5Series.net - Forums

5Series.net - Forums (https://5series.net/forums/)
-   E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods (https://5series.net/forums/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/)
-   -   Ideal wheel offset? (https://5series.net/forums/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/ideal-wheel-offset-103939/)

Anzafin Oct 13, 2010 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by ktlocklear (Post 1253985)
Still trying to decide........

Will a 9.5 et33 fit up front? According to the calculator they will only extend out 6mm further than the 124's, but gives you 32mm less clearance on the inside.
Is there enough room for that? Other option for the wheel i'm looking at is 8.5 et15, but that extends out 11mm further than the front 124's. Is that too much? I want them to be flush or slightly recessed/ tucked on the front. Def don't want them sticking out!

For the rear, I think I've decided to go with a 19x11 et33 which extends an extra 9mm over the 124's with the 15mm spacer.

I doubt 9.5" ET33 would fit in front. The 8.5" ET15 will fit just fine. I'm using 8.5 ET14 in front.

ktlocklear Oct 13, 2010 11:07 AM


Originally Posted by Anzafin (Post 1254060)
I doubt 9.5" ET33 would fit in front. The 8.5" ET15 will fit just fine. I'm using 8.5 ET14 in front.

The reason I asked because I've seen a few members with 20x9.5 in the front, although not sure of the offsets

Any pics of your 8.5 et14 fitment? I was just a little concerned that an extension of 11mm over the 124 fronts would stick out to far

PraiseTheLowered Oct 13, 2010 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by ktlocklear (Post 1254115)
The reason I asked because I've seen a few members with 20x9.5 in the front, although not sure of the offsets

Any pics of your 8.5 et14 fitment? I was just a little concerned that an extension of 11mm over the 124 fronts would stick out to far

ive got 20x9.5 et6 on 225/35 and it fits fine..no rubbing

ktlocklear Oct 13, 2010 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered (Post 1254117)
ive got 20x9.5 et6 on 225/35 and it fits fine..no rubbing

That would def be to much sticking out for me, I think. That is like an extra 33mm. Did you have to roll the fenders? Any pics?

Anzafin Oct 13, 2010 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by ktlocklear (Post 1254115)
The reason I asked because I've seen a few members with 20x9.5 in the front, although not sure of the offsets

Any pics of your 8.5 et14 fitment? I was just a little concerned that an extension of 11mm over the 124 fronts would stick out to far

Here is couple:

https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSC04069.jpg

https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSC03937.jpg

https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...TimeAttack.jpg

- Antti -

ktlocklear Oct 13, 2010 12:35 PM

How about a 9.5 et22 on the front?

Tarhee Oct 13, 2010 04:52 PM

19" 11.5x ET: -7 :thumbsup:

ktlocklear Oct 13, 2010 05:07 PM


Originally Posted by Tarhee (Post 1254303)
19" 11.5x ET: -7 :thumbsup:

Off topic, but I just noticed you're in Fairfield. I use to live in Suisun. Miss the weather and daily mountain biking at Rockville......sweet times

11.5 et7? :o

Tarhee Oct 13, 2010 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by ktlocklear (Post 1254305)
Off topic, but I just noticed you're in Fairfield. I use to live in Suisun. Miss the weather and daily mountain biking at Rockville......sweet times

11.5 et7? :o

what part of suisun? and i live right by rockville

PraiseTheLowered Oct 13, 2010 11:04 PM


Originally Posted by Tarhee (Post 1254303)
19" 11.5x ET: -7 :thumbsup:

no way i call bs...if it can be done ill bow down to it


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:03 AM.


© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands