I want to know the largest tire I can fit on a Rear DSII. I would be using it for my M Coupe so I just want to know the largest possible tire that can be fit on that 8.5in rim.
Thanks
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“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no resource left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government, and which against the usurpations of the national rulers may be exerted with infinitely better prospect of success than against those of the rulers of an individual State. In a single State, if the persons intrusted with supreme power become usurpers, the different parcels, subdivisions, or districts of which it consists, having no distinct government in each, can take no regular measures for defense. The citizens must rush tumultuously to arms, without concert, without system, without resource; except in their courage and despair.” – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 28
You may be able to get away with less than that (the stock size in the rear is 17x9 et8, that difference in width may allow you more room). You just have to check your clearance with the strut by trial and error. But I'm going to advise against doing this, sell the DS2's and just get some wheels that fit.
Ive got 255 on my 8.5 LTWs. I wouldnt go wider than that, kinda bulges. Yeah, you are going to need a HUUUGE spacer lol.
ok thanks guys. i will probably just sell them to pay for some other roadsters.
Thanks for the help!
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no resource left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government, and which against the usurpations of the national rulers may be exerted with infinitely better prospect of success than against those of the rulers of an individual State. In a single State, if the persons intrusted with supreme power become usurpers, the different parcels, subdivisions, or districts of which it consists, having no distinct government in each, can take no regular measures for defense. The citizens must rush tumultuously to arms, without concert, without system, without resource; except in their courage and despair.” – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 28
Are you asking for fitment purposes or just the widest tire on an 8.5 in general? I know someone who's put 305's on a 7.5" wheel.
A 255 tyre is 255mm in width which is 10.03937 inches in old money so a 10 inch tyre on a 8.5 inch rim, at the limit
I have seen a 275 on a 8.5 with ease.
I ran 255/40/17's on my 17x8's for autocross
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Im running a 245 currently. I have run a 255 without a problem though. And since its the rear. I would run a 255 if you could get away with it without rubbing.
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Ok so I am wanting to do the same keep my DS2's but with some wider tires. What will fit on them on a 95 M3 without fender modification?
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