rookie 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Heya, I have 00' e46 sedan with what i have been told are '330i' alloys on it. The vechile requires new tyres on the rear and currently has 205/50/17 michellins on it (mind the spelling). Is this the correct size, and if not what is? THe reason i was querying it was that the manual doesnt list this as being a tyre size for a 17' rim so thought i would check Thanks in advance Rick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 should be 225/45-17" on a 8" wide alloy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 We need to know the width too mate. For a 17" wheel you should be running a 45 profile. 7 inch wide 205, 7.5 inch 215, 8 inch 225, etc However I do understand that that is a correct tyre size for E46's though. I would personally run 215/45/17. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 ^ remember that profile changes with width too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2010 Hi Rick Welcome to the forums. A 205/50/17 was an optioned tyre on some of the lower spec e46's. We have come across a few but it is quite rare. You should be running a 225/45/17 on your 330i. If the wheels are staggered motorsport wheels then it should be a 245/40/17 on the rear. Where are you located? I am sure we can hook you up with some new treads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Hi Rick Welcome to the forums. A 205/50/17 was an optioned tyre on some of the lower spec e46's. We have come across a few but it is quite rare. You should be running a 225/45/17 on your 330i. If the wheels are staggered motorsport wheels then it should be a 245/40/17 on the rear. Where are you located? I am sure we can hook you up with some new treads Thanks for the replies. I am unsure of the width of the wheel without pulling them off. The vehicle is a 00' 320i but has 330i wheels on it. I guess the query primarily relates to the cost of the tyre. A 205/50 is quite a bit more expensive than a 205/45 and wondered whether the tyre on it was incorrect in the first place bearing in mind these came on the car when purchased. I have attached a link which shows you the type of alloy, maybe you will know from experience what width this is? Unfortunatley im sitting at work and cant find out till tomorrow and i need the tyres before ohakune Mardi Gras =P. Link to wheels... http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/254027...49b5317.jpg?v=0 http://www.wheelcollision.com/4thimg/59343-w.jpg EDIT from the last link... they look to be. "17x7"... So i guess the question is... It is running 205/50's, but are they a standard size and if not, what should i be running. Bearing in mind i do not want to affect my speedo and get caught for a speeding ticket! =P Thanks... any help is greatly appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
