need new street/track tires soon!

stltri · 06-10-2010, 11:34 PM

I currently have 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 Vredestein tires on Alufelgen CSL's (8.5x19 ET35, 9.5x19 ET30) on an e90 335i with Performance Suspension. No rubbing. Mostly DD with occasional track days.

Was considering replacing the current tires soon with either RE-11 or AD08 tires for better grip at the track. I can get the AD08 in the same sizes above. However, I was told they run wider than most tires, including my current ones. The RE-11 does not come in 265, but rather 275. If I got the RE-11, I was thinking of the 245/35/19 paired with 275/30/19.

Will I experience rubbing with these options? I really didn't want to roll my fenders. Aside from potential rubbing issues, I also wanted to improve the grip from my current setup. Any recommendations?

dsswain · 07-07-2010, 11:18 PM

What are your thoughts on the Vredestein tires? It seems like you have experienced some good tires in the past based on what you are looking for. As for rubbing, I'm not sure, but I'm going to say give them a try with those off-sets.

ALUFELGEN · 07-08-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stltri

I currently have 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 Vredestein tires on Alufelgen CSL's (8.5x19 ET35, 9.5x19 ET30) on an e90 335i with Performance Suspension. No rubbing. Mostly DD with occasional track days.

Was considering replacing the current tires soon with either RE-11 or AD08 tires for better grip at the track. I can get the AD08 in the same sizes above. However, I was told they run wider than most tires, including my current ones. The RE-11 does not come in 265, but rather 275. If I got the RE-11, I was thinking of the 245/35/19 paired with 275/30/19.

Will I experience rubbing with these options? I really didn't want to roll my fenders. Aside from potential rubbing issues, I also wanted to improve the grip from my current setup. Any recommendations?

We run 19x9.5ET30 with 275/30/19 on a E90. The vehicle rub with H&R Race springs but not with H&R Sports. It might clear with the Performance Suspension just fine.

Gary@TireRack · 07-08-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

We run 19x9.5ET30 with 275/30/19 on a E90. The vehicle rub with H&R Race springs but not with H&R Sports. It might clear with the Performance Suspension just fine.

Good info.

stltri · 07-10-2010, 07:35 AM

I ended up getting the AD08 (235/35/19 and 265/30/19) mounted on the CSL's. There's minimal rubbing on deep bumps which has happened only twice. Still holding off on rolling the fenders until I take the car to the track and see if they will rub on turns and at the oval.

So far the AD08 feel more planted than the Sessantas. The ride is definitely more harsh but not unbearable, even as a DD car. But definitely these tires have a wider shoulder than previous tires I have tried. I will have to see how they compare on the track. Otherwise, the tires look great on these wheels.

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stltri Private First Class 11 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 12 X5 35i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	need new street/track tires soon! I currently have 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 Vredestein tires on Alufelgen CSL's (8.5x19 ET35, 9.5x19 ET30) on an e90 335i with Performance Suspension. No rubbing. Mostly DD with occasional track days. Was considering replacing the current tires soon with either RE-11 or AD08 tires for better grip at the track. I can get the AD08 in the same sizes above. However, I was told they run wider than most tires, including my current ones. The RE-11 does not come in 265, but rather 275. If I got the RE-11, I was thinking of the 245/35/19 paired with 275/30/19. Will I experience rubbing with these options? I really didn't want to roll my fenders. Aside from potential rubbing issues, I also wanted to improve the grip from my current setup. Any recommendations?
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dsswain Private 1 Rep 97 Posts Drives: AW/E90/MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	What are your thoughts on the Vredestein tires? It seems like you have experienced some good tires in the past based on what you are looking for. As for rubbing, I'm not sure, but I'm going to say give them a try with those off-sets.
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stltri Private First Class 11 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 12 X5 35i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I ended up getting the AD08 (235/35/19 and 265/30/19) mounted on the CSL's. There's minimal rubbing on deep bumps which has happened only twice. Still holding off on rolling the fenders until I take the car to the track and see if they will rub on turns and at the oval. So far the AD08 feel more planted than the Sessantas. The ride is definitely more harsh but not unbearable, even as a DD car. But definitely these tires have a wider shoulder than previous tires I have tried. I will have to see how they compare on the track. Otherwise, the tires look great on these wheels.
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