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[Luis_JR]

Can anyone tell me what the measurements for tires are for rims 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear

[AutoTalent]

Are you asking what comes OEM or do you want recommendations for aftermarket wheels? Let me know and I can help.

[Luis_JR]

Originally Posted by AutoTalent

Are you asking what comes OEM or do you want recommendations for aftermarket wheels? Let me know and I can help.

I'm asking some what tires fit those wheels, does that clear it up?

[AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by Luis_JR

I'm asking some what tires fit those wheels, does that clear it up?

235/40 and 265/35 will fit.

[Luis_JR]

Originally Posted by AutoTalent

235/40 and 265/35 will fit.

Thanks I appreciate it

[Luis_JR]

Originally Posted by AutoTalent

235/40 and 265/35 will fit.

I have an awd car, don't I need the same tire measurements?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by Luis_JR

I have an awd car, don't I need the same tire measurements?

As long as the rolling diameter (F to R) is within a certain percentage, you won't have any issues whatsoever. BMW, I believe, was actually the first manufacturer to offer staggered wheel options on an AWD car from the factory. The XDrive system is not as "sensitive" compared to the Audi Haldex or Subaru symmetrical drive systems.

We have set up 100s of Xdrive customers with the same 235/40 | 265/35 setup

[Luis_JR]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

As long as the rolling diameter (F to R) is within a certain percentage, you won't have any issues whatsoever. BMW, I believe, was actually the first manufacturer to offer staggered wheel options on an AWD car from the factory. The XDrive system is not as "sensitive" compared to the Audi Haldex or Subaru symmetrical drive systems.

We have set up 100s of Xdrive customers with the same 235/40 | 265/35 setup

And it won't rub?? And if it's not too much trouble, do you think you can find me a picture of how that looks?

[Nitrousbird]

Stock (at least non-Xi) is 225/45/18 and 255/40/18, which makes the rears 0.06" taller.

Why not 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 (.14" difference) or better yet, 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 (.02" difference).

The 2nd combo would be more ideal as they are slightly taller than stock, so you it would help correct your speedo slightly as well. I run 245/35/19 and 275/30/19.

[Luis_JR]

[QUOTE=Nitrousbird]Stock (at least non-Xi) is 225/45/18 and 255/40/18, which makes the rears 0.06" taller.

Why not 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 (.14" difference) or better yet, 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 (.02" difference).

The 2nd combo would be more ideal as they are slightly taller than stock, so you it would help correct your speedo slightly as well. I run 245/35/19 and 275/30/19.[

[GTony]

Originally Posted by Luis_JR

Can anyone tell me what the measurements for tires are for rims 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear

8.5 Min. 225. Ideal 235-245. Max. 255.
9.5 Min. 245. Ideal 255-265. Max. 275.

Recommended Fittings only. The tire guys will set you straight.
Cheers.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Stock (at least non-Xi) is 225/45/18 and 255/40/18, which makes the rears 0.06" taller.

Why not 245/40/18 and 275/35/18 (.14" difference) or better yet, 245/45/18 and 275/40/18 (.02" difference).

The 2nd combo would be more ideal as they are slightly taller than stock, so you it would help correct your speedo slightly as well. I run 245/35/19 and 275/30/19.

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