<E28> Large wheels/tires and necessary offset

[Ed Walters <EdW@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would like to run  255-40 tires on 17" rims on my 5.  What wheel width
would suit an R-compound tire in that tread width?  Is there an offset that
I can run on both the front and back of the car?  If not, what is the ideal
offset to use assuming that I will have to run a spacer in the front?  

Yes, I realize that I will have to flare the rear fender because "rolling"
the lip will not be enough.  Yes, I realize that I might have to grind the
rear trailing arms to clear the inner edge of the rim.  Yes, I promise to
respond to any questions about MAF conversions, G-tech Pro's, Bolivian food
storage jars, and my shoe size with private e-mail so as to avoid further
WOB.  Hmmm....  The ability to self-publish any wild-assed opinion truly
corrupts.

Ed
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Ed Walters
edw@domain.elided

1988 BMW 535is Showroom condition
		   Showroom stock

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