Tire Question for 20s

White08M3 · 04-17-2009, 02:01 PM

I have a question on tires. Currently i am running 20" x 9.5 fronts with 245/30 ZR 20 and 20 x10.5 285/25ZR20 Rears. im looking for a tire with more sidewall. Also take into consideration i have H&R springs, so i have to be careful of rubbing.

what tire size would you reccomend for this set up. The 285/25 is to little rubber for me. i was thinking a 285/30? i am afraid this may rub? any input is appreciated! thanks!

--Paul

modbargains · 04-17-2009, 02:11 PM

What offset are the rears?

TwistaStick · 04-17-2009, 02:14 PM

If you go with Toyo or Nitto you should be ok with 255/30/20 front and 285/30/20 rear. Toyo and Nitto have an overall smaller diameter than most other tires. You may experience slight rubbing on full turn on 255/30/20 depending on your offset. Aren't your 245/30/20 on a 20x9.5 too stretched?

modbargains · 04-17-2009, 02:16 PM

245/30 on a 9.5 is a mild stretch at most.

White08M3 · 04-17-2009, 02:22 PM

roger its a 15 in the front and 27 in the rear

modbargains · 04-17-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by White08M3

roger its a 15 in the front and 27 in the rear

Paul, I hope my answer to your questions have been helpful, feel free to ask anything anytime

PunjabiM3 · 04-17-2009, 03:34 PM

I would recommend a 255/30-20 and a 285/30-20 as well...

SV Concepts · 04-17-2009, 05:44 PM

285/30 is a pretty tall tire especially if you're lowered... But hey, if you can stand the thought of rolling fenders, it's doable.

PunjabiM3 · 04-17-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlevi SW

285/30 is a pretty tall tire especially if you're lowered... But hey, if you can stand the thought of rolling fenders, it's doable.

Not true at all. A 285/30-20 is closer to the stock 265/40-18 than a 285/25-20, 295/30-20, 295/25-20, etc. See link and plug in the numbers:
http://www.geocities.com/gmfwd/pages/tirecalc.html

CSanto · 04-22-2009, 01:33 PM

I was told a 305/25 is possible on pirellis

edcvin · 04-22-2009, 04:45 PM

New York roads are the worst I've seen in a very long time..I'm nevous for when I put my wheels on..I'll be running 295/25/30 and 255/30/20

-Vin

FrankieP · 04-22-2009, 05:02 PM

If you use a TOYO/NITTO you should run a 255/30/20 and 305/25/20

If you use a Michelin PS2, you should run a 255/30/20 and 295/25/20.

If you had a 20x9 front, 245/30/20 with 295/25/20 would be the perfect match and TUV approved for the E9X M3.

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TwistaStick Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2009 AW BMW E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas iTrader: (0)	If you go with Toyo or Nitto you should be ok with 255/30/20 front and 285/30/20 rear. Toyo and Nitto have an overall smaller diameter than most other tires. You may experience slight rubbing on full turn on 255/30/20 depending on your offset. Aren't your 245/30/20 on a 20x9.5 too stretched?
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	245/30 on a 9.5 is a mild stretch at most.
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FrankieP 47 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	If you use a TOYO/NITTO you should run a 255/30/20 and 305/25/20 If you use a Michelin PS2, you should run a 255/30/20 and 295/25/20. If you had a 20x9 front, 245/30/20 with 295/25/20 would be the perfect match and TUV approved for the E9X M3.
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