265/35/19 on a 19x10.5?

hawkeye-se · 04-10-2009, 04:06 PM

I am going crazy about tire sizing.

Is a 265 going to look too stretched on a 19x10.5 inch rim?
There isn't really a lot of good options in tires that won't upset the balance of the car and will fit this wide of a rim.

You guys with the TE37s and 265/30 + 285/30, how is the ride?

GTM · 04-10-2009, 04:33 PM

265/35/19 will look just fine on 10.5, esp if you are running PS2s.
It might look SLIGHTLY stretched, but far from being look bad.

265/30/19 & 285/30/19 have significantly smaller OD then stock, causing...
1. shorter gearing
2. worsen ride quality
3. increase wheel gap
4. affect handling character

If you are getting 19in wheel, stock tire size is pretty much only choice for now. (unless you downgrade to less tires)

hawkeye-se · 04-10-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTM

265/35/19 will look just fine on 10.5, esp if you are running PS2s.
It might look SLIGHTLY stretched, but far from being look bad.

265/30/19 & 285/30/19 have significantly smaller OD then stock, causing...
1. shorter gearing
2. worsen ride quality
3. increase wheel gap
4. affect handling character

If you are getting 19in wheel, stock tire size is pretty much only choice for now. (unless you downgrade to less tires)

I trust you, I just want to see someone out there has to have pictures of a PS2 mounted on a 10.5.

My neurosis is getting the best of me.

askiles · 04-10-2009, 09:45 PM

If you have a 10.5" wheel to utilize, why not utilize it. I would go with at least a 285. I would go with a 305!

-Andy

hawkeye-se · 04-10-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askiles

If you have a 10.5" wheel to utilize, why not utilize it. I would go with at least a 285. I would go with a 305!

-Andy

There is a point of decreasing marginal returns. Increased weight & drag of the larger tires are not worth the hassle for a car that spends 99.9% of its time shuttling me to and from work.

A 265/35 is perfect in every way, EXCEPT I am worried about the asthetics.

MrHarris · 04-10-2009, 11:36 PM

305/30/19 is the same size in diameter as 265/35

hawkeye-se · 04-10-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

305/30/19 is the same size in diameter as 265/35

Yeah, but now we're on the opposite end of the same problem. Too much tire looks worse than too little.

mvagusta · 02-25-2010, 11:43 PM

How about on a 19x10 inch?

MrHarris · 02-26-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkeye-se

Yeah, but now we're on the opposite end of the same problem. Too much tire looks worse than too little.

305's will look great on a 10.5"

I've seen 265 PS2's on my buddy's 10.5" TE-37 and that thing was definitely stretched.. not my type of look at all, especially for an M3.

Ask XunXunDCT, or search for his car as he ran 265's in the back for quite a while.

rzm3 · 02-26-2010, 12:23 AM

It will look very stretched. In fact, I had 275/35/19 PS2 on my 10.5 before. It looked sooo bad I bought 295/30/19 right away and sold the 275 at a loss. Just FYI.

OMID INC · 02-26-2010, 12:52 AM

I would not go less than a 285 width on 10.5's

Also keep in mind the overall diameter of the wheel with the new tires, which I think you are, so thats good.

FYI, I just went 285/30/19 on my new set of wheels that are 10.5in. wide. IMO that will keep the best diameter without rubbing. This is a PS2 tire BTW.

davedave · 02-26-2010, 01:36 AM

i have 295 30 19 on my TE 37 10.5" it looks just right,

Radiation Joe · 02-26-2010, 07:57 AM

I run 295/30 on 10.5s. The smallest I would run would be 285.

SpencerM3 · 02-26-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkeye-se

Yeah, but now we're on the opposite end of the same problem. Too much tire looks worse than too little.

Totally disagree.

I have 295/30/19 on my 10.5 and like it.

SpencerM3 · 02-26-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMID INC

I would not go less than a 285 width on 10.5's

Also keep in mind the overall diameter of the wheel with the new tires, which I think you are, so thats good.

FYI, I just went 285/30/19 on my new set of wheels that are 10.5in. wide. IMO that will keep the best diameter without rubbing. This is a PS2 tire BTW.

Ahhh, finally decided on the PS2's huh, nice

dds02400 · 02-26-2010, 12:30 PM

hey davedave, which tire brand u run with your 295/30/19? my 285/30/19 advan sport rubs on my Eibach springs M3....

**ben@tirerack** · 02-26-2010, 05:12 PM

265/35R19 are considered properly mounted on anything from 9"-10.5". 9.5" is what they put it on to take the official measurements, and would be considered the "ideal" width for that tire.

To most people, a 265/35 on a 10.5 would look a bit stretched, though not dangerously so.

Dartanium · 02-26-2010, 05:36 PM

295/30/19 is what i run on 19x10.5, i like the square look, no bulge nor stretch

04-10-2009, 04:06 PM	#1
hawkeye-se Private First Class 16 Rep 125 Posts Drives: '09 JB Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (0)	265/35/19 on a 19x10.5? I am going crazy about tire sizing. Is a 265 going to look too stretched on a 19x10.5 inch rim? There isn't really a lot of good options in tires that won't upset the balance of the car and will fit this wide of a rim. You guys with the TE37s and 265/30 + 285/30, how is the ride?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-10-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
GTM 68 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crystal Lake, IL iTrader: (2)	265/35/19 will look just fine on 10.5, esp if you are running PS2s. It might look SLIGHTLY stretched, but far from being look bad. 265/30/19 & 285/30/19 have significantly smaller OD then stock, causing... 1. shorter gearing 2. worsen ride quality 3. increase wheel gap 4. affect handling character If you are getting 19in wheel, stock tire size is pretty much only choice for now. (unless you downgrade to less tires)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#4
askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	If you have a 10.5" wheel to utilize, why not utilize it. I would go with at least a 285. I would go with a 305! -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-10-2009, 11:36 PM	#6
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	305/30/19 is the same size in diameter as 265/35 __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-25-2010, 11:43 PM	#8
mvagusta Lieutenant 16 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 coup Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: michigan iTrader: (1)	How about on a 19x10 inch?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 12:23 AM	#10
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	It will look very stretched. In fact, I had 275/35/19 PS2 on my 10.5 before. It looked sooo bad I bought 295/30/19 right away and sold the 275 at a loss. Just FYI.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 12:52 AM	#11
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	I would not go less than a 285 width on 10.5's Also keep in mind the overall diameter of the wheel with the new tires, which I think you are, so thats good. FYI, I just went 285/30/19 on my new set of wheels that are 10.5in. wide. IMO that will keep the best diameter without rubbing. This is a PS2 tire BTW.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 01:36 AM	#12
davedave Captain 40 Rep 788 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	i have 295 30 19 on my TE 37 10.5" it looks just right,
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 07:57 AM	#13
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I run 295/30 on 10.5s. The smallest I would run would be 285.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 12:30 PM	#16
dds02400 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	hey davedave, which tire brand u run with your 295/30/19? my 285/30/19 advan sport rubs on my Eibach springs M3....
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 05:12 PM	#17
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	265/35R19 are considered properly mounted on anything from 9"-10.5". 9.5" is what they put it on to take the official measurements, and would be considered the "ideal" width for that tire. To most people, a 265/35 on a 10.5 would look a bit stretched, though not dangerously so. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-26-2010, 05:36 PM	#18
Dartanium Lieutenant 11 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	295/30/19 is what i run on 19x10.5, i like the square look, no bulge nor stretch
	Appreciate 0 Quote