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      03-03-2013, 11:56 AM   #6
CL 19
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Drives: 2011 E82 135i
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Originally Posted by Pig Farmer
235/265 is a bit much for 7.5/8.5" wheels. I'm sure someone has tried, but you're really pinching the tire and you're not going to see any benefits in handling. The tire may stick to the road surface, but you'll start to feel the additional flex/twist in the sidewalls. Expect a slight delay before steering inputs are realized. I think 225/255 is the sweet spot for stock wheels. Even 225/255 will feel a bit soft at first when moving from RFTs.
Okay, I know there is limitation. So, for stock setup that has 7.5F and 8.5F, 225F and 255R will be the max? I don't have any plan to change my wheels though but if I change it, I will probably take 8.5F and 9.5R. Thanks!
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