Do 255/35/18 fit rear 2013 BMW 135i w/sport package?

minimore1943 · 08-24-2023, 03:20 PM

I am looking to increase oem tire size on front and rear with the Continental extremcontact DWS 06 plus. Current tires are the 215/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rears with oem sport suspension, Style 261M rims. Want to use 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear.
I have seen multiple posts saying no problem upsizing while others had rubbing issues in rear. Tire rack says rubbing issues. I also see on tire specs shown on tire rack that different tire brands with same size, 245/35/18, vary in their diameter, tread width and section width. i.e. Michelin for the 245/35/18 in PS4 is 25 in, 8.7 and 9.9 while the Continental DWS is 24.8, 8.3, 9.8.
The dimensions for the same two brands using 255/35/18 (diameter, tread width, section width) is Michelin
25.1, 8.8, 10.2 with Continental at 25, 8.7 10.2.
So I am assuming that the increase in tire size may fit if you buy Michelin versus Continental or Bridgestone.
Can any one help? Thanks

Xaerophreak · 08-24-2023, 04:15 PM

I purchased my car used, but it has the larger 225 in front and 255 in the rear. Nothing rubs. The tires are Falkens

minimore1943 · 08-24-2023, 06:15 PM

Would you provide the specific Falken so I can compare specs? Thanks

blue135 · 08-25-2023, 08:43 AM

I have run the DW06 (and successor) in sizes you mention on my E88 since 2015 and have observed no problem/no rubbing. I use the M Performance version of 313s which should have same specs as your wheels.

minimore1943 · 08-25-2023, 02:22 PM

blue135 How do you like the tire and wheel combo?

blue135 · 08-25-2023, 09:27 PM

I love the 313s and am very comfortable with the Continentals. They are more competent than I on the road. Never tried them on snow (which is not for the DW tire). Have had several sets of DWS on my truck and various cars, but never the 135i.
I probably would have gone with Michelins back in 2015, but my economic situation pushed me toward the Continentals.

jose0925 · 01-24-2024, 11:47 AM

Did you end up going to the upsize in tires ? looking to do mines also

SirSmokeAlot · 01-26-2024, 10:07 AM

I am in the market for tires soon as well, by this summer at least. Currently on continentals.

exactwombat · 02-29-2024, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaerophreak

I purchased my car used, but it has the larger 225 in front and 255 in the rear. Nothing rubs. The tires are Falkens

Can you share more information about where to buy it? I often search on groups that sell used items.

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minimore1943 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Do 255/35/18 fit rear 2013 BMW 135i w/sport package? I am looking to increase oem tire size on front and rear with the Continental extremcontact DWS 06 plus. Current tires are the 215/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rears with oem sport suspension, Style 261M rims. Want to use 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear. I have seen multiple posts saying no problem upsizing while others had rubbing issues in rear. Tire rack says rubbing issues. I also see on tire specs shown on tire rack that different tire brands with same size, 245/35/18, vary in their diameter, tread width and section width. i.e. Michelin for the 245/35/18 in PS4 is 25 in, 8.7 and 9.9 while the Continental DWS is 24.8, 8.3, 9.8. The dimensions for the same two brands using 255/35/18 (diameter, tread width, section width) is Michelin 25.1, 8.8, 10.2 with Continental at 25, 8.7 10.2. So I am assuming that the increase in tire size may fit if you buy Michelin versus Continental or Bridgestone. Can any one help? Thanks Last edited by minimore1943; 08-25-2023 at 08:28 AM..
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Xaerophreak New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 135i, Lexus GX460 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I purchased my car used, but it has the larger 225 in front and 255 in the rear. Nothing rubs. The tires are Falkens
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minimore1943 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Would you provide the specific Falken so I can compare specs? Thanks Last edited by minimore1943; 08-25-2023 at 08:30 AM..
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blue135 Captain 374 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	I have run the DW06 (and successor) in sizes you mention on my E88 since 2015 and have observed no problem/no rubbing. I use the M Performance version of 313s which should have same specs as your wheels. Last edited by blue135; 08-25-2023 at 08:44 AM.. Reason: too many 8s
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minimore1943 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	blue135 How do you like the tire and wheel combo?
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blue135 Captain 374 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	I love the 313s and am very comfortable with the Continentals. They are more competent than I on the road. Never tried them on snow (which is not for the DW tire). Have had several sets of DWS on my truck and various cars, but never the 135i. I probably would have gone with Michelins back in 2015, but my economic situation pushed me toward the Continentals.
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jose0925 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Did you end up going to the upsize in tires ? looking to do mines also
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SirSmokeAlot Enlisted Member 11 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I am in the market for tires soon as well, by this summer at least. Currently on continentals.
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