Another Tyre question - E87

Jude Starr · 02-04-2012, 08:31 PM

OK, so it is time to think about new shoes for Wolfgang. It has been a long long time since I had to buy new tyres for a car, so I am not sure about a few things and welcome any thoughts.

I know I don't want RFTs, and I am liking the sound of the Michelin Pilot Sports. I have the 17" M sport wheels on my E87 (7" & 7.5" rims respectively) - the Goodyear RFTs on it are 205/50/17 front and 225/45/17 back.

I am not sure if those widths are the widest I can go, or whether there is an option to go wider without rubbing or causing problems?

Help??????

woosh · 02-04-2012, 08:34 PM

225 front / 235 rear combo would be my pick

Jude Starr · 02-04-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

225 front / 235 rear combo would be my pick

Same profile?

Also, not related to this particular issue of street tyres, would 245/40s fit on this car (as an on track option)

woosh · 02-04-2012, 08:54 PM

I'm not too sure of profile size (because unfortunately I cannot recall what they were when I last saw a certain 125i running these tyres! But I can find out for you - will post back shortly).

Regarding 245/40s. Do you mean all round? Or just the rears? The rears can fit 265s easily.. whilst the front should be able to fit 245s (might need some camber though?), however if you don't want to trial and error with a few different set ups, go with 235s up front.

edit: 225/235 with 45 profile all round.

Jude Starr · 02-04-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by woosh

Regarding 245/40s. Do you mean all round? Or just the rears? The rears can fit 265s easily.. whilst the front should be able to fit 245s (might need some camber though?), however if you don't want to trial and error with a few different set ups, go with 235s up front.

All round - my Xmas present was a spare set of wheels for the track...they are second hand and have 245/40s on them; still enough meat on 'em for a couple of track days I would guess (especially the way I drive - still very new to the track

).

We just put the them on the front just to see how the clearance is - it appears to not be a problem.

flinchy · 02-05-2012, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude Starr

Same profile?

Also, not related to this particular issue of street tyres, would 245/40s fit on this car (as an on track option)

on the stock wheels i'd say no

i've got 8.5/9.5 f/r wheels.. 225/245 currently HEAPS of room, should easy be able to fit 235 or 245 on the front, 255/265 on the rear without scrubbing.

Jude Starr · 02-05-2012, 03:59 AM

So what is the widest I can go on the stocko rims (7 & 7.5")?

flinchy · 02-05-2012, 04:33 AM

well 7" are usually 205, i don't think i'd go over 215, MAYBE 225. same deal for the 7.5 wides... 235/245.

Giveway74 · 02-05-2012, 07:30 PM

I currently have PS3's on my 17" wheels and I run 225/45R17 front and rear but i also have 7.5" wheels front and rear on my e87 130i

Once these are done they will become my track wheels and the 18"s will get 225/40's front and rear. The semi slicks are cheaper on 17". The 18" street wheels will not get much use as it is not a daily.

vans · 02-06-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude Starr

So what is the widest I can go on the stocko rims (7 & 7.5")?

Hi

My suggestion would be 215/45/17 and 235/40/17

Cheers

Taymaishu · 02-06-2012, 08:39 AM

I'm currently running 225/235 on my 17" 207M's.

Have a mild bulge up front (can cause a little tramlining). The trade off there is a much better turn-in and slightly reduced understeer.

Jude Starr · 02-06-2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vans

Hi

My suggestion would be 215/45/17 and 235/40/17

Cheers

Any particular brands/models you would recommend? In that configuration I like the look of the Yokohama S Drive...where would I find the best price (in Australia...although wondering if Tire Rack might be the go, especially with the Aus dollar being so good vs US dollar are the moment).

vans · 02-07-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude Starr

Any particular brands/models you would recommend? In that configuration I like the look of the Yokohama S Drive...where would I find the best price (in Australia...although wondering if Tire Rack might be the go, especially with the Aus dollar being so good vs US dollar are the moment).

Well I can get them for you, our price is about 5% more than Tire rack.

Popular with guys here

Mich PSS
Conti Extreme Contact
and Bridgestone RE11

But up to your own preference really.

Currently I am using Conti Extreme and Mich PSS

02-04-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
Jude Starr Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 123d hatch & X1 23D Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Another Tyre question - E87 - What sizes can I use? OK, so it is time to think about new shoes for Wolfgang. It has been a long long time since I had to buy new tyres for a car, so I am not sure about a few things and welcome any thoughts. I know I don't want RFTs, and I am liking the sound of the Michelin Pilot Sports. I have the 17" M sport wheels on my E87 (7" & 7.5" rims respectively) - the Goodyear RFTs on it are 205/50/17 front and 225/45/17 back. I am not sure if those widths are the widest I can go, or whether there is an option to go wider without rubbing or causing problems? Help??????
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	I'm not too sure of profile size (because unfortunately I cannot recall what they were when I last saw a certain 125i running these tyres! But I can find out for you - will post back shortly). Regarding 245/40s. Do you mean all round? Or just the rears? The rears can fit 265s easily.. whilst the front should be able to fit 245s (might need some camber though?), however if you don't want to trial and error with a few different set ups, go with 235s up front. edit: 225/235 with 45 profile all round. Last edited by woosh; 02-04-2012 at 09:16 PM..
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Jude Starr Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 123d hatch & X1 23D Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	So what is the widest I can go on the stocko rims (7 & 7.5")?
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flinchy Brigadier General 126 Rep 3,099 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	well 7" are usually 205, i don't think i'd go over 215, MAYBE 225. same deal for the 7.5 wides... 235/245.
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Giveway74 Private First Class 13 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 130i and MK7 Golf GTI PP Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I currently have PS3's on my 17" wheels and I run 225/45R17 front and rear but i also have 7.5" wheels front and rear on my e87 130i Once these are done they will become my track wheels and the 18"s will get 225/40's front and rear. The semi slicks are cheaper on 17". The 18" street wheels will not get much use as it is not a daily.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	I'm currently running 225/235 on my 17" 207M's. Have a mild bulge up front (can cause a little tramlining). The trade off there is a much better turn-in and slightly reduced understeer.
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