E30 Steelies..... 185 or 195

[BobBreed]

What are people using?

Thanks!

Bob

[wegweiser]

I found 185-60/14 to be ideal on a slightly lowered car. A little TINY bit smaller diameter perhaps than the original 175-13s, but it offered no downside. No clearance issues, and decent tires are available still.

Some 195s have been known to hit strut tubes.

HTH!

[BobBreed]

Thanks... appreciate the feedback!!

Bob

[dlhoovler]

Paul, Paul, Paul... I'm surprised at you. :-) Original tire size was 165r13 (which I understand is about a "78" aspect ratio). I run 185/65r14 on my 2000cs wheels (5.5" wide), and am pleased, but the 60-series would be more sporting.

-Dave

[wegweiser]

Boy am I ashamed. I've been running 175-70s so long I forgot the originals were even SKINNIER!

Thanks for calling me out on that, Dave!

[dlhoovler]

Couldn't resist... By the way, have you gotten your new shoes on the F Bomb yet?

-Dave

[wegweiser]

I'm hoping the income from a new writing gig will enable me to get the Dunlop Direzzas I so dearly want. When you see my name in print at the news stand, I'll have my tires. :-D

[Grover]

I've been running 195/60/14 Falken Azenis 615s. To me, they look "right" size wise, and they stick really well to boot!!