19" wheels

nicks3 · 07-17-2007, 06:00 AM

I would like to go to 19" wheels but to stick with the standard width tyres 225 front and 255 rears as last time I tried 235 and 265 the gearing changed noticeably. The ideal tyre size to retain standard gearing seems to be 225/35/19 front and 255/30/19 rear. What J wheels would be Ok for these size tyres, would 9.5 be too wide for the 255 tyre? Also what offset have poeple found Ok, my last were 38 front which seemed ok and 40 rear which seemed a little too tucked in.

remmib · 07-17-2007, 06:09 AM

255 will work on 9.5" wheels, but it might fit a 9" wheel better.
OEM 19" use 8" and 9" with 225 and 255, ET 37 and ET 39.

jusdtm · 07-17-2007, 06:18 AM

I have 19 x 8.5 +32 in the front with 225/35R19 and a 19 x 10 +23 in the rear with 255/30R19. I'm running Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires too. The front looks ok but I know you can run a little lower offset. The back offset is a little too low because I rub with the fenders rolled and the coil over all the way down. I still have to get around to putting negative camber to fix the rubbing. I think an offset anywhere in the 30's would be safe. Here's some pictures

Luki · 07-17-2007, 08:42 AM

jusdtm nice wheels

nicks3 · 07-17-2007, 10:24 AM

So would 225/35/19 on 8.5j front and 255/30/19 on 9j be ok? going up .5 j front and rear. I dont want the tyres to look stretched on the rims.

remmib · 07-17-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nicks3

So would 225/35/19 on 8.5j front and 255/30/19 on 9j be ok? going up .5 j front and rear. I dont want the tyres to look stretched on the rims.

If you dont like streched tyres, go with 8" and 9" wide wheels.

montreal_bimmer · 07-17-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

If you dont like streched tyres, go with 8" and 9" wide wheels.

+1

GLASIG · 07-17-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jusdtm

I have 19 x 8.5 +32 in the front with 225/35R19 and a 19 x 10 +23 in the rear with 255/30R19. I'm running Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires too. The front looks ok but I know you can run a little lower offset. The back offset is a little too low because I rub with the fenders rolled and the coil over all the way down. I still have to get around to putting negative camber to fix the rubbing. I think an offset anywhere in the 30's would be safe. Here's some pictures

Can we get more pics of your car??? :rocks:

SteanLV · 07-18-2007, 02:21 AM

can u take pics of the rear

jusdtm · 07-18-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

If you dont like streched tyres, go with 8" and 9" wide wheels.

+2 an 8" wheel on a 225 and a 9" on a 255 will be perfect.

I put some more pictures on page 2
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=67543&page=2

That's all the pictures I have now. I'd take more pictures now but my car is really dirty and the rain isn't helping.

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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	255 will work on 9.5" wheels, but it might fit a 9" wheel better. OEM 19" use 8" and 9" with 225 and 255, ET 37 and ET 39. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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jusdtm Private 1 Rep 80 Posts Drives: e90 & el53 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 808 iTrader: (0)	I have 19 x 8.5 +32 in the front with 225/35R19 and a 19 x 10 +23 in the rear with 255/30R19. I'm running Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tires too. The front looks ok but I know you can run a little lower offset. The back offset is a little too low because I rub with the fenders rolled and the coil over all the way down. I still have to get around to putting negative camber to fix the rubbing. I think an offset anywhere in the 30's would be safe. Here's some pictures Attached Images
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nicks3 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 335d Xdrive Msport Plus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midlands, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	So would 225/35/19 on 8.5j front and 255/30/19 on 9j be ok? going up .5 j front and rear. I dont want the tyres to look stretched on the rims.
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