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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: AmosCake on November 30, 2023, 05:30:50 AM

Title: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
Post by: AmosCake on November 30, 2023, 05:30:50 AM

Some say 225/45 will rub. What about 215/45?

Title: Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
Post by: monty23psk on November 30, 2023, 01:51:57 PM

I had 16x7.5 et20 with 215s and would rub in the rear. I am lowered and had to roll my fender. I am now with 205s and no rubbing.

Title: Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
Post by: AmosCake on November 30, 2023, 06:42:58 PM

Quote from: monty23psk on November 30, 2023, 01:51:57 PM

I had 16x7.5 et20 with 215s and would rub in the rear. I am lowered and had to roll my fender. I am now with 205s and no rubbing.

This is for both the front and rear?

Title: Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
Post by: monty23psk on December 01, 2023, 01:31:27 AM

Front was ok because the fender arch is not as low as in the rear. Also more clearance with suspension. I am on HR sports. Not supersports like you.

Title: Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
Post by: AmosCake on December 02, 2023, 02:46:52 AM

Quote from: monty23psk on December 01, 2023, 01:31:27 AM

Front was ok because the fender arch is not as low as in the rear. Also more clearance with suspension. I am on HR sports. Not supersports like you.

Were they 215/45? I was thinking of just going 205 but that’s more stretch than I’d like on 16x8.5. I’m thinking 215/45 with a normal fender roll will work