Will my M5 snow tires work on my M3?

Jdlop61 · 07-05-2011, 11:54 AM

Hello friends,

I have a set of one year old snow tire/wheel package from my 2007 M5 leftover. I traded in the car for a M3 convertible 08. The snow tires are 245/45/18 for all four tires and the wheel is OEM from BMW. Do you think they will fit? Dealer says no but I think he doesn't really know.

What are your thoughts? I hate to get rid of them if they fit on the car.

JL

signes · 07-05-2011, 05:33 PM

What type BMW wheels? Offsets? A 245/45 up front is going to be tight.

Radiation Joe · 07-05-2011, 06:23 PM

245/45-18 won't fit in front. It'll rub the inner fender on turns.

Jdlop61 · 07-06-2011, 09:58 AM

Thank you for your comments. Curious to know what size tires you have on your M3 during the winter and in the photos.

Thanks

signes · 07-06-2011, 11:01 AM

For winter I run 245/40 Nokian Hakka Rs all around. The pics in my sig show my summer setup - RAC RG63 with Yoko AD08s in 275/30 and 295/30 (both a little on the large size for the 9 and 10 inch wheel widths.)

Jdlop61 · 07-08-2011, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the information. I appreciate you taking the time.

JL

aus · 07-08-2011, 06:20 PM

I'm pretty sure the center bore for the 5 series is larger than on the 3 series anyway.

slicer · 07-08-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I'm pretty sure the center bore for the 5 series is larger than on the 3 series anyway.

That's only an issue with the E39 5 series. E60 is the same size center bore.

signes · 07-08-2011, 11:39 PM

Correct.

Jdlop61 · 07-11-2011, 07:30 PM

Tire rack said rims are the same bolt position and the tires may work but couldn't guarantee it. I guess i will just have to try installing them. Thank you for your cooments.

signes · 07-11-2011, 11:51 PM

Bolt pattern and hub was never an issue, the issue is the 45 aspect ratio. Hope it works out for you.

mdosu · 07-14-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdlop61

Thank you for your comments. Curious to know what size tires you have on your M3 during the winter and in the photos.

Thanks

i'm running 245/40/18 on all 4 corners. I use All-Season tires instead of snow tires as I only live in Mid-Atlantic and I don't daily drive the car.

WilliCO · 01-08-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slicer

That's only an issue with the E39 5 series. E60 is the same size center bore.

Agreed.

paradocs98 · 01-08-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

255/35/19 in the front. 275/35/19 in the back. Blizzaks LM-60's.

+1. What he said.

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signes Brigadier General 202 Rep 4,319 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	For winter I run 245/40 Nokian Hakka Rs all around. The pics in my sig show my summer setup - RAC RG63 with Yoko AD08s in 275/30 and 295/30 (both a little on the large size for the 9 and 10 inch wheel widths.) __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I'm pretty sure the center bore for the 5 series is larger than on the 3 series anyway. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Jdlop61 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Tire rack said rims are the same bolt position and the tires may work but couldn't guarantee it. I guess i will just have to try installing them. Thank you for your cooments.
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signes Brigadier General 202 Rep 4,319 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Bolt pattern and hub was never an issue, the issue is the 45 aspect ratio. Hope it works out for you. __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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