im looking for a good summer tire.

[Adam C.]

i just got some 16x8 rota slipstreams for my e30. im pretty sure that without rolling my fenders, the only tire i can fit would be a 205/45/16. im pretty low on cash right now, so these will have to be lower in price. i will be auto-crossing once a month, mostly normal spirited driving so higher treadwear would be a plus. what tire would you guys recommend?

thanks,
Adam

[silversleeper]

R-615s are like DC hookers... cheap and fun.

[PiercedE30]

You can do 225/45/16 without having to roll your fenders. That and the 16x8 loves that size. I suggest the BFG KDW II's. Very nice in the rain and pretty responsive.

[silversleeper]

You can do 225/45/16 without having to roll your fenders. That and the 16x8 loves that size. I suggest the BFG KDW II's. Very nice in the rain and pretty responsive.

think i'd have a prob runnin that on a 16x9?

[PiercedE30]

Little bit of stretch, but not too bad.

[Adam C.]

i asked if i could fit 225/45/16's in the ask all wheel tire thread and they said no. i am running on h&r race+bilstein sports.

[PiercedE30]

I'm running H&R Race springs and koni's. 16x8 wheels with ET23.

[Adam C.]

mine are et20, so they should tuck? do you ever rub on the fenders?

[Adam C.]

oh, and what do you guys think of these?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=045ZR6GFSP&fromCompare1=yes&place=2

and these

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Parada+Spec-2&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=045VR6PARADAS2&fromCompare1=yes&place=9

i know there cheap but they seem decent.

[PiercedE30]

Nope, no rubbing. They will be flush with the front fenders and slightly inward in regards to the rear fenders. I would like to get a set of 5/8mm spacers for the rears to get them flush.

[Jean]

Just get V710s and call it a day ;) I kid.

[Mystikal]

225/45/16 WILL RUB. VERY, VERY BADLY.

I can suggest a tire for you, sort these attributes from highest to lowest:
Dry traction
Wet traction
Response
Noise
Treadwear
Hydroplaning resistance
Price

Jay

[PiercedE30]

225/45/16 WILL RUB. VERY, VERY BADLY.

I can suggest a tire for you, sort these attributes from highest to lowest:
Dry traction
Wet traction
Response
Noise
Treadwear
Hydroplaning resistance
Price

Jay

Mine don't.

[Adam C.]

hows this?

Dry traction
Price
Treadwear
Response
Wet traction
Hydroplaning resistance
Noise

[Mystikal]

Kumho SPT, Fuzion ZRi, BFG G-Force Sport. All great options for what you want.

Jay