Tire size question - 205 /65 R15

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  • 95BMWIC
    Grease Monkey
    • Apr 2012
    • 353
    #1

    Tire size question - 205 /65 R15

    1990 325ix has the 15" Moda by BBS Rims - currently has 205/55 R15 tires..

    I found a great deal on Snow tires - however they are 205 /65 R15..

    I ran the calc and the size is 6.76% diameter variance (Anything more than 3% is not recommended)- i.e its a little taller sidewall height..

    But realistically a little taller tire should not be a problem - I have no lowering on this car.. Anyone have a thought on this? Nando?

    It would only be run in the winter..
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    • nando
      Moderator
      • Nov 2003
      • 34827
      #2
      What offset?

      Thats less than 1" diameter difference, i think it should work but there could be rubbing at full lock.


      I'd prefer 195/60 than something so oversized, but a deal is a deal..
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        • Northern
          R3V Elite
          • Nov 2010
          • 5056
          #3
          I ran 195/70/14 on basketweaves in the winter, and it didn't cause any issues. Looks pretty great considering I was going from bald puny 185/60/14's left from the PO. Only had issues with them when I ran them on my iS because it was semi-low
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            • chuckdizzle
              Wrencher
              • May 2011
              • 211
              #4
              it shouldn't be an issue, especially at stock IX ride height.

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                • 95BMWIC
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Apr 2012
                  • 353
                  #5
                  Sorry to bring this thread back..

                  What about 185/55 R15?

                  Using this Calculator it should be ok..

                  Ejelta.com: Tire Size Calculator: 205/55-15
                  http://ejelta.com/tiresize/index.html?tiresize=205%2F55-15&minwidth=&maxwidth=&minratio=&maxratio=&minwheel=&maxwheel=&maxdelta=2
                  Calculator of compatible upgrade tire and wheel sizes


                  Bridgestone has a rebate on ECOPIAs..

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                    • spdracrm3
                      E30 Modder
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 959
                      #6
                      they'll work just 3.6% smaller and much narrower which is always better for snow tires (might need narrower rims? could be pushing it a bit on stock rim width for mounting) . speedo will probaby be right on with these on too
                      Angus
                      88 E30M3 X2
                      89 325IX
                      92 R100GS/PD
                      :)

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                        • 95BMWIC
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 353
                          #7
                          Last One.

                          I have an option for the Yokohama EnVigors also with a rebate.

                          The size is 195/60 R15 - My ET is 35

                          I wonder if this will fit? - (A litte bigger) 1.4% - I think it is a better tire..

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                            • spdracrm3
                              E30 Modder
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 959
                              #8
                              Originally posted by 95BMWIC
                              Last One.

                              I have an option for the Yokohama EnVigors also with a rebate.

                              The size is 195/60 R15 - My ET is 35

                              I wonder if this will fit? - (A litte bigger) 1.4% - I think it is a better tire..
                              thats what size im running on my snows
                              Angus
                              88 E30M3 X2
                              89 325IX
                              92 R100GS/PD
                              :)

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                                • 95BMWIC
                                  Grease Monkey
                                  • Apr 2012
                                  • 353
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by spdracrm3
                                  thats what size im running on my snows

                                  Thank you sir!

                                  I just placed my order for the Yokohama Avid ENVigor tires from Discount Tire direct - in 190/65 size..

                                  I have the same tires on my wife's E46 and they are quiet and are wearing well.. so I figured they should work on the IX..

                                  Now I need to locate some steelies that will work for my winter tires as winter is approaching!!

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