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[ZachE90M3]

So I'm lowering my E90 M3 on Swift springs

I'm waiting on getting my TE37SLs
19x9.5 +22
19x10.5 +22

Would I be okay with running 255/35 up front or do I have to run 265/30?

I currently have a new set of 285/30 for the rears. Only reason I want to run 255/35 is because the continentals that I have aren't made in a 265/30.

Any help would be appreciated.

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by ZachE90M3

So I'm lowering my E90 M3 on Swift springs

I'm waiting on getting my TE37SLs
19x9.5 +22
19x10.5 +22

Would I be okay with running 255/35 up front or do I have to run 265/30?

I currently have a new set of 285/30 for the rears. Only reason I want to run 255/35 is because the continentals that I have aren't made in a 265/30.

Any help would be appreciated.

255/35/19 shouldn't be a problem at all. I run it on like offsets on 9" wheel without any trouble.

[ZachE90M3]

Originally Posted by DRLane

255/35/19 shouldn't be a problem at all. I run it on like offsets on 9" wheel without any trouble.

I went with Continental DWS06 in 265-285/30/19. I realized I was kinda rubbing at full lock at stock height with 255/35/19

[blastpanel]

Car: 2011 M3

Wheels: Titan7 18x10 ET25 Square

Suspension: Ohlins R&T (Dedicated Kit)

Camber: (F) -3, (R) -2

Tires: Toyo R888R – 275/35/18 – No rubbing

Tires: Falken RT660 – 275/35/18 – Yes rubbing in front. Was not able to install due to lack of clearance – contacts suspension. These tires run very wide for their size.

[MisterClutch888]

will adding a 5mm or 7mm spacers in the front work?

Originally Posted by blastpanel

Car: 2011 M3

Wheels: Titan7 18x10 ET25 Square

Suspension: Ohlins R&T (Dedicated Kit)

Camber: (F) -3, (R) -2

Tires: Toyo R888R – 275/35/18 – No rubbing

Tires: Falken RT660 – 275/35/18 – Yes rubbing in front. Was not able to install due to lack of clearance – contacts suspension. These tires run very wide for their size.

[blastpanel]

I'm not sure if spacers would work in this application. They would likely remedy the contact with the suspension, but could introduce fender rub. I did not want to mess with spacers so I just decided to keep running the R888Rs.

FYI– for the 275/35/18 tires the section width of the R888Rs is 10.9" and for the RT660s it is 11.2".

[rebelliousfb]

Originally Posted by M3Guy

On stock suspension you should be fine in the rear but the front might nick the fender liner. If lowered the front should be fine but the rear will be close with the 305s. 295s would probably work. The ADs have a very square sidewall which makes them much more prone to rubbing.

Not to bump this super old post but.... I have the following on my car currently (stock ride height/suspension):
FRONT: 265/30/19 AD08Rs on 19x10 +25 VMR V710s
REAR: 295/30/19 AD08Rs on 19x11 +25 VMR V710s

No rubbing on the above. Had 305/30/19 AD08Rs on the rear in the past but they'd rub on bumps at speed. 295s fixed that completely.

The fronts are rubber band-y and I would like the added tiny bit of sidewall plus width if I got the following:
FRONT: 275/30/19 AD08Rs on 19x10 +25 VMR V710s
REAR: 295/30/19 AD08Rs on 19x11 +25 VMR V710s

Will the 275 fronts in an AD08R on a stock suspension rub? I know AD08Rs run wide.

[North.E92]

I see a lot of mixed reviews on 255/35/19 Fronts rubbing for some.
I’m running 19x9.5 ET 22 looking to see if anyone is running the same or can confirm clearance. I’m lowered and running -3 camber if that matters

[CPWINCH]

Originally Posted by North.E92

I see a lot of mixed reviews on 255/35/19 Fronts rubbing for some.
I’m running 19x9.5 ET 22 looking to see if anyone is running the same or can confirm clearance. I’m lowered and running -3 camber if that matters

I have 18x10 et 15 275/35 and its doesn't rub. I am running 2.9 degrees upfront.

