Tires not right on VMRv710??

Mehale · 08-03-2011, 08:12 AM

Hi Everyone,

I have a set of VMR's 19" that are getting destroyed by the roads around here (NYC/CT). Way too many pot holes.

I'm currently on a staggered (19x8.5, 19x 9.5) setup with a typical VMR tire setup from what I've read and saw from other forum members and was recommended to me upon purchase.

Fronts are 235/35
Rears are 265/30

However, I'm not sure if others are experiencing the same destruction to the wheels but just within two seasons they are practically squares.

Can anyone recommend what I might need to change on my next tire setup to get them a little bit more protected. I feel as if the tires barely cover the width of the wall so the rim is exposed and the sidewall might not be thick enough to absorb the impacts.

Which of the two should i adjust?? or should I adjust both??

Also, I'm currently on Sport suspension so I have a gap to play with on tire adjustments however I'm looking to drop on H&R Sport Springs shortly so I'm worried about rubbing and If i'd have to make further adjustments.

Please provide any feedback as I'm not too experience with tire/suspension tech.

Pictures below. You can see from the first one the damage of a pothole. Sorry if this hurts your neck reading.

Thanks,
Mehale

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-03-2011, 09:02 AM

E9X (non M)
- 19"x8.5" ET35mm Front 235/35/19
- 19"x9.5" ET33mm Rear or 19"x10" ET38mm Rear 265/30/19

Are you under inflated? Also are you experience out of alignment handling? For example car moving left or right while running.?

Your tires are definitely correct and should be fine if your inflated to around 42-44rear and 38-40front.

Mehale · 08-03-2011, 09:26 AM

Thanks. I'll check the tire pressure when I get home. It would irritate me that something so simple would really be causing me all this grief but it indeed could be the case as I haven't checked it recently.

The weather has been so radical this season that I might need to check more frequently to make sure its filled up to the requirements.

Projekt_BooGie · 08-03-2011, 10:42 AM

you could alway bump up width and tire sizes maybe

235/40/19 or 245/35/19 or 245/40/19
the 245/35/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

265/35/19 or 275/30/19 or 275/35/19
the 275/30/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

If any of that makes sense

Mehale · 08-03-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACEE

you could alway bump up width and tire sizes maybe

235/40/19 or 245/35/19 or 245/40/19
the 245/35/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

265/35/19 or 275/30/19 or 275/35/19
the 275/30/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

If any of that makes sense

Thanks. I'll look into this as well once I get it lowered on H&R's and if i have clearance for the bump up.

VMRWheels · 08-03-2011, 12:48 PM

I would definitely check the pressures first and diagnose from there. Are you running our 9.5 or 10" rears?

-Charles@VMRWheels

Mehale · 08-03-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

I would definitely check the pressures first and diagnose from there. Are you running our 9.5 or 10" rears?

-Charles@VMRWheels

9.5 in the rear's.

I have a feeling it is a tire pressure which I can verify shortly.

Mehale · 08-03-2011, 07:44 PM

I was at 35 on both from and rear. Is that extremely deflated for the required specs??? Please advise as I feel that might be the root problem

bmw325i · 08-03-2011, 08:21 PM

I think part of your problem is that your using gravity cast wheels.

Nack54 · 08-03-2011, 08:35 PM

I also run the same specs on my VMR 710's, 19's with the same stagger specs. I always have my tire pressure at 40psi for front and rear and never had a problem. Hope this helps.

M BROK3 · 08-03-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACEE

you could alway bump up width and tire sizes maybe

235/40/19 or 245/35/19 or 245/40/19
the 245/35/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

265/35/19 or 275/30/19 or 275/35/19
the 275/30/19 will be within factory specs and is a little taller (more side wall) and the other two will rotate slower then normal by 5%-6% slower

If any of that makes sense

I'm running 245/35/19 in fronts and they slightly rub when going in reverse and left

and rears are 275/30/19 with no rubbing but 275/35/19 will def rub on every little bump on stock sports suspension.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 08-04-2011, 12:24 AM

i just installed my CSLs last week and already have a rim bent because of potholes >:O so i feel for ya man.

i have a similar setup, with 8.5 fronts and 9.5 rears but i have 225/35 in the front and 265/35 in the back.

i was wondering what was recommended air pressure to keep for front/rear. is this the same pressure for maximum fuel efficiency?

thanks!

