OFFICIAL: Wide Tire Thread

[kamotors]

^what happens when you hit a bump? looks like your travel is down to like 1/4".

what spring rates?

[e30m3s54turbo]

For now e36 m3 front. Soon to be changed to e30 strut 5 lug kit with e46 330i rotors and calipers. Rear e36 318ti control arms with z4 rotors and rear e36 m3 calipers. On GC coils and billy's.

[dmoney(AB)]

Very nice
Suspension setup?

[e30m3s54turbo]

I posted pics. ^^^^

[dmoney(AB)]

^^^ Post a pic of fitment.

[e30m3s54turbo]

All my e30's have 17''. On my 87 I have on rear 17x9.5 et 24 255-40-17 Toyo Proxes RA1. Front 17x8.5 et 14 235-40-17 Toyo Proxes R888. Rolled fenders on front and back.

[AWDBOB]

I run them 3 seasons, and put about ~12,000 miles per year on my car, and the first set lasted me 3 years, 20-thousand some odd miles. I think this will be my 3rd year on the 225s, so I guess around 24,000 miles?

That's some pretty decent mileage out of such a sticky tire. I heard the trick with the R888s is to not turn the wheel while sitting still ;)

I enjoyed the R888's I had on my old mini, but to me they don't earn the price premium over rivals/star specs. I paid 100€ a tire, but in the larger tire size there is usually always an equivalent or better tire for less. 245/45/16 is a dying size though, might be your only option besides Bridgestone re-11's

I would totally agree, however, in that size I'm limited, like you said. If only 17s looked as good as 16s on an E30.

I feel for the price, R888s > the re-11s.

[Eric]

I enjoyed the R888's I had on my old mini, but to me they don't earn the price premium over rivals/star specs. I paid 100€ a tire, but in the larger tire size there is usually always an equivalent or better tire for less. 245/45/16 is a dying size though, might be your only option besides Bridgestone re-11's


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[nando]

I run them 3 seasons, and put about ~12,000 miles per year on my car, and the first set lasted me 3 years, 20-thousand some odd miles. I think this will be my 3rd year on the 225s, so I guess around 24,000 miles?

[AWDBOB]

I've honestly really enjoyed my R888s, both sets.

That's the general consensus I've gotten thus far. I have multiple Evo buddies who run them on their track cars and they swear by them.

How many miles have you seen out of yours, nando?

[nando]

I've honestly really enjoyed my R888s, both sets.

[AWDBOB]

why R888's, and why 255/50/16? that is way too tall!

Would you suggest a shorter sidewall for track use? I like the R888s for a track car that will only be driven to the track. Would you recommend otherwise?

Also, Lorin, those 245s look beefy! Would you mind grabbing an accurate measurement of the tread width on them?

[Eric]

:up: Thanks, man.

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The plan for the track car is to run R888s in 255/50r16 without flares.

Anyone have any ideas on offset for a 16x8 or 16x9 wheel?

why R888's, and why 255/50/16? that is way too tall!

[TheTacoMan]

16x8 +20 with 245/45 fit in rear with roll and slight pull? I'm going to be in the same boat trying to find a wide tire/wheel combo without getting flares.

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When I was really low on h&r race springs, I rubbed with 225s. Flares of some sort are a must.

[dmoney(AB)]

Are you planning on running a flare?

of course

have some KA ultra wides.