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      09-20-2010, 03:30 PM   #14
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Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7
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Originally Posted by m34jlp View Post
Your main problem is the overall diameter is too big. That combined with the low ride height = rubbing.

Raise it up some and/or go with 245/30 and 295/25 (even 305/25 will work). Most wheel companies use those sizes as the basis for making a setup for the M3.
He's on 19's. See his original post. Your tire size advice is valid for 20" wheels.

BTW for reference I am running 255/30 and 325/25 Pirelli tires on my 20" wheels and Eibach springs without any rubbing issues.
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