Tire size help for 8.5 + 9.5 e30 m3

[f50nut]

I bet you still get mummy to tie your laces right?

I looked. I found. Go do the same.

Actually you didn't

[f50nut]

Yes because everyone has time to go and find something to your exact needs when tons of info has already been presented. You should be able to figure out measurements or at least visualize the slight variances provided that differentiate between what you can find and what you want. The internet does not have everything you need, about 10 years ago it wasn't uncommon for people to jack up their cars and use measuring devices.

Thanks. I thought this community was for helping people out. I guess it's actually a contest to see who can be the biggest asshole.

I know it will work, just want to see what it'll look like on the car.

I'll buy them up and post pics to help other M3 people in my situation

[f50nut]

Retarded requests like asking the previous member to find measurements to the T of what you need aren't helping your case. You said you searched far and wide already, well then great that's all the great interwebz have to provide. Base you judgement off that and move on to find the answer yourself. Then you can post results for the next time some guy wants the information directly given to him with minimal effort.

Not sure why I feel the need to explain myself, but as I said in my initial post, in the e30 M3 community (it's a small one) the common sizes are now unavailable in the US. 195/40 and 245/35 are the same height, and it's a perfect setup.

I haven't found photos of anyone running the 235 setup on a 9.5, but running staggered diameter can mess with the ABS in these older cars. I have checked all of S14, google, bimmerforums, StanceWorks. I figured I'd just ask and see if there was anything I'm missing before trying it out.

[Zic]

Did not read the whole text, but why do you say the don't have a matching front?
I'm running 215/40 and 245/35 toyo proxies T1r's all around on my e28.

[Anonymoose]

Not to mention

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Parts-Accessories-/6028/i.html?_sop=15&_nkw=toyo+215+40+17&_frs=1

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=245+35+17&_sop=15

[f50nut]

Did not read the whole text, but why do you say the don't have a matching front?
I'm running 215/40 and 245/35 toyo proxies T1r's all around on my e28.

T1R is now discontinued in that size for the US

The only 245/35 in production for the states is the R1R but the front doesn't match. It's a 45 aspect ratio.

[Anonymoose]

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/toyo-proxes-t1r-c-6424_6898_5694_5766.html#/toyo-proxes-t1r-tire-2453517-87w-p-47896.html?osCsid=c32n24rniqvl597t2cb9kk34i6

[stinkinrich]

Oh no he di'nt

[f50nut]

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/t...597t2cb9kk34i6

I'm not sure why you continue to post here but those have been discontinued. They're listed on the site because Vivid drop ships their tires... in other words, it's an outdated listing and they are unavailable. Don't believe me? Call them yourself.

Back to our scheduled programming, looking for 235/40's on 9.5 on an e30

[Anonymoose]

I was actually trying to help. Look, this is the difference between a 245 35 17 and a 235 40 17.

~8mm ride height difference, good luck noticing that, with slightly more stretch which would be hard to see with it being less than ~1mm.

So when you're looking at the first link you posted. That is it.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=245&aspect=35&diameter=17&wheelwidth=9.5&offset=13&width2=235&aspect2=40&diameter2=17&wheelwidth2=9.5&offset2=13&Submit=Submit

and coz you're still probably struggling, here is the exact set up

17x9.5 et13 235 40 17

[f50nut]

I really wish you weren't so rude, because this stupid tire debate doesn't deserve so much attention. Thanks for the laugh though.

Since this has turned into a pissing match, that M3 is running 245/35 last time I checked. Third pic.

http://joeysm3.net/?page_id=126&album=5&gallery=5

Hopefully the owner can chime in and tell us if he's switched to the 235. Anyways, let's lock this up. Ordering the 235/40 and going to give it a shot. You know, for the greater good of the interwebz.

[Anonymoose]

Ah I linked the wrong pictures. Your right it is 245 35 and like the willtheyfit link the difference is mm's in favour of more space.

You go mr pioneer.

[f50nut]

Following up

It worked. Bigger than I wanted but I like the look.