Picture request: 205/55r16 &/or 225/50r16

[E30budget]

Hello, I am debating if I want to bump up my side wall in size from 50/45 to 55/50. I have the space for it. I've found a few photos of E30's with this staggered larger set of 16 inch tires but I am not convinced yet!

I am aware my current sizes match oem rolling diam.

[82eye]

Hello, I am debating if I want to bump up my side wall in size from 50/45 to 55/50. I have the space for it. I've found a few photos of E30's with this staggered larger set of 16 inch tires but I am not convinced yet!

I am aware my current sizes match oem rolling diam.

there's an entire fitment thread with most combinations already tried. if you search you might find something there.

ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment Thread - R3VLimited Forums

edit : was trying to find this

E30s on 16s - post yours - R3VLimited Forums

not sure if you've been through that.

[E30budget]

there's an entire fitment thread with most combinations already tried. if you search you might find something there.

ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment Thread - R3VLimited Forums

edit : was trying to find this

E30s on 16s - post yours - R3VLimited Forums

not sure if you've been through that.

I did go through every page of that thread and I am aware of the search function. Nill on the results. Googles search has recently changed as well and the results of nearly everything I search are extremely short.

[82eye]

Googles search has recently changed as well and the results of nearly everything I search are extremely short.

i've noticed the same. might be part of trying to sell us on the AI assistant.

[E30budget]

i've noticed the same. might be part of trying to sell us on the AI assistant.

Who knows these days.. Google images is a great way to find solutions to problems or curiosities.

[reelizmpro]

I've ran many wheel/tire combos including 225/50/16 BF Goodrich (E28 fitment wheels) on my M3. 205/55/16 and 225/50/16 are oversized as you know but it fit and fill out the wheel wells nicely on a lowered car. However, the tires just look too balloonish on the E30. I think it would look terrible on a stockish 318/325 and the only benefit I see being a more comfortable ride.

[McGyver]

16x8 et35 AC Schnitzer Type I with 225/50-ZR16 Tires, these rubbed a little on full steering lock. I probably need a 45 aspect ratio.





16x8 et23 BBS Type 5 with 225/50-ZR16 Tires, these rubbed a lot on full steering lock

[varg]

The site is too slow to use the search right now anyway. I had these pics readily available because I linked to my car of the month thread in my sig. I had 225/50/16 on my E30 a few years ago. They rub on the wheel wells, I've since gone back to 225/45/16 since budget is not an issue with tires like it was when I chose the cheaper 50s. Pics from that era of my car here: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4884396