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Can someone please tell me the correct tire size to buy please

For 16" alloys

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for 17" alloys

The wheels on car are 185/65/r15

BMW Compact e36(year 1998)

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215/50r16  ---- Same Diameter

235/40r17  ---- Tiny bit bigger


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What difference would it make if i put 215/40/r17 on the car?

And what are the offset for bmw wheels?

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Wider tires equal more rubber on the road. More rubber equals better traction


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Oh.... most BMW's are a 35 offset


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Thanks for that info mate

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