Transferring Tires to a Narrower Wheel?

TWiTCHY · 03-13-2016, 02:02 PM

I currently have 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 with 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 tires, respectively. They are Michelin PSS with about 75% tread remaining so I'd like to have a shop take them off of the current set up and mount them on a set that is 19x9 and 19x10 - a half inch narrower than the wheels they were on. Will this be a problem for tire fitment? 265 seems a little narrow for a 10.5 wide wheel, so I don't know to what extent it was stretched to fit it, if it all, and if the stretching caused any permanent elongation of the material.

Thanks!

Jack14 · 03-23-2016, 04:27 PM

As far as sizing goes you'll only see benefit with the narrower wheels. A 10 inch wheel is recommended to be paired with a 265 michelin by BMW. 245 should be a good size for a 9 inch wheel. The wheels you have now are a bit wide for that set up. As far as tire damage I couldn't imagine you'd have any issues but have your installer take a look at the tire for any potential issues. If you've had them on for a long time, maybe get new tires but sounds like they're relatively new based on tread depth.

pbonsalb · 03-24-2016, 09:20 AM

I would not worry. Your change is very minor. But use a good shop. Mounting and dismounting bug low profile tires on expensive rims without doing damage requires good equipment and care with the emphasis on care.

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TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Transferring Tires to a Narrower Wheel? I currently have 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 with 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 tires, respectively. They are Michelin PSS with about 75% tread remaining so I'd like to have a shop take them off of the current set up and mount them on a set that is 19x9 and 19x10 - a half inch narrower than the wheels they were on. Will this be a problem for tire fitment? 265 seems a little narrow for a 10.5 wide wheel, so I don't know to what extent it was stretched to fit it, if it all, and if the stretching caused any permanent elongation of the material. Thanks!
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03-23-2016, 04:27 PM	#2
Jack14 First Lieutenant 181 Rep 348 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	As far as sizing goes you'll only see benefit with the narrower wheels. A 10 inch wheel is recommended to be paired with a 265 michelin by BMW. 245 should be a good size for a 9 inch wheel. The wheels you have now are a bit wide for that set up. As far as tire damage I couldn't imagine you'd have any issues but have your installer take a look at the tire for any potential issues. If you've had them on for a long time, maybe get new tires but sounds like they're relatively new based on tread depth.
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03-24-2016, 09:20 AM	#3
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I would not worry. Your change is very minor. But use a good shop. Mounting and dismounting bug low profile tires on expensive rims without doing damage requires good equipment and care with the emphasis on care.
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