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PhoenixRX7
04-25-2010, 02:55 AM
I just picked up a set of Style 5s and they're getting refinished :mad but I need to know how wide I can go on an E36 stock fenders and H&R sport springs (car is never going lower than this).

To be honest I'm not looking to do the stretched tire (215/40/16) since I'm not a fan of that look but I also do not want to have rubbing issues. I am willing to flare the fenders and use spacers but I would like to know how wide of a tire you guys are running on your 16" style 5s and what setup you're running.

Thanks in advance.
Hodge
04-25-2010, 08:26 AM
Most people ran 205/50 or 205/55 IIRC.

I'd personally try running a 225/50 because I like meaty tires.
Bluebimma
04-25-2010, 09:08 AM
16x8 Et23 with 205/50/16. Im pretty low, on coilovers, not rubbing. Also they stretch a bit on that rim.

http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/Tnichols/1996%20Sport%20Ti/Wheel%20Package/001-1.jpg
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http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/Tnichols/1996%20Sport%20Ti/Wheel%20Package/011.jpg
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/Tnichols/1996%20Sport%20Ti/Wheel%20Package/4525861659_7d96235e22_o.jpg
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/Tnichols/1996%20Sport%20Ti/Wheel%20Package/007.jpg
PhoenixRX7
04-25-2010, 02:29 PM
Most people ran 205/50 or 205/55 IIRC.

I'd personally try running a 225/50 because I like meaty tires.
will the 225s rub on the front suspension or rear fenders?

205 on an 8" wheel? It doesn't look stretched at all on the ti^^ I don't want to buy a skinnier tire than stock (215s) though.
PhoenixRX7
04-26-2010, 11:56 PM
bump, 205s can't be the widest on an 8" wheel for the E36?
slocar
04-27-2010, 12:12 AM
Yes it can with that offset. You can run 245 if you want on a e36 offset wheel; the e38 weaves? No, 205s is what you want ... 215s tops probably.

edit: 205 IS the stock width for a e36 tire.
Chazwick05
04-27-2010, 01:25 AM
Yes it can with that offset. You can run 245 if you want on a e36 offset wheel; the e38 weaves? No, 205s is what you want ... 215s tops probably.

edit: 205 IS the stock width for a e36 tire.



or 235 :) hehheehehehe
PhoenixRX7
04-27-2010, 01:40 AM
so....anyone else with 16" Style 5s +23 offsets and what they're running? So far It seems like 215/40/16s is the widest without rubbing.