17" tire question

pnutty · 11-06-2012, 09:41 AM

Hey everyone.

Can someone help me out please? I currently have an ASA 17" winter set up for my 335. I'm running 215/45/17s on it. Just wondering if I can run a 205/45/17 without problems? I believe if I go down to a 205 i'm supposed to go up to a 50 profile but just wondering

thanks!

abhishriv · 11-06-2012, 10:44 AM

why do you want to go skinnier? most ppl here run 225/45/17. also with a 215 or 205 on the back you're not giving your 335 much traction. i spin my 225s on wet roads

Gary@TireRack · 11-06-2012, 11:51 AM

205/50R17 would be a better choice to keep the correct overall diameter and load capacity that is needed. As long as the wheels are 17X7.5 (not 17X8), the 205/50R17 will work with no problem.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

pnutty · 11-06-2012, 03:37 PM

thanks guys.

Friend has (2) brand new 205/45/17 that he was going to give me so I was going to put that up front and leave the 215 in the rear.

Most likely i'll just keep what I have though

rattmobbins · 11-06-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

why do you want to go skinnier? most ppl here run 225/45/17. also with a 215 or 205 on the back you're not giving your 335 much traction. i spin my 225s on wet roads

The stock tires on my 328 are 225/45/17 and I'm gonna go to 245/35/19 when I get my wheels! NO clue why you'd want such a skinny tire on a performance sedan.

pupsterdo · 11-06-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rattmobbins

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

why do you want to go skinnier? most ppl here run 225/45/17. also with a 215 or 205 on the back you're not giving your 335 much traction. i spin my 225s on wet roads

The stock tires on my 328 are 225/45/17 and I'm gonna go to 245/35/19 when I get my wheels! NO clue why you'd want such a skinny tire on a performance sedan.

WINTER. Skinnier = better.

abhishriv · 11-06-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pupsterdo

WINTER. Skinnier = better.

only when you're driving in snow. not when its dry/wet roads in the cold and you have close to 300tq at the back wheels

Gary@TireRack · 11-07-2012, 08:52 AM

205/45R17 is too short. Stick with 205/50R17 or 225/45R17.

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pnutty Lieutenant 16 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (11)	17" tire question Hey everyone. Can someone help me out please? I currently have an ASA 17" winter set up for my 335. I'm running 215/45/17s on it. Just wondering if I can run a 205/45/17 without problems? I believe if I go down to a 205 i'm supposed to go up to a 50 profile but just wondering thanks! __________________
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	why do you want to go skinnier? most ppl here run 225/45/17. also with a 215 or 205 on the back you're not giving your 335 much traction. i spin my 225s on wet roads
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	205/50R17 would be a better choice to keep the correct overall diameter and load capacity that is needed. As long as the wheels are 17X7.5 (not 17X8), the 205/50R17 will work with no problem. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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pnutty Lieutenant 16 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (11)	thanks guys. Friend has (2) brand new 205/45/17 that he was going to give me so I was going to put that up front and leave the 215 in the rear. Most likely i'll just keep what I have though __________________
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	205/45R17 is too short. Stick with 205/50R17 or 225/45R17. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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