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

[tiagozone]

Hi. I´m going to buy a set of 17 8,5j et13 wheels for my 89 coupe.
Will i have problems fiting them ?
I will run 205 40 r17 tires.

[littlemac]

Hi guys, I’m looking to fit re-drilled 16” 7,5 ET14 in the front and 16” 9 ET20 back on my -87. Alternatively I could go for 8,5 ET14 but as I understand it, it barely makes a difference. Got Eibach pro-kit lowered 40mm front and 30mm back. What tire size should I go for? Thankful for your input.

Regards Markus

[spyder918]

Way too tall and it will rub. The 225/45/16 barely fit as is.

Damn..I'm doomed.

[Staszek]

How about 225/50/16 for Style 5 16x8?

Way too tall and it will rub. The 225/45/16 barely fit as is.

[spyder918]

Usually, the largest for that size is a 7.5, it will go on but will be stretched a bit.

How about 225/50/16 for Style 5 16x8?

[Staszek]

ok thanks for the info..yeah it's for a rim that's 16x8..would be close.

Usually, the largest for that size is a 7.5, it will go on but will be stretched a bit.

[spyder918]

No, the 215 tire is a half inch taller and not as wide.

215/50/16
Dia 24.5"
Wid 8.5"

225/45/16
Dia 24"
Wid 8.9"

It may work but Im not sure.

ok thanks for the info..yeah it's for a rim that's 16x8..would be close.

[Staszek]

No, the 215 tire is a half inch taller and not as wide.

215/50/16
Dia 24.5"
Wid 8.5"

225/45/16
Dia 24"
Wid 8.9"

It may work but Im not sure.

[spyder918]

Would the thickness be the same for these 2 sizes?
215/50/16
225/45/16

I’m asking because 215/50/16 seems a lot easier to find.

[spyder918]

Thanks guys for the feedback..yeah most brands don't even make them this size anymore.

[Zeemz]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

Depends on the kind of tire you want. If you can go summer tires use the ones above, I have them and love them.

Here is a cheap version if you don't want to spend that money. Unfortunately, there are only like 3 tires in that size.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Nexe...a+SU1/13594NXK

I also have 225/45/16 Dunlop Direzza IIIs on my car and also love them. Have done 7 HPDEs days, numerous Autocrosses and 3 trips from DC to the Vintage on them and still have life left in them.

[Staszek]

Anyone know where to get decent tires in this size? 225/45/16
Didn’t know this size was so hard to find.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+ZIII&partnum=245WR6Z3&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Depends on the kind of tire you want. If you can go summer tires use the ones above, I have them and love them.

Here is a cheap version if you don't want to spend that money. Unfortunately, there are only like 3 tires in that size.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Nexen/N-Fera+SU1/13594NXK

[spyder918]

Anyone know where to get decent tires in this size? 225/45/16
Didn’t know this size was so hard to find.

[jinoguy]

Evening, got a few questions in regards of set up.
91 e30
Wheels are 17x 8.5 et30 17x9 et35. 3pc wheels
Can change the facing to help with offset by 5mm if that helps in any way.

1) what size tires would fit?

2) can these wheels fit in the e30? Would the 4x100 to 5x120 adapters work with the 20mm?

Thank you in advance

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

15x7.5 et0 had 205/55s on it, partial roll, lips are at like a 45° angle. took tiny slivers from the sidewall but wore the tread out before getting sketchy. If I roll the rest of the way would 205/65s fit?