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[SleepyE90]

Hello Everyone,
I currently have the BMW Style 193M wheels on my car, and have been offered new tires for cheap.
The stock tires are: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZR (runflat)
225/40/18 Front
255/40/18 Rear

Would I be able to fit
265/35/18 in the rear with no issues?

Any help would be appreciated... thanks!

[bavarian19]

your stock rears are actually 255/35/18

[bavarian19]

rwd?

[bavarian19]

Also, putting wider rear tires on your car will not increase traction. it will reduce tire wear, but only slightly.

If you dont believe me, google the physics of tire width on friction. You reduce your overall ground pressure, but surface area does not impact friction.

[Fraggy]

But they look better though

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by Fraggy

But they look better though

That is true.

I actually went with 235/265 on my OEM 230s, but did so to give a little more sidewall to protect the rims.



I just have trouble seeing that on 18's.

[SleepyE90]

You were right about the rears being 255/35, and i know it wont improve traction, however the 265's are ps2's wheras the 255's i am offered are pilot sport a/s.
Will they fit with no issues?

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by SuperlativE90

You were right about the rears being 255/35, and i know it wont improve traction, however the 265's are ps2's wheras the 255's i am offered are pilot sport a/s.
Will they fit with no issues?

PS2's are available in 255/35/18:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

[bavarian19]

The 255/40/18 will throw off your speedo as a result of the difference in diameter of the tire.

I guess you could if you really want to, but if your going to get tires, I would stick with either 225/40/18 and 255/35/18, or go to a 19 inch wheel and go 235/35/19 and 265/30/19.

[skier]

Go for it - 265/35/18 will fit without a problem on stock rear wheels.