265/285 Tires on 219m Wheels

importraceram · 10-07-2023, 09:13 AM

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can safely run 265/35 and 285/35 tires on 219m wheels? As far as I know, they are 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 but I could be wrong about that. My research would indicate that the 265 and 285 would be doable but probably the widest tires you'd want to run given those wheel sizes. I just want to confirm.

The rational for this has nothing to do with aesthetics or performance gain but rather I have 219m wheels that are wrapped in winter tires currently and I am preparing to get my e90 up for sale. I figured the car would be more salable on proper performance tires rather than snow boots.

Thank you,
Adam

TboneS54 · 10-08-2023, 01:56 PM

Doesn't make sense.

245/40 & 265/40

khoivo408 · 10-08-2023, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by importraceram

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can safely run 265/35 and 285/35 tires on 219m wheels? As far as I know, they are 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 but I could be wrong about that. My research would indicate that the 265 and 285 would be doable but probably the widest tires you'd want to run given those wheel sizes. I just want to confirm.

The rational for this has nothing to do with aesthetics or performance gain but rather I have 219m wheels that are wrapped in winter tires currently and I am preparing to get my e90 up for sale. I figured the car would be more salable on proper performance tires rather than snow boots.

Thank you,
Adam

Sure you can, the sidewalls will have a more square and meaty look to it that's all. I'll see if I can find some pics.

GinTonic · 12-03-2023, 03:32 PM

265/35 will fit fine

tsk94 · 12-04-2023, 03:53 PM

If you like the look of bulged tires on narrow wheels, then sure. The tires will physically fit on the wheels, but it will look pretty terrible IMO.

TboneS54 · 12-05-2023, 03:21 AM

Worse for performance. More expensive.

Z K · 12-05-2023, 06:34 PM

they will physically fit as long as you are not lowered or modified. May need wheel spacers for clearance in front.

Performance would be pretty terrible on narrow 8.5 and 9.5 width wheels but it's your car. Also, 265/35 front is smaller diameter than stock size.

derbo · 12-05-2023, 09:41 PM

M3SQRD · 12-06-2023, 07:24 AM

Tires will physically fit but wider doesn’t mean increased performance.

10-07-2023, 09:13 AM	#1
importraceram Private First Class 83 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	265/285 Tires on 219m Wheels Hi, Does anyone know if you can safely run 265/35 and 285/35 tires on 219m wheels? As far as I know, they are 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 but I could be wrong about that. My research would indicate that the 265 and 285 would be doable but probably the widest tires you'd want to run given those wheel sizes. I just want to confirm. The rational for this has nothing to do with aesthetics or performance gain but rather I have 219m wheels that are wrapped in winter tires currently and I am preparing to get my e90 up for sale. I figured the car would be more salable on proper performance tires rather than snow boots. Thank you, Adam
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10-08-2023, 01:56 PM	#2
TboneS54 YNWA 1193 Rep 906 Posts Drives: '04 M3 6MT, '11 M3 DCT, '22 X7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Doesn't make sense. 245/40 & 265/40 __________________ /// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6MT · Slicktop · zero options /// 2011 Jerez/Bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · IG: @na.s54
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GinTonic Private First Class 147 Rep 190 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: US iTrader: (0)	265/35 will fit fine
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12-04-2023, 03:53 PM	#5
tsk94 Lieutenant Colonel 1567 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E82 128i, F82 M4, E36 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	If you like the look of bulged tires on narrow wheels, then sure. The tires will physically fit on the wheels, but it will look pretty terrible IMO.
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12-05-2023, 03:21 AM	#6
TboneS54 YNWA 1193 Rep 906 Posts Drives: '04 M3 6MT, '11 M3 DCT, '22 X7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Worse for performance. More expensive. __________________ /// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6MT · Slicktop · zero options /// 2011 Jerez/Bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · IG: @na.s54
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12-05-2023, 06:34 PM	#7
Z K Major General 1912 Rep 5,523 Posts Drives: G20 M340i, S15 Silvia Spec R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	they will physically fit as long as you are not lowered or modified. May need wheel spacers for clearance in front. Performance would be pretty terrible on narrow 8.5 and 9.5 width wheels but it's your car. Also, 265/35 front is smaller diameter than stock size. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3665 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	__________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj
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12-06-2023, 07:24 AM	#9
M3SQRD Major General 3852 Rep 7,399 Posts Drives: G20 330ix,F22 240iX,e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (12)	Tires will physically fit but wider doesn’t mean increased performance.
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