328i

citizen_insane · 04-25-2014, 03:35 PM

My E90 328i sport is currently on the stock wheels (style 161's) which run 225/45-17 front and 255/40-17 rear. I run 205/55-16's in the winter (to cut through snow) and I feel like the square setup handles better than the factory staggered. I like that the car rotates more easily and doesn't under-steer as much.

It's getting to be time to buy new tires so I'm wondering what direction to go. I'll probably upgrade to 19x8 or 19x8.5 wheels while I'm at it. I was thinking about running 235/35/19s all around but I'm not sure that's enough meat in back. Can I run 245 or 255's up front without rubbing? Should I just stick with the 225 since honestly, less grip in a non-race car is more fun? What do you guys think?

Nitrous Garage · 04-26-2014, 10:15 AM

Having a square setup will definitely decrease understeer. A 19x8.5 all around would look nice and a 245 tire can be run if you choose the right tire brand

PM me if you have anymore questions or would like help picking out some new wheels and tires

04-25-2014, 03:35 PM	#1
citizen_insane New Member 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	328i - Square vs Staggered My E90 328i sport is currently on the stock wheels (style 161's) which run 225/45-17 front and 255/40-17 rear. I run 205/55-16's in the winter (to cut through snow) and I feel like the square setup handles better than the factory staggered. I like that the car rotates more easily and doesn't under-steer as much. It's getting to be time to buy new tires so I'm wondering what direction to go. I'll probably upgrade to 19x8 or 19x8.5 wheels while I'm at it. I was thinking about running 235/35/19s all around but I'm not sure that's enough meat in back. Can I run 245 or 255's up front without rubbing? Should I just stick with the 225 since honestly, less grip in a non-race car is more fun? What do you guys think?
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04-26-2014, 10:15 AM	#2
Nitrous Garage Major General 207 Rep 6,811 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	Having a square setup will definitely decrease understeer. A 19x8.5 all around would look nice and a 245 tire can be run if you choose the right tire brand PM me if you have anymore questions or would like help picking out some new wheels and tires
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