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      04-08-2010, 03:08 PM   #1
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Need new tires, going to swap out my RFTs.

My service advisor told me I have 5/32 tread left on the rear tires and that I should consider getting a new set of tires.

I don't give a flying fuck about what my service advisor said, for the record.

Anyway, I need stickier tires and want to keep that 5/32 tread left for when my lease runs out and I can still mount them back on the car in 3 years during trade in.

So, help me decide. I am really leaning towards the Dunlop Star Spec's for all 4 shoes.

235/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear on stock rims? The FAQ of this forum says that 235s will require a wider rim, but I searched and numerous people are running 235s front on stock rims.

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      04-08-2010, 08:40 PM   #2
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235 will fit on the rim, but the tire is not tested/guaranteed to work on a 7.5 in rim width. You can risk it, but there is no chance of any warranty covering problems on "too large" a rim.

I don't recommend it if you are just street driving, but it's your choice.
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a 235 is def too wide for a 7.5 plus it will look weird and bulgy
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Thanks for the info.

So should I go 225/40/18 and 255/35/18?
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That seems to be the most common setup around here. I have those same size Star Specs on 18" wheels and it looks fine (haven't mounted them on the car yet, though).
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Thanks for the info.

So should I go 225/40/18 and 255/35/18?
Yes!
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That seems to be the most common setup around here. I have those same size Star Specs on 18" wheels and it looks fine (haven't mounted them on the car yet, though).
Dunlop Dirrezza Z1 Star Specs FTW!
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225/40 and 255/35 in Hankook seems to be really popular.

I run 205/50/17 hankook on my 128i and they stick like glue..... but now I realize how bad my suspensions is.
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i have 225/40 & 255/35 w/ the Goodyear f1 Asymetrics. So far much better stickiness over the RFT and doesn't feel like you have bricks for tires when hitting a bump. These tires however make me realize how much the suspension needs to be upgraded though. KW v2's are in the future for me.
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Getting a set of these soon. Update!
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I've had 225/255 star specs on mine for a a couple weeks and they are awesome!!

they are nice and meaty looking too!!
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Cant wait!!!!

I only have about 4/32 tread left on my stock RFTs. Gonna keep them in my garage and hope the dealer takes the car back with these sh1t tires with 4/32 tread... When my lease is up in 3 years
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Cant wait!!!!

I only have about 4/32 tread left on my stock RFTs. Gonna keep them in my garage and hope the dealer takes the car back with these sh1t tires with 4/32 tread... When my lease is up in 3 years
You should be alright. If I remember correctly the tires have to have at least 2/32 of tread left on a lease return, otherwise you'll be charged for them.
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