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Old 03-02-2007, 06:25 PM   #1
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I have the chance of a pair of 245/40x17" PS2 for the rear of my E36 ti these will be fitted to BMW alloys of the correct fitment for this vehicle, has anyone fitted this size without problems? Standard suspension BTW, I suspect they will be OK but wanted to check...

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Old 03-02-2007, 07:05 PM   #2
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They will fit. I'm currently running a pair of 245/40R17 Kumhos on the rear of my car.
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Old 03-02-2007, 07:55 PM   #3
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Thats great, thanks for the info matey.......

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will most def fit - I got them on all 4 corners - if you can though, go with 235-40-17s.. it is a much better fit, in my humble opinion.

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I have the chance of a pair of 245/40x17" PS2 for the rear of my E36 ti these will be fitted to BMW alloys of the correct fitment for this vehicle, has anyone fitted this size without problems? Standard suspension BTW, I suspect they will be OK but wanted to check...

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Old 03-19-2007, 04:28 PM   #5
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It will fit on the rear without problems. I have the same size on my contour wheels on the rear. It looks nice and wide too.
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Old 03-19-2007, 05:44 PM   #6
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ya im running 245/45r17 potenzas on rear and 225 on the front
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Old 03-19-2007, 05:53 PM   #7
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Well should have them fitted by the weekend, so I want my money back from you lot if they don't fit you know!

Should look nice from the rear.....not lowered and no mudflaps...just lots of rubber......

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Old 03-24-2007, 07:09 PM   #8
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All done no drama........

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PIcs? Always nice to see what the result was...

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I'd like to see some pics of any cars that have this size

I'm currently deciding whether or not I want to stagger mine in 225 and 245..
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Three quick piccies, really not sure you can tell any different between 225 & 245 front and rear.....but I got a pair of 245's at a very very good price so no brainer really....
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Looks nice, I have 245/40/17 all around.
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Old 03-25-2007, 06:35 PM   #13
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Thanks, I keep toying with the idea of lowering it a bit, even to the extent I have a set of springs ready, but I really don't want to bugger up the fine ride/handling balance BMW have deemed to give us in standard form.....but I may well just fit a set of M-sport ARB's.....the Ti ARB's are tougher than the normal E36 for a start so M-sport versions may make all the difference I would like.....dunno yet....still mulling!

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Here are a few pics of the rear wheel with 245/40/17.
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THX I'm just about to pull the Ice tires off and switch back to summers, thinking of doing wheels and tires this time. Gonna bump to 17's so I can fit the 330 brakes. I was thinking of 225 all the way around to keep the rolling load down, since I'm commuting in it right now...

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