335i vs M3 tire sizes

hashmanx · 03-26-2016, 05:03 PM

I bought new Michelin PSS tires for my 2011 E92 335i, but before I could use them I sold my car and bought a 2013 E92 M3 ZCP. Now I have a brand new set of tires that were mounted and roadforce balanced on 19" Staggered Avant Garde M355 Wheels. Here are the specs of the tires and wheels.

Michelin PSS
235/35-19 (F)
265/30-19 (R)

Avant Garde M355
Front - 19x9 ET35
Rear - 19x10 ET38

I have two options.
A) Dismount the new tires and try to sell them at a loss, and buy new tires in the correct sizes for the M3, or

B) Use this set, as is, until they wear out, then buy the correct size tires.

Would there be any issues with using narrower (front) and lower profile (rear) tires on the M3? Which option would be best? Thanks!

gimmethemuumuu · 03-26-2016, 05:32 PM

While a little narrow for the wheels you've indicated, you'd be fine running your current tires on your car until they wore out, assuming your tires are not too small for the wheels themselves.

Of course, if you would want to switch them out at minimal cost, I have a pair lightly worn PSS for the front--245/35-19. PM me if you're interested

hashmanx · 03-26-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmethemuumuu

While a little narrow for the wheels you've indicated, you'd be fine running your current tires on your car until they wore out, assuming your tires are not too small for the wheels themselves.

Of course, if you would want to switch them out at minimal cost, I have a pair lightly worn PSS for the front--245/35-19. PM me if you're interested

The tires fit the wheels fine, although the rear ones look a bit stretched but 'm fine with that. Thanks for the offer but if I end up selling these and buying new ones, then I'd go with 255/35 in the front and 275/35 in the rear.

Amirsm3 · 03-26-2016, 06:42 PM

Sell wheels and tires, keep ZCPs on the M3

pbonsalb · 03-27-2016, 09:22 PM

Would 10 mm spacers drop offset by about the right amount? You would end up with about the same tire and wheel as the ZCP M3.

Amirsm3 · 03-27-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Would 10 mm spacers drop offset by about the right amount? You would end up with about the same tire and wheel as the ZCP M3.

10mm would bring the fronts 6mm more aggressive than OEM ZCP and would bring the rears to 3mm LESS aggressive than ZCP.

OP, honestly, just sell the wheels and tires and buy the proper sizing.

hashmanx · 03-27-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Sell wheels and tires, keep ZCPs on the M3

I agree. I just listed them for sale.

hashmanx · 03-27-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Would 10 mm spacers drop offset by about the right amount? You would end up with about the same tire and wheel as the ZCP M3.

10mm would bring the fronts 6mm more aggressive than OEM ZCP and would bring the rears to 3mm LESS aggressive than ZCP.

OP, honestly, just sell the wheels and tires and buy the proper sizing.

That's right. Plus the overall diameter of the rear wheel would be almost 1" less than ZCP wheel.

Amirsm3 · 03-27-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hashmanx

That's right. Plus the overall diameter of the rear wheel would be almost 1" less than ZCP wheel.

Yeah, honestly just not worth the hassle. GLWS, doe!

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hashmanx Private First Class 40 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USAp iTrader: (1)	335i vs M3 tire sizes I bought new Michelin PSS tires for my 2011 E92 335i, but before I could use them I sold my car and bought a 2013 E92 M3 ZCP. Now I have a brand new set of tires that were mounted and roadforce balanced on 19" Staggered Avant Garde M355 Wheels. Here are the specs of the tires and wheels. Michelin PSS 235/35-19 (F) 265/30-19 (R) Avant Garde M355 Front - 19x9 ET35 Rear - 19x10 ET38 I have two options. A) Dismount the new tires and try to sell them at a loss, and buy new tires in the correct sizes for the M3, or B) Use this set, as is, until they wear out, then buy the correct size tires. Would there be any issues with using narrower (front) and lower profile (rear) tires on the M3? Which option would be best? Thanks! __________________ Current: 13 M3, 15 X5 50i Past: 11 335i, 12 X5 50i, 10 G37x, 09 Legacy, 07 328i, 04 Accord, 05 Santro, 01 Mehran, 99 Caprice, 88 Cressida
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gimmethemuumuu Captain 80 Rep 945 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (15)	While a little narrow for the wheels you've indicated, you'd be fine running your current tires on your car until they wore out, assuming your tires are not too small for the wheels themselves. Of course, if you would want to switch them out at minimal cost, I have a pair lightly worn PSS for the front--245/35-19. PM me if you're interested
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