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Re: best size on M3 (archive)
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Posted by Eddie@Tirerack.com on July 07, 2000 at 11:02:09:

In Reply to: best size tires for 17x8.5 whls in front on M3?... posted by nick on July 06, 2000 at 22:52:23:


: will 245/40/17 fit without rubbing? NO. I know this can be found in more detail in the M3 board archives, but in a nutshell, to make this work on an E36 you will basically:


1) Need to dial in max negative camber (about 2 1/2 degrees)
2) Typically add a 5mm spacer & longer lugbolts to acommodate
3) Depending on other car factors (wheel offset/lowering, etc.), roll fender lips on front to acommodate additional clearance.

So while I know it has been done it will require work....

Hope this helps!
Eddie

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