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FL318is
11-01-2006, 03:44 PM
Found a set of 16x7, 38mm offset including 10mm hubcentric spacers, 4x100.

Will this fit on our 318is?
RED E30
11-01-2006, 03:52 PM
With ET28 the clearance issues will depend on the design of the wheel. Some wheels would clear some may not. A trial fit may be the only way to be 100% certain of knowing.
2002maniac
11-01-2006, 06:28 PM
I'd be willing to bet they would work fine.

if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment.
FL318is
11-02-2006, 08:41 AM
Always a challenge when doing math in the head! :p
Alpine003
11-02-2006, 12:07 PM
Generally a 6" width can be up to 35mm while 7" can be up to 25mm to clear the strut housings. So 38-10=28mm would be close and I'm sure would depend on the amount of contact patch and size of the tires as well as your camber settings.
FL318is
11-02-2006, 01:37 PM
Of course I would be getting the 4x100.
FL318is
11-02-2006, 01:39 PM
Generally a 6" width can be up to 35mm while 7" can be up to 25mm to clear the strut housings. So 38-10=28mm would be close and I'm sure would depend on the amount of contact patch and size of the tires as well as your camber settings.

So what 2002maniac said, "I'd be willing to bet they would work fine. if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment." . would be the way to go! Go from a 10mm to a 15mm spacer.
Choking Hazard
11-07-2006, 10:03 AM
Man those are purty. Got some nice callipers & rotors to put behind 'em?
M42boy
11-09-2006, 01:33 PM
I'd be willing to bet they would work fine.

if you used 15mm spacers I would guarantee perfect fitment.

If you go with spacers, please remember to use longer wheel bolts! :rolleyes:
Alpine003
11-09-2006, 01:59 PM
If you go with spacers, please remember to use longer wheel bolts! :rolleyes:

I've had good experience with Vorshlag. Their prices are pretty good for wheel stud kits too. http://www.vorshlag.com/wheelstuds.php
2002maniac
11-10-2006, 04:38 PM
I've had good experience with Vorshlag. Their prices are pretty good for wheel stud kits too. http://www.vorshlag.com/wheelstuds.php

Yup. I have their studs as well.

Order a few extra studs and nuts and ALWAYS put anti-sieze on them. I slacked and ended up with two galled studs :(
n2motorsports
06-13-2007, 02:17 PM
rims are 15x6.5 offset 34mm

Will they clear strut side with aftermarket strut/spring.

thanks.
Vladi
06-13-2007, 05:27 PM
Yes.