225/45/17 all around?

vaio76109 · 10-13-2005, 04:31 PM

Can I run 225/45/17s all around on my 01 330Ci Sport package?

Reason I ask is because I can get 4 BFG G-force TA KD 225/45/17 for $220.

FLVK · 10-13-2005, 04:39 PM

I believe you need to get new wheels for the back. I asked similar question a while ago and Gary mentioned the 225 shouldn't be on the wheels for 245...if my memory is correct

TwoE46s · 10-13-2005, 04:40 PM

vaio - my track tires on the coupe are 235/40 17s on 17x8 OZ with a 38 or 40 offset and no problems. The wagon is 225/45 on 17x8 BBS with a 38 or 40 offset (I can't remember which wheel is which on offsets), and no issues there either. Both of these wheel / tire combos stick out further than the stock wheels...............The sport package on 325s is 225/45s all around on 17X8s too................

If you're going to stay with the factory sport wheels, you probably need to find another set of 17x 7 1/2s for the rear - I think you'll spread the 225 a bit much on an 8 1/2, but you'll only need one more since that's what your spare is.........

vaio76109 · 10-13-2005, 04:42 PM

Yea my main concern was that the rear rims are too wide. There tires are a good deal but looks like ill have to skip over them.

Gary@Tirerack · 10-14-2005, 07:35 AM

You can mount 225/45R17 tires on the rear 8.5" wheels even though they'll look at bit stretched. Many do so for winter tire setups.

Thread about this with some pics here : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=162172

10-13-2005, 04:31 PM	#1
vaio76109 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 8,822 My Ride: Race Cars View My Garage	225/45/17 all around? Can I run 225/45/17s all around on my 01 330Ci Sport package? Reason I ask is because I can get 4 BFG G-force TA KD 225/45/17 for $220.

10-13-2005, 04:40 PM	#3
TwoE46s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,131 My Ride: Dinan 330ci & 325it View My Garage	vaio - my track tires on the coupe are 235/40 17s on 17x8 OZ with a 38 or 40 offset and no problems. The wagon is 225/45 on 17x8 BBS with a 38 or 40 offset (I can't remember which wheel is which on offsets), and no issues there either. Both of these wheel / tire combos stick out further than the stock wheels...............The sport package on 325s is 225/45s all around on 17X8s too................ If you're going to stay with the factory sport wheels, you probably need to find another set of 17x 7 1/2s for the rear - I think you'll spread the 225 a bit much on an 8 1/2, but you'll only need one more since that's what your spare is......... __________________ TwoE46s 01-Dinan3/330ci (sold); 03-325it; 07-E92/328; 06-Cayman S Wagon: 17X8 BBS RXs & 225/45 Toyo Proxes 4s *Coupe:(sold)* Dinan "S" plus Throttle Body & Stg 3 Software Dinan Stage 2 Suspension UUC Shifter UUC Underdrive Pulleys Goodridge Braided Brake Lines Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s on factory M Double Spoke 68s Track Stuff - 17X8 OZ SuperLeggeras & 235/40 Toyo RA1s; Shroth Harnesses Last edited by TwoE46s; 10-13-2005 at 04:43 PM.

10-14-2005, 07:35 AM	#5
Gary@Tirerack Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 6,294 My Ride: 1995 BMW M3 View My Garage	You can mount 225/45R17 tires on the rear 8.5" wheels even though they'll look at bit stretched. Many do so for winter tire setups. Thread about this with some pics here : http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=162172 __________________ Refer to 'Gary/E46Fanatics' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E46Fanatics.com by ordering through the sig link. Click sig! -->

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10-13-2005, 04:39 PM	#2
FLVK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sarasota Posts: 637 My Ride: 2002 330CI Stl Grey View My Garage	I believe you need to get new wheels for the back. I asked similar question a while ago and Gary mentioned the 225 shouldn't be on the wheels for 245...if my memory is correct

10-13-2005, 04:42 PM	#4
vaio76109 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 8,822 My Ride: Race Cars View My Garage	Yea my main concern was that the rear rims are too wide. There tires are a good deal but looks like ill have to skip over them.