Fitment Question regarding BMW Performance Suspension

Thaddy · 12-14-2010, 01:53 PM

I've searched but haven't been able to find an answer to my question. Also, apologies if this is better suited for the Suspension forum.

My question for those with the BMW Performance Suspension and stock wheels: What's the widest tire that will fit?

I know a 225/255 setup will fit, and that's great...however a 235/265 setup would be greater

VMRWheels · 12-14-2010, 06:58 PM

A fellow forum member just made a thread a couple days ago with 235/265 Z1 combos on OE wheels.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464478

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thaddy · 12-14-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

A fellow forum member just made a thread a couple days ago with 235/265 Z1 combos on OE wheels.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464478

-Charles@VMRWheels

Yeah, I actually posted in that thread

He's running the stock suspension and it's hard to see if there is room for the slightly lower Performance Suspension.

1trip5 · 12-14-2010, 10:38 PM

I have the bmw performance suspension and im running lower offset (and wider) rims with 225 front and 255 rear and I have absolutely no problems. Honestly, I'm probably going to 235/265 when these wear out. Probably Hankook V12s again.

Thaddy · 12-15-2010, 07:37 AM

Good to hear. The V12's are on my list of tires to purchase as well. I'll most likely end up with the ExtremeContact DW's or the Z1 Star Specs, and it sounds like a 235/265 should fit fine without rubbing.

1trip5 · 12-15-2010, 10:13 AM

will the stock rims take a tire that wide? if they can, i don't foresee any rubbing problems with performance suspension.

Thaddy · 12-15-2010, 10:19 AM

Yes, read the link above. 235/265 will fit on the stock rims. I'm sure the tires are on the wider side of the spectrum for the wheels, but they should be fine.

1trip5 · 12-15-2010, 11:08 AM

when you increase the wheel width and wheel begins breeching the fender line, the tire shoulder shape is definitely something to considered when selecting a tire. the stock wheels are not wide enough for even a wide shoulder 235/265 to rub (unless of course you have spacers). if you really wanna play it safe, you can purchase a tire with a slim shoulder. I believe hankook and toyo are known for this. Others may chime in on this as well.

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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have the bmw performance suspension and im running lower offset (and wider) rims with 225 front and 255 rear and I have absolutely no problems. Honestly, I'm probably going to 235/265 when these wear out. Probably Hankook V12s again. __________________ E46 M3
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Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Good to hear. The V12's are on my list of tires to purchase as well. I'll most likely end up with the ExtremeContact DW's or the Z1 Star Specs, and it sounds like a 235/265 should fit fine without rubbing.
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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	will the stock rims take a tire that wide? if they can, i don't foresee any rubbing problems with performance suspension. __________________ E46 M3
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12-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#7
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Yes, read the link above. 235/265 will fit on the stock rims. I'm sure the tires are on the wider side of the spectrum for the wheels, but they should be fine.
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1trip5 Captain 48 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Emme Tres Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	when you increase the wheel width and wheel begins breeching the fender line, the tire shoulder shape is definitely something to considered when selecting a tire. the stock wheels are not wide enough for even a wide shoulder 235/265 to rub (unless of course you have spacers). if you really wanna play it safe, you can purchase a tire with a slim shoulder. I believe hankook and toyo are known for this. Others may chime in on this as well. __________________ E46 M3
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