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    Question Tire size e36 17x8 front 17x9 rear?

    Hello

    Picked up a set of style 66s for my e36 318is = 17x8 ET20 front & 17x9 ET24 rear

    I have a factory msport suspension so I'm wondering what would be the perfect tire size to run on both front and back? I dont want the fitment to look too stretch.

    I'm concidering 225/45/r17 front and 245/45/r17 rear at the moment..

    ps i have 0 experience with tire sizing

    thanks in advance

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    Quote Originally Posted by m66k View Post
    Hello

    Picked up a set of style 66s for my e36 318is = 17x8 ET20 front & 17x9 ET24 rear

    I have a factory msport suspension so I'm wondering what would be the perfect tire size to run on both front and back? I dont want the fitment to look too stretch.

    I'm concidering 225/45/r17 front and 245/45/r17 rear at the moment..

    ps i have 0 experience with tire sizing

    thanks in advance
    A rear 245/45-17 is too tall of profile.
    245/4-17 is a stock size with 225/45-17 front

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    I'm wondering the same question I have style 42 two piece with +20 offset. I first got them with 235/45 r 17 and they were rubbing in front when steering, but only with a touch. I'm hoping the 225/45/r17 fit.

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