Upping front tire size

JIO · 09-20-2010, 05:53 PM

I have the competition package wheels only, so the car is not lowered 10mm. The front wheels are 9" wide currently with 245/35-19 Pilot Sport Cup tires, my street and track choice. I'd like to match the front with the rear and so I would like to kick up the front tires to 265/35-19. Will they clear the fenders and suspension? If someone has per chance done this, how is the tramlining on the highway? Thanks.

kmarei · 09-20-2010, 07:17 PM

I'd get 255/35 19"
I have 265/30 now
Lost a lot of feel when I switched from stock
Also bigger tire 255/35 vs 245/35 means you fill up the fender better

1MORELAP · 09-20-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

I have the competition package wheels only, so the car is not lowered 10mm. The front wheels are 9" wide currently with 245/35-19 Pilot Sport Cup tires, my street and track choice. I'd like to match the front with the rear and so I would like to kick up the front tires to 265/35-19. Will they clear the fenders and suspension? If someone has per chance done this, how is the tramlining on the highway? Thanks.

If anythign 265-30-19

Richbot · 09-20-2010, 07:44 PM

Seems like the consensus is that the 26.3" diameter rear tire is a little too tall for the front, and you'll rub a little on the inner fender liner at full lock. Better off going with a 26" tire (255/35-19) or the 265/30-19, which is shorter than stock by about a half inch

cucudon · 09-20-2010, 07:48 PM

265/30 and 295/30 that is good????????

JIO · 09-20-2010, 09:15 PM

Thanks for all the quick responses....I appreciate it!

signes · 09-20-2010, 10:39 PM

I run 275/30 up front even with AD08s which have a very square shoulder and it only rubs under extreme load when cornering (not lowered.) If I were to do it again, though, I go with 265/30 or 255/35 (the latter being paired with 285/30 in the rear, the GTS setup.)

MrHarris · 09-20-2010, 10:53 PM

255/35 is the way to go! Unless you want max grip for a trade off in steering feel then 275/30

11' AW M3 · 09-21-2010, 03:42 PM

my 285/255 ps2 setup is amazing... i would HIGHLY recommend it!

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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Upping front tire size I have the competition package wheels only, so the car is not lowered 10mm. The front wheels are 9" wide currently with 245/35-19 Pilot Sport Cup tires, my street and track choice. I'd like to match the front with the rear and so I would like to kick up the front tires to 265/35-19. Will they clear the fenders and suspension? If someone has per chance done this, how is the tramlining on the highway? Thanks.
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09-20-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	I'd get 255/35 19" I have 265/30 now Lost a lot of feel when I switched from stock Also bigger tire 255/35 vs 245/35 means you fill up the fender better
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09-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Seems like the consensus is that the 26.3" diameter rear tire is a little too tall for the front, and you'll rub a little on the inner fender liner at full lock. Better off going with a 26" tire (255/35-19) or the 265/30-19, which is shorter than stock by about a half inch __________________
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cucudon Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sc iTrader: (0)	265/30 and 295/30 that is good????????
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the quick responses....I appreciate it!
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11' AW M3 Major 80 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california iTrader: (2)	my 285/255 ps2 setup is amazing... i would HIGHLY recommend it! __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded
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