Re: Need help with Wheel and Tires size.

["Al Floer" <cybercord@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You will need to understand the offsets/wheel size will fit the wheel well.
Use the center of the present offest as a "zero" point of reference.  The
offset and wheel size at preset is considered.  Next take the new setup,
calculate the new offset and wheel width/height for the new wheels and tire
combination.  Your answer will be the one closest to the present numbers.

Also see this link it may
help.....http://www.csgnetwork.com/tireinfo4calc.html


Al Floer

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Lam, Jimmy" <Jlam4@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 11:57 AM
Subject: Need help with Wheel and Tires size.


> I have a 85 535i with 200/60/390 tire and original rims.
>
> Brought rims from a 2000 740i.  Rim size 16x8"   120x5 23mm offset.
>
> Rim fits but not with tires.   tire size 236/60/16.
>
> Needs new tires.
>
> Which is the best size tires for the car and rims.
>
> Looking at 225/55/16 or 215/55/16.
>
> 205/55/16 might be too narrow for rims.
>
> Is the rims too wide for this car?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Jimmy
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