Will 205/55-17 Dunlop M3's fit on 159's?

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11-03-2008, 08:05 PM	#1
Hoog_23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 335i/535i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Will 205/55-17 Dunlop M3's fit on 159's? Or is it too much of a stretch (literally)?
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11-04-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
SixDegrees Lieutenant 12 Rep 445 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Abarth 500 [0.00]	Aye, way too much stretch. 159s are 8" wide and a 205" wide tyre is good for 5.5" - 7" wide rim. 225 wide is a good size for a 8" wide rim. __________________ 2014 [14] M135i, 3dr, MG, Auto, SP, CP, HS, HK and FBP Recent Past..... 2011 [61] Abarth 500, Funk White, Leather, H&R 2007 [57] 320d M-Sport Touring Pre 2007 - GT TDI 4MO, Mk4 R32, A3 TQ, A3T, Cupra R and on and on and on.....
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11-04-2008, 03:19 PM	#3
brokemywallet Slaveaholic 18 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	it'll work, but be super stretched.......
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11-05-2008, 08:33 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Over an inch outside of safe recommended rim width range and too tall anyway...stick with 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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