They're going on a Series 2 with a 30 mm drop.

Ta muchly,

Simon

 

Id go for 215/40-16

Not many companys make that size though.I used Yokohama A502's(I think)When i ran 16"

That way they are really low profile and stick out a wee bit further than the rim

 

Ta, Stuart. Meant to say, best for handling, too.

 

195/45/16 every time or a 205/45/16 if you want to go that little bit wider. Wider than these and the whole balance seems to get upset. As I'm sure you know grip and handling are not the same thing

 

i have got 195/45/16 on mine

 

I ran 205/45/16.

 

195/45/16

 

215/40/16 on the front, 195/45/16 on the back.

 

shouldnt it be the other way around

 

Datapost S1 tarmac cars also ran wider front tires. My car also feels on the road like it would benefit from wider front tires.

 

Why? The cars are front wheel drive you know....

215/40/15 on the from in Goodyear Eagle F1's and 205/40/16 in Yoko A520's on the back. The Goodyears far out perform the Yoko's in the wet!! Yes I have been sideways since fitting them on the back!! Used to run Eagle F1's all the way round but they don't do a 205/40/16.

 

In all fairness though A520 aren't Yokohama's finest tyres and are pretty dated now. I've managed to get my S2 sideways with matched 205/40/17 AVS Sports all round, it's just a matter of trying hard enough .

 

195/40x16 pirelli p zere nero's. quality tyre.

 

Okay i understand now so most bmws have wider tyres at the rear becos they are rear wheel drive.

 

plus i think on some(maybe all) the rear wheels are wider than the front so they have to have wider tyres.

 

195/4516's are spot on and are perfect for that set up,also be very wise on choice of tyre too as the design of the tyre can affect scrubbing some times,i have uniroyal rainsports and thee just right as i have a 40mm drop,although ive have also found that a slimmer tyre like.........continentals are very good too and give great handling too!