What kinds of tires do people like for 16x7 wheels?

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  • thatphysicsguy
    E30 Modder
    • Mar 2013
    • 843

    #1

    What kinds of tires do people like for 16x7 wheels?

    I'm looking at 225/50/16 tires right now and there's an overwhelming amount of choices.

    What brand/size do you guys like to run so I can get an idea if I'm in the right ballpark as far as fit and performance goes.

    I am currently on stock suspension so I don't need any stretch or super low profile for HERRAFRUSH.
    '91 325i

  • Bglad
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2010
    • 562

    #2
    Thats pretty wide for a 7" wheel. I wouldn't go more than 205 personally.

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    • thatphysicsguy
      E30 Modder
      • Mar 2013
      • 843

      #3
      Originally posted by Bglad
      Thats pretty wide for a 7" wheel. I wouldn't go more than 205 personally.
      Yeah that makes sense, I was off the mark on the size there.

      Now looking at 205/50/R16 tires and there are still a good few.

      Any recommendations or places that have articles/comparisons beyond the customer reviews on tire rack or whatever?
      '91 325i

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      • digger
        R3V Elite
        • Nov 2005
        • 5972

        #4
        205/50/16 michelin Pilot sport 3
        89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

        new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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        • Roysneon
          R3V Elite
          • Apr 2010
          • 4505

          #5
          Originally posted by thatphysicsguy
          Yeah that makes sense, I was off the mark on the size there.

          Now looking at 205/50/R16 tires and there are still a good few.

          Any recommendations or places that have articles/comparisons beyond the customer reviews on tire rack or whatever?
          Better get 235's, you don't want to wake up one day and realize you're hellaflush.
          For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
          Originally posted by mbonanni
          I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

          I am a pursit now.

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          • MR 325
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 37828

            #6
            225/50 is too tall for the E30 and too wide for those wheels.

            205/50 is a great choice and will be a good fit.
            BimmerHeads
            Classic BMW Specialists
            Grover Beach, CA

            www.BimmerHeads.com

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            • agent
              Vice Grand Pubaa
              • Mar 2010
              • 7960

              #7
              If you can find them, the Continental ExtremeContact DW in 205/50-16 is arguably the best tire for the money.
              Originally posted by kronus
              would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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              • g.ruff561
                E30 Fanatic
                • Mar 2009
                • 1261

                #8
                My choice would be 215/40/16. Just my choice.

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                • lambo
                  Captain Scene Points
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 10953

                  #9
                  ^ 215/40 is too short imo unless you are really low

                  Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                  Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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