Tire Sizes 16's

[Hick]

16X7 ET24, Wider the better.

[Royal]

you could go 225/45

[browntown]

you could go 225/45

Thats what I was thinking, 225/50's come in much more variety and are cheaper, and your speedo will be off 3.7%. That is probably the way I'll go.

Most people will point you to 205/50/16 and there are a couple 215 tires out there, azenzis are sadly discontinued in that size though.

Hijacked off another thread:

for 16" wheels:
195/50 - Slight undersize
205/50
215/50 - Slight oversize - rub if low enough

215/45 - Slight undersize
225/45
235/45 - Slight oversize - rub if low enough

on my 17s I run 205/40, occasionally 215/40 if tire selection is scarce.

[Hick]

I really want another set of F1's. The only size them come in for 15's are 195, but have TONS more grip then the Kumhos i have on the Kopis. There are a few sizes close to what you listed; 205/50, 205/55, 215/40, 215/55 and 225/50. None work out perfectly, except the 205/50's. At $121 each, im still going for it. These tires are simply awesome.

Tire Calc. First being OE, Second are Kopis.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
195/65-14 5.0in 12.0in 24.0in 75.3in 841 0.0%
215/40-17 3.4in 11.9in 23.8in 74.7in 848 -0.9%
205/50-16 4.0in 12.0in 24.1in 75.6in 838 0.4%
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 3.7%
215/40-16 3.4in 11.4in 22.8in 71.5in 886 -5.0%
215/55-16 4.7in 12.7in 25.3in 79.5in 797 5.5%
225/50-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.1in 811 3.7%

EDIT: Yeah, 225/50s would be nice, im wordering if they would rub. Ive got h&r sports on this thing, with front spring hats [1/4 lower] and no rubbers all the way around. Worth a shot, even if i ahve to roll the fenders. $139 each

[browntown]

hankook makes a 215/45/16 for just shy of a bill a tire, some people like the ventus: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...63&rd=16&ar=45

[redcarbon]

hankook makes a 215/45/16 for just shy of a bill a tire, some people like the ventus: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...63&rd=16&ar=45

I have 16x7 et25 SSR comps. I have Hankook R-S2 205-50/16 tires (the correct size and have plenty of clearance, I have never rubbed (IE3 springs)). They provide excellent grip, it does me well in autocrossing and daily driving. I wanted ultimate street tire grip (it's my second car so it doesn't see a lot of mileage). I had wanted the Falkens Azenis, but they were not available in a size close to stock at the time. Now the Azenis are actually cheaper than the Hankooks.

If you want ultimate grip get the 215/45-16 falken azenis rt-615, they are cheaper than the Hankooks. And I think I remember the falkens run wide so I think you'll have more than enough grip. I recommend the hankooks as well, very good tire, a softer sidewall than the azenis but excellent grip and response nonetheless.

[Hick]

The 615's look like scary tires. But for around $98 each i may give it a shot. Tred wear is an issue. Ive had these F1's on my eurobaskets for about 16k and they are just about bald, still have some tred showing, but maybe only 2/32". None the less, thats pretty good from an all out summer tire, and i by no means baby the car.

[JRowe]

If BMW speedometers are known to read a bit fast, wouldn't the 3.7% difference with the 225/50/16 make it pretty close to being accurate? IMO, this sounds like it may be the best way to go for the widest tire. Also, check ebay. They have great deals on tires.

[IS]

I think tires with a smaller OD than stock look ridiculous on e30s. If something, I'd rather go up a a few tenths of an inch than down.

I recommend you go with a 225/45 RS2, albeit the 215/45 rt615s have the same tread width. 225/50 is unnecessary.

[Mystikal]

225/50 does not fit. It will rub everywhere (not just the fender, but the liners and the inner body).

As IS and others said, get 225/45 RS2s or 215/45 RT-615s.

[eko]

Running 205/45 all round on mine,best size in my opinion!

[Hick]

Eh, fuck it. 205/50 F1 GSD3's all the way. The rest of you guys dont know what youre missing!

[Jand3rson]

I'm running 205/50 Firestones (sod off, they were free) on my 16 x 7.5 Type E's right now, but I'll be sticking to 205/50 when I get my G-Force Sports.

[Mystikal]

Eh, fuck it. 205/50 F1 GSD3's all the way. The rest of you guys dont know what youre missing!

Oh yeah?

I was using 225/45/16 GS-D2's last summer.

[Hick]

Oh yeah?

I was using 225/45/16 GS-D2's last summer.

GSD3's homo