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Hello all,

As the title suggests, I may be able to get some 15 x 6.5 rims with an offset of 25. Will these fit on a standard NB without fouling the guards etc. Tyres would 205/55/15 or there abouts.

Any infor would be greatfully appreciated.

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If it's not lowered, or lowered slightly, then you're probably ok.

I have 15x6, +28 with 205/50 tyres (on and NA8) and lowered about 2cm and it rubbed only under heavy cornering (ie. on the track) or going up a steep driveway with >30degree turn of the front wheels.

NB's have bigger wheel arches than NA.

I run 15x7's with a +35 offset (Volk CE28N's) and 205/55R15 tyres (Adrenalin Potenza RE001's) and have on rubbing issues under any circumstances. I also think I could go lower (and plan too ) then stock and still not have any issues with rubbing.

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it will fit no worries. though it is quite a fat tyre, you could go 205/50 or 195/50 instead.

Depending on the actual wheel, you may have a problem getting the new wheels to fit around the brakes.

I know when I was looking for 15" rims for track days, I had to try a few different wheels to find one that would fit around the brakes, as the NB's have bigger rotors etc., than the NA's have.

I Ended up buying the wheels anyway, and they fit no problems. Just waiting for some hub rings to arrive, and will be fitting some 195/50/15's. Thye fit quite nicley, and fill the guards well at standard height. Will post some pics once the new tyres are on. thanks to everyone for the advice and comments.

Russell

Do you really need hub rings? The 4 nuts holding it on will centre the wheel perfectly. Good find.

bootz wrote:Do you really need hub rings? The 4 nuts holding it on will centre the wheel perfectly. Good find.

They will, but its not what they were designed to do.
The hub itself and not the studs should carry the weight/loads, hence why hub rings are desirable/recommended.

Sorry cannot help but notice that Sheepish's Mum approves his wheel and tyre choice!

As promised, here is a picture from the last track day. I will post some better pics showing the wheels once they are back on. Just waiting for my new shocks to arrive from the US. The new springs arrived this week, so it should sit a little lower in the next pictures (assuming that they still fit).



Thanks to Okibi for the photo.

And yes, technically the studs should hold the wheel on, but a little insurance from the hib rings makes me feel better.

For reference, the wheels came an E30 BMW 3 series.

Shockies finally arrived, so I should have the new springs / shock fitted by tommorow. We have a track day on the weekend, so I will get some better pictures of the setup. I now have another set of wheels coming at the end of December, 15 x 7 ET 25. More info to come...

15 x 7's arrived, and the fit is very cool. Fronts are flush with guard, and rear just sticks out.

Ah, so you did go for the race wheels, good one. Pretty orange fender.

Not BMW and needs a polish or paint

Details please? What size, offset etc.