What would be the negative affects of putting a 255/35/18 tire on an 18x8 rims.
Also.....is it possible?
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What would be the negative affects of putting a 255/35/18 tire on an 18x8 rims.
Also.....is it possible?
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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The other half of the question is I am running a 245/35/18 in the rear right now. What would the effects be if I decided to go with a 245/40/18 in rear....and I would plan to keep fronts at 225/40/18.
Thanks
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Imagine the tire.... But thicker.
The problem with running a 255 on an 8 inch wheel I that your tire will sit wider than the rim. Problems with that is that it will be a bit more prone to rolling as the wall of the tire will be stretched over the outside. The rubber will have more travel if you will.
Big Earner
Rubbery handling.
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ok......I think I'm gonna go with the Yokohama AVID ENVigor from Tirerack. Do 225/40/18 in front, and 245/40/18 in rear. We'll see what happens.
I knew the side wall was the concern here, but wanted to here waht you guys had to say.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
Don't you have 8" all around? Why not put the same size tire up front?
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Money, and then it wouldn't be staggered, and it won't fit.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Big Earner
I vote square. Even if that means 235's all around.
Enforcer
With a square setup, you'll see a handling improvement (less understeer). My old M3 had 17x7.5 with 225/45 and 17x8.5 with 245/40 and when I went to 8.5 with 245s all around, the handling was noticeably more neutral.
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This. Square setup = win.Originally Posted by Mike V
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