Tires on 19" - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

PNF · 10-21-2010, 01:43 PM

I have a set of 19" CH and I am at the end of the life of my current set.

My question is on the front 2 rims, which is 19x8.5.

Usually, i run 235/35/19 on the tires, but can I run 225/40/19 on them? (Conti DWS)

I know I can run them I guess, but what are the pro/cons (or no pros)

I rarely drive my car in the winter, but I do drive it "sometimes", so I am thinking the DWS.

OR, I can still just buy a new set of summer tires and since they are brand new, they could still last me a couple times on a cold day with no snow. (I dont drive it out with snow).

Some experts adivise would be great!

VMRWheels · 10-21-2010, 02:11 PM

The 225/40 is about 8mm taller then the 235/35/19, so rubbing issues may occur during compression. Though the overall diameter difference is still within 3%, I would recommend sticking with the proper 235/35.

-Charles@VMRWheels

PNF · 10-21-2010, 02:31 PM

Thanks. I was afraid of rubbing issues, but was not sure.

I have a pretty low car too up front.

Shooot.. DWS is on back order nationally until Jan/Feb!!!! for 235/35/19..

anyone know any place that have them in stock!?!? I'll order right away for a set of 2!!

PNF · 10-21-2010, 02:43 PM

Sorry, how about on the rear,

19x9.5

275/30/19

or

255/40/19

with Michelin PS A/S Plus?

I was running 265/30/19 before with Michelin PS.

VMRWheels · 10-21-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Sorry, how about on the rear,

19x9.5

275/30/19

or

255/40/19

with Michelin PS A/S Plus?

I was running 265/30/19 before with Michelin PS.

255/40 would definitely not fit. There is over a 5.5% difference between the 275/30 tire and it is 20mm taller.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Gavin@MMW · 10-21-2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Thanks. I was afraid of rubbing issues, but was not sure.

I have a pretty low car too up front.

Shooot.. DWS is on back order nationally until Jan/Feb!!!! for 235/35/19..

anyone know any place that have them in stock!?!? I'll order right away for a set of 2!!

On an 8.5 you can run the 225/35/19 Conti DWS which is available

Let me know if you need some help there.

PNF · 10-21-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

255/40 would definitely not fit. There is over a 5.5% difference between the 275/30 tire and it is 20mm taller.

-Charles@VMRWheels

how about 275/30? Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craven 328

On an 8.5 you can run the 225/35/19 Conti DWS which is available

Let me know if you need some help there.

225/35.. would that be wide enough on a 8.5? I dont want the rims to stick out. you know.. I am a little worrled.. ha

Robmaster · 10-22-2010, 04:45 AM

225/35 is a normal size for a 8.5 wheel.

here my 19x8.5 with 225/35/19

PNF · 10-22-2010, 05:58 AM

Thnx! The wheel looks great by the way.

How about 275/30/19 on the rear with 19x9.5?

A bit wider than the normal 265. But maybe this will protect therim better?

remmib · 10-22-2010, 11:53 AM

275/30/19 fits fine on 19x9.5, don't know if it will rub or not though.

Gavin@MMW · 10-22-2010, 12:20 PM

Run a 265/30 with a rim protection bead, like a Cooper, Michellin, Conti - even dunlop I think offers some options

a 275 is really wide and overkill IMHO for an e92. But it will fit, depending on drop it will rub (maybe)

PNF · 10-22-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craven 328

Run a 265/30 with a rim protection bead, like a Cooper, Michellin, Conti - even dunlop I think offers some options

a 275 is really wide and overkill IMHO for an e92. But it will fit, depending on drop it will rub (maybe)

Thanks.

255/30 or 275/30 on 19x9.5..

right now, I am toward 275..

Oh, the tire is Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

They dont offer 265/35 size..

As for rubbing.... May rub a bit.. i am dropped on KW, but I have my fenders rolled. Oh, running a 5mm spacer as well.. so my offset in the rear is approximately +35mm right now.

Gary@Tirerack. What do you recommend?

VMRWheels · 10-22-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

Thnx! The wheel looks great by the way.

How about 275/30/19 on the rear with 19x9.5?

A bit wider than the normal 265. But maybe this will protect therim better?

275 will work perfectly fine on a 9.5" wheel and offer a bit more rim lip protection but it may cause rubbing issues in the rear depending on your fitment and height.

-Charles@VMRWheels

PNF · 10-22-2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

275 will work perfectly fine on a 9.5" wheel and offer a bit more rim lip protection but it may cause rubbing issues in the rear depending on your fitment and height.

-Charles@VMRWheels

thank you for all of your response!

i think i am going for 275/30 and 235/35 on the front.

