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re: <E30 M3> Track wheels/tires

Paul:

I saw an E30 M3 at the recent NASA event at Laguna with 17" rims.  He had
17x8 15mm offset Racing Dynamics wheels.  Tire Rack does not carry RD.  I
forget the exact tire size, but I think they were 235/40/17.  The car was
lowered slightly, had some camber plates in the front, and had a modified
rear fender lip.  The camber plates in the front moved the top of the
front tire in enough to clear the fender lip.  I think he ran about 2.5
degrees.  If you want more details, I can call the guy. 

I want to ru my E30 M3 in stock class of the club racing, so the camber 
plates are not an option.

He recommended cutting the rear fender lip, not rolling.  I have heard
elsewhere that this is bad because the spot welds in the fender lip hold
the fender in place.  I plan to consult someone like B-Line before I take
implements to sheet metal. 

- -MRM