255/35/18's on 8 & 8.5 style 162's ...would that look ok on my sedan??? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

stashtrey · 01-13-2013, 04:24 PM

Found a great deal on some style 162 18" wheels with tires. 255/35/18 tires all the way around.

Would this put even more apace between my tires and the fenders than I already have with my 17" stock setup? I have 225/45/17 all the way around.

I want 18" wheels but don't want to accentuate the SUV look with the xi suspension!

zipstic · 01-13-2013, 06:43 PM

Those two tire sizes are essentially the same diameter, so no, the tire to fender would not look any different. (The 18's are 0.055" bigger)

255/35/18 is really wide up front. If you haven't already, you might want to do some research to make sure they won't rub with that wheel and tire combo.

stashtrey · 01-13-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Those two tire sizes are essentially the same diameter, so no, the tire to fender would not look any different. (The 18's are 0.055" bigger)

255/35/18 is really wide up front. If you haven't already, you might want to do some research to make sure they won't rub with that wheel and tire combo.

That was a concern in the front. I'm going to pass on it and wait to do the KW V1's first....then find some M style OEM wheels to fit.

Thanks for the reply!

Big_Luss · 01-14-2013, 09:11 PM

I have a 2008 e90 335xi with sport pack, it came from factory with type 162 with 225/40 fronts and 255/35 rears. No issue at all, plenty of room there. If it has 255/35 all around, these aren't the right tire size for xi...

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zipstic First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 340 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [5.00]	Those two tire sizes are essentially the same diameter, so no, the tire to fender would not look any different. (The 18's are 0.055" bigger) 255/35/18 is really wide up front. If you haven't already, you might want to do some research to make sure they won't rub with that wheel and tire combo. __________________

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Big_Luss New Member Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I have a 2008 e90 335xi with sport pack, it came from factory with type 162 with 225/40 fronts and 255/35 rears. No issue at all, plenty of room there. If it has 255/35 all around, these aren't the right tire size for xi...