best 295 rear tire? e92 m3

JamesKilcarr · 09-19-2012, 10:33 PM

hi guys i currently have a 295/30/19 rear tire on my e92 and it rubs slightly while hitting big bumps, does anyone know the best tire performance wise for that size that will not rub or rub very slightly like it does now, the car is not lowered at all
thanks

mark896 · 09-19-2012, 11:06 PM

Do you have spacers? I've heard that the Michelin PSS 295/30/19's are a perfect fit if you are on ZCP rims.

THE TECH · 09-20-2012, 07:53 AM

What tire/wheel combo are you running?

Porschefile · 09-20-2012, 08:45 AM

I just trimmed my fender liner a bit to get 295/30/19 AD08 to fit at full compression lowered on coilovers. It only took a few minutes with a dremel, and nobody would ever notice unless they were inspecting the fender liner with the wheel off.

Alex07M3 · 09-20-2012, 08:53 AM

I have AD08s on my ZCPs, my car is an 08(not ZCP) and I'm lowered with Eibachs, not rubbing!

Porschefile · 09-20-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

I have AD08s on my ZCPs, my car is an 08(not ZCP) and I'm lowered with Eibachs, not rubbing!

I didn't expect to have to trim it. I can tell you from experience that there is some variance between each individual M3. I'm not crazy low, roughly zero fender gap rear, or possibly a few mm tuck.

Not that I'm bitching about it, I mean it is normal to have some variance in a mass produced vehicle. But I can tell you that mine rubbed until I trimmed the fender liner. And the wheels and tires I'm running did not rub on a different E92 M3 running H&R springs.

JamesKilcarr · 09-20-2012, 10:10 AM

I have vmr 710 wheels with 11 in onthe rear with 25 offset and a 295/30/19 bridgestone potenza tire and a 255/35/19 on the front on a 9.5 rim

JamesKilcarr · 09-20-2012, 10:12 AM

Which part did you trim? Thanks for the help btw, it rubs on mine on like a plastic nub thing that sticks down, would you happen to have a pic of the part you trimmed it would be a big help

JamesKilcarr · 09-20-2012, 10:13 AM

I dont have spacers and i have vmw 719 rims 9.5 front and 11 rear

Porschefile · 09-20-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesKilcarr

Which part did you trim? Thanks for the help btw, it rubs on mine on like a plastic nub thing that sticks down, would you happen to have a pic of the part you trimmed it would be a big help

I trimmed the plastic that sticks out, on the right rear it is toward the rear bumper/fender. It's hard to describe in words I guess. No pics, sorry.

BMW Fanatic · 09-20-2012, 12:37 PM

I am also running VMR's. 19x10 in the front and 19x11 in the back, 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 no rubbing at all, never even experienced it with this car. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12. I'm also on the ZCP drop which is about 10mm.

I assume you are running the RE050A or the S-04 Pole Position? Which is weird considering Alex07M3 runs AD08 295's which generally run wider than most other tires. I'd say you ordered +25 offset wheels but were given +20. I don't see any other reason for this to happen especially on a stock car. I plan on lowering mine and with enough negative camber it shouldn't rub then either.

lm1z · 09-20-2012, 05:07 PM

I've had success with Nitto's, both the Invo's and the NT-05's. Ran a 305 on a +25 and rubbed very slightly in the beginning with a loaded car. Running a 295 on a +22 with no issues.

///M Ryder · 09-20-2012, 07:02 PM

PSS 295-30 on ZCP wheels......no rubbing at all............Phil

M Tres · 04-18-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

PSS 295-30 on ZCP wheels......no rubbing at all............Phil

What PSS tire size are you running up front on ZCPs? I have ZCP wheels and want to put on the widest tires front and back without rubbing. Thanks.

1SICKM · 04-18-2013, 08:10 AM

Morr wheels 19x10 with Toyo R888 295/30/19 on Eibachs.....no rub but its very close!

///M Ryder · 04-18-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Tres

What PSS tire size are you running up front on ZCPs? I have ZCP wheels and want to put on the widest tires front and back without rubbing. Thanks.

When I had the ZCP wheels on I was running a 265-30 up front..........Phil

JAdamz · 04-19-2013, 11:55 PM

I just put 275/295s on my E92 ZCP (stock height), absolutely no rubbing and it grips incredibly.

kitw · 04-22-2013, 05:13 PM

295/30r19 AD08s on 19x10.5 ET25 rubs. It just barely rubs on the little protrusion of fender liner but I don't want to cut it, so switching to a 275/35r19 rear.

