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[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]

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.

[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

[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

[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.

[u3b3rg33k]

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

[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]

lulz 7 months later...

is he driving on something else now?

[MF DOOM]

Okay, so i need tire recommendations. I wanted to run g force sport comp 2's but no one in town can get the size i need. I need a sticky tire for an affordable price. Show me w'sup. 205/40/R17 front 225/35/R17 rear

[Xat1cZ]

BACK -



- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
- 255/35/18
- 338$ @ TireRack.com
- Great tires , sticks beyond belief on dry road , had SP9000's before and was very happy with those so wanted something similar.


FRONT-
- Yokohama Parada Spec 2
- 225/35/18
- don't remember, not on tirerack
- also good , stick very well, comparing them to my previous Dunlop SP9000's they might be slightly worse on the wet.

[frolf]

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

[L8 apexr]

Wow those are skinny ass 225's.

[frolf]

Put my new falken 512 225/45s on last week :)

[lambo]

I will never buy any other street/ track-use tire than Star Specs...

lulz 7 months later...

[markseven]

^^ + ^

onlinetires.com has Maxxis MA-Z1 Victra in 225/45x16 sizing for $77.14 + tax.

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...ma-v1+89v.html