Need tire suggestion for 17x8.5 & 17x9.5 et20

[KINGCONG]

My E36 ///M3 is currently lowered on H&R Springs (Race) and I'm about to put on a set of Hartge Design C 17x8.5 & 17x9.5 et20 all around.

What tires size do you guys recommend without fender rolling?

What tire size with fender rolling?

What tire size with fender roll and slight pull?

Not sure which route I'm going with yet, it all depends on the tire size and I'll go from there.

[Level8drummer]

Et20? Your options may be limited. This is what I did on those springs, with the same car.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1593389

Level8Drummer

[KINGCONG]

Thanks Level8Drummer. Your thread was really helpful.

After a few tire trials (205/45, 225/45 & 245/40) at the tire shop, the best tire fitment that I believe fits my need are 215/40/17(F) and 235/40/17(R).

With 245/40, I definitely needed to roll and pull the rear fender so I opt to go with 235/40 and hopefully only a roll is needed. A don't mind a little stretching on the tires so it won't be an issue for me.

[Level8drummer]

Hey, no problem. If you had a different wheel offset you could fit MUCH bigger rubber under there.

There is a possibility of having a machine shop modify the wheel and increase the offset. They would just shave the inside of the wheel that goes flush with the hub back about 20mm ;) Though I don't know how much they'd have space to reduce.

Post some pics man, those wheels better be what's hot on the streets!

Level8Drummer

[KINGCONG]

I'll post pics as soon as the tires arrives, they had to be special ordered.