265 Goodyear or 275 Falkens on a 10 inch wheel?

mozman · 06-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Hi,

I'm planning on getting some tires for my new 8.5/10" rims but I'm a little unsure of the dimensions. Originally I was thinking about 265/30/19 Falkens for the rear but from what I have gathered these are narrower than most brands. I don't want a streched look. So should I get some 265 Goodyears instead or maybe 275 Falkens? The wheels have ET37 and will be mounted on an E92.

If I get Goodyears, should I run 225s in front instead of 235 Falkens...? I'm confused. Why can't 265 be 265?

Any thoughts appreciated.

VMRWheels · 06-22-2009, 06:45 PM

Our E92 test car we did our 19x10 +38 VB3 debut had 265/30/19 General UHP's mounted with very slight rubbing issues over large bumps. The car was lowered with no fender rolling done to the car.

If you are looking to stay away from rubbing issues, 265's a better bet if you are ok with a slightly stretched look on the Falkens.

Here is a shot of the sidewall. Generals run a bit square so the stretch was not very noticeable at all.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Craig@SupremePower · 06-22-2009, 08:48 PM

265's are a better bet imo as well...

halB · 06-22-2009, 09:50 PM

I had 275 Falkens on the rear of my E93 before and they didn't rub because they are more round shouldered. When I switched to PS2 and I have to go down to 265 because the PS2s are more square shouldered.

Slidewayz · 06-22-2009, 11:07 PM

On my E92, I have 265 Falkens on my 10" rears & they look like crap.

275s all the way, mate.

BMdblU · 06-22-2009, 11:15 PM

I have 265 Goodyear Asymmetric on my 10" rear, slightly stretched look which I kinda like.

cbad335 · 06-24-2009, 05:47 PM

If you don't want a stretched look, go with 275. However, you'll likely have to roll your fenders. I have 265 Falkens on 10" wheels and they definitely look stretched.

BMW335machine · 06-25-2009, 12:22 AM

I'ma get 275 or maybe even 285's on my newly ordered E92 M3 reps. But 265 would look stretched on a 10 for sure.

vbb · 06-25-2009, 09:27 AM

I was thinking of getting some Falken's too, so just to sort of piggy-back off of the OP's question, will 265/30/19 Falkens look stretched on a 19x9.5 wheel? I hate the stretched look.

1clean335i · 06-25-2009, 09:46 AM

265

jumpingjz · 06-25-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vbb

I was thinking of getting some Falken's too, so just to sort of piggy-back off of the OP's question, will 265/30/19 Falkens look stretched on a 19x9.5 wheel? I hate the stretched look.

they are somewhat stretched, i had falken 265 on my previous set of M6 rep 19x9.5

JZ

kriegs · 06-25-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpingjz

they are somewhat stretched, i had falken 265 on my previous set of M6 rep 19x9.5

JZ

If you want to run a 275 wheel in the back on a 19x10 wheel on an E93, what would work without rubbing.. Goodyear F1 assymetric or Nitto Invo. Assume a 37 offset and no drop. Trying to get the most coverage on the wheel without rolling fender

Johan@WSTO · 06-25-2009, 11:58 AM

A 275 falken on a 10" would be very square as stated. Whether it will rub or not...it's to close to be certain, but I would say your pretty safe.

jumpingjz · 06-25-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriegs

If you want to run a 275 wheel in the back on a 19x10 wheel on an E93, what would work without rubbing.. Goodyear F1 assymetric or Nitto Invo. Assume a 37 offset and no drop. Trying to get the most coverage on the wheel without rolling fender

i dont have experience with either of these tires, but i don't think you will have trouble with falken 452 since that tire's not as square

JZ

kriegs · 06-25-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpingjz

i dont have experience with either of these tires, but i don't think you will have trouble with falken 452 since that tire's not as square

JZ

You say Falkens are not square and Julius says they are very square. What is the deal?? All you guys that sell wheels should know for sure which brand tire would work on a stock ZSP and in what size. All these years and there still is debate over what fits.

Thanks for letting me rant but it is driving me crazy.

VMRWheels · 06-25-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriegs

You say Falkens are not square and Julius says they are very square. What is the deal?? All you guys that sell wheels should know for sure which brand tire would work on a stock ZSP and in what size. All these years and there still is debate over what fits.

Thanks for letting me rant but it is driving me crazy.

Falkens run a bit narrow and have rounded sidewalls, like the photo above on the LM wheel. The 265 Falkens give off a slight stretch on a 10" wheel. Kumho, General, Dunlop tend to run wide from my experience and look quite square on a 10". General photo above.

-Charles@VMRWheels

kriegs · 06-25-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Falkens run a bit narrow and have rounded sidewalls, like the photo above on the LM wheel. The 265 Falkens give off a slight stretch on a 10" wheel. Kumho, General, Dunlop tend to run wide from my experience and look quite square on a 10". General photo above.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thanks Charles, but I will run a Nitto Invo or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric on a 10 wheel with 37 offset. What size and brand will give me the least stretched look without rubbing? Thanks 265 or 275

original786 · 06-26-2009, 02:00 AM

265 all the way

Tee-Dub · 06-26-2009, 02:26 PM

got 275's on my E90 9.5" w/bbs wheel. They look perfect IMHO and no rubbing on stock sport suspension. Falken tire, FWIW

raceyBMW · 06-28-2009, 11:29 PM

275's Falken FK452's with 10" wide wheel on stock suspension. Have absolutely no rubbing.

bavarianlover · 08-16-2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

275's Falken FK452's with 10" wide wheel on stock suspension. Have absolutely no rubbing.

I got the same issue, should i go for 275or 265 ? but DONT want the tire to be stretched!!

its a e90 -06 on stock sport suspension, the rims are 19x10 et 32

PLEASE HELP

VMRWheels · 08-16-2013, 01:33 PM

Neither of those sizes are really stretched on the wheel. A 275 will fill up the wheel more than a 265 though.

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halB Colonel 55 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	I had 275 Falkens on the rear of my E93 before and they didn't rub because they are more round shouldered. When I switched to PS2 and I have to go down to 265 because the PS2s are more square shouldered. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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Slidewayz Major 37 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (5)	On my E92, I have 265 Falkens on my 10" rears & they look like crap. 275s all the way, mate.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I have 265 Goodyear Asymmetric on my 10" rear, slightly stretched look which I kinda like.
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BMW335machine Banned 3 Rep 99 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SFV, SoCal iTrader: (0)	I'ma get 275 or maybe even 285's on my newly ordered E92 M3 reps. But 265 would look stretched on a 10 for sure.
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vbb Major 2324 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 manual Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: present iTrader: (4)	I was thinking of getting some Falken's too, so just to sort of piggy-back off of the OP's question, will 265/30/19 Falkens look stretched on a 19x9.5 wheel? I hate the stretched look.
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Johan@WSTO Colonel 203 Rep 2,117 Posts Drives: BMW E89 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	A 275 falken on a 10" would be very square as stated. Whether it will rub or not...it's to close to be certain, but I would say your pretty safe. __________________
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Tee-Dub Captain 38 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	got 275's on my E90 9.5" w/bbs wheel. They look perfect IMHO and no rubbing on stock sport suspension. Falken tire, FWIW
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