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to all E30 guys and Jim from Tire Rack especially! (archive)
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Posted by Max 323i on February 15, 2001 at 01:21:07:


A couple days ago I asked Jim from TireRack about the spacers which I didn't get with Borbet C's 15x7 when I bought the wheels from TireRack. His answer was:

"I have the same wheels on a 1991 BMW 318IS and they fit great without a spacer. We show that the 30 mm offset works great on the E30. I run a 205/55R15 tire and they look great and handle much better than the OE. Jim"

I was told that the ET30 is wrong for e30's and I've read BMW manual which has 15x7 wheels and the offset is ET24. The stock M technic wheels for all e30's except 325iX.
So ET30 is definately the wrong offset for e30, even if it fits.

Then at about the same time someone on E30 board got the same wheels but with 10mm spacers and posted question to Jim from TR if he needs them(spacers) Here is what Jim answered:

"I have the Borbet Type C on a 1991 318IS and they work great. The spacer gives the car the correct offset for the car. The lugs should get enough turns and then torque them down. Jim"

Which statement is true? I don't think Jim has 2 318's...
Jim, I want my spacers!

Max
PS I still have the problems with the rear wheels because the bolts are too long for that offset and I can't torque them down to spec.Is that right too?

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