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    Need Rubberzzzz

    Hey question I asked in the wheel/tire fitment thread but I'm ordering tires tonight so I kind of need an answer real soon...

    Ok so I'm running IE springs and bilstein shocks. I'm about to order some ltw's which are 15x7. What does anyone recommend my tire size should be? I have an M50 so I would like some meat to hold to the road. Thanks

    #2
    A couple of questions....

    1) What is the offset of these wheels you plan to use?

    2) What is the intended use for your car? All street? Some track? Occassional auto-x? Neighborhood drifter?
    Rides...
    1991 325i - sold :(
    2004 2WD Frontier King Cab

    RIP #17 Jules Bianchi

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      #3
      haha neighborhood drifter..No, but really, it's my daily driver but it could see some VIR in its future. I'm ordering the LTW5's from bimmerworld..http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/...t=products.asp

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        #4
        Like Jon said, need offset of the wheels.

        Nevermind ( ET25 ), went and looked at the wheels, 205-50's should work.

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          #5
          oh. 25mm

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            #6
            205 50 15, stickiest tires you can afford ... unless you drive in rain/snow.
            Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



            OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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              #7
              so with a 7" wide wheel don't go any wider than 205?

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                #8
                You can, 215 or 225. but you might need to pull fenders. do you have an early or late e30?

                Plus not all tires are the same width even at the same advertized size.... I would rather have a quality 205 width tire than just ok 225... my 2 cents.
                Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                  #9
                  Website says 25mm.... the most you will be able to do would be 225/50s... and maybe just maybe with a slight fender roll in the rear... maybe. I know people experience slight rub with 225s in 15x7.5" with 25mm wheels.

                  Edit: People are quick tonight. hah
                  E30 Dinan Turbo

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                    #10
                    yeah a late model--I have a 91 318iS and an extremely tight suspension

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                      #11
                      7-11 is a good place to get rubberzzz in a hurry.
                      Last edited by Jand3rson; 10-02-2008, 07:57 PM.

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                        #12
                        make sure to check them for holes, leaking rubberzzzz are not cool.
                        Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                        OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                          #13
                          haha yeah. So for my application a 205/50 would be my best choice then?
                          Also, preferrably, what color would look best with my Zinno..silver,anthracite, or flat black?

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                            #14
                            You must be into drifting then, get one of those colored rubberzzzz they are mad tight and add 50 hp to your car.
                            Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                            OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                              #15
                              na im just trying to get some new wheels on a budget. i wish i could afford some RS 's or something but i can't force myself to spend that much money on wheels

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