Borbet 16x9 question

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Arsen_Design
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Post Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:37 pm

hey all,

im looking to buy borbet A wheels (16x9) for my e30 saloon, do you know if i can get away running them without rolling the arches?

thanks,
michal
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SHAKEELE30
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Post Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:55 am

depends on how low you have/want the car...
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Post Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:23 am

You'll possibly need to roll the front arches as you'll need spacers.
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Post Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:23 pm

any recommendations on spacers?
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Post Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:23 pm

We're using 5mm on mine
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Post Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:27 pm

Is the car lowered?
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Post Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:37 pm

Tyre choice is a factor too.
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Post Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:31 pm

I'v got 9j on the back with no spacers and it seems to be fine without any rolling but i am running low pro's
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