BBS CH fitment

THR4OSU · 07-28-2007, 09:42 AM

I am considering the BBS 18 inch wheel with 8.5 inch front and 10 inch rear. Is there any reason why I can not use a 255/35 18 rear tire with this wheel. I have a 330 XI and by running a 225/40 18 front and a 255/35 18 rear, this would give me the exact same set up as the factory sport package wheel that can be used with an XI.

Tire rack shows the recommended rear tire size as 245/35 18. Is there a reason why I can not use a 255/35 18 and will I have any problems with the 10 inch rear wheel?

montreal_bimmer · 07-28-2007, 11:52 AM

you could go with a 255/35-18 rear tire.... dont know why it recommends 245....

remmib · 07-28-2007, 04:07 PM

Definently go with 255/35 on the rear.

Gary@TireRack · 07-30-2007, 01:21 PM

I agree. Not sure why the site says 245...

OC Guy · 07-30-2007, 01:35 PM

Don't you want 265 or something larger with a 10" wheel in the rear? I have 265/30/19 on a 19x9.5 rear wheel.

07-28-2007, 09:42 AM	#1
THR4OSU Private 6 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 330XI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	BBS CH fitment I am considering the BBS 18 inch wheel with 8.5 inch front and 10 inch rear. Is there any reason why I can not use a 255/35 18 rear tire with this wheel. I have a 330 XI and by running a 225/40 18 front and a 255/35 18 rear, this would give me the exact same set up as the factory sport package wheel that can be used with an XI. Tire rack shows the recommended rear tire size as 245/35 18. Is there a reason why I can not use a 255/35 18 and will I have any problems with the 10 inch rear wheel?
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07-28-2007, 11:52 AM	#2
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 177 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	you could go with a 255/35-18 rear tire.... dont know why it recommends 245....
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07-28-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
remmib General 1582 Rep 29,214 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Definently go with 255/35 on the rear. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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07-30-2007, 01:21 PM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I agree. Not sure why the site says 245... __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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07-30-2007, 01:35 PM	#5
OC Guy General 558 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Don't you want 265 or something larger with a 10" wheel in the rear? I have 265/30/19 on a 19x9.5 rear wheel. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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