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Re: Tire Rack: 225/45 17 or 235/40 17? (archive)
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Posted by Jim@tirerack.com on June 12, 2000 at 12:48:00:

In Reply to: Re: Tire Rack: 225/45 17 or 235/40 17? posted by Edwin on June 10, 2000 at 12:28:37:

: : : I am looking to buy a set of tires for my '92 325is. I have a set of 7.5 X 17 with 225/45 with lowered suspension, I was wondering to stick with the 225/45 or switch to 235/40. I know that the '95 M3 came with 235/40 with that size of rim, but the BMW wheels catalog recommends using 225/45 for that size of rim. Any recommendations?

: : The tire size would be determined by the offset of the wheel. For the 235/40R17 you would need an offset of 40mm or higher. Let me know if I can help with the tire selection. Thank you Jim ext 364


: Thanks for you answer. The rims are the forged polished rims from the M3, so I think that the offset is at least 40mm.

The 235/40R17 would then be the better way to go. Let me know if you want to talk about specific tire applications. Thank you Jim 800-428-8355

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