tire size and performance

ebeem · 09-13-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi!

What do you guys think is the best setup for an 335i to make a good compromise between grip and speed?

I thought about 275s in the rear,because I like the look they give to the car,...but on the other hand I fear that there is too much additional drag induced,which may make the car go slower than with thinner wheels on it.

Gerry@bavarianx · 09-13-2008, 12:58 PM

I don't think you'll feel too much as a difference as the overall tread width is only a difference of 0.2" between a 265 and a 275 wide tire, but the overall diameter would be off by 0.4". I would just go with safe route with a 265 rear tire, so the overall diameter of your front tires are closely matched with the rear tire.. just my 2 cents.

Josephkao · 09-13-2008, 03:33 PM

I would go 245 front and 265 rear to dial out some understeering.

Pyrat 2 · 09-13-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josephkao

I would go 245 front and 265 rear to take some understeering off.

Agreed

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ebeem First Lieutenant 16 Rep 329 Posts Drives: E93 335i M - Paket Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Munich,Germany iTrader: (0)	tire size and performance Hi! What do you guys think is the best setup for an 335i to make a good compromise between grip and speed? I thought about 275s in the rear,because I like the look they give to the car,...but on the other hand I fear that there is too much additional drag induced,which may make the car go slower than with thinner wheels on it.
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Gerry@bavarianx Banned 140 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: BMW E30 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA iTrader: (20)	I don't think you'll feel too much as a difference as the overall tread width is only a difference of 0.2" between a 265 and a 275 wide tire, but the overall diameter would be off by 0.4". I would just go with safe route with a 265 rear tire, so the overall diameter of your front tires are closely matched with the rear tire.. just my 2 cents.
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Josephkao Captain 50 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (13)	I would go 245 front and 265 rear to dial out some understeering. Last edited by Josephkao; 09-13-2008 at 05:59 PM..
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