1986 240 Wheel Size: Biggest possible wheel?

CLopes · Post by **CLopes** » 15 Aug 2014, 23:07

I just recently picked up an '86 240 with 78K original miles and I've begun to install a full suspension kit (iPd anti-sway bars, Bilstein struts with EPI springs, and new bushings) and I was wondering what the largest tire and wheel size I can fit on the car would be.
I read on turbobricks that 225/45/r17 was the largest wheel you could fit but i also read somewhere that 225/40/r18 was the largest wheel you could fit.
I have a set of 35mm adapters (5x108 to 5x114.3) and I found a nice set of wheels and tires that are 225/40/r18 and I would like to be sure of the fitment before I buy them.
Thanks ahead of time to anyone that replies

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 16 Aug 2014, 15:07

CLopes wrote:225/45/r17 was the largest wheel you could fit but i also read somewhere that 225/40/r18

18x8.5 AC Schnitzer knockoffs 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tires
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CLopes · Post by **CLopes** » 16 Aug 2014, 16:16

What size spacers are you running with the 225/40r18's?

CLopes · Post by **CLopes** » 16 Aug 2014, 16:18

18x8.5 AC Schnitzer knockoffs 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero Rosso tire.[/quote]
What size adapters are you running with those?

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 18 Aug 2014, 06:11

CLopes wrote:What size spacers are you running with the 225/40r18's?

He says (turbobrick member) - The wheels are et38 with the standard bmw bolt pattern. the adapters are 28mm up front with 32mm out back. I got my adapters from Fred. The fit is perfect front and back. Towery really knows what he is talking about with wheel offsets and what will fit.

CLopes · Post by **CLopes** » 19 Aug 2014, 22:08

Thank you very much for the information!
By the way, who is Fred and how can I get in touch with him?

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 19 Aug 2014, 22:34

CLopes wrote:...who is Fred

Fred may be Fred Goeske, and this is a post by Towery