Moving rear 265 tires to front wheels on ZCP possible?

hpc3 · 09-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Know this may be tire dependent but cant find any posts discussing this yet. I'm going to go 255/275 or maybe 265/285 on the ZCP/359 19's for street tires and will likely use my new stockers for track stuff eventually. I'd like to stay on 35s if at all possible but may have to do 30s for clearance(fronts)... What are the thoughts on this?

CPWINCH · 09-02-2012, 03:00 AM

255/275 will def fit. I think I've seen 295s on the zcp rears but idk if 265 will fit the front

///M Ryder · 09-02-2012, 09:44 AM

265 will fit up front..........Phil

hpc3 · 09-02-2012, 09:56 AM

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265 will fit up front..........Phil

Do I need to swap to a 30? Ideally Id like to move the stocker rears to the fronts and buy 285/35s to put on the rears.

I'm trying to eek out a few mos before I get a track setup. Figuring it will be first of the year before I'll have enough break-in mileage to feel comfortable with a track day. Tia.

///M Ryder · 09-02-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hpc3

Do I need to swap to a 30? Ideally Id like to move the stocker rears to the fronts and buy 285/35s to put on the rears.

I'm trying to eek out a few mos before I get a track setup. Figuring it will be first of the year before I'll have enough break-in mileage to feel comfortable with a track day. Tia.

I went with 30's all the way around. This was close to stock ride height and my Arkym lip appreciates that

I think 35's on a 10 inch wheel might be too tight................Phil

bigjae1976 · 09-02-2012, 08:21 PM

Stock rear tires won't fit. The outer diameter is too large and will rub a hole in the back of the fender liner. I tried it. I think the max OD is about 26".... A little less than OEM.

I have a 255/40R18 (25.9 OD) and it's real close.

Of course, if you don't mind rubbing a hole in the liner it will fit. But you'll notice some more cabin noise.

Dave07997S · 09-03-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Stock rear tires won't fit. The outer diameter is too large and will rub a hole in the back of the fender liner. I tried it. I think the max OD is about 26".... A little less than OEM.

I have a 255/40R18 (25.9 OD) and it's real close.

Of course, if you don't mind rubbing a hole in the liner it will fit. But you'll notice some more cabin noise.

This...my Nitto Invo 255/35/19 are a cats whisker away from rubbing. I know Malek tried the 265/35/19s and tracked the car and didn't rub..he is not the norm though...Kitw and others tried it and rubbed bad.

You can run a 265 tire up front, but wouldn't recommend a 35 series, you will have to go with a 30 series.

If you want to run a 10" wide ET 25 rim (rear ZCP) run a 275/30/19 up front.

Dave

Dave

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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 2,318 iTrader: (4)	265 will fit up front..........Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT- Comp, Prem 2, and Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Prem Sound, Edition Grills/Gills, M Performance Steering Wheel, Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, IND M5 Mirror Caps, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK
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