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NE1 using 15x7" wheels w/o flares? Any problems?

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And offset isn't the only thing, there are about 10 different aspects of a wheel which determine fitament. Main thing is width, offset and center bore diameter (critical).

My car has 15X7 195 50 15 with no rubbing ofset is 30 mm. It is close bu no rubbing. A perfect offset for my wheel would be about 24-25mm, that would give plenty of room.

Chances are you will have more issues with rubbing on the inside, strut and wheel housing then you will on the fender and quarter lips, especially if you stick with e30 designed rims as opposed to e21.

tony

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Shouldn't 15x7 rims work fine if 15x6" rims work with 195 width tires? This is assuming that the right offset is used. I wonder if 7" wide rims will work without doing other than rolling the fender lips. Am going to do up a '75 for a daily driver and am just planning ahead.

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Gil

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Keep in mind that the studs do not support the wheel but rather keep it from falling off. The hub does the majority of the suspension.

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