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wheelfetish
11-13-2009, 08:50 PM
I just picked up some style 19's for my e36 325is. Two of the wheels have 205/40/17 on them already, but I want more stretch. So should I run 195/45/17 all around or just the front and keep the 205/40 in the back?

If I do 195/45 all around, would 20mm spacers fit in the front and back? I want it to be flush, with a little poke.
Rally
11-13-2009, 08:54 PM
what brand/model 205/40/17's do you have?

There isn't much selection in the 195/45/17, and most people find that you actually get MORE Stretch from a Falken 512 in 205/40/17 than you will with any of the 195/45/17's that are readily available.
wheelfetish
11-13-2009, 08:56 PM
They're Nitto Neogens.
SeanDub
11-13-2009, 08:58 PM
ZRi or 512 205/40's

8" wheels suck, you'll have a hard time getting good lookin stretch and poke with them
Rally
11-13-2009, 08:58 PM
Yah, from what I've heard they don't stretch so well.

You might want to consider getting falken 512's in 205/40 if you need more stretch.
wheelfetish
11-13-2009, 10:58 PM
Thanks guys, ill go with the 512's. Any idea what size spacers I should get for the front and the back?
low_offset
11-14-2009, 12:41 PM
You might want to consider getting falken 512's in 205/40 if you need more stretch.
you're right :alright

8" wheels suck, you'll have a hard time getting good lookin stretch and poke with them
i don't think so :eyebrows :D
TRiCC
11-15-2009, 01:41 AM
so whats better the 512 or ZRi's?
Rally
11-15-2009, 02:44 AM
I don't think anything beats the 512's when it comes to stretch. They're borderline magical
TRiCC
11-15-2009, 08:59 AM
so which one has more grip overall? lol need tires soon, i have fk452 205/40 and its an OK stretch grips good though.
wheelfetish
11-15-2009, 09:08 AM
I don't think anything beats the 512's when it comes to stretch. They're borderline magical

Do you have any pics of 512's 205/40 on a 8"?
Rally
11-15-2009, 10:07 AM
This is my 512's which are 205/40/16 on 16x8's.

http://stancedesign.powweb.com//traveller/rsclubman3.jpg
wheelfetish
11-15-2009, 08:18 PM
This is my 512's which are 205/40/16 on 16x8's.

http://stancedesign.powweb.com//traveller/rsclubman3.jpg

My nitto neogens look like that, but with less gap between the sidewall and lip. Im still debating on where to get new tires all around tho. I already have 2 brand new nittos that are streched on. Plus, im scrapping money as it is with college.
Rally
11-15-2009, 09:29 PM
My nitto neogens look like that, but with less gap between the sidewall and lip. Im still debating on where to get new tires all around tho. I already have 2 brand new nittos that are streched on. Plus, im scrapping money as it is with college.

The nitto's may be good for you then. I was originally just saying that there are only a few different tires available in 195/45/17 and they all stretch worse than some of the better 205/40/17's.
wheelfetish
11-15-2009, 10:10 PM
Yeah, tires are awhiles away tho, I still need to refinish/paint my style 19s before I completly decide on a tire set up.

Now, what size spacers?