RE:< E30> +1/+2 wheels and tires

["Lin, Gary" <Gary.Lin@xxxxxxxx>]

> If you're using R tires, stick with 15" as you found out.  Plenty of
> traction with a bit of ride 'comfort' vs. 16".  Since 6.5" uses 30 mm
> offset, 7" / 24-26 mm, 7.5" / ~20-22 mm.  Don't use 6.5", you're trying to
> upgrade. ;-)  'Most' 225's should fit, but are slightly wide for 6.5", 7"
> is better.
> 
> While the Hoosier is fastest, it's delicate; I would only use it if I was
> at the national level and had properly tuned setups, otherwise it can get
> trashed in a few sessions.  Either the G-Force or V700.
> 
> For the S/O:  in dry, the Yoke AVSi or A509, but for a little better wet
> try the Pirelli P8000 Vizzola at NTB or Merchants/ Henry Johnson/whatever.
> It's a custom special of the P5000 in a V rated A/S unidirectional
> pattern, like an upgraded P6000 Sport Veloce (H).  Only perf A/S 14" I
> would use.
> 
> Gary Lin   National Capital Ch.  '88 325is <CSP>
> Metro Washington Council of Sports Car Clubs
> 14x6.5 205/60-14 AVSi, 15x7 205/50-15 V700
> 
> My understanding is that 15" option is the most popular with either 6.5x15
> or 7x15 wheels and either 205x55 or 225x50 tires on them. I have only
> heard cursory mentioning of 16" wheels. I assume 6.5x16 and 7x16 sizes
> would fit (205/50 or 225/45). What offsets would clear the stock E30 wheel
> well in any/all of the above wheel sizes? Would 225 tires fit into a stock
> E30 (on 30mm offset wheels)?
> - BFG G-Force   ($155)	- Kumho V700    ($115)
> - Yoko A032R    ($137)	- Hoosier R3So4 ($155)

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