Bridgestone RE050A

confusion · 03-01-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMS 135

Gill talked me into RE760s: 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. Looking forward.

jams or gill, can you please rehash the discussion for us so we can all benefit? i'm still leaning towards ps2s but am open to other opinions. thanks.

Impulse · 03-05-2008, 12:55 PM

edge350, I highly doubt our cars will fit 285's in back. We hoping 265's at this point.

john970 · 03-05-2008, 01:11 PM

What are the implications of going wider than OEM? Wouldn't you ideally want a wider wheel for these tires? 10mm seems like a lot...

JAMS 135 · 03-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Got the wheels today.. tires a few days ago.. just need the car to mount them on, now!:roundel:

JAMS 135 · 03-07-2008, 10:04 PM

..photo

atr_hugo · 03-08-2008, 06:45 AM

Man those wheels look good!!

confusion · 03-08-2008, 09:12 AM

awesome. i'm still very much interested in getting a set. i just hate that i have to pay extra for them. damn you bmwna!

Impulse · 03-08-2008, 08:42 PM

very nice

TP 135i · 03-08-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Impulse

very nice

OK....this is completely off topic, but Impulse..have you seen the movie Donnie Darko ? Every time I see your Avatar that's what I think of....creepy.

And on topic, JAMS 135. Are you in the US? Did you get the 261s thru your dealer?

cracka · 03-08-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JAMS 135

Got the wheels today.. tires a few days ago.. just need the car to mount them on, now!:roundel:

261Ms look great, JAMS. :w00t: Did you order thru your own BMW Center or somewhere else? What was the damage, if I may ask?

BMW Dreamer · 03-08-2008, 09:44 PM

Just remember when you go wider the weight of the tire usually goes up. Unsprung weight robs HP.

JAMS 135 · 03-09-2008, 10:46 AM

The 261M wheels retail for $1950 ($1755 after the 10% discount). Tire choice is very limited in the stock size. I went with Gill's recommendation of 225s front and 255s rear, (in the Bridgestone RE760). Good looking tire. I plan to get them mounted tomorrow, or Tuesday, and will post photos.

IDBMW · 03-10-2008, 09:56 AM

Hello all,
I am going to buy the 135i if it drives ok for my wife and I. We currently have a 2004 Z4 3.0i. I bought a set of wheels and tires for the Z4 that I think would look good on the 135i. I noticed the factory wheels and tires on the 135i were:
WHEELS TIRES
135i
18 x 7.5 215/44R-18 Front
18 x 8.5 245/35R-18 Rear
Z4
18 x 8 225/40R-18 Front
18 x 8.5 255/35R-18 Rear

Does anyone know if the wheels from my Z4 will fit the 135i. The bolt pattern looks the same but I am wondering is the 18 x 8s will fit on the front. I did read one review where they said larger front tires would fix the understear the car has.

By the way IMO the RE050A on the Z4 were terrible. I got the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 non runflats and the Z4 rode much smoother on rough roads and the cornering was improved. I bought a BMW air compressor off e-bay to keep in the trunk in case of a flat.

larryn · 03-10-2008, 11:01 AM

IDBMW,

You may or may not have issues, depending on the offset of your aftermarket wheels. The stock "style 264's" on the US 135i are:

Size: 7.5x18" (f), 8.5x18" (r)
Offset: et 49 (f), et 52 (r)

So, you should be able to figure out if your wheels will fit, based on their offset.

Nice looking Z4, btw!

JAMS 135 · 03-11-2008, 08:16 PM

:roundel:

The MCS is already pouting...

Gary@TireRack · 03-12-2008, 08:58 AM

:thumbup:

BMW Dreamer · 03-22-2008, 11:13 PM

If the stock 135i run-flats ride ok to me, I will stay with them. Remember if you get a taller tire your car will be slower to 60. And if you get lower/shorter tire, the wheelwell gap will look bigger. Both bad to me. The stock tire will probably be the best. IMO.

JAMS 135 · 03-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Stock tires: F 24.8 inches/ R 24.7

225/40/18 = 25.1 inches/ 255/35/18 = 25.0 (.3 of an inch difference, front and rear).

BMW Dreamer · 03-23-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JAMS 135

Stock tires: F 24.8 inches/ R 24.7

225/40/18 = 25.1 inches/ 255/35/18 = 25.0 (.3 of an inch difference, front and rear).

Where did you get the stock height? I tried with no answers.

Those should look very aggressive. What Tire brand and model are you considering for the size upgrade. Are they run-flats? If not, what will you do?

