Anybody running 245 front, 265 rear tires?

oel · 09-04-2011, 02:39 PM

I know most people use either 235/265 or 245/275 here.
I am currently using Continental 235/265, but 235 on my 8.5" looks a bit more stretched than I like.
If I switch to 245/35/19 on the front, and leave the 265/30/19 at the back, what are the pros and cons? Or am I better off getting 275 for the back as well, with the risk of rubbing?

Thanks!

tofu- · 09-04-2011, 03:26 PM

the closer you get to a square setup, the more neutral your car will handle (less understeer). this is only according to what i have read. i have always kept a 30mm stagger.

Keik E92 M3 · 09-04-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oel

I know most people use either 235/265 or 245/275 here.
I am currently using Continental 235/265, but 235 on my 8.5" looks a bit more stretched than I like.
If I switch to 245/35/19 on the front, and leave the 265/30/19 at the back, what are the pros and cons? Or am I better off getting 275 for the back as well, with the risk of rubbing?

Thanks!

I am running 265 on rear right now.

Gen_E92 · 09-04-2011, 04:38 PM

Only downside I can see is your front tire will look visibly taller than the rear.

oel · 09-04-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tofu-

the closer you get to a square setup, the more neutral your car will handle (less understeer). this is only according to what i have read. i have always kept a 30mm stagger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

Only downside I can see is your front tire will look visibly taller than the rear.

Thanks guys.
I guess its better for me to stick with 235

wiseweasel · 09-06-2011, 09:27 AM

I agree with your observation though. I am running the same setup as you, and I wish the tires were squared off, instead of sightly stretched. I have heard that Conti's run narrow. And maybe that is the cause for the slight stretch. If I were to do it again, I would try a 245/275 if at all possible. At least with the narrow Conti's.

Syndicategt · 09-06-2011, 11:22 AM

PSS 235/35/19 Front (et35 + 10 mm spacer) no rubbing
PSS 265/30/19 Rear (et35 no spacers) rubbed with 10 mm spacers on PSS but not Faklen 542's.

lamia2super · 09-06-2011, 11:47 AM

I have 245 and a 275 in the rear....used to have a 285 but wanted to run a smaller size tire

ShowTime12 · 09-06-2011, 12:46 PM

I'm running 245/35 up front on a 9" and 265/35 on 10" in the back fine on my 330i. The positive I guess is for the added protection against potholes for me. Negative I guess is that my speedometer is a bit off. I don't track car so don't notice over/under steer much. Same wheel and tire size as ZCP M3's is good enough for me.

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wiseweasel The wisest of weasels! 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mi iTrader: (0)	I agree with your observation though. I am running the same setup as you, and I wish the tires were squared off, instead of sightly stretched. I have heard that Conti's run narrow. And maybe that is the cause for the slight stretch. If I were to do it again, I would try a 245/275 if at all possible. At least with the narrow Conti's.
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	PSS 235/35/19 Front (et35 + 10 mm spacer) no rubbing PSS 265/30/19 Rear (et35 no spacers) rubbed with 10 mm spacers on PSS but not Faklen 542's. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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ShowTime12 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 313 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm running 245/35 up front on a 9" and 265/35 on 10" in the back fine on my 330i. The positive I guess is for the added protection against potholes for me. Negative I guess is that my speedometer is a bit off. I don't track car so don't notice over/under steer much. Same wheel and tire size as ZCP M3's is good enough for me.
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