TRM C1 - How wide of tires are you running?

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  • Lof8
    R3VLimited
    • Oct 2006
    • 2827

    #1

    TRM C1 - How wide of tires are you running?

    Thinking of a change in track wheels. I've got early arches to help avoid rubbing in the rear, but a little worried about the fronts.

    Ideally, I want 225/45/15s. Probably R888 or similar. Hoosiers would be really cool.

    What has everyone run successfully?

    Thanks
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  • 2002maniac
    R3V Elite
    • Feb 2005
    • 4260

    #2
    I've run 225/45 hoosiers on Rota slips with the same spec as the 15x8 C1. They fit great and don't rub unless you are extremely low.

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    • Lof8
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2006
      • 2827

      #3
      I just ordered the 15x8 C1s with some 225/45 Hancook RS3s. Hopefully fitment is fine with no rubbing.

      I was considering R-comps, but they were over $200 more. maybe on the next round.
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      What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
      Originally posted by slammin.e28
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      • Boris3
        E30 Addict
        • Apr 2007
        • 438

        #4
        Interested in hearing how these fit. 2002maniac, how low are you? I'll be on H&R race/Bilstein sports and was also looking at the 15x8 and RS3 autocross combination for a late model e30 (1990). Wondering if any fender rolling necessary, spacers to clear the front struts?
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        1991 318is: raw DD
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        • SkinnyVT
          Grease Monkey
          • Nov 2008
          • 391

          #5
          no issues with 225 NT01's on the 15x8, have been debating moving to 235 R888s
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          • Ryann
            No R3VLimiter
            • Mar 2010
            • 3350

            #6
            '91 w/15x8's: 225 50 15, no spacers. Undecided about suspension, so it's not lowered yet and there's still some rubbing in the rear in corners or with tools in the trunk. Things are tight up front strut-wise but no rubbing. Fender rolling definitely going to be required prior to drop.

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            • Rodoni
              E30 Mastermind
              • Sep 2007
              • 1838

              #7
              Originally posted by Ryann
              '91 w/15x8's: 225 50 15, no spacers. Undecided about suspension, so it's not lowered yet and there's still some rubbing in the rear in corners or with tools in the trunk. Things are tight up front strut-wise but no rubbing. Fender rolling definitely going to be required prior to drop.
              but you have late model arches. OP does not
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              • Ryann
                No R3VLimiter
                • Mar 2010
                • 3350

                #8
                Originally posted by Rodoni
                but you have late model arches. OP does not
                Yup. For clarity's sake, depending on how low I go it looks like there could be issues in BOTH front and rear.

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                • Jean
                  Moderator
                  • Aug 2006
                  • 18228

                  #9
                  You probably won't rub, I am running kumho v710 225/50/15 on 15x8 trm c1s and had to roll rear fender lips on the inside as they were kissing the tire when cornering (550/675gc coils). I am not tucking or anything, but not 4x4 either. My dd tire is 225/45 on 16x7.5 hartge wheels and they didn't rub on the same car/suspension..
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                  • Jonny Cash
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 1763

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Lof8
                    I just ordered the 15x8 C1s with some 225/45 Hancook RS3s. Hopefully fitment is fine with no rubbing.
                    They'll be a perfect fit. Those tires are great too, but expensive just to go burn up. Used ra1's-r888's,victo's, are out there, just have to look. GRM/lemons/speedhunters/timeattack forums.

                    just a suggestion, because the RS-2's I had didnt last very long.
                    -Jay

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                    • mr2peak
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 2388

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Ryann
                      '91 w/15x8's: 225 50 15, no spacers. Undecided about suspension, so it's not lowered yet and there's still some rubbing in the rear in corners or with tools in the trunk. Things are tight up front strut-wise but no rubbing. Fender rolling definitely going to be required prior to drop.
                      Would the fit be better in the back with a higher or lower offset? I'm getting spacers made for some +36 15x8's
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                      • Ryann
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 3350

                        #12
                        Originally posted by mr2peak
                        Would the fit be better in the back with a higher or lower offset? I'm getting spacers made for some +36 15x8's

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                        • Lof8
                          R3VLimited
                          • Oct 2006
                          • 2827

                          #13
                          225/45/15 fit great on my early body. I've even got a 5mm spacer on the rears.




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                          Originally posted by TDE30
                          What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
                          Originally posted by slammin.e28
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                          • kamotors
                            R3V OG
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 7102

                            #14
                            225/50, they will rub the rear during hard cornering.


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                            • M-technik-3
                              I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 18946

                              #15
                              Nando was running 235-45-15's in R888 on 8" rims ask him to post a photo.
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