Sportmaxx 15x8 + H&R/Bilsteins

[CorvallisBMW]

What size tire would you guys recommend for this wheel (15X8, et +15) with this suspension? I'm thinking 205/50-15, any input?

[Jesse30]

15's are small. get the 16s and run 205 45 16. or 205 40 16.

[Bill-B]

What size tire would you guys recommend for this wheel (15X8, et +15) with this suspension? I'm thinking 205/50-15, any input?

I have the same setup, and I did the 205/55/15 and am getting my fenders rolled some time by the end of the week I am going to be using Toyo T1R's. Order from edge racing dot com for the best deal. Shipped to my door was $800.03 cost was $729. Fast shipping and great service, came with all lugs as wheel locks

[CorvallisBMW]

15's are small. get the 16s and run 205 45 16. or 205 40 16.

hmmmm that is tempting. I can get 15's shipped to me for $400, plus BFG g-force sports @ $100 mounted and balanced for total of $800. Or get the 16's from edge racing with Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212 for $900 shipped. Choices choices.......

I really like the G-force sports as tires, although I have heard good things about those Hankooks too. But the edge racing website sais the 205's can only be mounted on 6-7.5" rims, not 8". For that I have to go to 215's, and since these tires apparently run wide I would anticipate some serious rubbing issues......

[2002maniac]

Get aggressive with a fender roller and run 225/50/15

They'll fit.

[jex]

I have 16" sportmax 501 with 205/45/16 and have h&R/bilstein sports. I have no rubbing issues....but I need to lower my car more!

[E30Idea]

I have the sportmax 501 15x8 et15 and I run a 205/50/R15 daily on the street. I also have the H&R cup kit and with rolled front fenders and rolled rear fenders when I put on my 225/45/R15 hoosiers I have no rub at all. I did however have rub with the 225's before I put on my swaybar kit. That kit helped allot!

[So Live]

I have the sportmax 501 15x8 et15 and I run a 205/50/R15 daily on the street. I also have the H&R cup kit and with rolled front fenders and rolled rear fenders when I put on my 225/45/R15 hoosiers I have no rub at all. I did however have rub with the 225's before I put on my swaybar kit. That kit helped allot!

Pics or bust :hitler:

[JasonC]

Pics or bust :hitler:

Yes, cause i'm thinking about getting the 15" 501's

[E30Idea]

The tires on in the photos are the 205's. I have some others and I will post them as soon as I find them.I will get some pics with the 225 hoosiers on later this week. I have a race here in eugene and I will have them on the car. I now have them on my alpina's but they are the same as the 501's. well with a 16et, but close enough!.

[JasonC]

I like... I'm thinking about getting the gunmetal ones for my black car.

[CorvallisBMW]

Ya i want to get swaybars at the same time, ST 22/19, so hopefully no rubbing. Maybe I will try a 215 rather than chance rubbing with the 225's. I need to get the feners rolled though. Anyone here in PDX have a roller? :)

[E30Idea]

I have access to one. PM Luke (Stereoinstaller) he owns one!

[CorvallisBMW]

Cool i have his #, i'll give him a ring. BTW i have a request in the p-shop forum for someone to please put the sportmaxx's on my car. Just FYI, in case anyone is feeling bored :)

[So Live]

Looks great man. Im pretty pumped i just payed for 15x7 bbs RA's in et 13. Hehehe.