What size alloys will fit?

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Glyn - 05 Apr 2004 18:56 GMT

Hello,

I own a 1988 E30 320i and im after some new alloys. My mate is selling some
TSW Razors 17 x7 and 205/40/17 yoko tyres. Will these fit my car? There are
so many companies saying different offsets etc for BMWs i haven't got a clue
what will fit any more.

Cheers Glyn

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Jeff Strickland - 05 Apr 2004 20:15 GMT

Try asking the very nice people over at America's Tires, www.tires.com

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John Burns - 06 Apr 2004 09:54 GMT

> I own a 1988 E30 320i and im after some new alloys. My mate is selling some
> TSW Razors 17 x7 and 205/40/17 yoko tyres. Will these fit my car? There are
> so many companies saying different offsets etc for BMWs i haven't got a clue
> what will fit any more.

I run 205/55/15s and have quite stiff suspension, I'd hesitate to go
above that. I MIGHT go to 16s but certainly not to 17s. Your E30 just
wasn't designed for tyres with such a low sidewall. It will be very
twitchy and will tramline like mad.

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