Hm,tire size question for a 318i...

[a3ternus]

Well,I have just a little over 3000miles on my rear tyres,so I need to replace my 185/65/15 with a new pair! :?
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Should I go for a pair of
195/60/15 (Speedometer Diff: 1.034% too fast & Diameter Diff: 1.03%)
or a pair of
205/55/15 (Speedometer Diff: 2.469% too fast & Diameter Diff: 2.42%) ?!?
Are the 205 ones an overkill for just 105bhp? :roll:
Thanx for any replies...
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[Mystikal]

205 for sure, just make sure you replace the front tires with the same size when they wear.

Didn't your car come with 195/60/14 stock though? 205/50 would actually be more fitting...

[MR 325]

Go with 205's for sure

[a3ternus]

Didn't your car come with 195/60/14 stock though?

Νο,185/65/R15 was the factory tyres (actually it was R14 originally!) :?

So,205s on 15'' rims wouldnt drown my M10?!?
Most people around here tell me so and i m at a loss...
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PS>MystiKal I just love your photos man! Keep it up! :D

[nando]

get 205/50 :)

[a3ternus]

:D Οk! And drifting will become a dream again? :P :loco: :finger:
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[Mystikal]

Didn't your car come with 195/60/14 stock though?

Νο,185/65/R15 was the factory tyres (actually it was R14 originally!) :?

So,205s on 15'' rims wouldnt drown my M10?!?
Most people around here tell me so and i m at a loss...
N.

PS>MystiKal I just love your photos man! Keep it up! :D

Yeah that's what I thought, M10s came with slightly smaller rolling diameters than other cars. 185/65/14 is a "size" smaller than every other stock E30. You'll want to 205/50/15 for sure, it won't be too much. Bill on here is running 225's on his M10, lovin' it. ;)

And thanks! Although you probably won't like the car much anymore, those rims are gone. 8)