245/35/19 and 275/30/19

CFM3 · 06-06-2012, 05:09 PM

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone is running this setup. I know the sizes are different than most, but it was recommended by a trusted shop for Hankook Ventus V12s. Thanks!

BMW Fanatic · 06-06-2012, 05:14 PM

If keeping OEM rims I would go with 255/35/19 up front and 275/30/19 in the rear. I have seen people put a 285/30/19 on the back too, OEM rims of course. I am personally running 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on my aftermarket rims right now.

HP Man · 06-06-2012, 05:34 PM

You'll want to go with a 295 in the rear if you're going to use a 30 profile as the diameter of a 275/30 is significantly less than stock. Of course a 295 will not fit on OEM rims.

LarThaL · 06-06-2012, 05:49 PM

You want any of the following:

245/35 and 275/35
245/35 and 285/30
255/35 and 275/35
255/35 and 285/30

These will fit stock non-ZCP wheels. Best fit will be with the 255/35 and 275/35

245/35 and 275/30 is not a suitable combination for the M3.

CFM3 · 06-06-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

You want any of the following:

245/35 and 275/35
245/35 and 285/30
255/35 and 275/35
255/35 and 285/30

These will fit stock non-ZCP wheels. Best fit will be with the 255/35 and 275/35

245/35 and 275/30 is not a suitable combination for the M3.

Can I ask what the implications would be as far as not being suitable? I understand it would fit, but isn't ideal, so can you explain the downside for me please?

HP Man · 06-06-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CFM3

Can I ask what the implications would be as far as not being suitable? I understand it would fit, but isn't ideal, so can you explain the downside for me please?

As noted above, a 275/30 has a diameter significantly less than stock. Effects will be milage and speed being greater than distance / speed actually travelled.

CFM3 · 06-07-2012, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the advice, I'm going with 275/35!

LarThaL · 06-07-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Man

As noted above, a 275/30 has a diameter significantly less than stock. Effects will be milage and speed being greater than distance / speed actually travelled.

Also, your ride will be a bit harsher, your fender gap increased and DSC will kick in a little prematurely

Andrew_K_AZ · 06-07-2012, 08:12 PM

I have Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires on mine. 255-35 ZR 19 in the front and 275-35 ZR 19 in the rear. I am also using H&R 15mm (front) and 12mm (rear) spacers with the factory 220M wheels. Works great. No noticeable change in ride from stock setup and no issues with rubbing etc.

byroncheung · 11-15-2016, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

You want any of the following:

245/35 and 275/35
245/35 and 285/30
255/35 and 275/35
255/35 and 285/30

These will fit stock non-ZCP wheels. Best fit will be with the 255/35 and 275/35

245/35 and 275/30 is not a suitable combination for the M3.

what about for zcp wheels... do you have a similar list of recommendations for zcp wheels? thanks.

dparm · 11-15-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by byroncheung

what about for zcp wheels... do you have a similar list of recommendations for zcp wheels? thanks.

Most people are running 255/35R19 and 275/35R19. The M3 GTS (uses ZCP wheels, just painted black) has 255/35R19 and 285/30R19 but that rear size will limit your tire choices.

Just stick with OEM size or the two I mentioned above. No need to go crazy for a street driven car.

byroncheung · 11-15-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Most people are running 255/35R19 and 275/35R19. The M3 GTS (uses ZCP wheels, just painted black) has 255/35R19 and 285/30R19 but that rear size will limit your tire choices.

Just stick with OEM size or the two I mentioned above. No need to go crazy for a street driven car.

yea... I was thinking running GTS rear 285/30/19 but PSS doesn't even have that size...

so 275/35/19 for rear will be no rub at all without spacers?

dparm · 11-15-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by byroncheung

yea... I was thinking running GTS rear 285/30/19 but PSS doesn't even have that size...

so 275/35/19 for rear will be no rub at all without spacers?

275/35R19 fits just fine on stock suspension without spacers. It fills the wheel wells nicely:

byroncheung · 11-15-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

275/35R19 fits just fine on stock suspension without spacers. It fills the wheel wells nicely:

nice!

my front tires are still relatively new, if i run 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear, would it be too much difference between front and rear, too much understeer?

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LarThaL Colonel 336 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	You want any of the following: 245/35 and 275/35 245/35 and 285/30 255/35 and 275/35 255/35 and 285/30 These will fit stock non-ZCP wheels. Best fit will be with the 255/35 and 275/35 245/35 and 275/30 is not a suitable combination for the M3. __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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CFM3 Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 291 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the advice, I'm going with 275/35! __________________ 2020 X3M Competition 991 911 Carrera GTS Previous BMW: 2016 X5 M-sport 50, 2013 M6 AW/Black, 2012 X5M AW/Black, 2011 M3, 2008 335i, 2006 M3, 2008 335i, 2002 M3, 2002 330ci, 1997 M3
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Andrew_K_AZ Secret Racer 4 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 (AW/BLK) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I have Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires on mine. 255-35 ZR 19 in the front and 275-35 ZR 19 in the rear. I am also using H&R 15mm (front) and 12mm (rear) spacers with the factory 220M wheels. Works great. No noticeable change in ride from stock setup and no issues with rubbing etc. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, Alpine White & Black Extended Leather, 6MT with all options. Slightly Moded: BMW M Performance Exhaust, Rear LCI Taillight Retrofit, Angel iBrights, MGP Aluminum Caliper Covers, H&R Springs, H&R Spacers (15mm F and 12.5mm R) with +1 tires, Aluminum Pedals, Black Gloss Front and Hood Grills, Alpine White Side Grills and front reflectors, Active Autowerke Green Performance Filter.
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