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255/40/17 up front on an 8.5 width - bad idea?
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01-15-2013, 04:59 PM | #1 |
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255/40/17 up front on an 8.5 width - bad idea?
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I posted in the wheel and tire forum here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791232 One poster who had concerns suggested I also post a thread here, thinking all of you care deeply about tire attributes and would have some thoughtful comments. I've got a pre-lci 328i with sport package, upgraded to BMW perf suspension and M3 control arms. I don't track but do enjoy spirited driving. I'll need to buy tires in a few months and have thought about a simple, cheap way to further improve handling and achieve a square set-up for rotation. I'm thinking of changing my OEM 8 width fronts to 8.5 (same as rear) and increasing the tire width to 255 (same as rear, currently). Thinking: better braking, better handling... ...but I'm also concerned about unintended consequences...perhaps running 255 up front on an 8.5 rim is a bad idea? If so, how wide would you go on an 8.5 rim? Thank you in advance for any thoughts or suggestions. |
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That's what I run on my car, 255/40/17 on Kosei K1s. Haven't had an issue to date, and 8.5" is within range of for the wheel size. Could be better on a 9" wheel, but I don't expect you'll have any problems.
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To me they are optimal, you get less understeer with the square setup, better grip... so nothing but pluses from my view.
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Absolutely they are, which originally lead me to think "why not"?
Still, seems as though people prefer wider rims for that width. My biggest concerns were would it diminish steering responsiveness or make steering a little too heavy for a daily driver? Also wondered, fronts must experience different forms of stress than rears, will the rim width matter? |
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should only cost be $50 to $100 to upsize my rims, after selling my 8's. Square setup for rotation, more grip, might even have fronts with less curb rash (at least initially lol ) |
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They're optimal if you have enough camber to help with the turn-in.
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Someone on my orig thread suggests 'get camber plates for meaningful improvement' rather than go wider. |
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Someone on my orig thread suggests 'get camber plates for meaningful improvement' rather than go wider. |
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01-25-2013, 08:48 AM | #12 |
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The tires will bubble a bit on 8.5's, but it shouldn't have a meaningful impact. Adding camber will have the most impact.
I run that size on 17x9's for the track.
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thanks neilvosko and UltraRacer13. I'm going to have an alignment soon. With my M3 wishbones and pulled pins I'm hoping I can get to -1.5. I'm thinking this might be sufficient for 255 all around on 8.5s, or dial back to 245 all around on PSS (they don't make 255 for 17s).
Camber-wise,I could go further with some GC Street or Dinan camber plates, not sure if it's worth the cost / install / tire wear for a DD. |
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For street driving you will not notice a huge difference between 255 and 245. |
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Perhaps not to mention N52. Trying to think of little things I can do to enjoy the car more and ward off the new car bug. Not inclined to spend any money on cosmetic mods. That said, I don't want to degrade the turn-in or NVH of a DD in the process.
From this and your other posts, I think your bottom line is, if 8.5s are the wheel, 255s are too big and thus 245 would be preferable in comparison(?) |
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But you can't maintain stock height with a 245 so 255/40 is preferred for 17
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