will look silly as wheels will sit in too far. (as most 17x7 mags are). I really doubt you'll find something you like (that will fit properly in the standard range of mags, Mag and Tire Direct have a few styles designed to fit the E30, but most are around the 15 or 16 size (which most people prefer to run on e30's) Mike's basically got everything spot on. edit: These are pretty cool. Need to be wider imho, but meh. Edited August 13, 2009 by JiB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Ive got some 18s that im selling.. would fit ur car with hub adaptors. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=235224130 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Don't want to ruin the thread, but does anybody know offset and stud pattern [5x120?] for an early e12? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Don't want to ruin the thread, but does anybody know offset and stud pattern [5x120?] for an early e12? OEM 6x14" were et:22 I think thats for the right model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 OEM 6x14" were et:22 I think thats for the right model. Cheers! It's hard to find any info on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites