Post up e30s on big tires

[CrazyB]

I am finishing up the project of mounting 255/40/17 tires on my car.
This made me realize how much work it is to get a large tire under our cars. So lets see some other examples.

I will start with mine.

[ak-]

I think it'd be so awesome if you colormatch the flares.
Like an old datsun.

[CrazyB]

I might later, for now a quick spray of wrinkle black did the job. the car is pretty beat up body wise so it is more function over form at this point.

[Kevin_e30]

195/55/16 got a good deal on them, but switch them to 195/50/16. Recently looks better now.

[JasonC]

^ those are not big...

[CrazyB]

195/55/16 got a good deal on them, but switch them to 195/50/16. Recently looks better now.

No offense but i was more talking about large wide tires that bigger rims. 195 is pretty narrow.

[Toadleg]

not as big but track tested and no rub 245/45/16

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[CrazyB]

very nice, yeah i am still working on clearancing small areas to eliminate rubbing.

[Toadleg]

Just when I thought i had everything clear i went to the track.... adjusted the suspension and finally all clear

[CrazyB]

Yeah i am playing with spacer sizes and still need to hammer the foot wells in a little more

[Kevin_e30]

No offense but i was more talking about large wide tires that bigger rims. 195 is pretty narrow.

Oh okay i understand, nice BMW btw

[MR 325]

My old car (recently sold) on 235/40/17. The particular tires I had run wide though and are more like 245.

[CrazyB]

What tires are they?

[MatRacer]

OP, Was the flares required for the rear? Or it is just for the front that it is really required and the rears are there to match the front?

I will put 255/40R17 on rear and 235/40R17 up front. I will try to avoid flares. Is it possible according to your experience?

I really like your flare setup! You managed to clear the gas cap!

[E30RedtopSR]

245/35/17 on 17x9 TD Prorace1.2