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      09-10-2012, 05:15 PM   #18
SSunklug
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Drives: BMW e81 N52N
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Originally Posted by John_01 View Post
1cm isn't too close to the strut, actually its a big clearance. 3mm would be "close". You only need enough clearance for the tyre deformation.

I've heard the E87 has a bit more space on the rear fender than the E82. Most people on the forum have experience with E82 coupe only.

Its hard to discuss offsets because you didn't say what size tyre you would like to use.
I'd like to use 225/40 R18 or maybe 235/40 R18. Last one is the most possible.

I think that "E87 has a bit more space on the rear fender than the E82" is truth.

I've seen this car, with "M alloy wheels styling 216M 18inch with Goodyear NCT5 Runflat tires 205/40R18 frond and 225/35R18 rear"
AND
Eibach Pro Spacer spacers front & rear (24mm per axle)

Stock wheels are: 7,5x18 ET49 and 8,5x18 ET52. with a 24mm spacers, it has been the same as:
7,5x18 ET25 and 8,5x18 ET28, and these look... (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?t=210381):



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