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11-29-2013, 11:18 PM | #1 |
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M Sport Square Tire Setup
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205/50-17 Front 225/45-17 Rear Is there any reason that I could not put a square setup on this vehicle with (4) 225/45-17's? |
11-30-2013, 02:04 AM | #2 | |
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Find the specific tire you want or love, then check tirerack for the manufacturer's recommended wheel width size. Using the Michelin PSS as an example, they recommend a range of 7-8.5" wheel width for that tire size. Aesthetically, you won't notice much of a difference, but your fronts will be more "meatier" looking than the rears. Just keep in mind you won't be able to rotate these down the road. |
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11-30-2013, 09:18 AM | #3 |
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I run a 235 square setup on my car. Does a good job of neutralizing factory understeer.
Why would he not be able to rotate?
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11-30-2013, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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I don't see rims mentioned?
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12-01-2013, 06:54 AM | #8 |
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7" and 7.5".
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12-01-2013, 12:59 PM | #10 |
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128i stock rim sizes are 17x7 front and 17x7.5 rear with a 47mm offset on both if I understand correctly. The question is: Will a 17x8.5inch rim, or even 17x8 fit on the front, and the recommended tire size width (according to TireRack is the same same as stock - 205). Wouldn't this size on a wider rim look majorly stretched?
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12-05-2013, 10:14 PM | #12 |
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The Canadian 128i w/Sport Pak. comes with 18" #263 wheels,215 on 7 1/2 in front and 245 on 8 1/2 in rear. Runflats are just about done so I think I'll try a square setup, probably 225/40/18.
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1. I have the OEM 7 front, 7.5 rear rim set-up just like you. 2. I purchased Michelin Ice-X3s in 225/17s all around/square set-up. 3. They fit terrifically. 4. Go to the TireRack.com page, search for type of tire that you want and click on the "Specs" tab. It will show you a rim-width range for the tire you're interested in. It's a great website to do tire research on, and a great place to do business with. Good luck! |
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12-09-2013, 01:42 PM | #14 |
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225/45/17 should work front and rear.
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12-09-2013, 05:41 PM | #15 |
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I don't know for you but this year I have a lot of troubles to find performance tires in 205/17/50, it was discontinued by Dunlop for the 3D and I cannot find their new 4D in that size. I find the rear 225/17/45 without any problem but not my front ones
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12-09-2013, 07:01 PM | #16 |
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Well put 225/17/45 on your fronts then.
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12-09-2013, 07:30 PM | #17 |
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+1 albeit run 225-45-17 squared. Thats what my winter setup is. With stock rims the tires will be fine also.
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