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Mehale Lieutenant 27 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stratford, CT iTrader: (0)	Tires not right on VMRv710?? - Pls Help Hi Everyone, I have a set of VMR's 19" that are getting destroyed by the roads around here (NYC/CT). Way too many pot holes. I'm currently on a staggered (19x8.5, 19x 9.5) setup with a typical VMR tire setup from what I've read and saw from other forum members and was recommended to me upon purchase. Fronts are 235/35 Rears are 265/30 However, I'm not sure if others are experiencing the same destruction to the wheels but just within two seasons they are practically squares. Can anyone recommend what I might need to change on my next tire setup to get them a little bit more protected. I feel as if the tires barely cover the width of the wall so the rim is exposed and the sidewall might not be thick enough to absorb the impacts. Which of the two should i adjust?? or should I adjust both?? Also, I'm currently on Sport suspension so I have a gap to play with on tire adjustments however I'm looking to drop on H&R Sport Springs shortly so I'm worried about rubbing and If i'd have to make further adjustments. Please provide any feedback as I'm not too experience with tire/suspension tech. Pictures below. You can see from the first one the damage of a pothole. Sorry if this hurts your neck reading. Thanks, Mehale __________________ 2007 335i 6MT Sport Package - Dinan Free Flow Exhaust - 20% Tints - Matte Grille - Black BMW Emblems - Ambergones - Blackline Taillights - Full MTech Body Kit - Daeos Angel Eyes - Lux 5.0 - Vorsteiner Front Lip - 19" VMR v710: Matte Black - Carbon Fiber Vinyl Interior Trim - Black Vinyl Window Trim - Nokya 2500k Foglight Bulbs - Vishnu v5 - BMS DCI
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Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 306 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	E9X (non M) - 19"x8.5" ET35mm Front 235/35/19 - 19"x9.5" ET33mm Rear or 19"x10" ET38mm Rear 265/30/19 Are you under inflated? Also are you experience out of alignment handling? For example car moving left or right while running.? Your tires are definitely correct and should be fine if your inflated to around 42-44rear and 38-40front.
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Mehale Lieutenant 27 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stratford, CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I'll check the tire pressure when I get home. It would irritate me that something so simple would really be causing me all this grief but it indeed could be the case as I haven't checked it recently. The weather has been so radical this season that I might need to check more frequently to make sure its filled up to the requirements. __________________ 2007 335i 6MT Sport Package - Dinan Free Flow Exhaust - 20% Tints - Matte Grille - Black BMW Emblems - Ambergones - Blackline Taillights - Full MTech Body Kit - Daeos Angel Eyes - Lux 5.0 - Vorsteiner Front Lip - 19" VMR v710: Matte Black - Carbon Fiber Vinyl Interior Trim - Black Vinyl Window Trim - Nokya 2500k Foglight Bulbs - Vishnu v5 - BMS DCI
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Mehale Lieutenant 27 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stratford, CT iTrader: (0)	I was I was at 35 on both from and rear. Is that extremely deflated for the required specs??? Please advise as I feel that might be the root problem __________________ 2007 335i 6MT Sport Package - Dinan Free Flow Exhaust - 20% Tints - Matte Grille - Black BMW Emblems - Ambergones - Blackline Taillights - Full MTech Body Kit - Daeos Angel Eyes - Lux 5.0 - Vorsteiner Front Lip - 19" VMR v710: Matte Black - Carbon Fiber Vinyl Interior Trim - Black Vinyl Window Trim - Nokya 2500k Foglight Bulbs - Vishnu v5 - BMS DCI
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bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	I think part of your problem is that your using gravity cast wheels.
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Nack54 Private First Class 4 Rep 194 Posts Drives: E92 coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phila iTrader: (0)	I also run the same specs on my VMR 710's, 19's with the same stagger specs. I always have my tire pressure at 40psi for front and rear and never had a problem. Hope this helps.
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BoogeyMan'sBMW Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,933 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (4)	i just installed my CSLs last week and already have a rim bent because of potholes >:O so i feel for ya man. i have a similar setup, with 8.5 fronts and 9.5 rears but i have 225/35 in the front and 265/35 in the back. i was wondering what was recommended air pressure to keep for front/rear. is this the same pressure for maximum fuel efficiency? thanks!
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