What tyre size??

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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:12 am

Looking to run a set of 9jx17 et15 on my e30 cab. Whats best tyre size and would I need any spacers??
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:04 am

tyre size? i'd say about 215/40/17 unless you want massive stretch, as for spacers? i honestly don't know.
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:25 am

Dont really want a stretch look just a normal look
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:28 am

Would I be able to go for 225 40 17 all round or would I have to do some adjustments??
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:30 am

guss300 wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:28 am
Would I be able to go for 225 40 17 all round or would I have to do some adjustments??
could do but it might need the arches rolling depending on how low the car is.
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Post Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:46 am

To be honest you are going to be struggling with a 'normal' look tyre on a 9" wheel without body mods.

On the rear you can get a 245 in but you will need to roll the rest of the arch and get the offset mm prefect.

On the front 215 or maybe 225 , will depend on the tyre but on a 9" that will look stretched. That is why the tuners (Alpina etc) used staggered wheels.
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Post Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:28 am

Mine has got standard suspension atm. Will be looking to lower it at some point