E30 M3 style 5's tire size.

[travis816]

I've recently picked up a set of 2piece style 5's. I would like to run them on my e30m3. I was interested in what you guys run for a tire size. I don't like the "strech'd" look so I would like to keep away from that. If some people would like to Post some Pictures with tire size, That would be great so
I could visualize the fitment. Thanks.

[oliver.r]

235/40r17

[lambo]

235/40r17

+1

235/40 Dunlop Star Specs on a 17x8

[reelizmpro]

Brand of tire makes all the difference. Some tires like Toyo, Yoko, federal tend to run wide so a 215/40 looks more like a 235. You want either a large 215/40 or small/true 235/40. I once ran 235/40 yoko avs and they looked like balloons compared to my Bridgestone Potenza's of the same size. I suggest doing the research online and looking at pics. Some claim 215/40 on an 8" is stretched but it really isn't especially if you are running a wide brand tire. In fact, 215/40 (slightly undersized) is closer to the original diameter of the stock wheels than 235/40 which is slightly oversized.

[Roysneon]

I have 225/45R17 Continentals on my fronts and they are perfectly square. Same tires on my 9j rears were slightly stretched. I think I'm gonna do 215/40 next year for moar low and because with the rear offset I run I still rub with the 225s.

[flyboyx]

i like 225/45/17 personally

[89AlpineM3]

I run 215/40/17 on mine

[Todd Black 88]

I ran 215/40/17 on mine when I had them.

[RCM3]

Here is an example of a Nitto 215 40 on an RC090. Theyre stretched a bit, Im not a fan of the stretched look either. Once I go through these Ill install my 245 35's on the rears (I bought a pair a while back), probably will stay 215 40 up front as I dont have the greater M3 fender clearance to make a wider tire work out.

[shiftbmw]

215/40/17. Had a wide set of 235s and had rubbing issues. They were heavy too...car felt snappier with the 215s FWIW.

[apm]

I've recently picked up a set of 2piece style 5's. I would like to run them on my e30m3. I was interested in what you guys run for a tire size. I don't like the "strech'd" look so I would like to keep away from that. If some people would like to Post some Pictures with tire size, That would be great so
I could visualize the fitment. Thanks.

hey do you own the white stock e30m3 in Albany? I've seen that car a few times close to the Linn fairground.

[xAZxE30x]

I run 225/45's. Probably could go up to a 235/245 but I like the look of the size I have

[Alpina]

I am running 245/35 on 9" at the rear and 215/40 on 8" at the front

[blunttech]

Im running 235/40/17 square on my M3 and I rub in the front on the edge of skirts. Not sure whats up yet.... they are azenis

[archie]

I run 225/40/17 on both my M cars.