Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 G'day everyone, Been searching the online forums to see if 17x8 et10 and 17x9 et19 will fit 87 M535i. So far I have seen conflicting answers. Anyone run this setup before? Found some type 5s online and was curious. Bore is 72.5 Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 72.5 is right,"std" offset is 20 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 I found that et10 rubbed in the back. with my m535i 235/45 tyres on 17" by8" rims. but no issue with et20 http://www.willtheyfit.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 Cheers for the replies and the link. I also downloaded the E28 fitment guide but it was right on the margin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 Have you had a look here? http://www.scrappycrow.com/e28wheelstires/e28wheelstires.html http://www.scrappycrow.com/e28wheelstires/e28wheelstirestbl.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobester 9 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 The 17x8s currently on your car fit perfectly at ET15. Higher numbers can get very close to the front struts. The previous 16x7 ET20s had 5mm clearance only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Cheers guys, gonna stick to 17x8 et20 then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) 9Jx17 et26 is ok on the rear as long as you roll the guards. Front 8Jx17 et20 will JUST fit. This is my experience with style 32s 17s are too big imho. 16s are just right. Edited August 15, 2015 by C-130 Hercules 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 9Jx17 et26 is ok on the rear as long as you roll the guards. Front 8Jx17 et20 will JUST fit. This is my experience with style 32s 17s are too big imho. 16s are just right. I'm putting style 4s on my e28, 16x8 et20 I believe. And they are supposed to just fit with careful tire choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbeattie 63 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 I'm putting style 4s on my e28, 16x8 et20 I believe. And they are supposed to just fit with careful tire choice. I've got Style 4s on mine, 16x8 ET20 is correct. Front tyres are really close to the shocks, but look good! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 I've got Style 4s on mine, 16x8 ET20 is correct. Front tyres are really close to the shocks, but look good! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That looks fantastic (and that's why I bought style 4s). I did read about the shocks. What tires did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 also need to think about tyre size or even brand can make a difference, eg, Bridgestone have nice "straight" side walls that dont balloon out where as some others (Conti springs to mind) do balloon quite a bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Cheers for the replies. I have given up on the 17x9 ET19 but have managed to find 17x9 ET26 (BBS RC091). These are meant to fit with the right tyres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted August 18, 2015 I am with the others in that 17" are too big for the e28. I have a set of 16" ET15 AC Schnitzers fitted to my M535i. I also have another identical set in 17" ET 20 which I tried on but looked wrong, so it is back on the 16's. I also removed the Mtech kit, prefer the clean look. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 18, 2015 I am with the others in that 17" are too big for the e28. I have a set of 16" ET15 AC Schnitzers fitted to my M535i. I also have another identical set in 17" ET 20 which I tried on but looked wrong, so it is back on the 16's. I also removed the Mtech kit, prefer the clean look. Thats a nice E28! @Will what springs and shocks are you using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted August 18, 2015 Standard bilsteins with 40mm lowering springs, cant remember the make. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
