Am I Crazy?

Blip Bavarian · 05-01-2009, 06:11 PM

will a 275/35-19 work for the fronts.

wheel: F 19x9.5 +22

lowered on Eibachs.

tom @ eas · 05-01-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

will a 275/35-19 work for the fronts.

wheel: F 19x9.5 +22

lowered on Eibachs.

If so, we're crazy as well.

Tucks a 275 wide tire with no problem, with enough room for 285s if the desire is there.

Blip Bavarian · 05-01-2009, 06:25 PM

Tom, youre the man. what is are the specs on that wheel? offset? and what suspension?
No rubbing or rolled fenders?

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

If so, we're crazy as well.

Tucks a 275 wide tire with no problem, with enough room for 285s if the desire is there.

Technic · 05-01-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

will a 275/35-19 work for the fronts.

wheel: F 19x9.5 +22

lowered on Eibachs.

275/30-19 is a better fitment, within 1% the diameter of the OEM 245/35-19 size.

tom @ eas · 05-01-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

275/30-19 is a better fitment, within 1% the diameter of the OEM 245/35-19 size.

Good catch, this is very important.

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

Tom, youre the man. what is are the specs on that wheel? offset? and what suspension?
No rubbing or rolled fenders?

Wheels are 19x9.5, ET22 with a 275/30-19 up front. Vehicle is lowered on KWV3 Coilovers with no rubbing or rolling turning lock to lock.

Blip Bavarian · 05-01-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

275/30-19 is a better fitment, within 1% the diameter of the OEM 245/35-19 size.

i would like to run a meatier setup than stock. My main concern is that the wheel clears.

Technic · 05-01-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

i would like to run a meatier setup than stock. My main concern is that the wheel clears.

It will clear... I tested it. I will be doing a square 275/30 set up as well.

askiles · 05-01-2009, 06:46 PM

I run 275/30/19's on my 19" x 9.5" 360 Forged wheels. I am also lowered on H&R Springs, and it is wonderful.

-Andy

KINGLEH · 05-01-2009, 10:31 PM

i run 265-30 19x9.5... 22 offset... with a 10mm spacer..

and rub front and back (front of car. back of car) inner fenders...

wtf... u guys really dont rub? i only rub like a mm or 2... but still rub...

GregW / Oregon · 05-01-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

will a 275/35-19 work for the fronts.

wheel: F 19x9.5 +22

lowered on Eibachs.

You'll think you were crazy when you hit that big puddle with less than full tread!

GregW / Oregon · 05-01-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

If so, we're crazy as well.

Tucks a 275 wide tire with no problem, with enough room for 285s if the desire is there.

Are those /35's or/30s?

spyderco10 · 05-02-2009, 01:29 AM

I'm probably in the minority, but I've never really understood why people want to go as wide as possible on their wheel/tire setups.

By the same token I think widebody kits look absolutely heinous.

jk6672 · 05-03-2009, 01:56 AM

Wow, how did you manage that? I recall a thread/discussion a few days back about how 255’s will rub unless you are using NITTO’s or YOKOHAMA’s

tom @ eas · 05-03-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Are those /35's or/30s?

275/30-19 up front

M3WC · 05-03-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

I'm probably in the minority, but I've never really understood why people want to go as wide as possible on their wheel/tire setups.

By the same token I think widebody kits look absolutely heinous.

Its called a square setup bud, neutral balance. 275 all around, more rubber on the ground. A track thing, I guess you don't understand.

foosh · 05-03-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

Its called a square setup bud, neutral balance. 275 all around, more rubber on the ground. A track thing, I guess you don't understand.

That's simply not true. Simply running the same tires on front and back, does not ensure "neutral balance." It could actually significantly hurt track times. Plenty of dedicated track cars run staggered set-ups, including the pros. Having "steamrollers" on the front, can adversely affect steering performance.

I don't know about this particular set-up (275/30 x 4) on this car, but running same sizes and assuming it is better for track performance is not a good assumption.

Blip Bavarian · 05-05-2009, 02:08 PM

Okay, now i am getting more optimistic/idiotic...

will a 285/30/19 fit up front??

davett · 05-05-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

You'll think you were crazy when you hit that big puddle with less than full tread!

+1

tom @ eas · 05-05-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blip Bavarian

Okay, now i am getting more optimistic/idiotic...

will a 285/30/19 fit up front??

Yes,

Blip Bavarian · 05-05-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

Its called a square setup bud, neutral balance. 275 all around, more rubber on the ground. A track thing, I guess you don't understand.

i wasnt considering a square setup, and agree that it is not always a good thing.

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Blip Bavarian salivator 38 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 16 GT4, 14 X5 V8 & 91 E30 LS1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (0)	Am I Crazy? will a 275/35-19 work for the fronts. wheel: F 19x9.5 +22 lowered on Eibachs.
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I run 275/30/19's on my 19" x 9.5" 360 Forged wheels. I am also lowered on H&R Springs, and it is wonderful. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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KINGLEH Major 98 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	i run 265-30 19x9.5... 22 offset... with a 10mm spacer.. and rub front and back (front of car. back of car) inner fenders... wtf... u guys really dont rub? i only rub like a mm or 2... but still rub...
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jk6672 First Lieutenant 48 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro, Ca iTrader: (2)	Wow, how did you manage that? I recall a thread/discussion a few days back about how 255’s will rub unless you are using NITTO’s or YOKOHAMA’s
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Blip Bavarian salivator 38 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 16 GT4, 14 X5 V8 & 91 E30 LS1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (0)	Okay, now i am getting more optimistic/idiotic... will a 285/30/19 fit up front??
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