will 245/35/19, 265/30/19 look weird?

BeeEmDubU · 09-18-2006, 04:14 PM

i just purchased some rims that came off an m3. these come with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. the fronts have about 30-40% tread left and the rears are pretty much worn out. i was thinking of just replacing the rear tires to 265/30 and leaving the fronts at 245/35 for the time being.

since the front tires would have a slightly larger diameter than the rear, would that look weird?

also, is it safe to have two different sets of tires on the front and back with different amounts of tread?

BMWoo · 09-18-2006, 05:37 PM

that's what i'm running... doesn't look weird.

I've only been told that running significantly different treads would affect traction in wet/slick conditions... I would say since you're in So Cal, you should be good.

BeeEmDubU · 09-19-2006, 12:39 AM

thanks for the info. you got any pics?

09-19-2006, 08:53 AM

go with 275/30/19 rear

BeeEmDubU · 09-19-2006, 03:00 PM

i would go with 275 but im afraid it will rub. i'm on kw coilovers and i want it to be pretty low.

06330i · 09-19-2006, 03:05 PM

you prolly should just buy all around new tires since theyre worn out so bad

09-18-2006, 04:14 PM	#1
BeeEmDubU Captain 18 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	will 245/35/19, 265/30/19 look weird? i just purchased some rims that came off an m3. these come with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. the fronts have about 30-40% tread left and the rears are pretty much worn out. i was thinking of just replacing the rear tires to 265/30 and leaving the fronts at 245/35 for the time being. since the front tires would have a slightly larger diameter than the rear, would that look weird? also, is it safe to have two different sets of tires on the front and back with different amounts of tread?
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09-18-2006, 05:37 PM	#2
BMWoo Private First Class 3 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 03 Z MT, 06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	that's what i'm running... doesn't look weird. I've only been told that running significantly different treads would affect traction in wet/slick conditions... I would say since you're in So Cal, you should be good. __________________ 2006 Black Sapphire 330i - Prem, Sport, Nav, Htd Sts, MT, Beige, Burl... dlvd 08/23/06
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09-19-2006, 12:39 AM	#3
BeeEmDubU Captain 18 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	thanks for the info. you got any pics?
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09-19-2006, 08:53 AM	#4
DTDREW Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	go with 275/30/19 rear
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09-19-2006, 03:00 PM	#5
BeeEmDubU Captain 18 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	i would go with 275 but im afraid it will rub. i'm on kw coilovers and i want it to be pretty low.
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09-19-2006, 03:05 PM	#6
06330i fresher den you 38 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	you prolly should just buy all around new tires since theyre worn out so bad __________________ 2004 x3, blue water metallic, sports pack, panoramic moonroof, xenon, hi-fi radio.
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