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    Bmw e46 Tire Measures

    Hi, what would be the max width and height to put on a Sedan e46 on 16 Rims for more stability
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    Define more stability.

    There should be no need to deviate from the factory 16" tire size. If its more grip you're talking about then you need a different compound of rubber and/or tire pressure, not size.

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    Thanks, the thing is I have another e46 with 17 rims
    235/45/17 and it feels like it runs better with wider tires

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    Its not the width. Its the thinner sidewall of the 17" gives it that feel. There is less deflection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhurley34 View Post
    Its not the width. Its the thinner sidewall of the 17" gives it that feel. There is less deflection.
    +eleventybillion

    When I go from my 16" runflat summer tires to non-runflat snows, it feels like I'm going to roll the tires over on the sidewalls when I turn, at least till I get used to it. It was even worse back when I had 17" summers instead of switching 16s back and forth on the same rims like I do now.
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