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[dry87]

E92 m3
With rays ze40 19 inch
(F) 9.5 et 22 , (R) 10.5 et 35 + spacer 15mm

What the best tire setup for me? I dont want any rub. For rear 295/30 is fine i think, the problem is front should i used 255 35 or 265 35 or 275 30?

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by dry87

E92 m3
With rays ze40
(F) 9.5 et 22 , (R) 10.5 et 35 + spacer 15mm

What the best tire setup for me? I dont want any rub. For rear 295/30 is fine i think, the problem is front should i used 255 35 or 265 35 or 275 30?

Assuming these are 19"s then I would go with a 265/30-19 up front

[dry87]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Assuming these are 19"s then I would go with a 265/30-19 up front

yes this is 19, is 30 is to low for front? is 275 30 will rub?

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by dry87

yes this is 19, is 30 is to low for front? is 275 30 will rub?

You can go 275 depending how low you want to go. I think a 265 would be a much safer bet for ZERO rub. The 265/30-19 is plenty tall, its a typical size that a lot of us run including me.

A 255/35 or 265/35 will 100% rub up front, they are just too tall.

[GODSPD]

e93 - Lowered on H&R

20x9 et20 265/30/20 F - Mich PSS - No Rub
20x10.5 et27 295/30/20 R - Mich PSS - Slight Rub

Had 285/30/20 R but PSS sidewall didn't fully cover edge of the rim. No rubbing but didn't like the look.

Wanted a 295/25/20 R but the gentleman at the tire store said the spec on the load isn't high enough for the weight of the vert. Calls for a 98 and all the tires that are 295/25/20's are only 95.

Any idea how much of a concern this might be should I have him just get me a set of them? Do I risk a tire failure of some kind? It's not my DD so when I drive it, I enjoy a more spirited journey if you will.

The only other option if I have to keep the 295/30's is to have more camber dialed in which would accelerate tire wear. I am at stock alignment specs now.

Appreciate your suggestions in advance.

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by GODSPD

e93 - Lowered on H&R

20x9 et20 265/30/20 F - Mich PSS - No Rub
20x10.5 et27 295/30/20 R - Mich PSS - Slight Rub

Had 285/30/20 R but PSS sidewall didn't fully cover edge of the rim. No rubbing but didn't like the look.

Wanted a 295/25/20 R but the gentleman at the tire store said the spec on the load isn't high enough for the weight of the vert. Calls for a 98 and all the tires that are 295/25/20's are only 95.

Any idea how much of a concern this might be should I have him just get me a set of them? Do I risk a tire failure of some kind? It's not my DD so when I drive it, I enjoy a more spirited journey if you will.

The only other option if I have to keep the 295/30's is to have more camber dialed in which would accelerate tire wear. I am at stock alignment specs now.

Appreciate your suggestions in advance.

I ran into the same thing forever and a day wanting to run 295/30/19 rears and 255/30/19 fronts. They refused to mount the tires based on the load rating. Workaround was pulling my wheels/tires and taking them over there *off* the car and telling them the setup was for my 2005 Z06.....haven't had a problem since I can understand their hesitance....something goes wrong, it's their fault....so I assumed that responsibility with the "addition" of the 'vette.

Never had an issue running that setup over the 20k miles I put on it. Recently moved to a 265/30/19 front.

[shimmy23]

New wheel setup is:
20x9.5 et19
20x11 et25

Was wanting to run 265/30/20 and 295/30/20 MPSS. Does anyone see any issues with running this setup and tire combo? I realize that this will be slightly larger than the OEM ZCP spec setup and I'm ok with that. I just want to make sure these will fit.

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

New wheel setup is:
20x9.5 et19
20x11 et25

Was wanting to run 265/30/20 and 295/30/20 MPSS. Does anyone see any issues with running this setup and tire combo? I realize that this will be slightly larger than the OEM ZCP spec setup and I'm ok with that. I just want to make sure these will fit.

Those tires are pretty tall both front and rear. I can almost guarantee it will rub with those specs especially since PSS run wide.

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Those tires are pretty tall both front and rear. I can almost guarantee it will rub with those specs especially since PSS run wide.

what would you recommend? I'm also thinking a 255/30 285/30 Hankook?

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

what would you recommend? I'm also thinking a 255/30 285/30 Hankook?

The width is one issue but the tire height is the big issue. That's the problem with going up to 20s on this car. You almost need to run a 265/25-20 and 295/25-20 so the tires aren't too tall. At stock height you can might get away with those hankook sizes but it is still gonna be pretty tight especially up front.

[kamber]

Oh wow, didn't even know we had this thread! I already asked in the TE37 thread, but I figure it can't hurt to post this question here since this thread is more applicable.

Is anyone specifically running 275/30R19 Michelin front tires on an Ohlins R&T setup with 19x9.5 ET22 or ET23 wheels up front? Concerned that they may rub with my particular suspension set.

