Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?

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Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
« on: November 30, 2023, 05:30:50 AM »
Some say 225/45 will rub. What about 215/45?

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Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
« Reply #1 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.
Alex  88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
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Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2023, 06:42:58 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?

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Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Tire Size for 16x8.5 ET 20 on 91 318is?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2023, 02:46:52 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