Question for you wheel, offset, & tire experts... (archive)

OK...I've finally decided to take the plunge with wheels & tires for my '91 M3. I've been reading this board regularly and researched the archives. But, before I purchase these wheels I'd like some input from those of you who are knowledgeable on this topic.

I want to go with a 17" x 7.5 wheel with a 38mm offset. I presume I will need wheel spacers, but I'm not sure if I need 15mm or 10mm? (Isn't the E30 M3 acceptable wheel offset range from 20 - 30mm?) I know that the E36 M3 wheels, which have a 36 mm offset, will work with a 15mm spacer...but will a 15mm spacer be enough for a wheel with a 38mm offset?

These are the wheels I am considering:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593010520&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=994657449&indexURL=0&rd=1

Additionally, I would like to run tires sized 225/40-17s all around or 225/40's front with 235/35's rear - maybe even 245/35's if I roll the fenders. I know some of you run 215's front, but I don't like the way 215's look w/ 235's rear.

What do you guys think of these wheels (anyone heard of this company?) and the above wheel spacer & tire sizes.

Thanks in advance for the input regarding fitment.

Drew

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