Will these Rota 15X7's fit in the stock wheel well?

[Shiparino]

I'm quite a way off from needing a new set of wheels for my new project, but a guy can dream.  Not sure what the optimum size wheel is for a stock fender car.  Assume that I would need 195/50-15 tires, but on 7" rims or should they be smaller.  Also read that a +25 offset is ideal, but there again, I have no idea.  My 14" baskets look pretty good on the car today, but want to go with 15's once everything is complete.

 

Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264643155051?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D818dbda8dcac46e2abfd57bd0ebf48b1%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D264643155051%26itm%3D264643155051%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DRota&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ad075a6a4-2616-11ec-b2df-5ee8de9052b5|parentrq%3A520a920e17c0a6e7a4b9aa02fff92dce|iid%3A1

[John_in_VA]

These were essentially built to fit the 2002:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284436178274?hash=item4239b7a562:g:kKkAAOSwsfNg-atF

Edited October 5, 2021 by John_in_VA

[Shiparino]

Well, I was hoping so, but wanted to get confirmation.  When searching wheels on here, there are a lot of opinions and dead links from decades passed.  Thanks

[John_in_VA]

There is a monster wheel thread, but a lot of "fit" will depend on your tires, springs & whether any fender-rolling or pulling was performed.

[Shiparino]

Well, I have stock fenders and will roll them if necessary, of course then I'll be on here asking how to do that (and if the $50 eBay rollers are any good).  The tires I believe would be 195/50-15.

 

[Mark92131]

I had those on my 1975 with 195/50-15 tires, no rolling of the fenders required.

 

Mark92131

 

 

[Shiparino]

Yeah, like that look.  Thanks  Can't justify breaking the bank on a vintage set of BBS's, so this is the way to go for me.  Unless I see something shiny down the road. haha

[joysterm]

NP......I have the exact setup on mine 15x7 Rota on 195/50 Bridgestone r71....H&R 401 and Bilstein HD........no major issues No altered wheel wells

 

Edited October 5, 2021 by joysterm

[Gordon]

Rota RB 15X7 ET25 with 195/50-15 tires are ideal.  Spend some time in this thread to learn more.  https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/142446-tires-and-wheelrims-fitment-guide/

[roadhog0]

You'll be good unless you're slammed or take corners really hard. I rub on the same size wheels with ET24 offset (1mm different) and I rub on the fender lip up front and a little on the right rear fender lip if I drive the car hard. I am also really low, so that doesnt help. That being said, you'll do great!

[Shiparino]

@roadhog0 I'm running H&R, so not slammed, but plenty low.  What setup are you on?  And don't tell me there's anyone on this forum that doesn't take corners hard in their 02... 

[roadhog0]

Im on 15x7 euroweaves with cut Korman "race springs." Whatever those are *shrugs* I bought them used. For reference, mine is the Malaga car in this photo. It's as low as I would go on stock strut tubes.

 

[Shiparino]

Oh yeah, that's low.  Very cool look.

[d.hitchcock]

Another car on Rota RBs, 15X7, et 25, with 195/50-15s with no fender rolling, etc.