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[genom]

i recently bought rims. which is 19x8.5 et35 and 19x9.5 et35. quiestions is i was planning on going with 255 35 19 for the rears, would it have a little stretch or will it have a good look. or is it better to go with 265's? i need to order tires tomorrow and i need help. and one more thing... will the stock tpms be compatible to the new rims and tires? i dont wanna buy 4 more. thanks

[John_01]

Unless you like stretch, you better go for 265/30/19. Didn't you mean to write 30 series tyre?

Don't know about TMPS. BMWs in my country aren't fitted with direct TPMS like yours.

[Gavin@MMW]

stock TPMS are fined to use, as for tire size, the common size is a 265/30/19 in the rear on a 9.5" wide rim.


you can also run a 245/35/19 in the rear.

or a 255/30/19

or a 235/35/19 if you want to stretch it a little.

[genom]

whats wrong with a 255 35? is it too thick or something?

[GreenPlease]

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While I don't know if it's "too thick" it's definately on the thick side. I'm running 245/35 in the rear which is has a rolling diameter ~1" larger than 265/30 if memory serves. I highly doubt you could run 255/35.

Check out the tire size calculator on 1001 Tires' website.

[John_01]

Originally Posted by genom

whats wrong with a 255 35? is it too thick or something?

The standard rear tyre size 255/30/19.

265/30/19 is 3mm larger radius than standard. (1% larger)
255/35/19 is 13mm larger radius than standard. (4% larger)

It has some effect on speedo error and gearing. I don't know about fitment issues.

Anyway if your car is 2009 or later E90 LCI sedan you should know there so much rear fender clearance on these late model sedans. 265/30/19 will normally fit unless you choose an unusually wide fitting brand of tire.

[genom]

i have a 2007 328i i decided to go with the reccomended setup . so i got 265 30 19

[John_01]