Tire Suggestions ASAP Please

Aaron_N55 · 05-17-2014, 11:23 PM

Hello everyone! I have a 2011 BMW 335XI E92 6MT M-Sport Style 193M Rims. I within the past 5K Miles one rear tire had a horrible bubble and this morning I was greeted with the tire basically off the rim in the front.

I have Michelin Pilot Sports PS2 Runflats. Also one of my winter tires had a bubble up front. I avoid 90% of the potholes in NYC but I have no idea why my luck is so bad. I'm looking for tires that are amazing handling and little issues with bubbles. I'm guessing a meaty / beefy tire set up with bigger sidewall. I'm also getting KW V3s anyway soon so worried about rubbing with the bigger sidewall. I'm looking for advice from you guys! I was thinking about Michelin PSS but with bigger sidewalls. Looking to place an order tomorrow. Also with X-Drive I understand I need a rolling diameter under 1%. Thank you in advance.

koches · 05-17-2014, 11:43 PM

Go with what you have said. You will be set man. Tires will bubble if they get raped by potholes. Its a way of life haha.

Aaron_N55 · 05-18-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by koches

Go with what you have said. You will be set man. Tires will bubble if they get raped by potholes. Its a way of life haha.

Yea I understand. Anyone has an ideal size for an X-Drive for meaty set up on 193M? Or stick with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18?

KevinThePanda · 05-18-2014, 05:07 AM

You can try a 235/265 setup. Ask around in the x-drive section and you should get a quicker answer.

Aaron_N55 · 05-18-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinThePanda

You can try a 235/265 setup. Ask around in the x-drive section and you should get a quicker answer.

Thanks for your input!

Fozzy · 05-18-2014, 02:33 PM

I bought 18" 8.5 & 9.5" wheels.

I was debating about going 35/40 & 65/35 vs. the OEM tire size 25/40 & 55/ 35. Talked to a few tire shops and they said the difference is negligible and both fit on the wheel with no issue.

I opted for 25/55 as it's OEM size I'll be able to get my tire warranty should I have a blow out or sell tires easily should I not like the set up (too much stretch), or feel there isn't enough padding for potholes.

As far as xdrive goes I've run 19" with 35/35/19 and 65/30/19 and had no issues. Definitely felt the amount of rubber as I turned corners as a slow speed. Either of the above 18" sizes is still closer rolling diameter than the above 19" and well within a suitable spec.

I'll repeat what I've been told - personal preference, but no big deal either way.

I'm going with Continental Extreme DW but PSS were in the running, just not worth the extra $200 or 20% cost in my opinion. I had Hancook and they were decent, be interested to see what the EVO v2 they've come out with is like.

Aaron_N55 · 05-18-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinThePanda

You can try a 235/265 setup. Ask around in the x-drive section and you should get a quicker answer.

Yea I've I believe for X-Drive they said 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. Same side walls however so I guess the bubble issue if I do hit potholes / or I guess l the joint lips on the road same damage will occur.

KMEninety335 · 05-19-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_N55

Yea I've I believe for X-Drive they said 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. Same side walls however so I guess the bubble issue if I do hit potholes / or I guess l the joint lips on the road same damage will occur.

the bubble issue really depends on the kind of tires as well. I hit many potholes over the winter with my 235/40/18 general gmax tires on M359's. All wheels were bent and one was cracked. nothing wrong with the tires.

VMRWheels · 05-19-2014, 05:17 PM

Max tire width for the rear wheels would be 255/35/18 on the 193s. I would just stick with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 tires and go with the PSS.

Aaron_N55 · 05-19-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KMEninety335

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Originally Posted by Aaron_N55

Yea I've I believe for X-Drive they said 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. Same side walls however so I guess the bubble issue if I do hit potholes / or I guess l the joint lips on the road same damage will occur.

the bubble issue really depends on the kind of tires as well. I hit many potholes over the winter with my 235/40/18 general gmax tires on M359's. All wheels were bent and one was cracked. nothing wrong with the tires.

That surprising. Wheel damage and no bubbles!

Aaron_N55 · 05-19-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Max tire width for the rear wheels would be 255/35/18 on the 193s. I would just stick with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 tires and go with the PSS.

Thanks a lot! I think I'll go this route and hope for the best.

05-17-2014, 11:23 PM	#1
Aaron_N55 Lieutenant 59 Rep 425 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Tire Suggestions ASAP Please Hello everyone! I have a 2011 BMW 335XI E92 6MT M-Sport Style 193M Rims. I within the past 5K Miles one rear tire had a horrible bubble and this morning I was greeted with the tire basically off the rim in the front. I have Michelin Pilot Sports PS2 Runflats. Also one of my winter tires had a bubble up front. I avoid 90% of the potholes in NYC but I have no idea why my luck is so bad. I'm looking for tires that are amazing handling and little issues with bubbles. I'm guessing a meaty / beefy tire set up with bigger sidewall. I'm also getting KW V3s anyway soon so worried about rubbing with the bigger sidewall. I'm looking for advice from you guys! I was thinking about Michelin PSS but with bigger sidewalls. Looking to place an order tomorrow. Also with X-Drive I understand I need a rolling diameter under 1%. Thank you in advance.
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koches Captain 44 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Go with what you have said. You will be set man. Tires will bubble if they get raped by potholes. Its a way of life haha.
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KevinThePanda Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E90 328i, Mk6 VW GTI Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	You can try a 235/265 setup. Ask around in the x-drive section and you should get a quicker answer.
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Fozzy Waaka Waaka 41 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 xdrive & 2015 F15 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto iTrader: (3)	I bought 18" 8.5 & 9.5" wheels. I was debating about going 35/40 & 65/35 vs. the OEM tire size 25/40 & 55/ 35. Talked to a few tire shops and they said the difference is negligible and both fit on the wheel with no issue. I opted for 25/55 as it's OEM size I'll be able to get my tire warranty should I have a blow out or sell tires easily should I not like the set up (too much stretch), or feel there isn't enough padding for potholes. As far as xdrive goes I've run 19" with 35/35/19 and 65/30/19 and had no issues. Definitely felt the amount of rubber as I turned corners as a slow speed. Either of the above 18" sizes is still closer rolling diameter than the above 19" and well within a suitable spec. I'll repeat what I've been told - personal preference, but no big deal either way. I'm going with Continental Extreme DW but PSS were in the running, just not worth the extra $200 or 20% cost in my opinion. I had Hancook and they were decent, be interested to see what the EVO v2 they've come out with is like. Last edited by Fozzy; 05-18-2014 at 02:40 PM..
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