7.5 x 17" alloys. 4 x 100 ET30

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chaosss
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:21 am

Will these fit on my E30 318is. Suspension is lowered 30mm using G-Max :oops: :oops: springs

Excuse the springs they were a freebie.

I have been offered the above alloys (Borbet C's) for free, well in exchange I said he could rag my car round the track for a bit, from a mate with a Corrado.

I assume they will sit 5mm closer to the strut. Not sure on current clearance and not near the car to measure but I thought you guys would know.

If not I assume I could put 5mm spacers on but how much will this upset the handling?
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:29 am

gp for it mate, they are top wheels and have been in this situation too.

go for 5mm spacers and u wont notice any major handling issues imo

give it a go, you got nuting to lose! :)
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:49 pm

I have these in ET35 and had to use 10mm spacers
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:02 pm

just make sure they are round, borbets are made from a soft alloy and have a habit of getting bent!! that why i have a few spare!!!
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Post Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:46 am

Thanks for your help guys. Will let you know how I get on