ASK ALL WHEEL/TIRE FITMENT QUESTIONS HERE - The Official Wheel/Tire Fitment Thread

[Mystikal]

Might as well ask since they are on close out for $50 each

For race tires. 225/50-16 Kumho V710's on 16X7 ET28 Alpinas with H&R race springs and spacers if need be. Kumho lists this tire as having an overall diameter of 24.7" and a tread width of 9".

::crossingfingers::

EDIT: OR 245/45-16 Kumho V700's? 24.3" Overall diameter and 9.7" tread width

lol, you and your huge tires.

I will NOT recommend the former, just because it's so tall. But I know better than arguing with you. They should just barely clear the front struts.

The latter will definitely need spacers, around 15mm should do it.

Jay

[Hick]

lol, you and your huge tires.

I will NOT recommend the former, just because it's so tall. But I know better than arguing with you. They should just barely clear the front struts.

The latter will definitely need spacers, around 15mm should do it.

Jay

haha, i like how i have been a burden on you. Well, either way, they both sold out as i was looking at my assets and now i dont have either choice.

Incidentally, the first fender related damage occurred with my 205/55-16s this past evening. Pothole as slow speeds, full lock messed up the drivers fender a little. Nothing a little bit of rolling cant fix

thanks!

[Mystikal]

haha, i like how i have been a burden on you. Well, either way, they both sold out as i was looking at my assets and now i dont have either choice.

Incidentally, the first fender related damage occurred with my 205/55-16s this past evening. Pothole as slow speeds, full lock messed up the drivers fender a little. Nothing a little bit of rolling cant fix

thanks!

I won't even lie, as I was replying I was pulling up TR to try and buy them. Dammit!

Jay

[Hick]

I won't even lie, as I was replying I was pulling up TR to try and buy them. Dammit!

Jay

Gotta keep my eyes pealed. Those 245 Victoracers were on close out for $30 each :shock:

[JiXer]

OK, how about a list of 16" R-compounds.
Anyone?
Anyone?

I would ideally like to find 225/45-16, but I know there aren't many out there.

J.

[Hick]

go to tirerack and start clicking away. you can search by brand then select that brands DOT tires and look at size/pricing charts. theres no real easy way to do this

[Mystikal]

OK, how about a list of 16" R-compounds.
Anyone?
Anyone?

I would ideally like to find 225/45-16, but I know there aren't many out there.

J.

Advice: Go to Tirerack.com and search.

Jay

Edit: Joe beat me to it. My page setting hid your reply!

[JiXer]

Advice: Go to Tirerack.com and search.

Jay

Edit: Joe beat me to it. My page setting hid your reply!

Yeah, there is only a few choices (no Toyo's) and they are too low of treadwear and too high of price. Gonna have to go back to a 15x8.

But then what size? Still hard to stuff lots of rubber under there.
Spacers and fender rolling is of no concern to me. Just want the most rubber possible.


J.

[Mystikal]

Yeah, there is only a few choices (no Toyo's) and they are too low of treadwear and too high of price. Gonna have to go back to a 15x8.

But then what size? Still hard to stuff lots of rubber under there.
Spacers and fender rolling is of no concern to me. Just want the most rubber possible.


J.

The 235/50/15 Toyo is about the biggest 15" you're going to get under there without going crazy.

Jay

[Kilawin]

Need help with tire size

Car: 1991 318is
Suspension: E30 M3 5lug conversion with Groundcontrol
Wheels: 17x8 et20 front and 17x9 et22 rear M-systems

I need help chosing tire sizes for the above mentioned. Thanks

[Mystikal]

Car: 1991 318is
Suspension: E30 M3 5lug conversion with Groundcontrol
Wheels: 17x8 et20 front and 17x9 et22 rear M-systems

I need help chosing tire sizes for the above mentioned. Thanks

You won't be able to get anything bigger than a 215 in the back, even with heavily rolled fenders.

So if you want a matching sidewall "stretch", get 205/45/17 front and 215/40/17 rear. If you just want the best performance, run 215/40/17 all around.

Jay

[Hallen]

OK, I tried searching through here but I couldn't find the answer to this one.

I just bought an 87 325is. It has the stock 14" Basketweaves. What is the widest tire I can fit on those (6.5" width?)?
205/55-14?
225/50-14?
Then of course it is a question of finding a good tire in that size... which might be impossible.

This car will be my HPDE track rat and not a daily driver. I do not want to go to race tires yet.

Eventually I will get 15" wheels for it, but not this year probably.

[Toms73NovaSS]

I am looking to find the widest tire that will not give me any problems without rolling lips.

I will have 16x7.5 et25 ACS Type I wheels.

From the reading I have done options are:

205x50x16
215x45x16
225x45x16

The car is slightly lowered on BAV Autosport spring (were on car when I purchased I might upgrade to a stiffer spring but not now).

Will the 225's give me problems or will they fit?

Thanks
Tom

[Exekutor]

What's the best Wheels (size-offset) and Tires size setup for Lapping and Track racing.

?!?!?

at the beginning i was oriented for a set of Kosei K1 in 16'' on 225-50-16.. now i read i can use tires like 245 or 255 in back on a 17inch wheels.
Gimme more info on wheels size and offset needed front and rear.

Thank you very much.

[Hallen]

What's the best Wheels (size-offset) and Tires size setup for Lapping and Track racing.

?!?!?

at the beginning i was oriented for a set of Kosei K1 in 16'' on 225-50-16.. now i read i can use tires like 245 or 255 in back on a 17inch wheels.
Gimme more info on wheels size and offset needed front and rear.

Thank you very much.

If you can get 225's all around, then that is the way to go for now, especialy if you haven't done much track driving before.
You really don't want wider tires in the back unless you are putting a lot more than stock power down. It will just make the car understeer more with wider tires in the back.