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Hi all, I did some searching last night but I'm not sure I used the right phrases because I couldn't figure out the answer...

I just picked up a set of 16" BBS basketweaves from an E28.

They are 8Jx16H2 ET24

So, that's an 8" deep, 16" rim with a 24mm offset, right? Right. :lol:

Does this mean ...

You're going to have to do something about your studs.

I assume you mean their length? (there's the noob shining through!)

We have an industrial and truck supply shop in town that seems to have every element and increment of bolt, nut, and stud. I imagine I can show up there with my present ...

Haha - I have no idea yet. I'm still in the welding phase. There is zero chance of having this car on the road this year, perhaps next summer.

Many, many fish to fry before I get into tire selection. :D haha I have two roads I go down (haha so punny) if I want decent tyres that are for a commuter ...

Eric: thanks for the intel. Beat me to the punch about not needing rear spacers so thanks for that, too.

Carl: true, the rubber that's on there now is shite. I'm sure they'll look much better with a new set of 215's.

Thanks guys yeah doesn't surprise me, what are you planning on wrapping them in ...

Are you sure all four of those wheels are 16x8? Those sets were usually sold as 16x7 ET11 and 16x8 ET24. They also require 44mm long lug bolts as the centers of the wheels are thicker than standard BMW wheels. That's a problem for folks with the pre-facelift cars since y'all have studs.

Had a ...

Sorry I meant bizz do you have any pics of your car with style4's?

Are you sure all four of those wheels are 16x8? Those sets were usually sold as 16x7 ET11 and 16x8 ET24. They also require 44mm long lug bolts as the centers of the wheels are thicker than standard BMW wheels. That's a problem for folks with the pre-facelift cars since y'all have studs.

You ...

Hi Carl (welcome, btw)

5mm, eh? How did you come to that conclusion, because I am stymied.

I bought an M30 out of an old Bavaria, there are pictures in that same album - twin Zenith's in this case.

Cheers,
Craig I might part with my webers and have an extra if you want to triple weber?

And I ...

So, that's an 8" deep, 16" rim with a 24mm offset, right? Right. :lol:

Does this mean I need spacers?

The ridiculous part are the 205/65's on the rims - the sidewalls are stretched so wide I have NO idea how they were installed. There is no way these things were safe to drive like this ...