Good tire size?

milly · 05-23-2011, 01:36 PM

I've got a 328i and I'm looking for a good tire setup. I suck with tires right now so any help is appreciated. I'm currently running 225's in front and 255's in back.

mlifxs · 05-23-2011, 02:10 PM

Hi, I have a 328i, same sizes.
Try Tirerack.com
Assuming you have the sport package and want another summer tire:
I replaced my runflats and have tried Sumitomo HRZ III, very good and not too expensive
and Continental Extreme contact DW (my current tires), about $150 more than the Sumitomos (for 4 tires) but quieter and lighter. Both tires should last longer than the bridgestone runflats and both are significantly lighter than the runflats.
Also, I decided to stick with my oem sizes instead of increasing rim size or tire size. I like the fact that my 17in tires weigh less than their larger rim alternatives.

milly · 05-23-2011, 05:12 PM

Hey mlif, ill check those tires when I get home. I don't know much about rims/tires and soon, maybe this summer I hope to get some new rims. Is there an easy way to figure out what size tires will fit your rims?

05-23-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
milly Captain 82 Rep 783 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 328i (e90) [9.00]	Good tire size? I've got a 328i and I'm looking for a good tire setup. I suck with tires right now so any help is appreciated. I'm currently running 225's in front and 255's in back.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-23-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	Hi, I have a 328i, same sizes. Try Tirerack.com Assuming you have the sport package and want another summer tire: I replaced my runflats and have tried Sumitomo HRZ III, very good and not too expensive and Continental Extreme contact DW (my current tires), about $150 more than the Sumitomos (for 4 tires) but quieter and lighter. Both tires should last longer than the bridgestone runflats and both are significantly lighter than the runflats. Also, I decided to stick with my oem sizes instead of increasing rim size or tire size. I like the fact that my 17in tires weigh less than their larger rim alternatives.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2011, 05:12 PM	#3
milly Captain 82 Rep 783 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 328i (e90) [9.00]	Hey mlif, ill check those tires when I get home. I don't know much about rims/tires and soon, maybe this summer I hope to get some new rims. Is there an easy way to figure out what size tires will fit your rims?
	Appreciate 0 Quote