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[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by mohammadz

Thats the correct sizing you want.
I am running 255's and i rub on big bumps or when i have 2 ppl in the back.
245's are perfect imo.

I hope you are right that the 245s in the rear won't rub over big bumps or when I have weight in the back! I guess I will find out.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

Thanks Charles for the info. So would the proper tire size be the following?

215/35/19
245/30/19

Tire Rack carries the Yokohamas S. drive in these sizes, however, they only have the Generals in a 245/35/19. Would it be ok to have a 35 series tire on the front and the rear or is it best to have a 35 on the front and a 30 on the rear? Also, it looks like Tire Rack doesn't carry Falkens or Toyos.

a 245/35 is about an inch taller than a 245/30, so not only will your speedometer be off, the chances of rubbing increase

check, tireseasy.com or onlinetires.com for a wider selection

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by escobar929

a 245/35 is about an inch taller than a 245/30, so not only will your speedometer be off, the chances of rubbing increase

check, tireseasy.com or onlinetires.com for a wider selection

Great, thanks I will try those sites.

Also, can anyone tell me if these are the appropriate tire sizes for my wheels to pretty much guarantee I won't have any rubbing issues?

215/35/19 front
245/30/19 rear

According to the tire rack website, a 245/30 tire will only fit a rim up to 9" wide. Is this correct? If so, that means I will have to go up to a 245/35, which will probably increase my chances of rubbing.

[onefastman]

I am running this set-up with zero issues. Front are hancooks h105's 225/35/19 and rear cooper zeon's 245/35/19. They are diffrent not becasue of fitment but because I got them from two places and one informed me after I ordered that they were out of stock...

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

Great, thanks I will try those sites.

Also, can anyone tell me if these are the appropriate tire sizes for my wheels to pretty much guarantee I won't have any rubbing issues?

215/35/19 front
245/30/19 rear

According to the tire rack website, a 245/30 tire will only fit a rim up to 9" wide. Is this correct? If so, that means I will have to go up to a 245/35, which will probably increase my chances of rubbing.

if compering a 245/30 and a 245/35, they are equally wide but the latter is 1 inch taller. if you dont want the tire to be stretched, then run a 255

you cant ever guarantee no rubbing, specially w/ non rolled fenders

[mblaucoupe135]

Originally Posted by onefastman

I am running this set-up with zero issues. Front are hancooks h105's 225/35/19 and rear cooper zeon's 245/35/19. They are diffrent not becasue of fitment but because I got them from two places and one informed me after I ordered that they were out of stock...

That's good to know that it works for you without rubbing. So it doesn't cause a problem running 35 series tires on the front and rear? It seems like with Bimmers, the fronts are usually a higher number than the rears. Not sure why though...