Pre-Lci E90 Sedan Tires - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cityazndan · 01-19-2013, 03:56 PM

I've been doing some searching and there's no definitive answer of sizes going past 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear...I am willing to roll my fenders and play around with camber (-2.2!). Currently, the car sits at 245s in the fronts and 275s in the rears (no rubbing even in big dips). I have rubbed occasionally with 5mm spacers and a full trunk. The reason is because I have weak/OEM offsets (35mm F, 38mm R).

My thought was running 255 or 265s in the Front and 295/30/19 in the rear. Yes, LSD is in the near future...but I want a set of sticky yokohama advan neova ad08s (which I've been told run a size bigger

)))

Any pre-lci sedan owners wanna chime in and their big tire setups?

techwhiz · 01-19-2013, 07:05 PM

Hi,

I run 275/30 in the rear of my car with +35 offset.
The 295 is a 1cm wider on both sides. I don't think it will fit without a fender pull.
I don't think rolling the fender will be enough. It's also going to be taller.

I'd love to see it if you can make it work.

cityazndan · 01-19-2013, 07:56 PM

I guess you might be right, 275s fit fine without any work so I'm thinking what the hey lol

DUI Elite · 01-19-2013, 07:57 PM

I think 285's are as wide as you can go without rolling.

we'll find out come spring lol. I plan on running 255/35 fronts, 285/30 rears.

ET +18 up front (I am VERY likely going to have to roll the fenders, and +34 on the rear.

cityazndan · 01-19-2013, 08:54 PM

Yeah you might have to pull your fenders lol. Mods, can you switch this to tires forum? If not ill just copy and paste into a new thread

D_o_S · 01-20-2013, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

I think 285's are as wide as you can go without rolling.

we'll find out come spring lol. I plan on running 255/35 fronts, 285/30 rears.

ET +18 up front (I am VERY likely going to have to roll the fenders, and +34 on the rear.

You know you can't roll the front fenders, right? They're plastic...

Or so I was told...

cityazndan · 01-20-2013, 05:29 AM

False, sedan front fenders are metal

longliven54 · 01-20-2013, 02:36 PM

anything over 245 in front will need fender pull and camber.

295 with fender pull is possible. might rub a lil over bumps with passengers in the rear seat.
drawback: if ever you wish to change wheel setup to square after getting LSD, fenders cant be un-rolled.
for 2years i drove my car with staggered 245/275 with fender pulled. now i run 245squared and e joy driving the car much more. better faster crisper turn in and being able to.rotate.tires.is a big plus.have to run 25mm spacers to cover the hidious arch gap in the rear tho

cityazndan · 01-20-2013, 06:36 PM

Haha even with a LSD, I will most likely remain with 255/295. With Yokohamas running a size wide, it may be a true 265/305 LOL.

If not, then I guess I'll run 245 (a true 255) in the front. 245 DWS doesn't rub at all.

DUI Elite · 01-20-2013, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_o_S

You know you can't roll the front fenders, right? They're plastic...

Or so I was told...

you mean where the plastic fender liner meets? the actual fender is metal

I couldve sworn i've heard of members doing it.

Will have to look into it

cityazndan · 01-21-2013, 09:13 PM

Sedan fenders (Front and Rear) are metal. See Post #7.

cityazndan · 04-24-2013, 11:53 PM

Well 295s fit, rubs a bit but only over big bumps.

255s fit perfect, no rolling necessary.

EDIT- Now I wonder if I can get away with +20/+22 offset F/R with these sizes lol....gonna buy some spacers and experiment.

xzibit a · 04-25-2013, 07:39 PM

Danny are your fenders rolled yet? LMK if you need it done

cityazndan · 04-25-2013, 08:26 PM

Yeah haha, I feel I need a pull in addition to the roll

thefull9yards · 04-25-2013, 11:31 PM

I'm running 275/30/19 in the rear with 15mm spacers and I've had no problems whatsoever.

cityazndan · 04-26-2013, 12:43 PM

Yeah that was my old setup haha

robc1976 · 04-26-2013, 10:48 PM

I run a 295 with a 5MM spacer with a fender roll plus a bit of grinding to get the roll flatter abs have plenty of room...I Ann going to a 305 here soon. No pulling needed.

robc1976 · 04-26-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

you mean where the plastic fender liner meets? the actual fender is metal

I couldve sworn i've heard of members doing it.

Will have to look into it

They are metal, but are plastic on front clip which is where I shaved some material.

cityazndan · 05-05-2013, 12:32 AM

Not bad

vasillalov · 05-05-2013, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUI Elite

I think 285's are as wide as you can go without rolling.

This is correct! I am running a 275 right now on a 10 inch wheel and the tire looks a bit stretched. I can most definitely get a 285 in there, but then there *might* be a slight rub in the fender liner.

I have the OEM sport suspension.

Hybrid For Life · 05-06-2013, 02:44 AM

Damn must be nice only worrying about tire size. Haha

I finally was able to get my 18 x 12" with a 285/30 to fit without rubbing. Rear fender lip has been cut clear off, then sanded after. Really the only way to go, way more room compared to just a roll

robc1976 · 05-06-2013, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

Damn must be nice only worrying about tire size. Haha

I finally was able to get my 18 x 12" with a 285/30 to fit without rubbing. Rear fender lip has been cut clear off, then sanded after. Really the only way to go, way more room compared to just a roll

when you shave/cut your fender how far did you cut, did any paint chip? Can you post pics...I want to do this to fit a 305. As of now I am rolled I then grinded on the
roll and it thinned out the metal and I was able to bend it in more but I want the lip gone....doesn't seem to hard to do and will allow for more clearance.