I was initially going for 265/30R19 front + 285/30R19 rear on 19x9.5 ET23 front + 19x10.5 ET23 rear Volk TE37 Ultra's, but then realized that they don't make 285/30R19 tires in the model that I'm looking to buy.

So, I'll be changing my selection to either

275/30R19 front, 295/30R19 rear (20mm stagger)
or
265/30R19 front, 295/30R19 rear (30mm stagger)

Can anyone comment on what differences I should expect if I go with a 30mm stagger versus the stock 20mm stagger? I realize it's not a huge difference, so any perceived changes would be subtly felt, if at all. However, if someone could just quantify what increasing the stagger results in in terms of driving feel/characteristics in general, I'll have an idea of what to expect.

Thanks gents!

[Townending]

Car: 2009 E92

Wheels w/ Offsets: Apex Arc-8 - (F) 18x10 +25, (R) 18x10.5 +27

Spacers: None

Tires : Michelin Pilot Super Sports - (F) 265/35/18, (R) 295/35/18; New Tires

Suspension: Swift Lowering Springs (F) -1.1in, (R) -0.7in)

EDC Setting: Comfort / Normal / Sport

Alignment: (F) -1.76 camber (R) -1.9 camber

Fender Modifications: (F) None (R) None

Rubbing?: None

[GeorgeA]

Guys will 19x9.5 +22 with 255 35 19 RE71Rs rub up front when full lock?

[pewpster]

I'm wondering if i'm going to run into any problems with rubbing with this setup. Should I go to 30 on the height?

Car: 08 E92 M3

Wheels w/ Offsets: Apex PS-7 - (F) 19x9.5 +22, (R) 19x10.5 +22

Spacers: (F)15 mm (R)12.5 mm
Tires / Miles: Bridgestone Pole Position S04 - (F) 265/35/19, (R) 285/35/19;

Suspension: Swift Spec-R Springs

Fender Modifications: (F) None (R) None

I've already ordered the wheels. Waiting on picking tires.

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by pewpster

I'm wondering if i'm going to run into any problems with rubbing with this setup. Should I go to 30 on the height?

Car: 08 E92 M3

Wheels w/ Offsets: Apex PS-7 - (F) 19x9.5 +22, (R) 19x10.5 +22

Spacers: (F)15 mm (R)12.5 mm
Tires / Miles: Bridgestone Pole Position S04 - (F) 265/35/19, (R) 285/35/19;

Suspension: Swift Spec-R Springs

Fender Modifications: (F) None (R) None

I've already ordered the wheels. Waiting on picking tires.

100% go down to 30 profile front and rear, with those widths you will sit perfect. Personally don't think you will even need the spacers especially in the rear.

[GeorgeA]

Originally Posted by pewpster

I'm wondering if i'm going to run into any problems with rubbing with this setup. Should I go to 30 on the height?

Car: 08 E92 M3

Wheels w/ Offsets: Apex PS-7 - (F) 19x9.5 +22, (R) 19x10.5 +22

Spacers: (F)15 mm (R)12.5 mm
Tires / Miles: Bridgestone Pole Position S04 - (F) 265/35/19, (R) 285/35/19;

Suspension: Swift Spec-R Springs

Fender Modifications: (F) None (R) None

I've already ordered the wheels. Waiting on picking tires.

Same boat as you except I have EC-7s in that same size. You won't need spacer at all. As far as sizing, I'm thinking about 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 with Bridgestone RE71R

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by GeorgeA

Same boat as you except I have EC-7s in that same size. You won't need spacer at all. As far as sizing, I'm thinking about 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 with Bridgestone RE71R

The 265/30-19 fits better than the 255/35-19 up front.

[jasonturbo]

Pretty sure this fits... but might as well ask the experts

2008 E90 M3
- KW Clubsports
- ST Trophy 6/4

BBS LM
19x10 +25
19x11 +25

MPS
275/30
295/30

Thanks in advance!

[ck-e92]

2012 E92 ///M

Apex EC-7's
19x9.5 ET 22 w/ 10mm spacer F
19x10.5 ET 22

Michelin Pilot Super Sports
265/30/19 - F
295/30/19 - R

Lowered with Swift Springs
-1.2 Front
-1.4 Rear

Rear tires slightly rub over massive dips if I have two other people in the car. Front lip scrapes on everything now (previously had 265/35/19 up front)

.ck

[GeorgeA]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

The 265/30-19 fits better than the 255/35-19 up front.

Thats what I was thinking as well but the RE71R doesn't come in that size sadly. It should be okay squeezing a 255/35 though right?

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by GeorgeA

Thats what I was thinking as well but the RE71R doesn't come in that size sadly. It should be okay squeezing a 255/35 though right?

If you're at stock height you should be fine.

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by jasonturbo

Pretty sure this fits... but might as well ask the experts

2008 E90 M3
- KW Clubsports
- ST Trophy 6/4

BBS LM
19x10 +25
19x11 +25

MPS
275/30
295/30

Thanks in advance!

I run almost the same exact specs with no issues but I have a little extra camber dialed in. Lowered about 1" front and 3/4" rear