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Shawn D, here's some info for the spreadsheet (m) (archive)
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Posted by Richard '83 533i, Houston, Texas on November 12, 2001 at 21:57:09:

Here's what I've installed on my '83 533i w/ stock suspension and the measurements I've taken.

Wheel Type: Alpina Open Lug staggered setup

Front: 16x7 et11

Tire: Bridgestone RE730 205/55/16

Approx Mounted Section Width: 8.7"

No interference problems have been noticed with the fender lips. Strut tubes aren't an issue

Rear: 16x8 et24

Tire: Bridgestone RE730 225/50/16

Approx Mounted Section Width: 9.6"

I have noted very slight interference on the left side only. My 533i has very wide 3/4" unmodified fender lips at the rear. I made measurements of both sides by putting a framing square up against the tire above and below the rim, centered over the hub. Measuring from the side against the tire to the inside of each fender lip reveals that my 533i has the dreaded offset.

Left Side: 11/32"

Right Side 7/32"

The rear suspension is offset approximately 1/8" to the left side, which is the side that rubs.

I'll be rolling the lips in the next couple of days.

FWIW: The 5th Alpina rim for the spare fits just fine in the tire well "LOL". It's the same setup as the front wheel/tire.

HTH

Rich "Euro Bumper'd & Lighted the Euro way" '83 533i



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