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Originally Posted by WAY
I haven't seen members discussing this point, but I noted that the M2 comes with 10mm narrower tyres for both front and rear wheels compared to the M3/4 which it shares the rims with. Anyone know why? Or at least has some theory beyond that too much grip will make it better than a M3/4?
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Excerpt from the CAR magazine interview with BMW M ("The M-pire strikes back: BMW M2 and M4 GTS"):
That chunkier [M2] body – 55mm wider front, 80mm rear – is essential to cover a wider track courtesy of M4 forged aluminium suspension components. "The track is the same, but the M4 tyres wouldn’t fit, so the tyres are 10mm narrower," says [M2 Project Manager] Isenberg. The Michelin Pilot Super Sports measure 245/35 ZR19 front, 265/35 ZR19 rear.