Are Mich PSS 255/35/19 & 275/35/19 OK for ZCP stock setup (no spacers, not lowered)?

YolkyPalky · 06-26-2012, 08:34 PM

Hi,

Was trying to get Michelin PSS tires for my '11 e90 ZCP M3. The 265s for rear are no where to be found, even the largest retailer in the country for them is scrambling to ship them from the East Coast.

But the 275s are available, so I am thinking of going with Michelin PSS 275/35/19 rears and 255/35/19 fronts. I have stock ZCP suspension with no spacers. Would there be any issues (rubbing, etc.) with going with 275 & 255 instead of OEM 265 & 245? Thanks.

THE TECH · 06-26-2012, 08:43 PM

Pretty sure there's no issue.

JAdamz · 06-26-2012, 08:44 PM

No problems with that setup. That's a common upgrade combination on the ZCP wheels.

LarThaL · 06-26-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

Hi,

Was trying to get Michelin PSS tires for my '11 e90 ZCP M3. The 265s for rear are no where to be found, even the largest retailer in the country for them is scrambling to ship them from the East Coast.

But the 275s are available, so I am thinking of going with Michelin PSS 275/35/19 rears and 255/35/19 fronts. I have stock ZCP suspension with no spacers. Would there be any issues (rubbing, etc.) with going with 275 & 255 instead of OEM 265 & 245? Thanks.

Tirerack has 265/35/19 sizes in stock per their website. I just received my OEM sized Michelin PSS from them yesterday !!!
245/35/19 and 265/35/19

mark896 · 06-27-2012, 11:58 AM

Subscribed--I would actually like to see if 255/275's would fit WITH spacers. Because I don't think those tires would come out flush with the fenders without them..

YolkyPalky · 06-27-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mark896

Subscribed--I would actually like to see if 255/275's would fit WITH spacers. Because I don't think those tires would come out flush with the fenders without them..

I'm moving forward and will have the PSS 255/275's installed today or tomorrow. From feedback here and elsewhere, seems there should be no issues with rubbing, etc. with stock ZCP suspension, stock wheels and no spacers, which is my setup.

I'll be interested to see if I notice any difference in steering and handling with the slightly wider footprint.

davem3fan · 06-27-2012, 12:59 PM

You'll have a better ride and a more accurate speedometer too.

mark896 · 06-27-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark896

Subscribed--I would actually like to see if 255/275's would fit WITH spacers. Because I don't think those tires would come out flush with the fenders without them..

I'm moving forward and will have the PSS 255/275's installed today or tomorrow. From feedback here and elsewhere, seems there should be no issues with rubbing, etc. with stock ZCP suspension, stock wheels and no spacers, which is my setup.

I'll be interested to see if I notice any difference in steering and handling with the slightly wider footprint.

You mind taking some pics afterwards? I'd like to see how close to the fenders the tires are--I might not even run spacers, depending.

YolkyPalky · 06-28-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mark896

You mind taking some pics afterwards? I'd like to see how close to the fenders the tires are--I might not even run spacers, depending.

Tried to take a couple for you, this is how the 255/275 setup looks with stock ZCP suspension and no spacers. So far I really love the 255/275 PSS setup, seems to handle much better and grip better when making hard turns.

THE TECH · 06-28-2012, 10:37 PM

Looks like you could use some spacers still.

mark896 · 06-29-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YolkyPalky

Tried to take a couple for you, this is how the 255/275 setup looks with stock ZCP suspension and no spacers. So far I really love the 255/275 PSS setup, seems to handle much better and grip better when making hard turns.

Nice, man. I think if I do that I'm still going to throw some spacers on though.. I wonder if 285's will fit on the back rims?

geneatals · 07-02-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Looks like you could use some spacers still.

agree...

I'm planning on getting this tire size combo as wellonce I burn thru the stock conti's...currently have 12.5mm spacers all around..hoping they will still work with 255/275-35-19...

06-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#1
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JAdamz M3NTAL Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 301 iTrader: (1)	No problems with that setup. That's a common upgrade combination on the ZCP wheels.

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mark896 Warrant Officer Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	Subscribed--I would actually like to see if 255/275's would fit WITH spacers. Because I don't think those tires would come out flush with the fenders without them..