Fitment of Blizzacks on OEM Wheel

amulsp335i · 01-07-2010, 10:09 PM

I bought 4 pairs of Blizzak LM-60 245/40/18's for a set of wheels (18x8.5) that I had to return due to fitting issues on my E92 M3. I just purchased a set of E92 18" OEM wheels (18x8.5) and (18x9.5). Will the Blizzaks fit the rear (18x9.5)? It is recommended from 8.0-9.5 on the specs sheet but not sure if it will be too stretched. I tried returning 2 pairs to tirerack but was told they will not refund me. So I don't want to purchase a wider tire if it isnt necessary. Any help would be great! THANKS.

Amul

signes · 01-07-2010, 11:06 PM

I have 245/40 Nokian Hakka R's on OEM 18s and they work great. they are pretty stretched in the back but no issues yet. They are also significantly shorter than the normal 265/40 rear so the speedo error is pretty obvious. If you can, get 4 OEM 18 front wheels and add some spacers to the rear for a perfect setup. If you don't want to do that, you'll be fine.

amulsp335i · 01-08-2010, 06:06 AM

thanks...already have the oem wheels on order and have the tires so kinda in a bind in terms of that. i want to give it try, just want to make sure its safe. Thanks for your input. Anyone else have any last minute advice??

quality_sound · 01-08-2010, 07:48 AM

Why won't TR take them back? Are they a discontinued model?

amulsp335i · 01-08-2010, 08:19 AM

The tires had already been mounted on my previous wheels. Tirerack said they wouldn't take them back.

quality_sound · 01-08-2010, 08:25 AM

Oh. I can't think of ANY tire place that will let you return tires that have been mounted. Wheels either.

amulsp335i · 01-08-2010, 06:41 PM

Anyone else have a similar setup??

01-07-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
amulsp335i Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Fitment of Blizzacks on OEM Wheel I bought 4 pairs of Blizzak LM-60 245/40/18's for a set of wheels (18x8.5) that I had to return due to fitting issues on my E92 M3. I just purchased a set of E92 18" OEM wheels (18x8.5) and (18x9.5). Will the Blizzaks fit the rear (18x9.5)? It is recommended from 8.0-9.5 on the specs sheet but not sure if it will be too stretched. I tried returning 2 pairs to tirerack but was told they will not refund me. So I don't want to purchase a wider tire if it isnt necessary. Any help would be great! THANKS. Amul
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01-07-2010, 11:06 PM	#2
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,195 iTrader: (3)	I have 245/40 Nokian Hakka R's on OEM 18s and they work great. they are pretty stretched in the back but no issues yet. They are also significantly shorter than the normal 265/40 rear so the speedo error is pretty obvious. If you can, get 4 OEM 18 front wheels and add some spacers to the rear for a perfect setup. If you don't want to do that, you'll be fine.

01-08-2010, 06:06 AM	#3
amulsp335i Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	thanks...already have the oem wheels on order and have the tires so kinda in a bind in terms of that. i want to give it try, just want to make sure its safe. Thanks for your input. Anyone else have any last minute advice??

01-08-2010, 07:48 AM	#4
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home Posts: 2,720 iTrader: (1)	Why won't TR take them back? Are they a discontinued model?

01-08-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
amulsp335i Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	The tires had already been mounted on my previous wheels. Tirerack said they wouldn't take them back.

01-08-2010, 08:25 AM	#6
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home Posts: 2,720 iTrader: (1)	Oh. I can't think of ANY tire place that will let you return tires that have been mounted. Wheels either.

01-08-2010, 06:41 PM	#7
amulsp335i Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else have a similar setup??