Please help I'm new to this

Eadames · 11-02-2020, 07:34 AM

Hello Gentlemen,

Want to install different wheels on my 5 series.

Front: 8.5x20 ET38
Rear: 10x20 ET51

Will these wheels fit my car? And what size tires should I put on?

Unspec · 11-02-2020, 01:13 PM

I'm fairly certain those rears will not fit and would hit the shock. You'd 100% need spacers if you wanted it to work.

BurrNinja · 11-02-2020, 04:07 PM

If you have them in possession try a test fit. Other then that remmib the wheel guy may chime in. Send him a direct message.

Eadames · 11-02-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BurrNinja

If you have them in possession try a test fit. Other then that remmib the wheel guy may chime in. Send him a direct message.

I've put them on just trying to figure out tire sizes..how do I message him?

Eadames · 11-02-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

I'm fairly certain those rears will not fit and would hit the shock. You'd 100% need spacers if you wanted it to work.

I've put them on just trying to figure out tire sizes..you think it'll still rub?

Unspec · 11-02-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Eadames

I've put them on just trying to figure out tire sizes..you think it'll still rub?

Does it hit the shock?

Need a side picture, not a straight on picture.

BurrNinja · 11-03-2020, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eadames

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurrNinja

If you have them in possession try a test fit. Other then that remmib the wheel guy may chime in. Send him a direct message.

I've put them on just trying to figure out tire sizes..how do I message him?

If you search forum type in remmib it will come up with his posts. Then click his name and send private message.

Eadames · 11-03-2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Unspec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eadames

I've put them on just trying to figure out tire sizes..you think it'll still rub?

Does it hit the shock?

Need a side picture, not a straight on picture.

Is this a good picture?

Unspec · 11-03-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Eadames

Is this a good picture?

Might be easier if you tape a piece of string with a weight on the end (plum bob) to the fender. It's hard to tell where everything lies in relation to each other.

Again, is it touching the shock?

remmib · 11-03-2020, 09:21 AM

Lots of room in the rear wheel arches of the f10, but et51 is a high offset so you might like to put on spacers for a nicer/more aggressive looking fitment.

Eadames · 11-03-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Lots of room in the rear wheel arches of the f10, but et51 is a high offset so you might like to put on spacers for a nicer/more aggressive looking fitment.

What tire sizes should I put on the front and rear?? And how big the spacers? Thanks in advance

remmib · 11-03-2020, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Eadames

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Lots of room in the rear wheel arches of the f10, but et51 is a high offset so you might like to put on spacers for a nicer/more aggressive looking fitment.

What tire sizes should I put on the front and rear?? And how big the spacers? Thanks in advance

245/35/20 and 285/30/20 are a common size with those wheels. Spacer size it up to you. I'd install the wheels first and see how it fits. If you feel the wheels sits too tucked, you can measure the distance from the wheel lip to the fender.

Hoa · 11-03-2020, 11:26 AM

I recommend a 15-20mm spacer for the rear. Best to figure it out when you have it measured with the tires mounted.

Tires
Aggressive (may rub a little over hard bumps)
Front 255/35/20
Rear 285/30/20

Safe (no rubbing)
245/35/20
275/30/20

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Hoa Major 513 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA iTrader: (9)	I recommend a 15-20mm spacer for the rear. Best to figure it out when you have it measured with the tires mounted. Tires Aggressive (may rub a little over hard bumps) Front 255/35/20 Rear 285/30/20 Safe (no rubbing) 245/35/20 275/30/20
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