JAMS 135 · 03-24-2008, 02:11 AM

261M wheels with RE760 NRF (225s & 255s) installed. Weight difference: about one pound heavier, per wheel:

First scale photo is 261 front, second is 261 rear, third is stock front and fourth is stock rear.

MVF4Rrider · 03-24-2008, 02:43 AM

What I don't understand about using RE760s is the fronts are XLs but the rears aren't. Personally I'd rather source tires with the proper load rating and have that be the same for both front and rear. Above RE760 fronts are very heavy for a non-RF in that size--26 pounds! Same as the rears, which are a lot bigger.

JAMS 135 · 03-24-2008, 03:22 AM

Bridgestone has a thirty-day money back guarantee so I thought I would give these a try. I am not tracking the car and couldn't wait to ditch the Run Flats!

What tire are you thinking of using?

03-05-2008, 12:55 PM	#46
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	What are the implications of going wider than OEM? Wouldn't you ideally want a wider wheel for these tires? 10mm seems like a lot...
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03-07-2008, 09:56 PM	#48
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	261M Wheels arrived Got the wheels today.. tires a few days ago.. just need the car to mount them on, now!:roundel:
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JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	..photo Attached Images
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03-08-2008, 06:45 AM	#50
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Man those wheels look good!!
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03-08-2008, 09:12 AM	#51
confusion Captain 601 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	awesome. i'm still very much interested in getting a set. i just hate that i have to pay extra for them. damn you bmwna!
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03-08-2008, 08:42 PM	#52
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	very nice __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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03-08-2008, 09:44 PM	#55
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Just remember when you go wider the weight of the tire usually goes up. Unsprung weight robs HP.
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03-09-2008, 10:46 AM	#56
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	The 261M wheels retail for $1950 ($1755 after the 10% discount). Tire choice is very limited in the stock size. I went with Gill's recommendation of 225s front and 255s rear, (in the Bridgestone RE760). Good looking tire. I plan to get them mounted tomorrow, or Tuesday, and will post photos.
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03-10-2008, 09:56 AM	#57
IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Hello all, I am going to buy the 135i if it drives ok for my wife and I. We currently have a 2004 Z4 3.0i. I bought a set of wheels and tires for the Z4 that I think would look good on the 135i. I noticed the factory wheels and tires on the 135i were: WHEELS TIRES 135i 18 x 7.5 215/44R-18 Front 18 x 8.5 245/35R-18 Rear Z4 18 x 8 225/40R-18 Front 18 x 8.5 255/35R-18 Rear Does anyone know if the wheels from my Z4 will fit the 135i. The bolt pattern looks the same but I am wondering is the 18 x 8s will fit on the front. I did read one review where they said larger front tires would fix the understear the car has. By the way IMO the RE050A on the Z4 were terrible. I got the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 non runflats and the Z4 rode much smoother on rough roads and the cornering was improved. I bought a BMW air compressor off e-bay to keep in the trunk in case of a flat.
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03-10-2008, 11:01 AM	#58
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	IDBMW, You may or may not have issues, depending on the offset of your aftermarket wheels. The stock "style 264's" on the US 135i are: Size: 7.5x18" (f), 8.5x18" (r) Offset: et 49 (f), et 52 (r) So, you should be able to figure out if your wheels will fit, based on their offset. Nice looking Z4, btw!
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03-11-2008, 08:16 PM	#59
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Mounted, balanced, ready to go! :roundel: The MCS is already pouting... Attached Images
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03-22-2008, 11:13 PM	#61
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	If the stock 135i run-flats ride ok to me, I will stay with them. Remember if you get a taller tire your car will be slower to 60. And if you get lower/shorter tire, the wheelwell gap will look bigger. Both bad to me. The stock tire will probably be the best. IMO.
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03-22-2008, 11:34 PM	#62
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Stock tires: F 24.8 inches/ R 24.7 225/40/18 = 25.1 inches/ 255/35/18 = 25.0 (.3 of an inch difference, front and rear).
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03-24-2008, 02:11 AM	#64
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	261M wheels with RE760 NRF (225s & 255s) installed. Weight difference: about one pound heavier, per wheel: First scale photo is 261 front, second is 261 rear, third is stock front and fourth is stock rear. Attached Images
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03-24-2008, 02:43 AM	#65
MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	What I don't understand about using RE760s is the fronts are XLs but the rears aren't. Personally I'd rather source tires with the proper load rating and have that be the same for both front and rear. Above RE760 fronts are very heavy for a non-RF in that size--26 pounds! Same as the rears, which are a lot bigger. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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03-24-2008, 03:22 AM	#66
JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone has a thirty-day money back guarantee so I thought I would give these a try. I am not tracking the car and couldn't wait to ditch the Run Flats! What tire are you thinking of using?
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