2009 335xi rears of 255 vs 265 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

fordperf · 10-12-2012, 01:27 PM

From what I am reading around here, the 255/35R18 8.5" fits the rear just fine (naturally) but that a 265/30R18 9.0" is jusssst enough to rub without rolling the fenders during full travel?

VMRWheels · 10-12-2012, 02:36 PM

What offset? Depending on the offset a 265/35/18 should be fine in the rear. 30 profile is a bit short.

fordperf · 10-12-2012, 05:57 PM

Actually, I'm new to all this, so my answer is I do not know.

My dealer told me the style 287 for my year is/was not available, but instead suggested style 189; the rear they said was 255/35r18 8.5" and would fit. I did not ask what is the offset or if the 265 would fit, but the few posts I have seen on here with a 2009 335xi and 265's in the rear people are talking about fenders rubbing.

If I look for aftermarket rims, should the manufacturer be able to tell me what offset I need with their rim and 265 rear?

Raptor001 · 10-12-2012, 06:07 PM

Will the m3 tire size of 265/40/r18 fit on rear of e90 335xi?

demontwinz · 10-12-2012, 08:26 PM

i run 275 , 35, 18 without any problems

fordperf · 10-12-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by demontwinz

i run 275 , 35, 18 without any problems

How wide of a rim? offset?

**Gary@TireRack** · 10-13-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor001

Will the m3 tire size of 265/40/r18 fit on rear of e90 335xi?

Too tall for a non-M car and would likely rub.

fordperf · 10-13-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Too tall for a non-M car and would likely rub.

Would that be solved with a 265/35r18?

**Gary@TireRack** · 10-15-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

What offset? Depending on the offset a 265/35/18 should be fine in the rear. 30 profile is a bit short.

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fordperf · 10-15-2012, 03:28 PM

Gary@TireRack: If I wanted to run 265/35r18 rears, rather than 255/35r18, how wide of a rim should I use and at what offset?

Goofyguy · 10-15-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by demontwinz

i run 275 , 35, 18 without any problems

Yup what offset, I want to run all 4 corners that size.

Joe@ApexRaceParts · 10-15-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fordperf

How wide of a rim? offset?

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Originally Posted by fordperf

Gary@TireRack: If I wanted to run 265/35r18 rears, rather than 255/35r18, how wide of a rim should I use and at what offset?

For the most part, those with LCI E9x's will use an 18x9.5" ET35 in the rear and depending on the type tire used will be on the verge of rubbing. The rubbing is usually nothing a simple fender roll won't fix. Ultimately a rub free rear set up will be the 18x9.5" ET43 wheel. Both of these wheels in the EC-7 model use the same profile 2 wheel face and would look the same on the car.

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Originally Posted by Goofyguy

Yup what offset, I want to run all 4 corners that size.

Fitting a 275/35/18 on the front of an E9x is very tough with out excessive negative camber and fender modifications. A good square set up for an E9x would consist of the 18x9" ET31 with a 245/40/18 tire or a 255/35/18 if you have negative camber achieved through camber plates or pulled alignment pins on your stock strut mounts.

**Gary@TireRack** · 10-16-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fordperf

Gary@TireRack: If I wanted to run 265/35r18 rears, rather than 255/35r18, how wide of a rim should I use and at what offset?

9"-10" wheels. Offsets will vary but generally will be in the range of 30-45mm

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp

fordperf · 10-19-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

9"-10" wheels. Offsets will vary but generally will be in the range of 30-45mm

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp

Thanks, but I think I am going to stick with 225/40r18 and 255/35r18.

demontwinz · 10-19-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofyguy

Yup what offset, I want to run all 4 corners that size.

how do I find out what offset? hahaha

Sorry I am new to this and I got my car this way from a dealership

Goofyguy · 10-20-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe@ApexRaceParts

Fitting a 275/35/18 on the front of an E9x is very tough with out excessive negative camber and fender modifications. A good square set up for an E9x would consist of the 18x9" ET31 with a 245/40/18 tire or a 255/35/18 if you have negative camber achieved through camber plates or pulled alignment pins on your stock strut mounts.

Dang, The 255 on the 18x9 still looks streched to me. I want a square setup so I can rotate. I will not be running agressive cambers, not a style for me.

fordperf · 10-20-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofyguy

Dang, The 255 on the 18x9 still looks streched to me. I want a square setup so I can rotate. I will not be running agressive cambers, not a style for me.

What do you mean by "stretched"?

Goofyguy · 10-20-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fordperf

What do you mean by "stretched"?

Wheel is a bit wider than the tire. Im old school I like some bulge of tire or at least flush with the wheel.

fordperf · 10-20-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofyguy

Wheel is a bit wider than the tire. Im old school I like some bulge of tire or at least flush with the wheel.

Oh ok. The 255 wide tire (255mm) translates to almost exactly 10" (10.0394 inches) so anything less than a 10" rim is going to have the opposite look...an 8.5", 9" or 9.5" rim IS going to have a little bulge of tire wider than the rim.

Unless the tires are of a specific design that the sidewall treads are angled inward a little to offset this.

neilvosko · 12-12-2012, 12:35 AM

Can I run 265/35/18 on 8.5 vmr 718s Michelin pas

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

What offset? Depending on the offset a 265/35/18 should be fine in the rear. 30 profile is a bit short.

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