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May 1, 2015 | 04:34 AM

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SNYPRUSMC

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Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback.

May 1, 2015 | 05:19 AM

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I'm looking at going with 19x10 et25 in front, 19x11 et25 in rear.

Tundra gave you some good info... I have coils n a 10wide up front, ET25 will not work.Im running ET15 with a 5mm spacer n I can clear the bottom portion of the perch to get exactly the height I need. However I would need a 8-10mm spacer to clear the perch completely to get lower. fortunately for me where Im sittin right now is pretty low and works for my setup.

May 1, 2015 | 05:33 AM

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Just for clarification, you saying that 19x10 et25's will not work with the KW's, or will not work at all?

May 1, 2015 | 06:06 PM

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Just for clarification, you saying that 19x10 et25's will not work with the KW's, or will not work at all?

Correct. You need between a et10-et5 for a 10" wide wheel to clear your suspension. At that offset it will be hella flush. Take a look at quarta2six's pics.

Hey @Quarta2six, how's it going? It's been a while.

May 1, 2015 | 08:56 PM

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Opinions of Koni shocks?? Need fronts saving up for air suspension

May 2, 2015 | 02:52 AM

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Correct. You need between a et10-et5 for a 10" wide wheel to clear your suspension. At that offset it will be hella flush. Take a look at quarta2six's pics.

Thanks for the clarification. Would a 19x9.5 et 20 clear the KW's up front?

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May 2, 2015 | 04:48 PM

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Opinions of Koni shocks?? Need fronts saving up for air suspension

Koni FSD's are nice. They are a good pairing with the stock sport springs and H&R sport springs too.

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Thanks for the clarification. Would a 19x9.5 et 20 clear the KW's up front?

With that wheel you'll need a 15mm spacer and it will clear. The face of the wheel will end up sticking out 11 mm further compared to my setup which isn't bad. Just be sure to run a stretch tire fitment.

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May 3, 2015 | 02:43 AM

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Thanks for posting that pic....So what are the deminsions of your front wheels, and tires?

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May 4, 2015 | 06:03 AM

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Just for clarification, you saying that 19x10 et25's will not work with the KW's, or will not work at all?

Sorry Fellas forgot to subscribe and was doing some work on the car over the weekend. Dont want to repeat what Booyaazaa said but he is right he helped me out with my fitment trying to get my current wheels on. Definitely get the 15mm though you will have the same specs as me 10wide et15 +5mm spacer =ET10 (just wanted to be perfectly clear a couple of MM off will make all the difference) that will definitely fit. You will clear the shock body and have the rim lip sit right under the perch. Also depending on the brand of tire you may have a problem depending on how it is cut.

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Yea I know, all is well though bro. Just got my wheels back on in time for the good whether. Also tackled some mechanical stuff over the last couple of weekends. Did the valve covers and that was a PITA. U good? Your car is looking right saw that new sig pic on bimmerfest.

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May 4, 2015 | 06:23 AM

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Dont know if you looked already but check this out...
As it sits today,ALL FENDERS ROLLED.
F:20X10 ET15/5MM spacer=ET10 225/35/20
R:20x11 ET25/8MM spacer=ET17 275/30/20

https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...e-pics-138647/