larger rear tires ok?

dsmp · 04-04-2010, 12:25 PM

I currently have the stock rft 2154018s and 2453518s setup. I was wondering if i could go with 255 or 265 rears and keep the fronts as is? BMW keeps telling me that the offset is very important to maintain.

dsmp · 04-04-2010, 12:40 PM

ive got the stock 261's and im guessing if a run spacers in the front i would be ok? or do i need anything in the front?

1NNO_35 · 04-04-2010, 12:49 PM

215 at front is way too narrow.. Unless you want to improve your allready existing untersteer. 225 / 265 can be fitted in stock 18" rims.

ptack · 04-04-2010, 04:27 PM

Depends on the shape of the tire. 265s on stock rims are a size larger than the recommended max and could rub depending on the brand.

ulrichd · 04-04-2010, 05:01 PM

If you want even more understeer, larger tires in the back are the way to go.

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dsmp Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 08 bmw 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	ive got the stock 261's and im guessing if a run spacers in the front i would be ok? or do i need anything in the front?
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04-04-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
1NNO_35 Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Helsinki, Finland iTrader: (0)	215 at front is way too narrow.. Unless you want to improve your allready existing untersteer. 225 / 265 can be fitted in stock 18" rims.
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ptack Brigadier General 271 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Depends on the shape of the tire. 265s on stock rims are a size larger than the recommended max and could rub depending on the brand. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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04-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#5
ulrichd Colonel 211 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	If you want even more understeer, larger tires in the back are the way to go.
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