01-19-2013, 03:56 PM	#1
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Pre-Lci E90 Sedan Tires I've been doing some searching and there's no definitive answer of sizes going past 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear...I am willing to roll my fenders and play around with camber (-2.2!). Currently, the car sits at 245s in the fronts and 275s in the rears (no rubbing even in big dips). I have rubbed occasionally with 5mm spacers and a full trunk. The reason is because I have weak/OEM offsets (35mm F, 38mm R). My thought was running 255 or 265s in the Front and 295/30/19 in the rear. Yes, LSD is in the near future...but I want a set of sticky yokohama advan neova ad08s (which I've been told run a size bigger ))) Any pre-lci sedan owners wanna chime in and their big tire setups? __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3
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01-19-2013, 07:56 PM	#3
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	I guess you might be right, 275s fit fine without any work so I'm thinking what the hey lol __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

01-19-2013, 08:54 PM	#5
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Yeah you might have to pull your fenders lol. Mods, can you switch this to tires forum? If not ill just copy and paste into a new thread __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

01-20-2013, 02:36 PM	#8
longliven54 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i e90 auto Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: victoria Posts: 386 iTrader: (6)	anything over 245 in front will need fender pull and camber. 295 with fender pull is possible. might rub a lil over bumps with passengers in the rear seat. drawback: if ever you wish to change wheel setup to square after getting LSD, fenders cant be un-rolled. for 2years i drove my car with staggered 245/275 with fender pulled. now i run 245squared and e joy driving the car much more. better faster crisper turn in and being able to.rotate.tires.is a big plus.have to run 25mm spacers to cover the hidious arch gap in the rear tho __________________ JB4 G5 / VRSF IC / STETT CAI / GREDDY / custom exhaust / iRotora cross drilled rotots / snow stage 3 meth / 19" iForged senekas / upgraded speakers n CF woofer box / M3 bits/ DINAN camber plates/ KONI/ megan racing toe arm/ supreme power lowering perch

01-20-2013, 06:36 PM	#9
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Haha even with a LSD, I will most likely remain with 255/295. With Yokohamas running a size wide, it may be a true 265/305 LOL. If not, then I guess I'll run 245 (a true 255) in the front. 245 DWS doesn't rub at all. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

01-19-2013, 07:05 PM	#2
techwhiz Captain Drives: e90 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 843 iTrader: (1)	Hi, I run 275/30 in the rear of my car with +35 offset. The 295 is a 1cm wider on both sides. I don't think it will fit without a fender pull. I don't think rolling the fender will be enough. It's also going to be taller. I'd love to see it if you can make it work.

01-19-2013, 07:57 PM	#4
DUI Elite ///M at Heart Drives: 2006 SGM E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,306 iTrader: (2)	I think 285's are as wide as you can go without rolling. we'll find out come spring lol. I plan on running 255/35 fronts, 285/30 rears. ET +18 up front (I am VERY likely going to have to roll the fenders, and +34 on the rear.

01-20-2013, 05:29 AM	#7
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	False, sedan front fenders are metal __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

01-21-2013, 09:13 PM	#11
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Sedan fenders (Front and Rear) are metal. See Post #7. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

04-24-2013, 11:53 PM	#12
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Well 295s fit, rubs a bit but only over big bumps. 255s fit perfect, no rolling necessary. EDIT- Now I wonder if I can get away with +20/+22 offset F/R with these sizes lol....gonna buy some spacers and experiment. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

04-25-2013, 07:39 PM	#13
xzibit a Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 299 iTrader: (1)	Danny are your fenders rolled yet? LMK if you need it done

04-25-2013, 08:26 PM	#14
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Yeah haha, I feel I need a pull in addition to the roll

04-25-2013, 11:31 PM	#15
thefull9yards Private Drives: 2007 Sparkling Graphite 328i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	I'm running 275/30/19 in the rear with 15mm spacers and I've had no problems whatsoever.

04-26-2013, 12:43 PM	#16
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Yeah that was my old setup haha __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

04-26-2013, 10:48 PM	#17
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,362 iTrader: (8)	I run a 295 with a 5MM spacer with a fender roll plus a bit of grinding to get the roll flatter abs have plenty of room...I Ann going to a 305 here soon. No pulling needed. Attached Images __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

05-05-2013, 12:32 AM	#19
cityazndan Captain Drives: E90 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 981 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	Not bad __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| 6AT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW {Dipped} \|Burger Motorsports\|mfD\|Evolution Racewerkes\|Active Autowerkes\|Forge\|ar Design\|JetHot\|RB\|Bastuck\|Cobb\| \|\|Amuse Ericcson\|M-Sport\|M5 SMG Knob\|\| VTT Stg 3

05-06-2013, 02:44 AM	#21
Hybrid For Life Low Ballin and Street Crawlin Drives: Slow & Low Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (2)	Damn must be nice only worrying about tire size. Haha I finally was able to get my 18 x 12" with a 285/30 to fit without rubbing. Rear fender lip has been cut clear off, then sanded after. Really the only way to go, way more room compared to just a roll __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

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