[malter3.0]

Hello,

Currently on stock, square 225/4x/17s. Would like to keep the square setup and 17", just go wider. Are 245s an option? Not interested in large diameter setups or staggered setups, latter for transfer case issues.

any pictures of advice appreciated.

[malter3.0]

anyone?

[Runnin'Rich]

Your rims are probably 8” wide
Check here:
http://www.bmwstylewheels.com

Then I googled this for you

[malter3.0]

Thanks, maybe I didn't phrase it right. I am asking if 245s will fit. Doesn't have to be on my wheel. Could be other 17" wheel or potentially 18', but ideally keep it 17".

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by malter3.0

Thanks, maybe I didn't phrase it right. I am asking if 245s will fit. Doesn't have to be on my wheel. Could be other 17" wheel or potentially 18', but ideally keep it 17".

all depends of your offset. Im running 265 and some running 275. On OEM 18''.

[Cyril Sneer]

Happy reading

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide

[kenmar]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

all depends of your offset. Im running 265 and some running 275. On OEM 18''.

This is up front? I'm surprised you can go that wide. How's the steering/handling?

The critical thing to check is the strut clearance. For a 245 (20mm wider than stock), you need to ensure there's at least 10mm + margin before the tire would hit the strut body

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by kenmar

This is up front? I'm surprised you can go that wide. How's the steering/handling?

The critical thing to check is the strut clearance. For a 245 (20mm wider than stock), you need to ensure there's at least 10mm + margin before the tire would hit the strut body

no, rear, I have style 193. 245 front 265 rear. And I have 12mm spacer in front and 10mm rear. So technically I could go 255 in front, however, to keep same outside diameter, I would need to go 275 rear, and imo it's too big for a e90.

On h&r spring and no, I dont rub. Ive rolled the fender in the rear tho.

[malter3.0]

Originally Posted by Cyril Sneer

Happy reading

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide

Thanks, but that's pretty useless. It references APEX wheels and their offsets, not BMW offsets nor much talk about xdrive specifics to keep transfer case happy. They mentioned keep it square, which is old news. Stock configuration comes in both stock and staggered and both are safe for the car, just has to be the right ratio.

[Cyril Sneer]

Originally Posted by malter3.0

Thanks, but that's pretty useless. It references APEX wheels and their offsets, not BMW offsets nor much talk about xdrive specifics to keep transfer case happy. They mentioned keep it square, which is old news. Stock configuration comes in both stock and staggered and both are safe for the car, just has to be the right ratio.

What a strange post

I had to read your questions again in case I completely missed what you were asking ... Nope.

Everything you've asked is answered in detail in that link. If you don't know how to use that information, that's on you I guess. You've even contradicted yourself several times...

But to come back and complain .... wow.

I don't know man, maybe you need to read the link again. Or re-state what you're actually asking.

[oVeRdOsE.]

same , I read the question again, and according to OP sig (all those cars experience), the question makes no sense. At this point he should be aware that the tire width has nothing to do with wheel speed ratio.

Outer overall diameter does a difference on the transfer case, and even that, iirc those can take up to 4%.

My e91 xi stock wheels are staggered, so my new setup.

[kenmar]

Originally Posted by Cyril Sneer

Happy reading

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide

Pretty nice site actually. Provides lots of square tire setups: OEM+, Aggressive Street, Performance Street, and Hardcore Track. Of course, if you have no idea what offset your rims are, then it's useless to you

[ironduke2010]

Originally Posted by Cyril Sneer

Happy reading

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide

i have the apex arc-8 17x9 et30 on a square setup using 245/45/17. it's a meatier setup than most, with a slight increase in overall diameter, but the extra air helps a bit with the crappy roads around here.

the slightly larger diameter means you'll be going slightly faster than the speedo indicates.

my shocks are leaking now, so i have some bilstein b14 coilovers on the way. this thread suggests i can lower my car the way he did (full low in front, full high in back) as my wheel/tires are a tiny bit smaller than his (diameter wise). there are lots of tools online that can give you tire size comparisons.