VMR VB3 (CSL) on stock tires: 19X9.5 or 19X10?

dougman · 11-24-2009, 06:19 PM

I am looking at switching out my stock 19" wheels for VMR VB3 CSL reps. I will be re-using my TPMS sensors and tires.

Should I stick with the stock 19X8.5 / 19X9.5 wheel sizes or can I go up to the 19X10 rear while sticking with the 265 rear tire? I don't want the tire to look too "stretched" or have the rim sticking out (especially compared to the front if I stick with 8.5")--but I really love the concavity of the 10" rear.

brandon @ eas · 11-24-2009, 06:38 PM

Your stock rear tires are 265/35/19. The high sidewall will allow the tire to fit on the 10" wheel without looking too stretched, but if you really want to have the tire looking "Square" I would go with a 275/30/19.

I just had 265/30/19 tires put on my VMR Vb3 10" rears, and the tire looks too stretched for me, BUT if I would have had a 265/35/19 tire, it wouldnt look as bad.

Here are my rears:

m34jlp · 11-24-2009, 07:23 PM

275

SV Concepts III · 11-25-2009, 12:45 PM

Hi Doug,

I recommend the 19x10 setup to fill out the rear with a 275 tire. The 265 will be stretched on the 19x10.

dougman · 11-25-2009, 07:34 PM

Thanks. Maybe I'll wait on the wheels until my tires need replacing too. If I buy wheels sooner, I'll just want to move over the stock PS2's.

Or live with the stretched look until they wear out then jump to the 275's.

M3 Piotr · 11-26-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

Your stock rear tires are 265/35/19. The high sidewall will allow the tire to fit on the 10" wheel without looking too stretched, but if you really want to have the tire looking "Square" I would go with a 275/30/19.

I just had 265/30/19 tires put on my VMR Vb3 10" rears, and the tire looks too stretched for me, BUT if I would have had a 265/35/19 tire, it wouldnt look as bad.

Here are my rears:

Hey Brandon,
they look awesome. Is that gunmetal or hyperblack? Thanks

Bart@AUTOcouture · 11-27-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i Piotr

Hey Brandon,
they look awesome. Is that gunmetal or hyperblack? Thanks

they are gunmetal, had the same wheels

11-24-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
dougman Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328 --> 2010 E92 M3! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	VMR VB3 (CSL) on stock tires: 19X9.5 or 19X10? I am looking at switching out my stock 19" wheels for VMR VB3 CSL reps. I will be re-using my TPMS sensors and tires. Should I stick with the stock 19X8.5 / 19X9.5 wheel sizes or can I go up to the 19X10 rear while sticking with the 265 rear tire? I don't want the tire to look too "stretched" or have the rim sticking out (especially compared to the front if I stick with 8.5")--but I really love the concavity of the 10" rear.
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11-24-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 517 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	Your stock rear tires are 265/35/19. The high sidewall will allow the tire to fit on the 10" wheel without looking too stretched, but if you really want to have the tire looking "Square" I would go with a 275/30/19. I just had 265/30/19 tires put on my VMR Vb3 10" rears, and the tire looks too stretched for me, BUT if I would have had a 265/35/19 tire, it wouldnt look as bad. Here are my rears:
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11-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Hi Doug, I recommend the 19x10 setup to fill out the rear with a 275 tire. The 265 will be stretched on the 19x10.
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11-25-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
dougman Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328 --> 2010 E92 M3! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Maybe I'll wait on the wheels until my tires need replacing too. If I buy wheels sooner, I'll just want to move over the stock PS2's. Or live with the stretched look until they wear out then jump to the 275's.
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