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      03-01-2021, 03:28 PM   #26
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Drives: 11 128i 6MT Sport
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Originally Posted by Rallysmurf View Post
Let's talk wheels.

First off et47 is 128i. that has the wheel/tire to close to the strut to fit long Travel coil over spring. So I need to move the new 15" wheel outboard as much as I can even if it involves rolling the fenders.

I went with style 31 et20 older but light 15lb e39 528i wheels. Rally tires are narrower 195/205 so that helps also.

Also with a lift I can add static camber so when I'm bottomed out they will tuck under better.... I hope.

All this is really a requirement. I HAVE TO use 15" and et20/25 Area.


Found this page super helpful to pick them out. Got all 4 off eBay for $250.
Style 31 are awesome wheels, lose the center caps and they look way better. E36 compact cup cars run them over in the UK.

I had a set of 15x8 ET20 TRM C1 that I used on my 318ti for a few years. They were light and could clear 300mm front rotors. Not the same as the 128 knuckle geometry but could be a lead on a decent wheel option. That size was sold for E30 M3 back in the day.
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