What size tires work non staggerd set up.

DrGP · 01-31-2007, 09:55 AM

I am going to take off the standard RF tires that come on the 335i sport package and replace them with Non Rfs. The problem is that the wheels that I am looking at are 18x8.5.(no offset given) Velocity Motors VB1s or Miro/Moven M6 replicas which are only 8 inches wide. Since the stock staggerd set up has two differnt widths and sizes of tires, what would be a the proper compomise between the two 245/40 18? . I know many will advise to go to 19" wheels, but since I am leasing and have no track interset, I want to use all season tires for better treadlife. The only 19" allseason tires that I have found are Bridgesone Re 960AS Pole position, Toyo Proxes 4, and Nitto Neogens. Anyone have any advice?

NFS13 · 01-31-2007, 10:47 AM

If I were going non-staggered I would go 8.5 with the 225/40. The 245 will give you more tire and will not be a problem up front, its just personal preference.
I like the look of the 19's but A/S re960's was not for me, so I decided to go performance tire and get a beater for bad weather.

e36jakeo · 02-01-2007, 03:02 AM

245/35/18 all around. 225s in the back will look wussy and will have trouble putting down 300+ hp!

NFS13 · 02-01-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by e36jakeo

245/35/18 all around. 225s in the back will look wussy and will have trouble putting down 300+ hp!

Wussy is subjective but I agree that the extra tire would help with grip!

01-31-2007, 09:55 AM	#1
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 139 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	What size tires work non staggerd set up. I am going to take off the standard RF tires that come on the 335i sport package and replace them with Non Rfs. The problem is that the wheels that I am looking at are 18x8.5.(no offset given) Velocity Motors VB1s or Miro/Moven M6 replicas which are only 8 inches wide. Since the stock staggerd set up has two differnt widths and sizes of tires, what would be a the proper compomise between the two 245/40 18? . I know many will advise to go to 19" wheels, but since I am leasing and have no track interset, I want to use all season tires for better treadlife. The only 19" allseason tires that I have found are Bridgesone Re 960AS Pole position, Toyo Proxes 4, and Nitto Neogens. Anyone have any advice?
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NFS13 Car Junkie 21 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: 335is / R8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X6 [0.00] 2012 Porsche Cayman R [10.00] 2011 Audi R8 V10 [7.34]	If I were going non-staggered I would go 8.5 with the 225/40. The 245 will give you more tire and will not be a problem up front, its just personal preference. I like the look of the 19's but A/S re960's was not for me, so I decided to go performance tire and get a beater for bad weather.
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e36jakeo Captain 36 Rep 625 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6 Speed MT! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	245/35/18 all around. 225s in the back will look wussy and will have trouble putting down 300+ hp! __________________ Driving sideways: It's not faster, but damn it's more fun!
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