Widest front tire?

MDORPHN · 02-13-2014, 02:05 PM

Just fitted some 285/30-18 BFG R1 tires (on 10" et25 Apex wheels) on the front of my 1M.

This is the tire I've been running on back and was trying to figure out whether I could run that tire square (ie., same size both front and back).

Unfortunately, too much rubbing on both the front and back of fender liner.

Certainly possible that a tire in that size that has less square shoulders would fit, but the R1 -- regrettably -- is a no go.

What the largest tire that others have run?

Thanks.

Neil

scotth944 · 02-13-2014, 03:04 PM

Is the rubbing on the outside edge of the tire only, if so do you have enough space between the tire and the strut/spring to use a rim with more ET?

lcrain · 02-13-2014, 03:14 PM

Odd. From what I understand, Mark (M3adjuster) is running that exact setup. I am not sure if he is experiencing rubbing or not...

I will let him chime in.

MDORPHN · 02-13-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scotth944

Is the rubbing on the outside edge of the tire only, if so do you have enough space between the tire and the strut/spring to use a rim with more ET?

Outside edge of tire is rubbing on front and rear of wheel well liner starting at maybe 3/4s to full lock.

Don't think that this would be affected by wheel offset and, in any case, I have only just enough clearance to the strut (perhaps 1/8").

Neil

M3 Adjuster · 02-13-2014, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Just fitted some 285/30-18 BFG R1 tires (on 10" et25 Apex wheels) on the front of my 1M.

This is the tire I've been running on back and was trying to figure out whether I could run that tire square (ie., same size both front and back).

Unfortunately, too much rubbing on both the front and back of fender liner.

Certainly possible that a tire in that size that has less square shoulders would fit, but the R1 -- regrettably -- is a no go.

What the largest tire that others have run?

Thanks.

Neil

i thought you said fender liners are " wear parts"?

I have been running this setup for a little while now.. sure it rubs on parking lot turns.. but I don't get any rubbing at any other times... Course I am also at the stock ride height as well...

MDORPHN · 02-13-2014, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

i thought you said fender liners are " wear parts"?

I have been running this setup for a little while now.. sure it rubs on parking lot turns.. but I don't get any rubbing at any other times... Course I am also at the stock ride height as well...

I'm a bit lowered (maybe 1/2-3/4"). That may be the difference 'cause the rubbing by the tire on the rear of the fender liner is more than I'm comfortable running.

Thanks.

Neil

fastauto · 02-23-2014, 05:59 PM

You think a 275 R1 will work?

05C4R · 03-11-2014, 11:46 PM

265/35-18 are good

schnite · 03-15-2014, 07:42 PM

can you photo show。。。front rub suspension or other rub

mattm · 04-29-2014, 06:03 PM

My 265-35/19 Hoosier A6s rub a little bit. Not enough to slow me down.

EINSER M · 04-30-2014, 05:00 PM

I ran NITTO NT05 square set up no problems 275/30/19 in the front

> NT05 Max radial performance 275/30R/19 FRONT
> NT05 Max radial performance 275/35R/19 REAR

JWC · 05-02-2014, 01:36 AM

I am installing 285/305 AD08R next week. Will post up the review.

p66 · 05-17-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JWC

I am installing 285/305 AD08R next week. Will post up the review.

Any update on your new tire sizes?

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MDORPHN Colonel 291 Rep 2,898 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	Widest front tire? Just fitted some 285/30-18 BFG R1 tires (on 10" et25 Apex wheels) on the front of my 1M. This is the tire I've been running on back and was trying to figure out whether I could run that tire square (ie., same size both front and back). Unfortunately, too much rubbing on both the front and back of fender liner. Certainly possible that a tire in that size that has less square shoulders would fit, but the R1 -- regrettably -- is a no go. What the largest tire that others have run? Thanks. Neil
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scotth944 Private First Class 12 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 86' 944, 12' Gulf R Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield iTrader: (0)	Is the rubbing on the outside edge of the tire only, if so do you have enough space between the tire and the strut/spring to use a rim with more ET?
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lcrain Captain 56 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	Odd. From what I understand, Mark (M3adjuster) is running that exact setup. I am not sure if he is experiencing rubbing or not... I will let him chime in.
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fastauto Captain 26 Rep 672 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	You think a 275 R1 will work?
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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	265/35-18 are good
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schnite Private First Class 16 Rep 119 Posts Drives: E82 1M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: china iTrader: (0)	can you photo show。。。front rub suspension or other rub
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mattm Captain 59 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	My 265-35/19 Hoosier A6s rub a little bit. Not enough to slow me down. __________________ Matt Murray I am perfectly capable of learning from my mistakes. I will surely learn a great deal today.
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