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Re: Don't see max tire widths for given rim on web (archive)
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Posted by Jim@tirerack.com on August 10, 2000 at 13:36:45:

In Reply to: Don't see max tire widths for given rim on website posted by d5s56cd4 on August 10, 2000 at 11:39:47:


It might be helpful to have guidelines for the widest tire that is guaranteed to fit on a given-width wheel.

For example, my new E46 comes with 17" x 7" alloys with 205/50-17 all-seasons, but I believe 225/45-17s should work on the same rims w/o a problem. Don't know about 235 or 245 section widths....

Likewise, the 330Ci w/sport pkg. comes with 245/40-17 on 8.5"-wide wheels in the rear. That width should be able to accept 255 or 265 mm tires, shouldn't it?

Note, I'm not suggesting people buy the wrong fitment. (Stick with the Plus Sizing approach.) But Plus Zero is attractive only if we know wider/lower-profile tires will actually fit on a given-diameter set of rims.

We could list max size tires on a wheel but that would not take into effect what tire would fit on the car. Also different tires will fit different size wheels in the same size. If you have a specific application give me a call and I can give the information you are looking for. Thank you
Jim 800-428-8355-364


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