295/30 R19 Rears on the ZCP

TxFeatFan · 01-20-2015, 03:50 PM

My stock rear tires (E90 Sedan, ZCP) are 265/35 R19's. Discount Tire tells me that 295/30 R19's are acceptable alternatives, listed in the official fitment guide.

Has anyone tried this and had any problems?

Thoughts?

ghost4blind · 01-20-2015, 04:03 PM

a 295 rear tire will look absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion, it will stick out way too far past the rim itself and just look silly. I would say 275-285 would the max you should consider getting. Unless that is the look you are going for.

TxFeatFan · 01-20-2015, 04:05 PM

Thanks. No, I just need new rears, and the 265/35's are out of stock.

BimmerRookie · 01-20-2015, 04:14 PM

I've heard 265/285 is a popular set-up? Correct me if I'm wrong

TxFeatFan · 01-20-2015, 04:21 PM

Yes, coming out 20 mm on both the fronts and rears has been done.

30 mm on the back only, and with a lower profile, I'm not so sure.

kawasaki00 · 01-20-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TxFeatFan

Yes, coming out 20 mm on both the fronts and rears has been done.

30 mm on the back only, and with a lower profile, I'm not so sure.

I have this setup, will post a pic when I get home.
EDIT.. Just found this pic on the phone. It is not ideal but Michelin says it is ok so I went with it.

G0FNDM3 · 01-20-2015, 05:13 PM

I just recently put 285/30/19 on my factory ZCPs, however my rears have been professionally modified/stretched to a 19x11!

These pics were taken right after removing my KW sleeves and installing B&G springs so the rear looks high because I just lowered the jack!lol

Alex07M3 · 01-20-2015, 05:44 PM

I've been running F255/R295(AD08 and PSS) for +3 years on my stock ZCP wheels and it rides perfectly fine, that's without saying how much more grip I get from this set-up compared to stock PS2s, I also really like the look of it!

Arben · 01-20-2015, 06:52 PM

I have 295/30/19 supersports on the back. If the tire pressure is set to high it'll rub on full compression, but just barely. Set it to 36 psi cold and your fine. I love the fitment, but you'd be pushing it if you have spacers or are lowered.

TommyLights · 01-20-2015, 07:35 PM

I have 285/30 on my 19" rears (Forgestar F14's), offset of 23 with no issues.

Kurt_OH · 01-20-2015, 07:52 PM

I'm running 275/30 and 295/30 PSS on stock ZCP rims on my 2011 E90 M3.

Zero problems up front. Slight rub at highway speeds over long dips. There's a small bump inside the outer wheelwell, where the bumper cover meets the quarter panel. Well, there USED TO BE! Speaking of which, that occasional rub seems to be much less frequent and less noticeable ... hmmm.

TxFeatFan · 01-21-2015, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH

I'm running 275/30 and 295/30 PSS on stock ZCP rims on my 2011 E90 M3.

Zero problems up front. Slight rub at highway speeds over long dips. There's a small bump inside the outer wheelwell, where the bumper cover meets the quarter panel. Well, there USED TO BE! Speaking of which, that occasional rub seems to be much less frequent and less noticeable ... hmmm.

Kurt, is your rub inside the front wheel well or the rear?

TxFeatFan · 01-21-2015, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arben

I have 295/30/19 supersports on the back. If the tire pressure is set to high it'll rub on full compression, but just barely. Set it to 36 psi cold and your fine. I love the fitment, but you'd be pushing it if you have spacers or are lowered.

Thanks. No spacers or lowering. I'm in Houston, though, so 36 PSI cold becomes 41 PSI pretty quickly in the Summer.

TxFeatFan · 01-21-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

I've been running F255/R295(AD08 and PSS) for +3 years on my stock ZCP wheels and it rides perfectly fine, that's without saying how much more grip I get from this set-up compared to stock PS2s, I also really like the look of it!

That looks OK - not too outrageous from this angle. Thanks.

TxFeatFan · 01-21-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kawasaki00

I have this setup, will post a pic when I get home.
EDIT.. Just found this pic on the phone. It is not ideal but Michelin says it is ok so I went with it.

That looks pretty good - Thanks! No issues with the rears rubbing?

///M Ryder · 01-21-2015, 06:51 AM

B, it's been done by ya boy. Here's my thread.............Phil

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676555

kawasaki00 · 01-21-2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxFeatFan

That looks pretty good - Thanks! No issues with the rears rubbing?

Lowered on Eibach and no rubbing although I did trim that plastic bump off the inside of the liner. That was trimmed off with stock tires and a 12.5 spacer
It server no purpose anyway. But as far as rubbing the fender there is none.

BrewRifle · 01-21-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kawasaki00

Lowered on Eibach and no rubbing although I did trim that plastic bump off the inside of the liner. That was trimmed off with stock tires and a 12.5 spacer
It server no purpose anyway. But as far as rubbing the fender there is none.

What size tires are you running? I'm on H&R Race springs and am hesitant to do the 255-35 front and 295-30 in the rear. I'm most likely going to have to remove the 10mm and 12mm spacers though for sure.

Alex - Are you running 255-35 or 255-30 up front?

jra85 · 01-21-2015, 08:48 AM

Inspired by M Ryder, I went with a 275/295 ZCP setup on my car over a year ago using PSS tires. No rubbing with stock ZCP configuration (no suspension mods, no spacers):
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=597947&page=2

Here's the same setup on an E90 ZCP: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=32

There are a few on here who are against it, but those who have done it seem to be content. I believe Kurt_OH even tracks his car with this setup too.

kawasaki00 · 01-21-2015, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewRifle

What size tires are you running? I'm on H&R Race springs and am hesitant to do the 255-35 front and 295-30 in the rear. I'm most likely going to have to remove the 10mm and 12mm spacers though for sure.

Alex - Are you running 255-35 or 255-30 up front?

PSS 255/295 10mm spacer in front/ None in rear

TxFeatFan · 01-21-2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

B, it's been done by ya boy. Here's my thread.............Phil

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=676555

Awesome, Phil - Thanks!

Alex07M3 · 01-21-2015, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewRifle

What size tires are you running? I'm on H&R Race springs and am hesitant to do the 255-35 front and 295-30 in the rear. I'm most likely going to have to remove the 10mm and 12mm spacers though for sure.

Alex - Are you running 255-35 or 255-30 up front?

255/35, same size as the M3 GTS, I have a 5mm spacer in the front and none at the back!

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jra85 M3NTAL 132 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Inspired by M Ryder, I went with a 275/295 ZCP setup on my car over a year ago using PSS tires. No rubbing with stock ZCP configuration (no suspension mods, no spacers): http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=597947&page=2 Here's the same setup on an E90 ZCP: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=32 There are a few on here who are against it, but those who have done it seem to be content. I believe Kurt_OH even tracks his car with this setup too. Last edited by jra85; 01-21-2015 at 09:26 AM..
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