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03-08-2009, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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Tire Combo Question
We know that the speedometer of the M3 reads about 3-5% higher than the actual speed. I am getting a set of new wheels in the following size:
Front: 19X9.5 ET22 Rear: 19X10.5 ET25 What would be the appropriate tire sizes for these rims? I'm thinking of the following combination: 1. Front: 255/35R19, Rear: 275/35R19 I'm running 255/35R19 up front for my winter setup so I know the 255 will clear my AC Schnitzer springs with stock EDC struts. This will be about 1.1% larger than stock diameter in the back. 2. Front: 265/35R19, Rear: 285/35R19 This will give me a beefier look. I am not sure if the 265/35 up front will cause any rubbing. Also, I'm not sure if the rear will rub due to the offset. This will be about 2.2% larger in diameter than stock. Both setup retains the factory front and rear size difference of about 0.6" diameter front and back. Which one do you think will work better for the rim width?
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Your second choice of 265/285 is a good choice for 9.5/10.5 wheels. This is what I ran on the track with my e46 and what I intend to run on the track with the e90.
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That's what I think too. I'll just have to find a brand that offers XL for the 285/35.
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255/35 front, 285/30 rear is what I did and it feels more balanced than stock. I run 9" in the front 10" in the rear. If I were you, I'd go 265/30 front, 295/30 rear.
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