New E91 xDrive Fitment Question

YellowMellow · 10-02-2010, 07:05 PM

I recently bought a 2011 E91 Sportwagon with xDrive for my wife. She hates the the RFTs.
The car has the stock 17" with 285 style rims (17x8.0) on 225-45-17.

Question - since its xDrive and its higher than a rear wheel drive version, which of these tire sizes can I run without rubbing? I want the tires to be a little wider to help with curb rashes.

1) 255-40-17
2) 245-40-17
3) 235-45-17

Thanks for the help in advance!

remmib · 10-03-2010, 09:38 AM

I'd go with 235/45/17 for a wider fitment on those wheels, maybe even 245/45/17.

YellowMellow · 10-04-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

I'd go with 235/45/17 for a wider fitment on those wheels, maybe even 245/45/17.

You think the tires will rub against the fender if I go with 235-45/17?

remmib · 10-04-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mark12345

You think the tires will rub against the fender if I go with 235-45/17?

No, it won't.

VMRWheels · 10-04-2010, 07:47 PM

235/45/17 tire would work perfectly fine. It is only about 1.5 % from the 225/45/17. Anything wider up front could possibly have rubbing issues during compression.

-Charles@VMRWheels

YellowMellow · 10-07-2010, 03:46 PM

Charles -- you think there will be rubbing with 245-45-17?

Gavin@MMW · 10-07-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark12345

Charles -- you think there will be rubbing with 245-45-17?

You wont rub with that setup,

Remmib dreams in Fitments lol

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YellowMellow Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 235 Posts Drives: E91, E93, E46, 9974CS, 997TT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (0)	New E91 xDrive Fitment Question I recently bought a 2011 E91 Sportwagon with xDrive for my wife. She hates the the RFTs. The car has the stock 17" with 285 style rims (17x8.0) on 225-45-17. Question - since its xDrive and its higher than a rear wheel drive version, which of these tire sizes can I run without rubbing? I want the tires to be a little wider to help with curb rashes. 1) 255-40-17 2) 245-40-17 3) 235-45-17 Thanks for the help in advance!
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YellowMellow Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 235 Posts Drives: E91, E93, E46, 9974CS, 997TT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (0)	Charles -- you think there will be rubbing with 245-45-17?
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