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<02> E30 wheels/ tire size
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Subject: <02> E30 wheels/ tire size
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From: [email protected] (Bavarian Motor Warehouse)
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 10:43:21 -0400
>I just got a set of E30 14in wheels for my '73 tii and was wondering what
>size tire I should run? I have been running 205/60 13 on my factory wheels
>with just a little rub. I would like to get some Bridgestone RE71s I was
>thinking about 195/55 14, but then a guy I work with said 195/55 14s would
>rub on the tie rods of a tii? Is that true, what type and size tire works
>well on a tii with E30 wheels?
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>Thanks For Your Help,
>[email protected]
> ''73 tii
I've always used 195/60x14" with no rub. Of course the actual width of the
tire brand you choose may well determine your success. 55 series will just
be a little shorter, ie speedo error, top speed etc.
- -Phil Marx BMWCCA #6021