Winter Tire Size

mofetni · 11-03-2008, 05:27 PM

Hi everyone,

I have a new set of 205/60/16 winter tires that I purchased for my old car. For my new 323i, which requires 205/55/16, would it cause an issue if I install my 205/60/16???

Someone mentioned problems to the transmission and speedo...

Thanks for helpin out!!!

MINNOW · 11-03-2008, 08:25 PM

Those tires are a little more than 3% larger outside diameter than stock, as a result, when your speedo is registering 60 mph, you are actually going 62 mph.
It is generally recommended to stay within +/- 3%, but you're at about 3.15%, awfully close...
You should be OK.

mofetni · 11-04-2008, 08:01 AM

Thank you so much or your help...

Gary@TireRack · 11-04-2008, 11:36 AM

Check carefully for rubbing on the front end, especially with winter tires that have deeper treads and squared off shoulders. I personally would not try it.

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mofetni Private 6 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW 323i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 323i [0.00]	Winter Tire Size Hi everyone, I have a new set of 205/60/16 winter tires that I purchased for my old car. For my new 323i, which requires 205/55/16, would it cause an issue if I install my 205/60/16??? Someone mentioned problems to the transmission and speedo... Thanks for helpin out!!!
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MINNOW Current E90 Fetishist 4 Rep 246 Posts Drives: '07 323i / '04 MINI Cooper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Those tires are a little more than 3% larger outside diameter than stock, as a result, when your speedo is registering 60 mph, you are actually going 62 mph. It is generally recommended to stay within +/- 3%, but you're at about 3.15%, awfully close... You should be OK.
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