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12-29-2012, 07:17 PM | #1 |
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'11 328XiT tire fitment question
Hi There --
Well it's time to replace the RFT on my wife's 2011 328XiT (~20K miles). We have the factory 17" wheels (style 285) and currently square setup RFT 225/45-17. My local tire shop has a special on Michelin Pilot RFT's with the size of 245/45-17. Will this tire size fit without rubbing? I could go with a non-RFT but I'm not sure where to get the spare tire kit. Thank you!! |
12-30-2012, 01:40 AM | #2 |
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I would stick with the factory size. 225/45/17 is actually a very, very common size.
Why not shop around online and order a set of tires? I put non RFTs on my E91 12 months ago. It's been a good "upgrade". If I were in the states, I would probably go with these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ort+A%2FS+Plus |
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If you feel the need to "plus size", you should go with a 245/40-17; 245/45-17 is too tall. |
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12-31-2012, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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12-31-2012, 10:43 AM | #6 | |
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A couple of more questions... 1. What is the best RFT for all season, especially for the wet/cold 2. Can I make 245-45-17 work? 3. If I decide to go non-RFT, is there a spare tire kit you recommend? |
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01-02-2013, 12:13 PM | #7 |
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So far the Bridgestone RE960 A/S Pole Position RFT has been getting the best feedback for all season run flat tires. I'm not sure how you can make 245/45R17 fit, nor do we carry a spare tire kit, sorry.
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Doesn't appear 245/45-17 is much bigger than stock 225/45-17...only 0.709" inches in diameter. And with the Xi version, the car rides higher than the RWD? |
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