Tires and 359m's

wildwestm3 · 08-23-2018, 10:31 AM

So, there are so many opinions on here and I've read so much that my brain now hurts. I'm about to buy a ZCP car that is on the stock suspension (i.e. not lowered). It is going to need tires and my plan is to stick with Michelin's. From what I've read, I can go 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 without any rubbing. Here are my questions:

- Will these sizes fit without rubbing?
- Will they come flush to the fenders or will I still need spacers?

I have an 08 e93 now that I'm running 255/275 combo on with 12 15mm spacers. However, those are 220m wheels, not 359m's. Plus, it is not the ZCP suspension. Please don't bother telling me to read and give me a tutorial on searches, I've done plenty and all it has done is confuse me to be honest. Your thoughts and/or any pictures you have with this set-up would be greatly appreciated!

spazzyfry123 · 08-23-2018, 11:18 AM

You'll be fine with the tire size - especially with non-ZCP suspension (fronts should be fine regardless, 295 may rub a smidge on ZCP suspension if you're going Dukes of Hazard).

If you want flush, the same spacer combo you are using will get the job done. If I'm not mistaken, 15mm front, and 12mm rear (I might have that backwards).

I was running 265F/285R on 359 wheels with no problems at all.

wildwestm3 · 08-23-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

You'll be fine with the tire size - especially with non-ZCP suspension (fronts should be fine regardless, 295 may rub a smidge on ZCP suspension if you're going Dukes of Hazard).

If you want flush, the same spacer combo you are using will get the job done. If I'm not mistaken, 15mm front, and 12mm rear (I might have that backwards).

I was running 265F/285R on 359 wheels with no problems at all.

The car is a ZCP. Problem is doesn't look like the MPSS' come in a 285/30, so doing 295/30.

spazzyfry123 · 08-23-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

The car is a ZCP. Problem is doesn't look like the MPSS' come in a 285/30, so doing 295/30.

Ah I read too quick. Combined the second part saying "Plus, it is not the ZCP suspension." from your E93 with the new car you're buying.

I think you'll be set! Going to be a good look.

roastbeef · 08-23-2018, 01:02 PM

I run 275/30/19 and 295/30/19's on my 359's on the street without rubbing. Oem zcp suspension. Michelin ps4's.

wildwestm3 · 08-23-2018, 05:44 PM

Roastbeef - that’s perfect! Thanks for the pics. Looks like I’ll be good. Given the pics, I’ll run spacers as well. I have 12 & 15mm already. Looks like they’ll work...thanks!

roastbeef · 08-23-2018, 06:03 PM

Might rub with spacers.... you'll be able to test fit I guess.

wyatth · 08-23-2018, 07:00 PM

Roast beef - why do your fronts look so sunken in? Like, worse than stock yet you’re on 275s.

spazzyfry123 · 08-23-2018, 07:15 PM

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Roast beef - why do your fronts look so sunken in? Like, worse than stock yet you’re on 275s.

Dat camber doe.

roastbeef · 08-23-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Roast beef - why do your fronts look so sunken in? Like, worse than stock yet you’re on 275s.

its added camber, and i don't run spacers.

wyatth · 08-23-2018, 08:57 PM

Roger that. What’s your front camber set to?

roastbeef · 08-23-2018, 09:34 PM

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Roger that. What’s your front camber set to?

i think its around -3.

scrammer · 08-25-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Roger that. What's your front camber set to?

i think its around -3.

I was trying to get a handle on that look as well. Have you ever tried a 12mm spacer on the front?
Rears are perfect!

roastbeef · 08-25-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Roger that. What's your front camber set to?

i think its around -3.

I was trying to get a handle on that look as well. Have you ever tried a 12mm spacer on the front?
Rears are perfect!

I got some used 15mm spacers when I first got the car and I got a little vibration from them and didn't like the way they made the car feel in general. No more spacers for me u less I absolutely have to.

scrammer · 08-25-2018, 10:45 PM

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I got some used 15mm spacers when I first got the car and I got a little vibration from them and didn't like the way they made the car feel in general. No more spacers for me u less I absolutely have to.[/QUOTE]

just thought I would ask

slicer · 08-28-2018, 01:28 PM

I don't see the point of putting 275's on a 9" and 295's on a 10" wheel. 255 or maybe 265 is the widest I would want to run on a 9" and 275 or maybe 285 is the widest I would run on a 10". The wider tires will work but you aren't getting as much performance out of them with such a narrow wheel plus they don't look good IMO. I would do the classic 255/35 and 275/35/19 if it were me.

Dave07997S · 08-29-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

The car is a ZCP. Problem is doesn't look like the MPSS' come in a 285/30, so doing 295/30.

MPSS does come in 285/30/19 now..

Dave

08-23-2018, 10:31 AM	#1
wildwestm3 Captain 215 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Tires and 359m's So, there are so many opinions on here and I've read so much that my brain now hurts. I'm about to buy a ZCP car that is on the stock suspension (i.e. not lowered). It is going to need tires and my plan is to stick with Michelin's. From what I've read, I can go 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 without any rubbing. Here are my questions: - Will these sizes fit without rubbing? - Will they come flush to the fenders or will I still need spacers? I have an 08 e93 now that I'm running 255/275 combo on with 12 15mm spacers. However, those are 220m wheels, not 359m's. Plus, it is not the ZCP suspension. Please don't bother telling me to read and give me a tutorial on searches, I've done plenty and all it has done is confuse me to be honest. Your thoughts and/or any pictures you have with this set-up would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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wildwestm3 Captain 215 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Roastbeef - that’s perfect! Thanks for the pics. Looks like I’ll be good. Given the pics, I’ll run spacers as well. I have 12 & 15mm already. Looks like they’ll work...thanks! __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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