Tire Fitment Question

SmashD · 07-23-2010, 03:01 AM

Hi all,

I just purchased some rims from another member on this site, they are sized at 19 x 8.5 ET35 and 19 x 9.5 ET30. I have a non-M Pre-LCI E90 and want to find the right tire size so that I can go as aggressive as possible without having to roll the fenders. I will be installing Eibach Pro Kit springs next week when I mount the wheels, I have a non-ZSP suspension.

So far I was thinking of running stretched tires + spacers in order to push the wheels out a bit more. Was thinking of 215/35/19 Front and 245/35/19 Rear. Not sure if this will achieve the look I am going for.

I have seen these rims with 235/35/19 and 275/30/19 tires and Id like to go a bit more aggressive. Thoughts?

This is my first wheel upgrade so any input would help.

Gary@TireRack · 07-23-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SmashD

Hi all,

I just purchased some rims from another member on this site, they are sized at 19 x 8.5 ET35 and 19 x 9.5 ET30. I have a non-M Pre-LCI E90 and want to find the right tire size so that I can go as aggressive as possible without having to roll the fenders. I will be installing Eibach Pro Kit springs next week when I mount the wheels, I have a non-ZSP suspension.

So far I was thinking of running stretched tires + spacers in order to push the wheels out a bit more. Was thinking of 215/35/19 Front and 245/35/19 Rear. Not sure if this will achieve the look I am going for.

I have seen these rims with 235/35/19 and 275/30/19 tires and Id like to go a bit more aggressive. Thoughts?

This is my first wheel upgrade so any input would help.

215/35R19 and 245/35R19 are short and narrow for the car and those wheels... they also are different from each other in overall diameter would may cause issues with ABS and traction control. Stick with 235/35R19 up front and 265/30R19 or 275/30R19 rear.

VMRWheels · 07-23-2010, 03:14 PM

Those are very narrow sizes for an E90. Like Gary said, I would recommend 235 front or 265/275 rears. If you are going for a slight stretch, try the Toyo T1R's which run narrow with a rounded sidewall.

-Charles@VMRWheels

SmashD · 07-25-2010, 01:33 PM

Thank you for the responses, I decided to go with 235/35 and 265/30.

TDin · 08-03-2010, 10:18 AM

SmashD, could you post a pic of the finished article, I am thinking of doing likewise with my E90 320d.

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TDin New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E90 320d SE Monaco Blue Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	SmashD, could you post a pic of the finished article, I am thinking of doing likewise with my E90 320d.
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