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  • FLUTE007
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2008
    • 485

    #1

    14inch tire question

    looking to upgrade my tires, i would like to keep the 14inch wheels i have, what is the widest 14 tire i can run? 225?
  • Charlie
    kid tested, administrator approved
    • Oct 2003
    • 6686

    #2
    14 by what? 6, 6.5, 7?

    225 is about the limit on a standard-issue e30 rim. You looking at street rubber or R compounds?

    -Charlie
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    • FLUTE007
      E30 Addict
      • Feb 2008
      • 485

      #3
      something for the street, they will be going on a bottle caps

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      • FLUTE007
        E30 Addict
        • Feb 2008
        • 485

        #4
        any one?????

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        • VacMan
          R3VLimited
          • Apr 2007
          • 2405

          #5
          I put 205/60/14 Falkens on a set of weaves, which are 6.5" wide. They fit nicely and don't have any sidewall bulge. On a 6" bottlecap I wouldn't go any wider.



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          • nando
            Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 34827

            #6
            there really aren't any great street tires in a 225 / 14" size.
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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #7
              Aggressive summer tire: 195/60/14 Falken RT-615
              Good daily performance tire: 205/60/14 Falken ZE-912

              Don't be fooled by the width, the RT-615 will be a lot more capable than any other 14" street tire.

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