[Zseabass]

I have a 2002 e39 540i that has 17x7 Helo HE884 wheels that have a +45mm offset, what size wheel spacers do I need to get to give it a better looking stance, as the way it sits now the wheels look tucked inside the body too much......Also as I'm going to have to replace the tires very soon I was wondering if I would be able to put 265/40/17's on on the rims that it has now rather than sticking with the 235/45/17's it has now.

 

[joelselman]

If you have a 45 offset, a 25 spacer would put you back to stock offset of 20. I'm not a huge fan of spacers.

As far as 265 tires, I'm sure they would fit on the rear but I'm unsure about the front BUT, 265's will not fit well on 7" wide wheels. If I were you, I'd be looking for new wheels and tires.