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Re: 16" wheel tire question (archive)
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Posted by Al on July 02, 2000 at 00:16:30:

In Reply to: 16" wheel tire question posted by Pump on July 01, 2000 at 23:36:57:

: I am considering getting 16" TSW Hock. R wheels.
: The offset is ET 20 and the wheels are 16x7.5 and the recommended tire size is 205/45x16. I will these wheels, offset and tire size work without rubbing or trouble? I am also thinking about using a 215/45x16 in the rear. Will I run into any problems? Thanks for your help.

those wheels, with that offset are very close, however, you will still need a spacer in the front. TSW catalogue tells you this in the application guide. As for tires, I would use a 205/40/16 Yokohama A520,or Avid H4. Both are great tires, the 520 is stickier, but the Avid lasts longer(cheaper also!) I run 15x7 Hock R's on my E21 with 195/50/15 A520. I had to clearance rear wheelwells also. FYI: my car also has H&R springs with Boge ProGas shocks(1 1/4" lower) Hope this helps. Al

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