Tire Question

kred · 07-17-2011, 10:31 PM

Hey guys, I am in the market for new tires and have a quick question. I am planning on replacing my runflats and would like to know if going one size up on the tires *non runflats* (ex. 225-->235 Front and 255-->265 Rear) would be a wise decision? I am not changing the wheels, just keeping the stock ones for now.

Thanks

VelvetElf · 07-18-2011, 03:14 AM

great question, i doubt anyone with knowhow will answer you though. i am noob worthy myself and find trouble finding answers to basic questions.

hope you find your answer. i'm interested as well.

remmib · 07-18-2011, 07:08 AM

I'd stay with the OEM size of 225/255 since the rears are only 8.5" wide.

Gary@TireRack · 07-18-2011, 08:58 AM

The OE rear wheels are just 8.5" wide. Technically 255/35R18 is the widest tire size listed as within the correct rim width range. 235/40R18 up front is no problem and pretty common to do.

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07-17-2011, 10:31 PM	#1
kred Lieutenant 80 Rep 532 Posts Drives: '07 e92 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Tire Question Hey guys, I am in the market for new tires and have a quick question. I am planning on replacing my runflats and would like to know if going one size up on the tires non runflats (ex. 225-->235 Front and 255-->265 Rear) would be a wise decision? I am not changing the wheels, just keeping the stock ones for now. Thanks __________________ 2007 Space Gray 6MT 328i / BMW SSK
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VelvetElf Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	great question, i doubt anyone with knowhow will answer you though. i am noob worthy myself and find trouble finding answers to basic questions. hope you find your answer. i'm interested as well.
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I'd stay with the OEM size of 225/255 since the rears are only 8.5" wide. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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07-18-2011, 08:58 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The OE rear wheels are just 8.5" wide. Technically 255/35R18 is the widest tire size listed as within the correct rim width range. 235/40R18 up front is no problem and pretty common to do. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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