Widest tires on 14x6 bottlenose cap wheels?

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  • capn
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2013
    • 480

    #1

    Widest tires on 14x6 bottlenose cap wheels?

    Tried searching but couldn't find it, can you do 205/65/14 or 215/65/14 tires on bottlenose cap wheels?
  • KirkerBezerker
    E30 Addict
    • Aug 2010
    • 441

    #2
    I don't know the answer, but you might not have had any hits searching "bottlenose caps"

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    • mcr_driver
      R3V Elite
      • Mar 2009
      • 4491

      #3
      205's have been done before but I don't know if 215's will fit safely.

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      • nando
        Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 34827

        #4
        Theyll fit safely - thats silly. But theyll be too tall and will feel mushy around corners.
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        • blunttech
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          • Jul 2004
          • 12850

          #5
          215s likely not safe but 195s on a 10 inch rim are AOK:D
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          • Roysneon
            R3V Elite
            • Apr 2010
            • 4505

            #6
            I did 205/60s on basketweaves which are only .5" wider. Why are you trying to put truck size tires on your stock wheels?
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            • Jaxx_
              E30 Mastermind
              • Dec 2009
              • 1880

              #7


              here are mine with 195s on them
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              • quikveedb2
                R3VLimited
                • Sep 2007
                • 2258

                #8
                Originally posted by KirkerBezerker
                I don't know the answer, but you might not have had any hits searching "bottlenose caps"
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                • capn
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 480

                  #9
                  Originally posted by KirkerBezerker
                  I don't know the answer, but you might not have had any hits searching "bottlenose caps"
                  Hah I just got that I was :yawn:

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                  • capn
                    E30 Addict
                    • Jan 2013
                    • 480

                    #10
                    Are Falken Azenis 195/60/14 fine on 14x6 bottlecaps? I know its less than the 65 profile but it should be good right?

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                    • Wh33lhop
                      R3V OG
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 11705

                      #11
                      The correct answer is "who cares".

                      You won't get good handling out of stuffing a 215 on a 6" wheel. Just get good tires in stock sizing, yes the Azenis are great tires and will work fine.
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                      • djmossm42
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Jul 2012
                        • 687

                        #12
                        Originally posted by capn
                        Tried searching but couldn't find it, can you do 205/65/14 or 215/65/14 tires on bottlenose cap wheels?
                        Lol, go easy on em' guys he's new to the E30 world. Bottlecaps or basketweaves are what you are looking for Amer.;)

                        I think 195/65 is standard fitment. If so 205 is as far as I would go. Also with a 65 you are on a pretty tall tire to begin with, I would suggest 205/60 or 205/55 if you want more cornering stability.

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                        • MR 325
                          Moderator
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 37827

                          #13
                          195/65 is stock but many people run 195/60 or 205/60.
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                          • smyleboyd
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 1164

                            #14
                            I have kumho ecasta v700 that are 225/50r14

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                            • capn
                              E30 Addict
                              • Jan 2013
                              • 480

                              #15
                              Originally posted by white318ibmw
                              I have kumho ecasta v700 that are 225/50r14
                              Just priced it out, a set of 195/60/14 Azenis would be cheaper and stickier my friend.

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