Tyre sizes for 18 ins alloys - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AnthonyR · 01-30-2013, 12:20 PM

Hi guys,

I am thinking of getting some 18 in alloys, what would be the best tyre sizes for front and rear?

Thanks

lemonukas · 01-30-2013, 12:31 PM

I think front 225/40/18 and rears 255/35/18. I'm not 100% sure.

AnthonyR · 01-30-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lemonukas

I think front 225/40/18 and rears 255/35/18. I'm not 100% sure.

thanks for the quick reply. i think you are correct with the sizes, as I i searching the web and it seems the most common size to go with.

verysideways · 01-30-2013, 04:19 PM

Just make sure you get a staggered set - if you get 8" rims all round then 255 will be a bit large, you shouldn't really go bigger than a 245 on an 8" rim.
Sorry if i'm teaching you to suck eggs...

AnthonyR · 01-31-2013, 07:26 AM

thanks for the info people

AnthonyR · 02-01-2013, 08:54 AM

Hi guys iv seen some wheels and I believe they are 8.5 ins all around what would be the best size for the rears if I want a wider tyre

lemonukas · 02-01-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR

Hi guys iv seen some wheels and I believe they are 8.5 ins all around what would be the best size for the rears if I want a wider tyre

Is up to you. I personally like original set up. I'm running on 225 45 17 and 255 40 17 and wheels front 17x8 and rears 17x8.5.
Then I think you will be fine with 255 at rear. As original bmw set up. I

AnthonyR · 02-02-2013, 04:03 AM

Would 245/45/18 for the rears be ok too? Thanks

zltm089 · 02-02-2013, 06:25 PM

I would go 235 for the fronts!....

lemonukas · 02-03-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyR

Would 245/45/18 for the rears be ok too? Thanks

That will be to high. Go to tyretraders com and they got nice tyre size calculator

AnthonyR · 02-04-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lemonukas

That will be to high. Go to tyretraders com and they got nice tyre size calculator

Thanks for that, good site

lemonukas · 02-04-2013, 08:20 AM

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AnthonyR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 325 (3ltr) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	Tyre sizes for 18 ins alloys Hi guys, I am thinking of getting some 18 in alloys, what would be the best tyre sizes for front and rear? Thanks
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verysideways Grip estimator Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	Just make sure you get a staggered set - if you get 8" rims all round then 255 will be a bit large, you shouldn't really go bigger than a 245 on an 8" rim. Sorry if i'm teaching you to suck eggs... __________________ '07 BMW E91 330i M Sport '04 Yamaha Waverunner FX HO '04 Porsche 996 turbo cab http://petrolheadnirvana.com

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zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	I would go 235 for the fronts!.... __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

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01-30-2013, 12:31 PM	#2
lemonukas Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i e91 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: hemel hempstead Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	I think front 225/40/18 and rears 255/35/18. I'm not 100% sure.

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AnthonyR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 325 (3ltr) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the info people

02-01-2013, 08:54 AM	#6
AnthonyR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 325 (3ltr) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	Hi guys iv seen some wheels and I believe they are 8.5 ins all around what would be the best size for the rears if I want a wider tyre

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AnthonyR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 325 (3ltr) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London/Watford Posts: 245 iTrader: (0)	Would 245/45/18 for the rears be ok too? Thanks

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lemonukas Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i e91 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: hemel hempstead Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)