Mines is the E38's, thank youmooseheadm5 wrote:You need them for E39 style 5s, but not the E38 16" style 5s.mithrites wrote:I've been on radio silence the past couple weeks,I spoke to the fine folks at tire rack and they said I don't need hubcentric rings for my Style 5's...can anyone confirm this? I'm very close to needing tires
Tires for e38 Style 5's
Was your car lowered in this picture?535is-pa wrote:
here is my rear with 215's its close, any more sidewall an itll rub if you dont trim/roll your wheel arches. not to say that some 225's arnt the same size as those meaty all seasons pictured. but i kinda like the tires i got all around, ive been using them as snow tires with no issues and used them last summer.
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can you explain why e39 need hub ring, but not e38?mooseheadm5 wrote:You need them for E39 style 5s, but not the E38 16" style 5s.mithrites wrote:I've been on radio silence the past couple weeks,I spoke to the fine folks at tire rack and they said I don't need hubcentric rings for my Style 5's...can anyone confirm this? I'm very close to needing tires
and stupid question, how to tell if the style 5 are from a e39 or e38?
i m looking to pick up a set of style 5 from a e38, plan to get some 205/55/16 tires for it, any opinion on that?
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Because the E39 has larger hub centers.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:can you explain why e39 need hub ring, but not e38?mooseheadm5 wrote:You need them for E39 style 5s, but not the E38 16" style 5s.mithrites wrote:I've been on radio silence the past couple weeks,I spoke to the fine folks at tire rack and they said I don't need hubcentric rings for my Style 5's...can anyone confirm this? I'm very close to needing tires
Actually, the other question was the stupid one. This one is smart … and I don't know the answer (other than to measure the hub bore size).and stupid question, how to tell if the style 5 are from a e39 or e38?
Excellent choice.i m looking to pick up a set of style 5 from a e38, plan to get some 205/55/16 tires for it, any opinion on that?
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Actually, I gotta go with Nick here. The widest recommended rim for a 205 is 7½". I'd sure look for a 215 if it were available, though ...mooseheadm5 wrote:205s are fine. This is just under the recommended tire width for that wheel width, but it is not ridiculous.Nicke28 wrote:I would think a 205 would be stretched too much on a 16x8 rim. 225 would be the minimum that I put on a set.
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There is as near to no difference between a 215 and a 205 as makes no odds, and you end up with the incorrect rolling radius. The 215s are still recommended for 7.5" max.C.R. Krieger wrote:Actually, I gotta go with Nick here. The widest recommended rim for a 205 is 7½". I'd sure look for a 215 if it were available, though ...mooseheadm5 wrote:205s are fine. This is just under the recommended tire width for that wheel width, but it is not ridiculous.Nicke28 wrote:I would think a 205 would be stretched too much on a 16x8 rim. 225 would be the minimum that I put on a set.
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225/50/16 is the correct tire size, and the E38 came with 72mm center hubs, the same as your E28. No hub rings are required.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:if i get a style 5 from a e38 and put some 225/55/16/ all around, in addition to getting 4 hub ring (part number 74-7256), what spacer do i need to get? I have a 87' 535i
i know the fronts will rub with i run 225s...
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What about spacers?S14 wrote:225/50/16 is the correct tire size, and the E38 came with 72mm center hubs, the same as your E28. No hub rings are required.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:if i get a style 5 from a e38 and put some 225/55/16/ all around, in addition to getting 4 hub ring (part number 74-7256), what spacer do i need to get? I have a 87' 535i
i know the fronts will rub with i run 225s...
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Man you guys pulled this one back from the dead... I had my tires and everything mounted for almost a year now.. This is what I ended up doing...
BF goodrich g-force ss 215/55/16 $380 for all 4 to my door from discount tire direct.
No spacers, No rings, No rolled fender and no rubbing with 4 people in the car.
Have Spax springs and Billy sports
It handles amazing but im in the process of getting some 18's with a stretch.. Keep your eye open , ill post soon
BF goodrich g-force ss 215/55/16 $380 for all 4 to my door from discount tire direct.
No spacers, No rings, No rolled fender and no rubbing with 4 people in the car.
Have Spax springs and Billy sports
It handles amazing but im in the process of getting some 18's with a stretch.. Keep your eye open , ill post soon
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Just picked up a set of style 5 from a E38 (RZ 469 8J x 16H2 IS23). Time to find some 215/50/16 (or 215/55/16). Or should i run 225/50/16 and risk rubbing?
So someone mention i wont need hub ring since the wheels are from a e38, but what spacers should i get? i was looking into these http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 972862_0_0_
Will i need longer bolts after using the spacer?
Please help.
So someone mention i wont need hub ring since the wheels are from a e38, but what spacers should i get? i was looking into these http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 972862_0_0_
Will i need longer bolts after using the spacer?
Please help.
Why do you think you need spacers?ninjaboi.2012 wrote:Just picked up a set of style 5 from a E38 (RZ 469 8J x 16H2 IS23). Time to find some 215/50/16 (or 215/55/16). Or should i run 225/50/16 and risk rubbing?
So someone mention i wont need hub ring since the wheels are from a e38, but what spacers should i get? i was looking into these http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 972862_0_0_
Will i need longer bolts after using the spacer?
Please help.
And hose are terrible spacers, these are much much much better.
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---- ... 2-p70.aspx
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It has been determined that the BF Goodrich g-Force is a rub-free fit with the 8x16wheels. What's wrong with them? And currently with a $50 rebate. 205s are too narrow for the 8" width, honestly.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:damn i cant find any decent 225/50/16 tires.
should i just go with 205/50/16?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... &tab=Sizes
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there is nothing wrong with them except they are $$$John in VA wrote:It has been determined that the BF Goodrich g-Force is a rub-free fit with the 8x16wheels. What's wrong with them? And currently with a $50 rebate. 205s are too narrow for the 8" width, honestly.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:damn i cant find any decent 225/50/16 tires.
should i just go with 205/50/16?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... &tab=Sizes
As I stated earlier in this thread, I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in 225/50-16 on these exact wheels. I'm not a huge fan of the tires, but they do work OK, and do not rub. I'm not sure if the Conti Extreme Contact DWS (or DW if you don't need an all season tire) is larger or smaller than the Michelins, but I've heard good things about them.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:damn i cant find any decent 225/50/16 tires
should i just go with 205/50/16?
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The Contis are the same $$ as the BFG g-Force Sports, and the Pilot Sport A/S are $58 more per tire. Gotta pay to play!desmofan wrote:As I stated earlier in this thread, I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in 225/50-16 on these exact wheels. I'm not a huge fan of the tires, but they do work OK, and do not rub. I'm not sure if the Conti Extreme Contact DWS (or DW if you don't need an all season tire) is larger or smaller than the Michelins, but I've heard good things about them.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:damn i cant find any decent 225/50/16 tires
should i just go with 205/50/16?
I was going to go with the Contis, but let myself be talked out of them. That's what I'll put on the next time.John in VA wrote:The Contis are the same $$ as the BFG g-Force Sports, and the Pilot Sport A/S are $58 more per tire. Gotta pay to play!desmofan wrote:As I stated earlier in this thread, I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in 225/50-16 on these exact wheels. I'm not a huge fan of the tires, but they do work OK, and do not rub. I'm not sure if the Conti Extreme Contact DWS (or DW if you don't need an all season tire) is larger or smaller than the Michelins, but I've heard good things about them.ninjaboi.2012 wrote:damn i cant find any decent 225/50/16 tires
should i just go with 205/50/16?