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Old 05-14-2011, 10:24 PM   #1
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235/40/17 vs 215/40/17 for an E30
I need a new set of 17" tires for my 17x7.5 ET20 Wheels.

The last set I had was 215/40/17 and I thought they fit and looked great.

Problem is easily finding that size of tire locally. What do you think of a set of 235/40/17s instead?

They seem to be a more common size and hence easier to find.



PS> I'd prefer to pick up a set in the GTA and would like to avoid rolling fenders if possible.
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Old 05-16-2011, 11:59 AM   #2
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Fender pull needed.

215/40 is also a lot more common than 235/40.
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Old 05-16-2011, 12:12 PM   #3
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Fit mine no problem, with a bit of room to spare.
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Fit mine no problem, with a bit of room to spare.
At an offset 10mm higher, and on an early car.
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At an offset 10mm higher, and on an early car.
Ah ok, you mean specifically for his fitment, yeah that's true, I had net ET30.
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Old 05-16-2011, 05:45 PM   #6
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Any recommendations on where to source locally?

I spent a ton on these rims, don't want them scratched or nicked in the mounting process.
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