larger tires for 328i?

trepmalr · 08-27-2011, 09:04 PM

hello all...sorry if you have seen this post elsewhere...I am new to this site (and to BMWs!)
I just purchased a 2007 328i (sport package) and need to "raise" the car slightly (for clearance reasons). Does anyone know if I can put 225/55R17 tires on the front and not have a rubbing problem?

CombatNinja · 08-28-2011, 07:28 AM

Are you just planning to put these giant tyres up front and leave the back alone? This will look like complete crap with giant balloon tyres that are 1.7" taller than stock. I doubt it will rub but it will a) look terrible b) handle weird and c) throw off the speedo, odo and possibly mess with the abs abs stability control. What do you need an additional 7/8" of clearance for?

Express · 08-28-2011, 07:33 AM

thats a terrible idea. im biased though. why in the hell would you want to raise a car????????????

VMRWheels · 08-29-2011, 11:55 AM

225/55 is over 7% larger then stock and would result in a 4mph difference. I would highly not recommend this due to rubbing issues as well as the possibility of brake failure.

What was there reason for you looking to raise the car?

-Charles@VMRWheels

Gary@TireRack · 08-30-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

225/55 is over 7% larger then stock and would result in a 4mph difference. I would highly not recommend this due to rubbing issues as well as the possibility of brake failure.

What was there reason for you looking to raise the car?

-Charles@VMRWheels

+1

This size is much too tall.

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CombatNinja Banned 46 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Are you just planning to put these giant tyres up front and leave the back alone? This will look like complete crap with giant balloon tyres that are 1.7" taller than stock. I doubt it will rub but it will a) look terrible b) handle weird and c) throw off the speedo, odo and possibly mess with the abs abs stability control. What do you need an additional 7/8" of clearance for?
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	thats a terrible idea. im biased though. why in the hell would you want to raise a car????????????
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