[THE335]

It is time to replace original Bridgestone RE50A run-flat rear tyres after 38,000k's. They are 255/30/19 on 9" style 313 rims. 2010 E92 335i.

I am thinking of going up one size to 265/30/19 and wanted some feedback on this size tyre on 9" rim. Not fussed if RFT or not. (I didn't find the RFT's that bad).
Do others on this forum run this size on 9" rims & what are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any comments.

[pavo335]

Rears 10 inch wide 19's but doesn't matter same as 9's with 275 pas fit nicely

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by pavo335

Rears 10 inch wide 19's but doesn't matter same as 9's with 275 pas fit nicely

Damn auto correct not pas, PSS

[Rivenscyr]

265's on a 9 is fine

[VGR00]

Not always..... It will depend on the tyre and how straight it stands. As the rim is only 9" wide, the 265/30 tyre will have a "square" fitment where a 255/30 tyre will curve in at the top and have a little stretch. I had no problem with Falken 265/30 on a 9" but when I replaced with 265/30 Khumo, I had the occasional scrape over bumps. Ultimatly had to replace with 255/30 in Khumo.

A 265/30 on a 9.5" rim will work fine as the tyre stretches on that size and will give the curve on the top edge to clear the inside of the guards. Similarly a 275/30 on a 10" wide rim.

This was my experiance....

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by vgr02

Not always..... It will depend on the tyre and how straight it stands. As the rim is only 9" wide, the 265/30 tyre will have a "square" fitment where a 255/30 tyre will curve in at the top and have a little stretch. I had no problem with Falken 265/30 on a 9" but when I replaced with 265/30 Khumo, I had the occasional scrape over bumps. Ultimatly had to replace with 255/30 in Khumo.

A 265/30 on a 9.5" rim will work fine as the tyre stretches on that size and will give the curve on the top edge to clear the inside of the guards. Similarly a 275/30 on a 10" wide rim.

This was my experiance....

I wouldn't have thought the rim size per se would have affected the tyre rubbing, I thought the tyre itself would have been the determining factor or more so the rim offset???

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by pavo335

I wouldn't have thought the rim size per se would have affected the tyre rubbing, I thought the tyre itself would have been the determining factor or more so the rim offset???

Unfortunately it's a combination of the two. My experience is based on standard m-sport setup. Not all 265/30 tyres will play nice on a 9" rim. In my case it was ever so little but so annoying when the tyre scrapped the guard lining. The good guys at Bob Jane swapped them out at no charge after a month.

[Rivenscyr]

different tyres have different sidewall construction, i.e some are rounder/bulge more than others

your 265/30/19 setup on your 313 style wheel will be fine even with the thicker sidewall of the RFT's

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

265/30 on your 9inch wheel will fit fine on your E92.

[pavo335]

Shit I didn't realize there was much variation. I assumed a 275 was a 275. Sounds like I got lucky with the Michelin PSS on the rear

[Kenzi]

265 scraped on mine with a 12mm spacer, I had to fit 255 again

[John_01]

Tyres such as Michelin, Contis, Bridgestones, Goodyear, Kumho etc in 265/30/19 will be fine on your E92. Stock rear wheels are 19x9" ET39 - It will have plenty of clearance unless your wheel alignment is completely wrong.

[QLD]

Originally Posted by John_01

It will have plenty of clearance unless your wheel alignment is completely wrong.

What about if it is lowered?

[John_01]

Originally Posted by QLD

What about if it is lowered?

I think your car is quite low on HR Sport. However I expect it to be still fine. There are plenty of people on the US forums using 19x9.5" ET33 rears with various types of 265/30/19 and various drops. That is recommended fitment from several wheel vendors for the E92, although it can be close in some cases. ET39 means 6mm of extra fender clearance, so 265/30/19 on stock 19x9" ET39 wheels is a very safe fitment.

[QLD]

^^^^ thx for the info.. I think I'll also go 265's on the rear next time as well.

[eshroom]

Can we only use bmw 17" space saver wheels or will other 17" with the right tyre profile fit?

[BMJ]

Originally Posted by QLD

What about if it is lowered?

is it dropped on it's ass? in that case you might have to roll on your rims

[Bmwner]

Originally Posted by John_01

I think your car is quite low on HR Sport. However I expect it to be still fine. There are plenty of people on the US forums using 19x9.5" ET33 rears with various types of 265/30/19 and various drops. That is recommended fitment from several wheel vendors for the E92, although it can be close in some cases. ET39 means 6mm of extra fender clearance, so 265/30/19 on stock 19x9" ET39 wheels is a very safe fitment.

My car is a 11" 323 stock suspension , .... "so 265/30/19 on stock 19x9" ET39 wheels is a very safe fitment." will this combination fit in my case?

[Ken Oath]

Originally Posted by Bmwner

My car is a 11" 323 stock suspension , .... "so 265/30/19 on stock 19x9" ET39 wheels is a very safe fitment." will this combination fit in my case?

For 265/30 R19 the optimal rim is 9.5J.

However 9J & 10J are also approved rim contours.

[John_01]

'11 E90 will have less space than E92. '11 E92 will be fine as I wrote above. The later models E90 will be tighter fitment on the rear.
Still will be a reasonable fit on the E90 unless you have lowering springs or coilovers and some other issues.
Rubbing may occur if your wheel alignment is wrong or you intend to fit a track tire.

[DTM_]

Originally Posted by THE335

It is time to replace original Bridgestone RE50A run-flat rear tyres after 38,000k's. They are 255/30/19 on 9" style 313 rims. 2010 E92 335i.

I am thinking of going up one size to 265/30/19 and wanted some feedback on this size tyre on 9" rim. Not fussed if RFT or not. (I didn't find the RFT's that bad).
Do others on this forum run this size on 9" rims & what are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any comments.

You won't go wrong with 265s - I switched to this size Michelin PSS on a 19" X 9" ET 39 with no rubbing issues at all (mine is the LCI which has factory rolled rear guards, stock MSport suspension & I also have 235s on the front).

[Socket]

How old is this thread and why did it get dug up lol