I know, I know, I'm going the WRONG WAY!
Basically, I got a set of 15" style 5 rims for a good deal and I want to make a bit of money. I don't plan on keeping my Shark for too much longer, so I thought I'd lose the Alpinas and make some $$.
My question is: What is a good tire and size to put on 15" rims for this car? I have looked everywhere for a definitive answer for this.
I know most people favour the 16" and 17" rims.
I came across a site that says the stock for a 1988 is 215/60/15.
Please advise which 15" tire AND size that you would go for, giving the best all around "stock" ride.
Thanks for the help.
Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
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Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
Use this to see the difference in tire size and wheel offset: https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
Copied from member Chris Wright:
215/60 or 195/65 would be my next choice for 15's.
Copied from member Chris Wright:
205/60/15 (24.7") will be a good choice.The size of the original rims and tires that came from the factory:
..................................... Rim Width x Diameter - Offset or "ET" (mm) - Tire Size
Stock wheels ('76 to '81) ............ 6" or 6.5" x 14" - ET22 with a 195/70 -14" tire that has a diameter of 24.74"
Stock wheels ('82 on) ................ 6" or 6.5" x 14" - ET22 with a 205/70 -14" tire that has a diameter of 25.30"
TRX (165mm x 390mm) ............... 6.5" x 15-3/8" - ET22 with a 220/55-390 tire that has a diameter of 24.88"
TRX (195mm x 415mm) ............... 7.6" x 16-3/8" - ET19 with a 240/45-415 tire that has a diameter of 24.84"
The typical replacement rim is
7" or 7.5" x 16" - ET20 or less with a 225/50-16 tire that has a diameter of 24.85"
7.5" or 8" x 17" - ET20 or less with a 235/45-17 tire that has a diameter of 25.32"
215/60 or 195/65 would be my next choice for 15's.
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'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
SOLD: '81 635CSi/A
'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
SOLD: '81 635CSi/A
Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
Hey, thanks for the response.
Why would you prefer 205 over 215? I don't plan to ever winter drive this, in case you were thinking snow, etc.
Why would you prefer 205 over 215? I don't plan to ever winter drive this, in case you were thinking snow, etc.
Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
I've been using 225/60x15's for the last few years on my 635CSi and they drive really well.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
Which brand/model are you running?
Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
Uniroyal I think.
2001 Alpina B10 V8 Touring (1 of 12 rhd)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
1997 Alpina B12 5.7 L (1 of 2 rhd)
1995 Alpina B10 4.6 Touring (1 of 1 rhd)
1985 BMW M635CSi (1 of 524 rhd)
1982 BMW 635CSiA (1 of 100's left from the 1000's made and still valiantly fighting against a rusty grave)
Re: Losing 17" Alpinas for 15" rims. Need tire advice.
For a 7" wheel, 205 is preferred as it is a slightly narrower tire on the width of the wheel. That will give you better steering feel and slightly better response than a 225 on a 7" wide wheel.
215 could work as well, but Alpina/Hartge preference was 225/50/16 on 8" and 205/55/16 on 7"
I use 225 on 8" wide wheels.
215 could work as well, but Alpina/Hartge preference was 225/50/16 on 8" and 205/55/16 on 7"
I use 225 on 8" wide wheels.
http://www.Drive4Corners.com
'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
SOLD: '81 635CSi/A
'79 635CSi Revival
'80 635CSi
'83 633CSi Callaway Turbo continued as 1988 535is Turbo
SOLD: '81 635CSi/A