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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:35 pm

Hi all, sorry to be a pita, I know wheel questions are asked every other day but I'd really appreciate some help in working out weather these will fit.

So I'm after a new set of wheels and have fallen in love with BBS CH-R wheels.

Specs:

Front - 8.5 x 19 Et 32

Rear - 9.5 x 19 Et 35

The big question: will they fit and if so with what tyre sizes?
My e85 is LOWERED on eibach springs (30mm lower than se, 15 mm lower than sport)

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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:39 pm

Just to add I realise I could spend a hell of a lot less and get CSL reps but I have loved bbs wheels since I was a kid, like the stainless lip and lettering and would rather have a reputable brand fitted.
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:40 pm

Simple answer is yes the numbers are all good , you just need to get the rubber sizes right for the fronts & not too chunky or you will rub the arch liner when pressing on or full lock
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:48 pm

mr wilks wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:40 pm Simple answer is yes the numbers are all good , you just need to get the rubber sizes right for the fronts & not too chunky or you will rub the arch liner when pressing on or full lock
Thanks mr wilks, that's good news.

Don't suppose you would have a recomendation on profile? I have heard some talk of stretching the tyres slightly to get a bit of clearance.
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:28 pm

Silverzedtom wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:48 pm
mr wilks wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:40 pm Simple answer is yes the numbers are all good , you just need to get the rubber sizes right for the fronts & not too chunky or you will rub the arch liner when pressing on or full lock
Thanks mr wilks, that's good news.

Don't suppose you would have a recomendation on profile? I have heard some talk of stretching the tyres slightly to get a bit of clearance.
Tyre brand can have effect too as some makers seem to have a fuller tyre & also depends if you plan fitting brand new ?
225 35 "should" be ok ?
235 probably ok for most of the time but could rub at times
Try "ben g" or "davthewheelnut" as i think both are running E85s with very similar wheel numbers on lowered springs :thumbsup:
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:12 pm

Yes I'll be fitting new rubber - not made my mind up yet but I have allowed for premium in my budget.
Thanks again I might send them pm's.

Buying tyres twice would be my worst nightmare but at least I know the wheels will fit :thumbsup:
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:39 pm

Right, so I was about to order the new wheels last night but then I found another option...

I am currently on mv2's. as we know they are 18" x 8 front and 18" x 8.5 rear.

I was originally looking at 19x 8.5 et 32 front 19x 9.5 et35 rear.

I have since found the same wheel in 19x 8.0 et40 front and 19x 8.5 et32 rear, meaning I am keeping oem width but getting a low et number at the back.

In short am I best off using oem mv2 widths on a 19" set up with the above offsets, sticking with my original 8.5 and 9.5 plan or going with a non staggered setup using one of the above wheels on each corner.

Any help massively appreciated :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:48 am

Silverzedtom wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:39 pm Right, so I was about to order the new wheels last night but then I found another option...

I am currently on mv2's. as we know they are 18" x 8 front and 18" x 8.5 rear.

I was originally looking at 19x 8.5 et 32 front 19x 9.5 et35 rear.

I have since found the same wheel in 19x 8.0 et40 front and 19x 8.5 et32 rear, meaning I am keeping oem width but getting a low et number at the back.

In short am I best off using oem mv2 widths on a 19" set up with the above offsets, sticking with my original 8.5 and 9.5 plan or going with a non staggered setup using one of the above wheels on each corner.

Any help massively appreciated :thumbsup:
The 8j / 8.5j set would be the ones for me :thumbsup:
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Post by Silverzedtom » Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:31 pm

Thanks mr wilks :thumbsup:
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