09-19-2012, 10:33 PM	#1
JamesKilcarr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 jet black e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: queens ny Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	best 295 rear tire? e92 m3 hi guys i currently have a 295/30/19 rear tire on my e92 and it rubs slightly while hitting big bumps, does anyone know the best tire performance wise for that size that will not rub or rub very slightly like it does now, the car is not lowered at all thanks
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09-20-2012, 08:45 AM	#4
Porschefile Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT, E46, Formula Mazda Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,040 iTrader: (5)	I just trimmed my fender liner a bit to get 295/30/19 AD08 to fit at full compression lowered on coilovers. It only took a few minutes with a dremel, and nobody would ever notice unless they were inspecting the fender liner with the wheel off. __________________ #18 Formula Mazda, Southeast Division SCCA

09-20-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
Alex07M3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau Posts: 929 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [5.00]	I have AD08s on my ZCPs, my car is an 08(not ZCP) and I'm lowered with Eibachs, not rubbing! __________________ ESS VT1-535, Corsa, Eibach, Yoko AD08s 255/295

09-20-2012, 12:37 PM	#11
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,871 iTrader: (9)	I am also running VMR's. 19x10 in the front and 19x11 in the back, 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 no rubbing at all, never even experienced it with this car. Tires are Hankook Ventus V12. I'm also on the ZCP drop which is about 10mm. I assume you are running the RE050A or the S-04 Pole Position? Which is weird considering Alex07M3 runs AD08 295's which generally run wider than most other tires. I'd say you ordered +25 offset wheels but were given +20. I don't see any other reason for this to happen especially on a stock car. I plan on lowering mine and with enough negative camber it shouldn't rub then either. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

09-19-2012, 11:06 PM	#2
mark896 Warrant Officer Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 432 iTrader: (0)	Do you have spacers? I've heard that the Michelin PSS 295/30/19's are a perfect fit if you are on ZCP rims.

09-20-2012, 10:10 AM	#7
JamesKilcarr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 jet black e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: queens ny Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I have vmr 710 wheels with 11 in onthe rear with 25 offset and a 295/30/19 bridgestone potenza tire and a 255/35/19 on the front on a 9.5 rim

09-20-2012, 10:12 AM	#8
JamesKilcarr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 jet black e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: queens ny Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Which part did you trim? Thanks for the help btw, it rubs on mine on like a plastic nub thing that sticks down, would you happen to have a pic of the part you trimmed it would be a big help

09-20-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
JamesKilcarr Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 jet black e92 m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: queens ny Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I dont have spacers and i have vmw 719 rims 9.5 front and 11 rear

09-20-2012, 05:07 PM	#12
lm1z Major Drives: 2012 Mineral White E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (18)	I've had success with Nitto's, both the Invo's and the NT-05's. Ran a 305 on a +25 and rubbed very slightly in the beginning with a loaded car. Running a 295 on a +22 with no issues. __________________ PAST 2002 GGP Lexus IS300 - RMM - HKS - Rays PAST 2007 Black Sapphire E90 335i - BMS - JB+ PAST 2010 Jerez Black E92 M3 CURRENT 2012 Mineral White E92 M3 - IND - EAS - Macht Schnell - H&R - Meisterschaft - CCW

09-20-2012, 07:02 PM	#13
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 1,989 iTrader: (3)	PSS 295-30 on ZCP wheels......no rubbing at all............Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

04-18-2013, 08:10 AM	#15
1SICKM Captain Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mansfield, NJ Posts: 858 iTrader: (5)	Morr wheels 19x10 with Toyo R888 295/30/19 on Eibachs.....no rub but its very close! __________________ E92 M3 DCT...Powered by ESS VT2 650 Aquamist HFS-3 CURRENT WORLD RECORD HOLDER 1/4 MILE - 12/7/12 (ESS VT2 625, Meth Off) ATCO RACEWAY: 10.65 @ 131.79MPH 1.725 60FT

04-19-2013, 11:55 PM	#17
JAdamz M3NTAL Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 301 iTrader: (1)	I just put 275/295s on my E92 ZCP (stock height), absolutely no rubbing and it grips incredibly.

04-22-2013, 05:13 PM	#18
kitw Colonel Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP M-DCT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,131 iTrader: (13)	295/30r19 AD08s on 19x10.5 ET25 rubs. It just barely rubs on the little protrusion of fender liner but I don't want to cut it, so switching to a 275/35r19 rear.

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