| Bill in MN |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 1:57am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 100
Minnesota USA
1988 735, 1986 535 turbo, 1981 Baur 323i |
I've literally spent hours searching various archives in regards to wheel/tire combos and my head is still aching from trying to sort it all out.
I procured a set of nice vintage Einke basketweaves for the Baur, 15x7, et20. My take on things is that I ought to be able to run 205's with no issue. Is this correct?? Can someone who knows more about this set me straight if I need it? |
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| imaradiostar |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 3:20am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1008
Nashville, TN
81 323i, 82 525i, 85 524td, 90 535i |
it's tough to beat the avon tech m500 in 205/50/15! should fit without any trouble.
jamie |
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| chupchup |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 11:41am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 173
Singapore
320m20 |
I used to run 205/55 15 on 15x71/2's with no problems. But my ET is 13 NOT 20. Suspect u might get some rubbing. |
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| jdench |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 1:28pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 160
Sussex, UK
1979 E21 323i, 1998 E36 323i touring |
My MiM's are ET18 and I run 205/50 on the back and 195/55 on thr front without any rubbing. I have Avon ZVR3's on the front and back. |
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| Bill in MN |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 3:39pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 101
Minnesota USA
1988 735, 1986 535 turbo, 1981 Baur 323i |
I would perhaps be well advised to put on some 5mm spacers to avoid issues. Any thoughts on a smaller size in the front? |
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| myersport |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 4:43pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 184
east tennessee
'82 320iS. '91 327iC |
Bill-
The only problem with a staggered setup is finding matched sets of tires. It's hard enough to find the same model tire in both 205 and 195 sizes right now, much less in a few years. With almost every new car coming with 16" wheels standard now, the smaller sizes are being relegated to bargain brands, with major brands such as Michelin and Continental phasing them out, at least here in the US.
Oh, I am still researching the e28 Supereta wiring setup for you.
--Dennis |
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| JJG323 |
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Sunday, Feb 11th 5:11pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1310
Reading MA USA
1979 BMW 323i |
According to town fair tire Toyo Proxies are made in both 195 50 15 and 205 50 15. The tire rack also lists KUMOs in both of those sizes, and
Yokahama makes 195 50 15 as well. |
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| chupchup |
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Monday, Feb 12th 6:14am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 174
Singapore
320m20 |
195 50 15 is a very common size, so there should be no problems. 205 55 15 is another matter all together and this is closer to the orig size, whihc most have forgotten by now. |
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| imaradiostar |
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Monday, Feb 12th 6:58pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1009
Nashville, TN
81 323i, 82 525i, 85 524td, 90 535i |
Side comment, may have already been addressed- you may need spacers with that wheel and tire combo.
My boss has Borbet wheels and 205/50/15 with relatively low suspension and it rubs a little bit. I don't think he's using spacers and I'm pretty confident that the Borbets aren't the correct E21 offset.
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| Bill in MN |
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Tuesday, Feb 13th 1:31am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 104
Minnesota USA
1988 735, 1986 535 turbo, 1981 Baur 323i |
I'm expecting to put 5-10mm spacers in. It's been lowered a bit with HR springs so we'll find out when I put them on. There is so much fluctuation in respect to sizes between the manufacturers that I'd say it's a 50/50 shot the spacers will be needed. |
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| BruceH |
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Tuesday, Feb 13th 2:58am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1096
Atlanta, GA USA
81 323 Baur, 85 745 |
Jamie,
His Borbets rub in the front?
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