Will the tire fit the wheel ?

NYC M3 · 10-11-2012, 01:34 AM

Hey guys !

I got a e92 m3 lowered on H&R springs, I wanted to see if these tires:

255/40 R19(front) and 285/35 R19(rear)

will fit the VMR V710 wheel 8.5"(front) 10"(rear).

I know the tires are not the recommended size for the wheels but that's the tires I already have and wanted to see if it would still fit without giving me any issues.

Thanks in advance !

sergkoko · 10-11-2012, 02:46 AM

Widthwise the rears are a perfect match, not sure about the 35 aspect ration though, the fronts might be a little to skinny to run a 255 i would say, and again the aspect ratio might be a little too high, so the tire might be too tall.

NYC M3 · 10-11-2012, 03:33 AM

so which size VMR v710 would you recommend to fit my tires ?

C|3R1C · 10-11-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sergkoko

Widthwise the rears are a perfect match, not sure about the 35 aspect ration though, the fronts might be a little to skinny to run a 255 i would say, and again the aspect ratio might be a little too high, so the tire might be too tall.

I think the aspect is just too high in general and that no VMR wheel could compensate for that on a dropped car. What do you think?

NYC M3 · 10-11-2012, 09:07 AM

oh I see. So im guessing that the stock PS2's will fit this wheel and my car right?

**ben@tirerack** · 10-11-2012, 09:18 AM

Your stock tires would be a better option. That front 255/40R19 would mount to the wheel no problem, but would almost certainly rub. Even 255/35R19 is a little bit tight if the car is lowered. For the rear you have a bit more leeway.

info@trinityautosport · 10-11-2012, 01:09 PM

+1 on a front with those dimensions I would run 245/35.

C|3R1C · 10-11-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nerwyll@trinityautosport

+1 on a front with those dimensions I would run 245/35.

+2

NYC M3 · 10-11-2012, 01:24 PM

+100 Thank you all for the help !

NYC M3 · 10-11-2012, 02:56 PM

just to verify, I went with Dunlop SP winter sport 3d 235/35/19 and 255/35/19 and they will be going on to the VMR v710 19x8.5 and 19x10 on a lowered H&R spring M3. Should be ok with no rubbing right guys ?

what offset would you guys recommend to look flush or close to flush without rub.

Chowster · 10-11-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC M3

just to verify, I went with Dunlop SP winter sport 3d 235/35/19 and 255/35/19 and they will be going on to the VMR v710 19x8.5 and 19x10 on a lowered H&R spring M3. Should be ok with no rubbing right guys ?

what offset would you guys recommend to look flush or close to flush without rub.

255/35/19 is going to look S T R E T C H E D on a 10" wide wheel. I ran these exact sizes on my OEM 220s which are 8.5 and 9.5" wide, and that was already stretched.

NYC M3 · 10-12-2012, 03:48 AM

I only have two choices right now for my VMR v710 19x8.5 19x10 (or I can get 19x9.5)

Dunlop SP winter sport 3D : 235/35/19 (F) 255/35/19 (R)

Blizzak lm-60 : 235/35/19 (F) 265/35/19 (R)

I can get the rear wheel in either 19x10 or 19x.9.5. I must get a wheel that can fit stock PS2's on it, so that I can switch when the weather gets warmer so keep that in mind. What would be my best wheel size and tire combo with no rubbing. Also let me know what the best offset I should get for the wheels as well. Thanks !

slicer · 10-12-2012, 04:02 AM

Why did you create a second thread asking the same questions???

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753960

VMR's are available in limited offsets. If you want help with an offset choice please take the time to inform us of the the choices.

FYI it's not a good idea to switch tires 2x's per year on the same wheels. It ends up being more cost effective to have two sets of wheels. Frequent tire swaps deteriorate the tire sidewalls. Plus do the math... switching tires is $100 - $150 x (2) each year. I would keep your OEM wheels (which are far higher quality than VMR's) and buy a second set of wheels for winter. You can then sell them when you are done with them. Or buy a used set of wheels from a forum member.

