2006 330i SP Winter Tire Question

richpike · 11-03-2008, 10:51 PM

Hi Guys (especially the TireRack folks),

I have a 2006 330i with sport package and have a quick question on running a non-standard set of winter tires on it.

If you aren't familiar with the SP on the 330i, it is a staggered setup - 225/40R18 in the front, 255/35R18 in the rear with staggered wheels (I think they are 8" in front and 8.5" in the rear, but I'm not positive). I'm thinking about running a set of 235/45R18 on all four corners on the stock SP wheels. Any concerns with this? Are they too wide for the front? Too skinny for the rear? Any concern over running a slightly taller tire (I'm actually thinking the extra ground clearance would be nice in winter, but don't want any rubbing concerns).

TIA,
Rich

Gary@TireRack · 11-04-2008, 12:31 PM

While 235/45R18 would normally rub up front, it is very common to run 225/40R18 all around or 235/40R18 all around on both the front 8" wheels and rear 8.5" wheels.

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richpike · 11-05-2008, 12:40 AM

Thanks much.

-Rich

11-03-2008, 10:51 PM	#1
richpike Captain 32 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	2006 330i SP Winter Tire Question Hi Guys (especially the TireRack folks), I have a 2006 330i with sport package and have a quick question on running a non-standard set of winter tires on it. If you aren't familiar with the SP on the 330i, it is a staggered setup - 225/40R18 in the front, 255/35R18 in the rear with staggered wheels (I think they are 8" in front and 8.5" in the rear, but I'm not positive). I'm thinking about running a set of 235/45R18 on all four corners on the stock SP wheels. Any concerns with this? Are they too wide for the front? Too skinny for the rear? Any concern over running a slightly taller tire (I'm actually thinking the extra ground clearance would be nice in winter, but don't want any rubbing concerns). TIA, Rich
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11-04-2008, 12:31 PM	#2
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)	While 235/45R18 would normally rub up front, it is very common to run 225/40R18 all around or 235/40R18 all around on both the front 8" wheels and rear 8.5" wheels. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ 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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11-05-2008, 12:40 AM	#3
richpike Captain 32 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	Thanks much. -Rich
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