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    why dont they make wide/low profile 17" tires

    stupid question of the day: why can't i find 255/35 or 265/35 tire size for 8.5x17" wheel?
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    Most E36 guys who run 255's run 255/40's. The lower profile sizes aren't common because they aren't standard equipment for much of anything. That said, you probably shouldn't be putting 255's on a wheel narrower than 9 inches, and you probably need at least 9.5 inch wheels to properly fit 265's.
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    because it is a ridiculous proportion, the overall height would be something close to 24"

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    so, someone who busy 10" AC Schnitzer 17" wheels for example, will basically stretch 255 or 245/40s?
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    The only time I ever see anything wider than 255/40 on an E36 is if there's fender flares and/or a widebody kit involved. There just isn't enough room, especially in back. 255's you can do on 17x9 wheels ET40+ wheels with a rear fender roll and a 12mm spacer in front. I opted to stick with 245's on my 17x9's because I didn't feel like rolling my fenders. They have plenty of grip on the track.
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    thanks man! for some reason verts seem to have plenty of space back there. i have 245s on with 20mm spacers and drop and can prob fit 265 there without issues but i dont want to increase circumference. i'll stick with 245s for now.

    PS Ross - 265/35 is 24.3 just -1.6% from stock 245/40 - so not ridiculous but obv not very common size for 99% of cars fwiw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by verobeach97 View Post
    thanks man! for some reason verts seem to have plenty of space back there. i have 245s on with 20mm spacers and drop and can prob fit 265 there without issues but i dont want to increase circumference. i'll stick with 245s for now.

    PS Ross - 265/35 is 24.3 just -1.6% from stock 245/40 - so not ridiculous but obv not very common size for 99% of cars fwiw.
    If the tire industry thought they could sell tires in a size they would make them. Unfortunately to get wider you will have to go to 18" wheels.


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