NYC M3 · 10-12-2012, 06:36 AM

my error on the second post, sorry !

the reason I needed to know was because my car is now lowered with H&R springs and some people are saying that 255/35 and 265-275/35 will rub.

offset are the following

Front : 20, 22, 25, 33, 35, 45
Rear : 20, 22, 25, 33, 35, 38, 45, 50

best combo with no rubbing. I would really appreciate it. Thanks !

info@trinityautosport · 10-12-2012, 11:37 AM

if you want to keep the stock tire sizes, Id say keep the same dimensions with the VMRs as stock at 19x8.5 and 19x9.5

NYC M3 · 10-12-2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks guys I decided what I wanted to do !

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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Will the tire fit the wheel ? Hey guys ! I got a e92 m3 lowered on H&R springs, I wanted to see if these tires: 255/40 R19(front) and 285/35 R19(rear) will fit the VMR V710 wheel 8.5"(front) 10"(rear). I know the tires are not the recommended size for the wheels but that's the tires I already have and wanted to see if it would still fit without giving me any issues. Thanks in advance ! Last edited by NYC M3; 10-11-2012 at 01:40 AM..
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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	so which size VMR v710 would you recommend to fit my tires ?
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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	oh I see. So im guessing that the stock PS2's will fit this wheel and my car right?
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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	Your stock tires would be a better option. That front 255/40R19 would mount to the wheel no problem, but would almost certainly rub. Even 255/35R19 is a little bit tight if the car is lowered. For the rear you have a bit more leeway. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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info@trinityautosport 281 Rep 7,518 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (0)	+1 on a front with those dimensions I would run 245/35.
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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	+100 Thank you all for the help !
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10-11-2012, 02:56 PM	#10
NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	just to verify, I went with Dunlop SP winter sport 3d 235/35/19 and 255/35/19 and they will be going on to the VMR v710 19x8.5 and 19x10 on a lowered H&R spring M3. Should be ok with no rubbing right guys ? what offset would you guys recommend to look flush or close to flush without rub.
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10-12-2012, 03:48 AM	#12
NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	I only have two choices right now for my VMR v710 19x8.5 19x10 (or I can get 19x9.5) Dunlop SP winter sport 3D : 235/35/19 (F) 255/35/19 (R) Blizzak lm-60 : 235/35/19 (F) 265/35/19 (R) I can get the rear wheel in either 19x10 or 19x.9.5. I must get a wheel that can fit stock PS2's on it, so that I can switch when the weather gets warmer so keep that in mind. What would be my best wheel size and tire combo with no rubbing. Also let me know what the best offset I should get for the wheels as well. Thanks !
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slicer Major General 2738 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Why did you create a second thread asking the same questions??? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753960 VMR's are available in limited offsets. If you want help with an offset choice please take the time to inform us of the the choices. FYI it's not a good idea to switch tires 2x's per year on the same wheels. It ends up being more cost effective to have two sets of wheels. Frequent tire swaps deteriorate the tire sidewalls. Plus do the math... switching tires is $100 - $150 x (2) each year. I would keep your OEM wheels (which are far higher quality than VMR's) and buy a second set of wheels for winter. You can then sell them when you are done with them. Or buy a used set of wheels from a forum member. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 10-12-2012 at 04:08 AM..
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10-12-2012, 06:36 AM	#14
NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	my error on the second post, sorry ! the reason I needed to know was because my car is now lowered with H&R springs and some people are saying that 255/35 and 265-275/35 will rub. offset are the following Front : 20, 22, 25, 33, 35, 45 Rear : 20, 22, 25, 33, 35, 38, 45, 50 best combo with no rubbing. I would really appreciate it. Thanks !
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info@trinityautosport 281 Rep 7,518 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (0)	if you want to keep the stock tire sizes, Id say keep the same dimensions with the VMRs as stock at 19x8.5 and 19x9.5
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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys I decided what I wanted to do !
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