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[Binstar1]

Hi guys,

I spent some time going through the forums on here before choosing the best option to replace my stock Bridgestone run flats. I have the usual stock 135i wheels 215/40/R18 fronts and 245/35/R18 rears.

After reading on here I decided I would get Michelin Super Sports in the popular sizing of 225/40 and 255/35 to keep the tyre dimater differential similar to keep the mileage and speedo correct.

But...

I can't seem to track down any 255/35/R18 rears in Brisbane, only 255/40. I can't find fronts the same as stock either.

So I am left with either trying to source the tyres from elsewhere (ie order from the US) or somewhere else in Aus if someone knows. Choose different tyre combination out of: 225/40, 225/45, 245/35, 245/40, 245/45, 255/40, 255/45, 265/40, 265/45, 275/40 without a matching tyre differential.

Alternatively is choosing another tyre option.

I am just after a nice road tyre with good handling, ride and longevity.

Also I need to track down a tyre saver spare, do you recommend any options?

Thanks in advance.

Simon

[John_01]

If choosing proper tyres instead of RFT, you can consider Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 in 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 Rear. The Goodyears tend to have a more square sidewall and have wider tread than the Michelin. 245/35/18 will be good on the stock 18x8.5 rear rim.

[arcticcat522]

You wont find 255/35r18 pss's anywhere. If you do, let me know. Michelin has them on back order without a production date set

[Gary@TireRack]

deleted, tires gone.

[champignon]

Originally Posted by John_01

If choosing proper tyres instead of RFT, you can consider Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 in 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 Rear. The Goodyears tend to have a more square sidewall and have wider tread than the Michelin. 245/35/18 will be good on the stock 18x8.5 rear rim.

Would these sizes work on a 135is convertible, using a related tire, the Goodyear Eagle All Seasons Asymmetric, on the stock 18" wheels? I am asking whether the tires would fit without modifications to the vehicle, and whether they might be a good choice of tire for year round use, with only minor winter use and never in deep snow.

Thanks!

[Dackelone]

I went with 225/255's tires on my stock alloys. Works great! thumbsup:

My new Michelin PS3’s 225’s & 255’s…
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510873

[champignon]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I went with 225/255's tires on my stock alloys. Works great! thumbsup:

My new Michelin PS3’s 225’s & 255’s…
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510873

Hi Dackel,

The post above mine, to which I referred, recommended the Goodyear tires in 245's in the rear tires:

"Originally Posted by John_01 View Post
If choosing proper tyres instead of RFT, you can consider Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 in 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 Rear. The Goodyears tend to have a more square sidewall and have wider tread than the Michelin. 245/35/18 will be good on the stock 18x8.5 rear rim."

You are suggesting 255's.

If I go with these tires, which appear not to have the shape of the Michelin's, I'm unclear on which rear size to order, assuming both to be available (of which I am not sure).

thanks for any comments.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by champignon

Hi Dackel,

The post above mine, to which I referred, recommended the Goodyear tires in 245's in the rear tires:

"Originally Posted by John_01 View Post
If choosing proper tyres instead of RFT, you can consider Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 in 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 Rear. The Goodyears tend to have a more square sidewall and have wider tread than the Michelin. 245/35/18 will be good on the stock 18x8.5 rear rim."

You are suggesting 255's.

If I go with these tires, which appear not to have the shape of the Michelin's, I'm unclear on which rear size to order, assuming both to be available (of which I am not sure).

thanks for any comments.

I really dislike Goodyear tires. They always seem to make lots of noises in just a few thousand miles of use. I would really recommend another tire.

IF you want to stay safe... go with a 225/245 tire option. But my 225/255's work really well.

Dackel

[sirdragon99]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I went with 225/255's tires on my stock alloys. Works great! thumbsup:

My new Michelin PS3’s 225’s & 255’s…
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510873

I'm wondering if on me bmw e87 120d(2008) will fit these options on front 225/45/r18 and rear 245/35/r18 or better to put 225/40/18 on front

[Olgeezer1]

Originally Posted by sirdragon99

I'm wondering if on me bmw e87 120d(2008) will fit these options on front 225/45/r18 and rear 245/35/r18 or better to put 225/40/18 on front

Look at the tire diameter to match different tire sizes. Less difference the better. In this case 225/40 is a better match. the 225/45 is too tall.

[John_01]

There is not very much space in the front wheel arch of the E82. 225/40/18 will be ok, but 45 profile is going to be really tight. I would not even try it.

[Merlin1951]

New to the forum. Looking to replace older tires on my '11 E88 M Sport. Is there a suggested time limit age wise when replacing should occur? Car spent majority of its life in the Phoenix area. Replacing to 225's up front & 255's in rear. Any opinions on this upsizing? Thanx

[blue135]

That is what I run on my E88. Have for the last seven years. Only got 12K mi out of rears, but life goes on. 18" 313s.