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ichibanumba1 · 12-12-2011, 02:55 PM

Is anyone running:

225/35 on 19x8.5 &
255/30 on 19x9.5 ?

I'm trying to see how stretched those tires would be (not exactly a fan of stretched tires). Any close up pics of the sidewall/rim would be appreciated!

I know I can go up to 235/35 & 265/30, but I have the tire & wheel protection from BMW

, so if I can keep to the OEM tire specs above, I'm golden.

edirtaynine · 12-12-2011, 02:59 PM

255 on a 9.5 is barely stretched. in fact, i wouldnt even consider it "stretched" at all. especially if u get tires that have a more square shoulder, like michelins.

ttbmer · 12-12-2011, 06:05 PM

I'm abt to try a 255 and a 8.5 wheel that's gonna be stretch, I'm going with PSS

#Tee · 12-12-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ttbmer

I'm abt to try a 255 and a 8.5 wheel that's gonna be stretch, I'm going with PSS

Careful with all that stretch ^ might pop a bead.

NoMods · 12-12-2011, 06:10 PM

i have 255 on my OEM 193M 18x8.5 - works perfectly.

ttbmer · 12-12-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

i have 255 on my OEM 193M 18x8.5 - works perfectly.

Great news!! Thank u for the feedback. Feel much better now!

ttbmer · 12-12-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttbmer

I'm abt to try a 255 and a 8.5 wheel that's gonna be stretch, I'm going with PSS

Careful with all that stretch ^ might pop a bead.

I was concern abt this until ^^ that guys posted he running it no prob.

edirtaynine · 12-12-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Careful with all that stretch ^ might pop a bead.

ROFL!!!!

#Tee · 12-12-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ttbmer

I was concern abt this until ^^ that guys posted he running it no prob.

Still scary man! let us know how it turns out :P

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

ROFL!!!!

lolol shhhsssssss

John 070 · 12-12-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

i have 255 on my OEM 193M 18x8.5 - works perfectly.

Kinda makes sense since the car comes with 255's.

NoMods · 12-12-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Kinda makes sense since the car comes with 255's.

i was trying to tell him that's what BMW does as OEM, so no concerns. but Gary would be the best info.

335 oClock · 12-12-2011, 08:32 PM

thats not a stretch and... if you dont like a "stretch" get a 235 and 265

ichibanumba1 · 12-12-2011, 10:01 PM

255 on 8.5?!?
you mean 225 on 8.5 ......??

brocklanders · 12-12-2011, 10:46 PM

here is the best photo i could find to show how a 255 looks on a 9.5" wheel. in my opinion it is stretched these are hankook v12's i have heard the tire makes a difference.

Pcemkr · 12-13-2011, 09:05 AM

^ lmao @ this thread

255mm = 10.0393701"

10.0393701" tire on 9.5" wheel = stretch

Ok e90post, proceed.

VMRWheels · 12-13-2011, 12:22 PM

A 225 on an 8.5 and 255 on a 9.5 is not considered stretched in my opinion, simply because those widths all fall under the manufacturer of the tire's specifications as acceptable. We've sold this setup countless times, although 235/265 tire combos are much more common. Some tires may look more stretched compared to others though based on their sidewall characteristics.

Here are two examples that I could find on Google.

As you can see, one looks more stretched than the other. If you're afraid of stretched tires a slightly wider tire would help eliminate that.

ichibanumba1 · 12-13-2011, 12:33 PM

Thanks everyone for the pics!

Trevendous03 · 12-13-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

A 225 on an 8.5 and 255 on a 9.5 is not considered stretched in my opinion, simply because those widths all fall under the manufacturer of the tire's specifications as acceptable. We've sold this setup countless times, although 235/265 tire combos are much more common. Some tires may look more stretched compared to others though based on their sidewall characteristics.

As you can see, one looks more stretched than the other. If you're afraid of stretched tires a slightly wider tire would help eliminate that.

Anyone have a list of tire brands that tend to run narrowest? I'm trying to find a narrow tire, so I can avoid rubbing on an aggressive wheel setup.

I'm gonna be going with a 225/255 tire setup for the winter on 18x8.5, 18x9.5 respectively. As far as I know, a 225 can handle 7.5-9.0 and a 255 can handle 8.5-10.5 under manufacturer specs. I've seen people stretch a 215 over a 10" wheel before, although I wouldn't recommend it for daily driving, because tires are more prone to bursting, but anything within the manufacturer specs will work fine.

VMRWheels · 12-13-2011, 06:56 PM

Depends on what type of tire you're looking for really. Hankook Ventus V12s are true to size, Nitto NeoGens are slightly narrower than the Hankooks, a lot of Bridgestones run kind of narrow, Falken FK452s are supposed to be pretty narrow, etc.

Trevendous03 · 12-13-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Depends on what type of tire you're looking for really. Hankook Ventus V12s are true to size, Nitto NeoGens are slightly narrower than the Hankooks, a lot of Bridgestones run kind of narrow, Falken FK452s are supposed to be pretty narrow, etc.

I'm looking at A/S tires for the winter season for matte black 18" VMR V710s I'm ordering this week.

I'm considering running 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 to try to avoid rubbing as much as possible on 9.5 +22 on my 06 E90.

I'm considering Pirelli PZero Nero A/S or Kumho Ecsta ASX

pe90zzi · 12-14-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Careful with all that stretch ^ might pop a bead.

pe90zzi · 12-14-2011, 12:44 AM

this is stretched
215/35 on a 10 (my a3)

12-12-2011, 02:55 PM	#1
ichibanumba1 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Pic request - 255/30 on 9.5 stretched? Is anyone running: 225/35 on 19x8.5 & 255/30 on 19x9.5 ? I'm trying to see how stretched those tires would be (not exactly a fan of stretched tires). Any close up pics of the sidewall/rim would be appreciated! I know I can go up to 235/35 & 265/30, but I have the tire & wheel protection from BMW , so if I can keep to the OEM tire specs above, I'm golden.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	255 on a 9.5 is barely stretched. in fact, i wouldnt even consider it "stretched" at all. especially if u get tires that have a more square shoulder, like michelins.
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335 oClock MOE 214 Rep 2,530 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	thats not a stretch and... if you dont like a "stretch" get a 235 and 265 __________________ Duke Dynamics//Evolution Racewerks//LTBMW *335 oClocks Project Build//Photo Shoot*
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ichibanumba1 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	255 on 8.5?!? you mean 225 on 8.5 ......??
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	here is the best photo i could find to show how a 255 looks on a 9.5" wheel. in my opinion it is stretched these are hankook v12's i have heard the tire makes a difference. Attached Images
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Pcemkr Pro Hater 49 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	^ lmao @ this thread 255mm = 10.0393701" 10.0393701" tire on 9.5" wheel = stretch Ok e90post, proceed.
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ichibanumba1 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Thanks everyone for the pics!
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