Tyre size advice on E36 325i

[topclub]

I'm currently running 225-45-17 all round but was considering going 40 profile on my 17" rims, I believe standard tire size on these vehicles is 205-60-15, now my question is would it be fine to go 205-40-17 in front and leave my rear 225-45-17 ?

 

[Nikhil]

Depends on the J of your wheels

 

[Oldman]

No you will loose rolling Circumference and affect the the Accuracy of your speedometer. It Needs to be 205/50/17 hope it helps you

 

[danieljames]

I've been considering the same thing. Although I think 215 is the smallest. I'm assuming you have either 7j or 7.5j wheels.....anything narrower would be 'interesting'. Would 205's have to be stretched on a 7.5j? I'm completely against stretching.


Sorry for the hijack chap

 

[topclub]

I think my rims are 17x8.0 offset 35 not too clued on rim specs

 

[Doomsdaya]

I think my rims are 17x8.0 offset 35 not too clued on rim specs

Unless you plan on slamming the car, 205/40/17's look terrible on an E36.

If you looking for a lower profile, go with 225/40/17 or 235/40/17 which is one of the recommended sizes for E36's.

 

[topclub]

I think my rims are 17x8.0 offset 35 not too clued on rim specs

Unless you plan on slamming the car, 205/40/17's look terrible on an E36.

If you looking for a lower profile, go with 225/40/17 or 235/40/17 which is one of the recommended sizes for E36's.

Any noticeable difference between 215 and 225 ? I also think 205 is too narrow and maybe on my rims it will have too much stretch

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Oh yes also once going 40 profile it will increase gap, would have to have it lowered more, its just the 40 profile makes the look of the rim better

 

[Boosted]

If you post a pic of the rim, assuming it is an original rim, I could give you the possible tyre options it came with
My 328 individual came with 225/45/17 in front and 235/40/17 rear, the car obviously had m tech suspension so the 40 profile didn't look too bad.

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[Doomsdaya]

I think my rims are 17x8.0 offset 35 not too clued on rim specs

Unless you plan on slamming the car, 205/40/17's look terrible on an E36.

If you looking for a lower profile, go with 225/40/17 or 235/40/17 which is one of the recommended sizes for E36's.

Any noticeable difference between 215 and 225 ? I also think 205 is too narrow and maybe on my rims it will have too much stretch

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Oh yes also once going 40 profile it will increase gap, would have to have it lowered more, its just the 40 profile makes the look of the rim better

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Yes there's a big difference between a 215 and 225 tyre.

I got 235/40/17 on my car and you've seen what it looks like, its wider and gives better grip...

 

[Yuben]

I say stick to 225/45/17 all round or go 235/40/17 at the back only.

Bear in mind that 225/40/17 is an odd size so expect to pay more than for a 225/45/17.

205/40/17 is definitely a no go for 8J. That tyre size is more in line with 6.5J to 7.5J at a stretch. That tyre size I'd for Polo's, Toyotas, Golf 1's, etc. :cartel: