Tyre size question - E36 coupe

[rnbluva 0]

Hi guys please excuse the noobish question but i need an answer for a tyre upgrade

currently i have an E36 coupe running 225/45/17 in the fronts and 235/45/17 at the rears

the tyres are absolute crap and i want to get them replaced

i found 2 tyres with size 235/40/17 for the rears. will this fit and be suitable with the current setup?

i will upgrade the fronts once this is done

I know from the door sill BMW recommends 235/40/17 all around so im assuming it does but just want to make sure before i spend some $$$

Thanks!

[zenetti 0]

What width rims do you currently have? This will determine what tyre size is best for you

[rnbluva 0]

What width rims do you currently have? This will determine what tyre size is best for you

that is a good question lol i believe they are 8.5 inch rims. at the rears anyway

[E30-323ti 66]

are you running OE E36 M3 rims??

7.5" front & 8.5" rear ??

if so, 225/45 front & 245/40 rear are the factory sizes.

the 3.0l M3 ran 7.5" all-round with 235/40's.

the other E36 OE 17" wheel options (other than the 2 above) were generally 225/45's on 17x8"rims.

[rnbluva 0]

are you running OE E36 M3 rims??

7.5" front & 8.5" rear ??

if so, 225/45 front & 245/40 rear are the factory sizes.

the 3.0l M3 ran 7.5" all-round with 235/40's.

the other E36 OE 17" wheel options (other than the 2 above) were generally 225/45's on 17x8"rims.

im actually just guessing the tyre size, tried measuring them and they could be either 8 or 8.5

im running original AC Schnitzers type 2

its a 325i

thanks for your help

[zenetti 0]

They will more than likely be an 8.5 so a 235/40/17 on all 4 corners will be your best bet