Cem · 10-22-2010, 09:42 PM

I have 225/40 DWS's on my car right now and they do not rub. They are on 8x19 wheels. The wheels are OEM ZCP wheels, 47mm offset with 12mm spacers (35mm net offset).

I was thinking about selling the tires actually; I bought the wheels+tires as a set and the seller put brand new DWS tires on the front wheels. The catch is I live in San Antonio, TX and it hasn't snowed here for decades

If you want them I can sell them for $250 shipped. The tires have less than 50 miles on them, so basically they are brand new.

PM me if interested.

Thanks,
Cem

Cem · 10-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Check my other post for today, it shows the tires on my E92.

Thanks,
Cem

PNF · 10-23-2010, 08:50 PM

cem, thanks!I think 225 may not fit well with my 19x8.5.. may not be wide enough?

Thanks for the offer though!! very good deal!

10-21-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
PNF Colonel Drives: 08' AW E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / NNJ Posts: 2,271 iTrader: (4)	Tires on 19" I have a set of 19" CH and I am at the end of the life of my current set. My question is on the front 2 rims, which is 19x8.5. Usually, i run 235/35/19 on the tires, but can I run 225/40/19 on them? (Conti DWS) I know I can run them I guess, but what are the pro/cons (or no pros) I rarely drive my car in the winter, but I do drive it "sometimes", so I am thinking the DWS. OR, I can still just buy a new set of summer tires and since they are brand new, they could still last me a couple times on a cold day with no snow. (I dont drive it out with snow). Some experts adivise would be great! __________________
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10-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,707 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	The 225/40 is about 8mm taller then the 235/35/19, so rubbing issues may occur during compression. Though the overall diameter difference is still within 3%, I would recommend sticking with the proper 235/35. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

10-21-2010, 02:31 PM	#3
PNF Colonel Drives: 08' AW E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / NNJ Posts: 2,271 iTrader: (4)	Thanks. I was afraid of rubbing issues, but was not sure. I have a pretty low car too up front. Shooot.. DWS is on back order nationally until Jan/Feb!!!! for 235/35/19.. anyone know any place that have them in stock!?!? I'll order right away for a set of 2!! __________________

10-21-2010, 02:43 PM	#4
PNF Colonel Drives: 08' AW E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / NNJ Posts: 2,271 iTrader: (4)	Sorry, how about on the rear, 19x9.5 275/30/19 or 255/40/19 with Michelin PS A/S Plus? I was running 265/30/19 before with Michelin PS. __________________

10-22-2010, 04:45 AM	#8
Robmaster Colonel Drives: 2009 MR E92 M3, E39 523i (DD) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,671 iTrader: (3)	225/35 is a normal size for a 8.5 wheel. here my 19x8.5 with 225/35/19 __________________

10-22-2010, 05:58 AM	#9
PNF Colonel Drives: 08' AW E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / NNJ Posts: 2,271 iTrader: (4)	Thnx! The wheel looks great by the way. How about 275/30/19 on the rear with 19x9.5? A bit wider than the normal 265. But maybe this will protect therim better? __________________

10-22-2010, 11:53 AM	#10
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,685 iTrader: (0)	275/30/19 fits fine on 19x9.5, don't know if it will rub or not though. __________________ 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\|

10-22-2010, 12:20 PM	#11
Gavin@MMW Brigadier General Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 Posts: 3,903 iTrader: (18)	Run a 265/30 with a rim protection bead, like a Cooper, Michellin, Conti - even dunlop I think offers some options a 275 is really wide and overkill IMHO for an e92. But it will fit, depending on drop it will rub (maybe)

10-22-2010, 09:42 PM	#15
Cem New Member Drives: Red 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 26 iTrader: (4)	I have 225/40 DWS's on my car right now and they do not rub. They are on 8x19 wheels. The wheels are OEM ZCP wheels, 47mm offset with 12mm spacers (35mm net offset). I was thinking about selling the tires actually; I bought the wheels+tires as a set and the seller put brand new DWS tires on the front wheels. The catch is I live in San Antonio, TX and it hasn't snowed here for decades If you want them I can sell them for $250 shipped. The tires have less than 50 miles on them, so basically they are brand new. PM me if interested. Thanks, Cem

10-22-2010, 09:43 PM	#16
Cem New Member Drives: Red 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 26 iTrader: (4)	Check my other post for today, it shows the tires on my E92. Thanks, Cem

10-23-2010, 08:50 PM	#17
PNF Colonel Drives: 08' AW E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / NNJ Posts: 2,271 iTrader: (4)	cem, thanks!I think 225 may not fit well with my 19x8.5.. may not be wide enough? Thanks for the offer though!! very good deal! __________________

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