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      11-12-2018, 05:33 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by dradernh View Post
Yes, it makes a difference. You want as much tread width as possible on the pavement.

17X9 is the wheel size I would recommend for a tire with the 8.6" tread width of the 245/40-17 RE-71R.

Someone else will have to chime-in regarding offset(s).
You want to go as wide as possible to maximize tired width and this the contact patch. There is a great threat on this in the M2 forum:

Max rubber on the M2? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1464923
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