2011 E90 XDrive Tire Rubbing Issues

MTK24 · 01-09-2019, 11:15 PM

Im on a 2011 e90 x drive.

I plan to add KW1 coilovers and Michelin Pilot AS 3 tires.

Im on stock 225/45/17 all the way around and hate the thin tire look. I am running 12mm / 15mm spacers front/back to help with this.

I am looking for the most aggressive stance to avoid rubbing and a lot of fender rolling. I don't mind a little to help with clearance. From searching numerous threads you can run staggered as long as its less than 1% diameter difference.

Will 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 fit with coilovers? How much fender rolling in the front to make 245 tire width fit? What offset would be best for the rims in this situation?

HawkeyeGeoff · 01-10-2019, 12:15 PM

235/40/18 18x8.5 +35 & 265/35/18 18x9.5 +43 are known for sure to fit without modification. That's what I'd personally run.

No need to put yourself in some situation where you are worrying about rubbing for no reason.

votebol2003 · 03-15-2019, 06:56 PM

OP what style rim and offset are you running?

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MTK24 Lieutenant 485 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2011 335I X Drive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	2011 E90 XDrive Tire Rubbing Issues Im on a 2011 e90 x drive. I plan to add KW1 coilovers and Michelin Pilot AS 3 tires. Im on stock 225/45/17 all the way around and hate the thin tire look. I am running 12mm / 15mm spacers front/back to help with this. I am looking for the most aggressive stance to avoid rubbing and a lot of fender rolling. I don't mind a little to help with clearance. From searching numerous threads you can run staggered as long as its less than 1% diameter difference. Will 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 fit with coilovers? How much fender rolling in the front to make 245 tire width fit? What offset would be best for the rims in this situation? Attached Images __________________ Vermillion Red
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HawkeyeGeoff Captain 263 Rep 620 Posts Drives: E90 335XI MSport, S2000 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Waterford, MI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i XDrive [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	235/40/18 18x8.5 +35 & 265/35/18 18x9.5 +43 are known for sure to fit without modification. That's what I'd personally run. No need to put yourself in some situation where you are worrying about rubbing for no reason.
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votebol2003 New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Sport Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	OP what style rim and offset are you running?
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