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[colorado.e9x]

I've read through quite a few threads and found a general idea, though they're a few years old and there might be a better tire out there by now.

Currently I'm on 18" w/ all seasons on my 06 330xi. Suspension is the Bilstein B12, so fairly similar to sport. Up front I have a 10mm spacer, in the rear a 20mm spacer. No clue what offset they are, non OE that came with the car

The new wheels I'm looking at now have these measurements:
Front: 19x8.5 +35
Rear: 19x9.5 +35

Whats the most comfortable tire setup I can get (non RFT) without rubbing? With preferably nice fitment as well.

[SlimE92]

Comfortable and 19s does not go together lol.

When I first got my car the dealer installed a new set of style 199 wheels in black paired with 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 and the car rode like shit. You literally feel every little bump on the road.

The e90 has more clearance to run a thicker sidewall but I doubt it's going to be that much better.

[Emilime75]

I went from from stock sized 18" RFT Michelin Pilot Sport 2s to 19" non-RFT PS4S in 245/35 and 275/30. Ride felt exactly the same between the 2. I wanted to go with 255/35 and 275/35, and supposedly a few people have, but most said it would rub and I didn't want to take a $1200+ gamble.

This probably doesn't help you much, but it's an example. For a more comfortable ride, you'll likely need a non sport/summer tire. Hard to get a cushy ride with 19s and not much room for sidewall height.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by SlimE92

Comfortable and 19s does not go together lol.

When I first got my car the dealer installed a new set of style 199 wheels in black paired with 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 and the car rode like shit. You literally feel every little bump on the road.

The e90 has more clearance to run a thicker sidewall but I doubt it's going to be that much better.

Oh I know, lol. I should say as comfortable as I can get it. Even with my 18s I still feel every bump in the road. I expect it to get worse, but hopefully not that much worse

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Emilime75

I went from from stock sized 18" RFT Michelin Pilot Sport 2s to 19" non-RFT PS4S in 245/35 and 275/30. Ride felt exactly the same between the 2. I wanted to go with 255/35 and 275/35, and supposedly a few people have, but most said it would rub and I didn't want to take a $1200+ gamble.

This probably doesn't help you much, but it's an example. For a more comfortable ride, you'll likely need a non sport/summer tire. Hard to get a cushy ride with 19s and not much room for sidewall height.

I'll keep those specs in mind. Though my car is lower than a regular XI, its not by much imo. There's still plenty of wheel gap even with tires with thick sidewall lol

[Soden82]

19s will never run smoother than 18's due to smaller sidewall. If your held bent on running 19s I'd run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 rears.

Or you can go with non-RFT 18s with a thicker sidewall

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Soden82

19s will never run smoother than 18's due to smaller sidewall. If your held bent on running 19s I'd run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 rears.

Or you can go with non-RFT 18s with a thicker sidewall

This was the setup I saw most frequently, I'll probably do this. I've heard all seasons have a more comfortable ride compared to summer tires? Might go that route

[Soden82]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

This was the setup I saw most frequently, I'll probably do this. I've heard all seasons have a more comfortable ride compared to summer tires? Might go that route

Comfort is very subjective but typically the performance summer tires have more road noise and you feel more imperfections in the road.

If mine was my daily I'd stick with 18" tires and call it a day but since I only drive mine occasionally, I'm going for more aesthetics