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Re: Tire Size? (archive)
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Posted by shah on January 29, 2001 at 18:33:18:

In Reply to: Tire Size? posted by Scott on January 28, 2001 at 22:26:54:

i have the same wheels on my '85 euro 635csi with dunlop SP8000 size 225/50/16. they wouldn't clear the front strut, so i used H&R spacers all around. i think i used 15mm with no rubbing anywhere.


I recently purchased a set of 740i 16x8 cross spoke rims and am now looking at tire selection. I own an '87 L6 with a slightly lowered suspension. In reading from this forum and BCG, I gather that Dunlop SP8000 seem to be a popular choice due to performance and price. I am also leaning this way. For those that have 16x8 rims on their 6er what tire did you go with and what size did you buy? Also, did you have to use spacers in front and if so, what size did you install? Besides the potential of rubbing on the strut tower, did you encouter any rubbing on the fender while turning?

Thanks all for your help!

Scott
'87 L6




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