Current Tire Thread

[Skoobeesnak]

New tire time stock basketweaves

They definitely are, I believe the tread width is something like 7.7 in. They fit great up front though.

I can't tell from the mounted picture, but are these on stock basketweaves? I am under the impression that the largest tire I can run on the basketweaves is 205-60-14 is that correct?

[u3b3rg33k]

I once ran 215-60-14s on caps.

[Sonikku]

205/60/r14

Hi everyone;

It's time to replace the tires on my E30 and am looking into seeing about the possibility of a wider tire; ideally I'd like a 205/60/R14 as to not increase the height of the tire on my stock vehicle (yes, it has a lot of wheel clearance; I like that).

Seems like this tire size is pretty hard to find anymore with only some odd-brands selling them. I am going to probably write to tirerack and other sites to see if they can get them, but first I'd figure I'd ask if this is a good way to go with this upgrade regardless. I'm on stock basketweave rims and have no intention of changing rims, and want all-season tires; the car will see rain but it will be garaged when it snows.

I've done some searching on the forums but it seems the results that come up has other objectives in their choices; ride noise, low-profile, track-only, etc. This is my daily-driver; I don't mind paying good money for good tires but I don't care about looks with low-pros or ride-softness/noise. Performance & all-weather, that's it.

Or should I just go with the stock size and buy good quality tires? Seems that may be how I go.

Currently on the car are Sumimoto HTR A/S P01's (if I remember correctly) in the stock size 195/60/R14.

Thanks.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

I love my star specs slight over kill for a pretty much stock dd but omg stupid amounts of grip there's so much of it , they are pretty good in the rain too

[Bimmerguy91]

My new tires are 195/50/15 Kumho AST's. I havent gotten to drive the car yet with the new setup but I will report back once I do. From what I have read its a decent tire for the money

[E30_Pare]

Hi everyone;

It's time to replace the tires on my E30 and am looking into seeing about the possibility of a wider tire; ideally I'd like a 205/60/R14 as to not increase the height of the tire on my stock vehicle (yes, it has a lot of wheel clearance; I like that).

Seems like this tire size is pretty hard to find anymore with only some odd-brands selling them. I am going to probably write to tirerack and other sites to see if they can get them, but first I'd figure I'd ask if this is a good way to go with this upgrade regardless. I'm on stock basketweave rims and have no intention of changing rims, and want all-season tires; the car will see rain but it will be garaged when it snows.

I've done some searching on the forums but it seems the results that come up has other objectives in their choices; ride noise, low-profile, track-only, etc. This is my daily-driver; I don't mind paying good money for good tires but I don't care about looks with low-pros or ride-softness/noise. Performance & all-weather, that's it.

Or should I just go with the stock size and buy good quality tires? Seems that may be how I go.

Currently on the car are Sumimoto HTR A/S P01's (if I remember correctly) in the stock size 195/60/R14.

Thanks.

205/60/14 on weaves. Love it. Hate how 195s look.

[CHIF8008]

185/60 R14 Falken 512's


cheapest "acceptable" tire. yaya the side wall is only like 5mm smaller than a 195/60

65's are just so huge

[E30_Pare]

Too small

[1988montecarloss]

anybody ever have kumho ecsta v700's? im thinking of buying a set in 205/50r15 for some 15x8 wheels on my 91 318is

[Nsquared97]

anybody ever have kumho ecsta v700's? im thinking of buying a set in 205/50r15 for some 15x8 wheels on my 91 318is

I replied in your other thread, very, very bad idea.

[Nsquared97]

I can't tell from the mounted picture, but are these on stock basketweaves? I am under the impression that the largest tire I can run on the basketweaves is 205-60-14 is that correct?

I know this is an alder post, but you can definitely fit wider...

I once ran 215-60-14s on caps.

225/50/14 R-comps :P

[frolf]

I can't tell from the mounted picture, but are these on stock basketweaves? I am under the impression that the largest tire I can run on the basketweaves is 205-60-14 is that correct?

They are 225/45-16 mounted on e38 filled and drilled style 5s.

[1988montecarloss]

I replied in your other thread, very, very bad idea.

i replied back

[Bryan]

I replied in your other thread, very, very bad idea.

So did I, if you got a good price hang on to them. I have about 14k on these tires now on my 15x7 K1's I have auto-x'ed them at 3 events and generally drive like a jack ass on these tires @ all times as my e30 is more or less a toy. These tires hold up well, are pretty grippy, and I have overall been pleased with them. I live in southeastern NC where winter tires aren't needed though. I expect another 2-3k out of these tires.

[JonnyOg]

Either raise your front end up with spring pads or different spring hats or don't turn your wheels at full lock. Many people (read: everyone) with very low cars opt for the second option.

Hey probably a dumb question, but I need to raise my front end a bit to give me some suspension travel. Where do you get thicker spring pads to raise it?

also, should I get S drives or Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500 for a 204/55/15 wheel? Daily driver mostly, a little auto x/track duty.