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have 205/50 R17s on BMW '03 2Ld,should I change?

  • 27-08-2010 1:35pm
    #1
    chancer007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 351 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have above Pirelli tyres on car.
    Rang a few garages & they said I should have 225/45 R17s on beemer & they were a bit surprised I had 205/50s on.
    According to manufacturers handbook, the model is an E46 & it says you can have 205/50's

    anyways,I need 2 new tyres & I was thinking of sticking with the 205's or I might stick 4 new 245/45s on...any recommendations?

    Cheers

    PS car needs 2 new front tyres,maybe 3 & thats why I'm thinking of changing.


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Find out what's correct for that particular wheel on your car - it could be that the 225/245s are for a wider rim. Unless it's a 6 cylinder i'd be sticking with the 205s myself.


  • #3
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,885 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    chancer007 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have above Pirelli tyres on car.
    Rang a few garages & they said I should have 225/45 R17s on beemer & they were a bit surprised I had 205/50s on.
    According to manufacturers handbook, the model is an E46 & it says you can have 205/50's

    anyways,I need 2 new tyres & I was thinking of sticking with the 205's or I might stick 4 new 245/45s on...any recommendations?

    Cheers

    PS car needs 2 new front tyres,maybe 3 & thats why I'm thinking of changing.

    If you're getting 3 new tyres, you might aswell get a full set. Having 2 different tyres on the same axle isn't a good idea. ;)


  • #4
    sentient_6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    By the looks of it them two tires are the exact same in terms of demensions. So maybe it doesnt matter?

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    chancer007 wrote: »
    PS car needs 2 new front tyres,maybe 3 & thats why I'm thinking of changing.

    Change your tires in 2's or 4's only.


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