Looking for tires for 16s

JoeyBananaz18 · 03-24-2012, 06:27 PM

My grandfather has a set of 16s on his 07 328 (non sport) e90. He has always complained about the RFTs and wants to get taditional tires.
His current set up is 205/55 r16 square set up wrapped around 156s.

In addition to getting traditional tires, he would also like to get a tire that is "meatier"(thicker). I believe this is called the aspect ratio.

How much of an increase in the aspect ratio can was go with outside of the OEM specs?

Also if anyone can recommend any particular brand for this specs. I use Conti DWS for my 19" SF71s and swear by them.

Joe

Hybrid For Life · 03-25-2012, 02:30 AM

As long as you keep the same outside diameter as the stock tires you can go up in width and down in aspect ratio to get a more meaty tire.

remmib · 03-25-2012, 06:15 AM

He could get 215/55/16 for a bit bigger tire.

Gary@TireRack · 03-26-2012, 08:18 AM

Remmib is right. 215/55R16 is a good size to use. It is slightly taller and wider (IE "meatier") and fits the stock wheel with no problem.

If the grandfather is looking for a very soft and quiet ride he may want to consider the Michelin Primacy MXV4. For something sportier handling but still a good ride, many have been happy with the Continental Extreme Contact DWS.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

JoeyBananaz18 · 03-26-2012, 01:37 PM

wonderful. Thanks guys.

03-24-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	Looking for tires for 16s My grandfather has a set of 16s on his 07 328 (non sport) e90. He has always complained about the RFTs and wants to get taditional tires. His current set up is 205/55 r16 square set up wrapped around 156s. In addition to getting traditional tires, he would also like to get a tire that is "meatier"(thicker). I believe this is called the aspect ratio. How much of an increase in the aspect ratio can was go with outside of the OEM specs? Also if anyone can recommend any particular brand for this specs. I use Conti DWS for my 19" SF71s and swear by them. Joe __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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03-25-2012, 02:30 AM	#2
Hybrid For Life Banned 79 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	As long as you keep the same outside diameter as the stock tires you can go up in width and down in aspect ratio to get a more meaty tire.
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03-25-2012, 06:15 AM	#3
remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	He could get 215/55/16 for a bit bigger tire. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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03-26-2012, 08:18 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Remmib is right. 215/55R16 is a good size to use. It is slightly taller and wider (IE "meatier") and fits the stock wheel with no problem. If the grandfather is looking for a very soft and quiet ride he may want to consider the Michelin Primacy MXV4. For something sportier handling but still a good ride, many have been happy with the Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ 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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