Re: Tire Fits on E36

[Luis Marques <marques@xxxxxx>]

Thanks, Duane.  If the tires fit in the tds <wink, wink> they should fit
fine in the 328i.  It's amazing what those germans can do with diesel
engines.  Now the question is what is the optimum offset for a 17x8"
rim: 35mm, or 40mm?  Tire Rack says they both fit fine but the 35mm are
in stock and 40mm are in some warehouse far away.

- -Luis Marques
'97 328i


Duane Collie <drcollie@domain.elided> wrote:
>
> Easy fit. I run 17 x 8 BBS RC's with 38mm offsets and 235/45/17 BFG
> R1's on the 316 tds.  They don't even come close to rubbing and we're
> talking track usage, too.  You won't have a problem. Even if your WERE
> to get a light rub in the rear (and you won't) then its easy to pick
> up 1/2" with a hammer, some guts and a six-pack.
> 
> 17 x 8.5" wheels with 245/40/17's will even fit...but just barely.
> 
> Duane Collie

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