Widest tire I can run? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Brey335i · 02-10-2010, 11:58 PM

My new Linea Corse rims came in today and I need to get some tires for them. The rims are 19 x 8.5 ET30 front and 19 x 9.5 ET35 rear.

I want them to fit nicely so I'm probably gonna go with a drop. What size fronts and rears should I be running?

The guy at Firestone wanted to get me to 245 front and 275 rear but I'm just afraid of rubbing

remmib · 02-11-2010, 11:43 AM

Why not just go with 235/35 and 265/30.

PhiDeltBeers · 02-11-2010, 12:31 PM

265 = safe bet.

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 02-11-2010, 03:03 PM

most likely, unless you are super low, you will be fine with 275.30.19 on a coupe

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 02-11-2010, 03:04 PM

btw, I would stick with a 235.35.19 on the front

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-11-2010, 03:07 PM

265 will always fit, 275 MAY or MAY NOT rub. Make sure you know a guy that rolls fenders if you plan on going to 275 (just in case).

The camber you choose, the drop, and the tire will all factor into this equation. (aside from the wheels and offset obviously).

OEMconcept · 02-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Why not just go with 235/35 and 265/30.

the safest bet

per · 02-11-2010, 03:24 PM

I run 275/35-18 and 245/40-18 et 32, but i had to roll the rear fenders. Good year assymetric tyres

e92er · 02-11-2010, 03:47 PM

275 works depending on the tires, for example, my pirellis rubbed even after rolling the fenders, just put on some generals and they never rubbed yet...but like someone else said, find someone who can roll fenders before installing them....

Brey335i · 02-12-2010, 07:03 AM

great. I just got them put on last night at Firestone. And I asked for 265/30/19 in the back but the guy insisted onn giving me 265/35s instead. And now every time I hit a bump they rub badly. How do I fix this?

enrita · 02-12-2010, 07:07 AM

you should run 265/30 at the back! its completely off now.

Brey335i · 02-12-2010, 07:56 AM

well thanks but it's already too late. I guess I was dumb for believing them when they said 35 wouldn't be a problem... but now I need to do something

02-10-2010, 11:58 PM	#1
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	Widest tire I can run? My new Linea Corse rims came in today and I need to get some tires for them. The rims are 19 x 8.5 ET30 front and 19 x 9.5 ET35 rear. I want them to fit nicely so I'm probably gonna go with a drop. What size fronts and rears should I be running? The guy at Firestone wanted to get me to 245 front and 275 rear but I'm just afraid of rubbing
	Tweet

02-11-2010, 11:43 AM	#2
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,689 iTrader: (0)	Why not just go with 235/35 and 265/30. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

02-11-2010, 12:31 PM	#3
PhiDeltBeers Lieutenant Drives: R35 GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 538 iTrader: (0)	265 = safe bet. __________________

02-11-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
Zoeb@WheelDude.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 (e92), X5 (E70) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 11,916 iTrader: (45) Garage List 1995 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [4.83]	most likely, unless you are super low, you will be fine with 275.30.19 on a coupe __________________ WheelDude.com \| WheelDude.com Facebook \| 510.252.1111

02-11-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
Zoeb@WheelDude.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 (e92), X5 (E70) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 11,916 iTrader: (45) Garage List 1995 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [4.83]	btw, I would stick with a 235.35.19 on the front __________________ WheelDude.com \| WheelDude.com Facebook \| 510.252.1111

02-11-2010, 03:07 PM	#6
Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,479 iTrader: (25)	265 will always fit, 275 MAY or MAY NOT rub. Make sure you know a guy that rolls fenders if you plan on going to 275 (just in case). The camber you choose, the drop, and the tire will all factor into this equation. (aside from the wheels and offset obviously). __________________ Latest Discounts and Specials Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! MEMORIAL DAY DISCOUNTS!!

02-11-2010, 03:24 PM	#8
per Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 489 iTrader: (0)	I run 275/35-18 and 245/40-18 et 32, but i had to roll the rear fenders. Good year assymetric tyres __________________ M3 E92 ESS VT-625

02-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#9
e92er Captain Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 810 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [1.00]	275 works depending on the tires, for example, my pirellis rubbed even after rolling the fenders, just put on some generals and they never rubbed yet...but like someone else said, find someone who can roll fenders before installing them.... __________________

02-12-2010, 07:03 AM	#10
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	great. I just got them put on last night at Firestone. And I asked for 265/30/19 in the back but the guy insisted onn giving me 265/35s instead. And now every time I hit a bump they rub badly. How do I fix this?

02-12-2010, 07:07 AM	#11
enrita Major General Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden Posts: 6,849 iTrader: (0)	you should run 265/30 at the back! its completely off now. __________________ 07 335i AT - TD St.2 Turbos - COBB (Custom Cobb mapping by http://www.protuningfreaks.com/) - JB4G5 ISO - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - E85 Walbro - Injen Intake - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - AR DPs - midpipes 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - Level 10 AT upgrade - Alpina AT Flash

02-12-2010, 07:56 AM	#12
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	well thanks but it's already too late. I guess I was dumb for believing them when they said 35 wouldn't be a problem... but now I need to do something

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search