Tire sizing help needed!!!

BillMW · 07-14-2011, 07:24 PM

Hi All,
Here is my situation. I just purchased a used set of VMR CSL 19" wheels in a staggered configuration. The fronts are 19x8.5 on 245/35/19 rubber. The rears are 19x9.5 on 275/30/19's. The problem is I am experiencing rubbing with the back tires when I go over even the smallest dips. I found out after my purchase that they were on an M3 and not an E90. I further learned from VMR where I could find the offset on the back pad and have come to find out that they are +40 and+20. They are on the car and rub in the back. They definitely do not stick out further than the wheel well. My question is if I were to change the rubber to say 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R would that help with rubbing or could I go 225/35/19 F and 255/30/19 R? I have no way of returning the wheels and I am just looking for a way to make them work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

VMRWheels · 07-14-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BillMW

Hi All,
Here is my situation. I just purchased a used set of VMR CSL 19" wheels in a staggered configuration. The fronts are 19x8.5 on 245/35/19 rubber. The rears are 19x9.5 on 275/30/19's. The problem is I am experiencing rubbing with the back tires when I go over even the smallest dips. I found out after my purchase that they were on an M3 and not an E90. I further learned from VMR where I could find the offset on the back pad and have come to find out that they are +40 and+20. They are on the car and rub in the back. They definitely do not stick out further than the wheel well. My question is if I were to change the rubber to say 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R would that help with rubbing or could I go 225/35/19 F and 255/30/19 R? I have no way of returning the wheels and I am just looking for a way to make them work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

265 rears will help, but it may still rub. The +22 is quite aggressive and you may need to do a slight fender roll.

-Charles@VMRWheels

BillMW · 07-14-2011, 08:41 PM

Thanks. What about 255/30/19"s? Would that make it any better?

VMRWheels · 07-15-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BillMW

Thanks. What about 255/30/19"s? Would that make it any better?

255's should be able to do it...

-Charles@VMRWheels

07-14-2011, 07:24 PM	#1
BillMW Private 1 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Weston,FL iTrader: (3)	Tire sizing help needed!!! Hi All, Here is my situation. I just purchased a used set of VMR CSL 19" wheels in a staggered configuration. The fronts are 19x8.5 on 245/35/19 rubber. The rears are 19x9.5 on 275/30/19's. The problem is I am experiencing rubbing with the back tires when I go over even the smallest dips. I found out after my purchase that they were on an M3 and not an E90. I further learned from VMR where I could find the offset on the back pad and have come to find out that they are +40 and+20. They are on the car and rub in the back. They definitely do not stick out further than the wheel well. My question is if I were to change the rubber to say 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R would that help with rubbing or could I go 225/35/19 F and 255/30/19 R? I have no way of returning the wheels and I am just looking for a way to make them work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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BillMW Private 1 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Weston,FL iTrader: (3)	Thanks. What about 255/30/19"s? Would that make it any better?
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