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A couple months ago I bought new wheels for my e36. I had already mounted some tires on them but was pretty unsatisfied with the sizes I had chosen...both because of the looks as well as the rubbing in the rear. I figured I would ask you guys for some advice...
The wheels are 17x8" ET26 front, 17x9.5" ET33 rear. The first time around I calculated that 235/40/17's would fit the rear assuming I rolled the rear fenders (which I did). I wasn't concerned with the size for the front because I knew whatever I put on that wheel would fit fine. I decided on 215/45/17. That was a stupid size to choose. I also assumed I would want spacers in the front after I got everything on there and was able to take a look at how much room I still had. I ended up going with 12mm on the front. My next shitty decision was to go with Nexen N3000 tires. I didn't realize at the time that they tend to run wide. Awesome...now my rears rub when going over a decent dip in the highway or driving over relatively unlevel pavement.
I decided I wanted to repaint the centers a different color so after less than 1000 miles, off came the tires. Now that I have to take the wheels apart, clean them up and repaint the centers, I have time to pick out new tires. I'm just going to sell the next to new Nexens. I originally thought I would just go with 205/40 front and 225/40 rear but then found out the only 225/40's I could get were the Nitto 555's. Maybe 225/40 isn't the best option either. What would you guys recommend? I ***** both the tall sidewall on the fronts as well as the 215's and 235's (at least in Nexen) not providing any stretch.
The wheels are 17x8" ET26 front, 17x9.5" ET33 rear. The first time around I calculated that 235/40/17's would fit the rear assuming I rolled the rear fenders (which I did). I wasn't concerned with the size for the front because I knew whatever I put on that wheel would fit fine. I decided on 215/45/17. That was a stupid size to choose. I also assumed I would want spacers in the front after I got everything on there and was able to take a look at how much room I still had. I ended up going with 12mm on the front. My next shitty decision was to go with Nexen N3000 tires. I didn't realize at the time that they tend to run wide. Awesome...now my rears rub when going over a decent dip in the highway or driving over relatively unlevel pavement.
I decided I wanted to repaint the centers a different color so after less than 1000 miles, off came the tires. Now that I have to take the wheels apart, clean them up and repaint the centers, I have time to pick out new tires. I'm just going to sell the next to new Nexens. I originally thought I would just go with 205/40 front and 225/40 rear but then found out the only 225/40's I could get were the Nitto 555's. Maybe 225/40 isn't the best option either. What would you guys recommend? I ***** both the tall sidewall on the fronts as well as the 215's and 235's (at least in Nexen) not providing any stretch.
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and saw your car, nice work - what color are you going with on the wheels?
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