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Post Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:36 pm

Getting Another E30 318iS tomorrow what i intend to do is swap the BBS crosspokes to 15" what are the standard size tyres for these.

There will be a set of 14's for sale anyone interested ?

Cheers Jim.

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Post Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:43 pm

205-55-15 is the standard size, but some prefer a lower profile tyre for aesthetic reasons.
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Post Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:05 pm

205/55/15s are the standard size and fill the arches better, but 205/50/15s are meant to be better handling wise.

Ive had both on my Sport and preferred the 205/50s when driving, but they looked small on the front, even with a lowered car.
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Post Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:21 pm

Cheers me dears !this car is being given to me my me mam who has had it 10 years and requires approx £500 chucked at minor paint and bits and bobs too make mint.I used to own a black 318 iS a mint 325i Sport and a 320i with just about every extra.
I have owned some tasty cars and still do but still love the E30 so will not be selling this one when done.
I have even got somwhere secure to store it when not being used.

Cheers for the reply lads. :mad: