128I tires

wilson29 · 06-03-2015, 09:18 AM

What is the biggest tire I can put on my 128I with 17" wheels? I've seen the post about the 18" 135I wheels but hoping to get a little more rubber on the car for a better ride. Thanks

Olgeezer1 · 06-07-2015, 11:52 AM

Depends on your wheel width. If you've got 7 1/2" wheels 225's should work. There's lots of tire charts available online or check Tire Rack for tire fitment advise. I use 225's all around on my car and think they're perfect for the power and balance of the 128.

Mach1er · 06-08-2015, 12:22 PM

You've likely either got 7" wide rims all around or 7" in the front and 7.5" in the rear. I'm running 225/45/R17 all around with 7" square and it's all good. Just go to Tirerack and under the "specs" tab of the tire make sure the "Rim Width Range" includes 7" and you should be good to go.

FYI, I'm running Michelin PS2 ZP, which they no longer make in this size.

wilson29 · 06-09-2015, 05:18 PM

I went with the factory size in BFG G-Force comp 2 A/S flavor. They are excellent tires so far, so glad to not have run flats anymore!

06-03-2015, 09:18 AM	#1
wilson29 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	128I tires What is the biggest tire I can put on my 128I with 17" wheels? I've seen the post about the 18" 135I wheels but hoping to get a little more rubber on the car for a better ride. Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-07-2015, 11:52 AM	#2
Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 191 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	Depends on your wheel width. If you've got 7 1/2" wheels 225's should work. There's lots of tire charts available online or check Tire Rack for tire fitment advise. I use 225's all around on my car and think they're perfect for the power and balance of the 128.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-08-2015, 12:22 PM	#3
Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	You've likely either got 7" wide rims all around or 7" in the front and 7.5" in the rear. I'm running 225/45/R17 all around with 7" square and it's all good. Just go to Tirerack and under the "specs" tab of the tire make sure the "Rim Width Range" includes 7" and you should be good to go. FYI, I'm running Michelin PS2 ZP, which they no longer make in this size. __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2015, 05:18 PM	#4
wilson29 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I went with the factory size in BFG G-Force comp 2 A/S flavor. They are excellent tires so far, so glad to not have run flats anymore!
	Appreciate 0 Quote