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Re: Won't fit unless you flare the fenders...more (archive)
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Posted by Doug on May 06, 2001 at 13:39:39:

In Reply to: Won't fit unless you flare the fenders...more posted by MartyR on May 06, 2001 at 13:33:31:

Thanks Marty,

I'll put them onto my bros car for now and see what the tire shop can do for me. thanks again.

Hey Guys,

I'm going to go check out some rims today, Alpina look alikes 16x7.5 ET 28. Will these fit onto an e21? what kind of spacers will i need? If i get spacers will I have to get new bolts? Also my car is dropped about an inch, any rubbing? thanks. If they don't fit on my e21, I'll put them on my brothers 325.

-Doug

Doug,

Those wheels will run too far inboard (rub on the strut) unless you get spacers...maybe 15 or 20mm, my guess. With a 7.5" width, you'll need to make sure they don't rub on either the fender or the strut. 6" wide wheels for the E21 typically use a 13mm offset..., but I think Alpina 15x6" for E21 were like 21mm offset...can't remember.

HTH

Marty
'73 02




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