Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS on '06 330i Sport ?

genesmasher · 03-21-2007, 06:22 PM

I would like to buy these tires when my OEM tires wear out (soon). Fronts are available in OEM size (225/40/18), however the rears aren't. Can you guys confirm that I could use 265/35/18 size for my rears ? This is the closest size available - I just want to make sure there will be no wierd issues, like rubbing, etc. I am looking at these, because I am interested in longevity, and they seem to get rave reviews at Tirerack. Thanks !

ATG · 03-21-2007, 06:34 PM

Good choice. I'd like to know the answer too!

btc · 03-21-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ATG

Good choice. I'd like to know the answer too!

I would like to know also.

Is this 265/35/18 runflat or non runflat ?

bavarian19 · 03-21-2007, 08:00 PM

The tire is going to look real beefy in the back. 255's can be stretched as much as 9 inch wide rims easily. 265's are often stretched to wheels as wide as 10 inches, and you are going to place them on an 8.5 inch wide rim...

I would probably look to keep 255's on the rears of OEM staggered setups...

MonacoBimm · 03-21-2007, 08:29 PM

Ive seen 275 on oem sport package REARS. It looks wide and agressive from the back, and does not look wierd.

OMMMG · 03-21-2007, 11:21 PM

they are the best tires around right now, i know, i have em on my 06' 330i but non sport, best a/s tire i have ever driven on

lbernielu · 03-21-2007, 11:52 PM

I expect to need tires later this year and will be calling Tire Rack for opinion. In their recent ultra high performance all season tests, Yokohama Advan S4 did well. It comes in the 255 x 35 x 18 size for the rears, and most likely could still fit ultra thin cable chains.

genesmasher · 03-22-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lbernielu

I expect to need tires later this year and will be calling Tire Rack for opinion. In their recent ultra high performance all season tests, Yokohama Advan S4 did well. It comes in the 255 x 35 x 18 size for the rears, and most likely could still fit ultra thin cable chains.

Great, could you post the info after you talk with them.
I am also looking at Pirelli PZero Nero M/S tires as an alternative - they are almost as good, acoording to reviews, and slightly cheaper. They come in OEM size.

dmichael · 11-19-2007, 12:14 PM

I have 4 RE960AS for sale if your interested, very low miles, all 4 are 225/40/18, but I'd sell you 2 if your interested.

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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	The tire is going to look real beefy in the back. 255's can be stretched as much as 9 inch wide rims easily. 265's are often stretched to wheels as wide as 10 inches, and you are going to place them on an 8.5 inch wide rim... I would probably look to keep 255's on the rears of OEM staggered setups...
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MonacoBimm Banned 44 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	Ive seen 275 on oem sport package REARS. It looks wide and agressive from the back, and does not look wierd.
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lbernielu Private 0 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, sp, Bilstein, H&R Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	A/S tires I expect to need tires later this year and will be calling Tire Rack for opinion. In their recent ultra high performance all season tests, Yokohama Advan S4 did well. It comes in the 255 x 35 x 18 size for the rears, and most likely could still fit ultra thin cable chains.
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dmichael Lieutenant 25 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I have 4 RE960AS for sale if your interested, very low miles, all 4 are 225/40/18, but I'd sell you 2 if your interested. __________________ 2008 E90 328i - Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Dark Burl, 6MT, Sport, Premuim, Fold-down seats, iPod/USB(6FL). M-Sport Steering Wheel, ZHP M-Sport Shift knob, Euro fog lights. Euro Split Armrest
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