E30 Zone

Hi

Im looking at putting dz exklusiv 9j with 205/40/16 all round.

the arches will be flared to accomodate.

What would be the best ET and are there any other problems to watch out for?

Many thanks

Best ET for a 9j rim is ET 15.

205/40 16 will be a struggle to fit, I'm running 215/45's they still stretch.. Also is it lowered? It'll look toss at a standard ride height, but if you lower it those rear arches will want rolling up a bit more or you'll shred the tyres / never be able to take passengers!

lol yea its lowered at the moment by about 60mm, might go lower depends on how the wheels sit.

I just wanted to get an idea what tire sizes would be best. Once i got them its in the body shop to test fit and see how much the arches need rolling.

ive got 9J's all round et -5 and lowerd it looks pimp!

Darrenr wrote:ive got 9J's all round et -5 and lowerd it looks pimp!

Pics???????

Offset of 15 won't clear at the front struts. In case of 45mm struts, you will need 3mm spacers. In case of 51mm struts, you will need 5mm.

205 is stretching way too much. Usually 215 are taken.

I've got 205 45 16 on my 9j's rear tyres are all the way in the arch and fronts are in the arch by 15mm or so looks sweet

Edit

Rears look OK,
fronts

Does the car Tramline much when driving?

like i said fronts hadnt been lowered, its goes well with the m60b40 in it ;)

Fronts are illegal

I now have e46 bottom arms fitted and camber plates so they sit under arch now

I have now put 195 45 16 on my 9j borbets on mine

205/45's is what iv got on 9j fronts. lot of stretch to be fair and only if your going for that look really