What's the biggest summer radial tire size that I can install on a 15" rim. The OEM size is 225/60.
Blair...
1989 535i E34 - Biggest Summer Radial Tire Size
Jun 27, 2006
2 Replies
1) The diameter of any tire, if it's the same (+/- 4%) will work.
So, you can go to a 55 or 50 or if you're really nits, 45 series tire.
2) The width of the rim will dictate how wide you can go.You could go wider but it starts getting silly. I wouldn't go more than 235.
Once more with feeling:
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Why not ring up BMW in Germany and ask for a recommendation?
They will probably suggest 225/60, which I suspect might just be why they fitted it in first place.
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