Edit: this is on e90 m3

[Leglessracing]

Hi guys,
So I’ve gone through the thread. I’ve got zcp reps (same specs as genuine wheels) with 15mm spacers on. Can I use a 275/35/19 rear tyre without rubbing on the track? Or is there a better size option?

[DL335D]

^ I would probably stick with 12m. I think 15mm might rub over large bumps.

[Smeargle]

Hey so I'm on kw v3s on lowest setting running -2 camber in the front with a 12mm spacers and I'm rubbing on the liner when I turn(top and behind the wheel on sharper turns). Tires are 245/35/19 hankook ventus v12 evo2 on stock zcp wheels. Any suggestions as to what I can do to alleviate it? Would camber plates and more camber do it?

[North.E92]

245/35 should not be rubbing at all maybe take your spacer out?

[peterc05]

Hey guys really need some help here.

I have a 19x10.5 et 26 rear wheel

I ordered a Toyo r888r 285/35/19 for it. It was way too big.

Will Toyo r888r 265/35/19 work with my wheel size and offset?

Lowered on BC coil overs

Want a meaty tire on the back

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by peterc05

Hey guys really need some help here.

I have a 19x10.5 et 26 rear wheel

I ordered a Toyo r888r 285/35/19 for it. It was way too big.

Will Toyo r888r 265/35/19 work with my wheel size and offset?

Lowered on BC coil overs

Want a meaty tire on the back

I got 305/30/19 on the rear with 22 offset.
But I am only 10mm lower than ZCP and on stiff spring. So the 305 might be too tall for you. The 295/30/19 is a good option.

[peterc05]

Originally Posted by rhyary

I got 305/30/19 on the rear with 22 offset.
But I am only 10mm lower than ZCP and on stiff spring. So the 305 might be too tall for you. The 295/30/19 is a good option.

I'm only looking for a 35 option. I want a meatier tire

This was a 285/35/19 r888r


Looking to see if a 265/35/19 toyo r888r will fit

[Ervin87]

You can go with 275/35/19 in the rear.

[North.E92]

Originally Posted by peterc05

Hey guys really need some help here.

I have a 19x10.5 et 26 rear wheel

I ordered a Toyo r888r 285/35/19 for it. It was way too big.

Will Toyo r888r 265/35/19 work with my wheel size and offset?

Lowered on BC coil overs

Want a meaty tire on the back

have you mounted it? i did some digging and found out that some people (also lowered) actually clear 285/35/19 on rears... i was tempted to go 285/35 too

[peterc05]

Originally Posted by North.E92

have you mounted it? i did some digging and found out that some people (also lowered) actually clear 285/35/19 on rears... i was tempted to go 285/35 too

Oh it'll clear. But it'll just look silly. My tire and alignment guy said it can work. Just have to raise up the rear a ton.

Also have to raise up the front too or else it'll look raked and like a drag car 🤣

Right now I'm debating between 265/35/19 r888r or 295/30/19 r888r

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by peterc05

Oh it'll clear. But it'll just look silly. My tire and alignment guy said it can work. Just have to raise up the rear a ton.

Also have to raise up the front too or else it'll look raked and like a drag car 🤣

Right now I'm debating between 265/35/19 r888r or 295/30/19 r888r

Any reason for R888R?
When I tried it, it wasn't faster or last longer than much cheaper tires.

It looks fast though

[peterc05]

Originally Posted by rhyary

Any reason for R888R?
When I tried it, it wasn't faster or last longer than much cheaper tires.

It looks fast though

Would like to have more traction. Not worried about how long they last. My m3 is no longer my daily driver

[slow4dr]

18x9.5/10.5 +22 5mm spacer all around 265/35 275/35