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Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertible

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:03 pm
by e30-unit-soldier
I got some staggered wheels for my cab the rear tyres will rub most definitely as the car is lowered just wanted to know what tyre size would be good for the rear?

Also are "stretched" tyres very safe?

7 1/2 j front
9 j rear

D reg 325i cab 60mm lowered

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:07 pm
by bobbin1982
I have heard stories of stretched tyres coming off the rim quite a lot!
I wouldnt lets put it that way :eek:

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:01 pm
by Scotty200
A good guide is to use the website willtheyfit.com you put your existing wheel set up rim size,et, rim width and tyre sizes then put in your new wheel set up and the tyres you want to run and it will tell you all the things you need to know plus a diagram of your old wheel set up against your new
Hope this helps

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:58 pm
by MattTheHat325
Do you know the offset of your rear wheels bud?

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:12 am
by e30-unit-soldier
Et15

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:20 pm
by MattTheHat325
You may well have to roll your arches, but 215/40 is the way to go if you are that low on 9's

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:38 pm
by MattTheHat325
Presuming they are 16's that is

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:51 am
by nazkhan33
I have run stretched tyres on my cab for the past three years with no issues what so ever...

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:32 am
by e30-unit-soldier
nazkhan33 wrote:I have run stretched tyres on my cab for the past three years with no issues what so ever...
What's size tyres?

Been told you can go 195/45/16 all round with 9j on the back and 7 1/2 on the front.. Might give that a try

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:36 pm
by chu346
195 = :gay:

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:35 pm
by tcbracing
I am looking at 225/45/16 on Hartge 16 inch rims and Hartge suspension or 215/50/16; has anyone tried these options?

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:05 am
by e30-unit-soldier
chu346 wrote:195 = :gay:
Sounds good :D