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[woptang22]

Im waiting for my ICONZ 960s to come and looking to get tires. The wheels are 19x8.5 fronts and Ill be using 235/35/19 tires. And rears are 19x10 and not sure if I should use 265/30/19 or 275/30/19s. Im most likely going with Falken FK-452s. The car is lowered on KW V1 coilovers. And from what I hear, ICONZ doesnt release offsets, so I dont know what they will be. But Im wondering if 275/30/19 rears will work without rubbing or rolling fenders? Any insight would be great. Any other variables that I could take into consideration?

[SneakyDeeky]

Definitely need to know the offsets. I just installed my Advan RS yesterday with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires:
F: 19x8.5 et 35 w/ 10mm spacer (effective et 25mm) on 235/35/19 rubber
R: 19x10 et 24 on 275/30/19

My pre-LCI, E90 is lowered on KW V1 too and the rear is rubbing pretty good right now. In fact, I just went to dinner with 4 people in the car and the right rear took a few nice slices out of the outer edge; not good. When I'm the only one in the car it rubs on pretty much any bump, but in the rear only.

I'm deciding whether or not to:
1) downgrade to 265/30/19 rear tires or
2) raise the rear coilovers or
3) start messing with the rear camber.

Not sure right now which way to go.

[SLCGoonski]

I run 9.5" rears...and vred sessanta 275/30R19s Lowered on springs with no rubbing on the rear. 33 offsets.

[STONEY_M5]

they fit on mine...

[woptang22]

Wow sounds like yours rub pretty bad. Id rather not have to deal with any rubbing issues. I guess maybe Ill stick with 265. The issue is, I dont think I can get the offsets from ICONZ. I dont believe they release them. So Id really have no way of knowing if 275s will fit. I could probably chance it. But dont think I really want the issues. I was hoping there would be a definate yes they would fit, but I guess thats impossible to say without offsets.

Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

Definitely need to know the offsets. I just installed my Advan RS yesterday with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires:
F: 19x8.5 et 35 w/ 10mm spacer (effective et 25mm) on 235/35/19 rubber
R: 19x10 et 24 on 275/30/19

My pre-LCI, E90 is lowered on KW V1 too and the rear is rubbing pretty good right now. In fact, I just went to dinner with 4 people in the car and the right rear took a few nice slices out of the outer edge; not good. When I'm the only one in the car it rubs on pretty much any bump, but in the rear only.

I'm deciding whether or not to:
1) downgrade to 265/30/19 rear tires or
2) raise the rear coilovers or
3) start messing with the rear camber.

Not sure right now which way to go.

[woptang22]

I heard ICONZ doesnt release their wheel offsets. Does anyone know if this is fact? Id like to see if I can get 275/30/19s on the rear if possible with no issues. ANy other opinions on this?

[SneakyDeeky]

I did some more research since my last post and it turns out that the Michelin Pilot SS are a wider tire, with a more substantial side wall than the Hankook V12's or even the Falken FK-452's. Other factors include the amount of negative camber and the ride height. B/c I don't want to mess with my alignment and I really like my ride height, I went ahead and ordered Michelin Pilot SS 265's and am getting them installed tomorrow. I've got some 275's for sale if you want them.

[woptang22]

Originally Posted by SneakyDeeky

I did some more research since my last post and it turns out that the Michelin Pilot SS are a wider tire, with a more substantial side wall than the Hankook V12's or even the Falken FK-452's. Other factors include the amount of negative camber and the ride height. B/c I don't want to mess with my alignment and I really like my ride height, I went ahead and ordered Michelin Pilot SS 265's and am getting them installed tomorrow. I've got some 275's for sale if you want them.

thank you for the info. Id like to go with the 275s but its sounding like it may be risky. I am lowered on KW coilovers, and I dont know the offsets of the wheels which is keeping me from knowing if the 275s will fit. At this point I think Id be better safe then sorry and stay with 265s

[EYE4SPEED]

IMO, most of the "custom" companies don't release offsets because for some reason they think it is giving up a competitive advantage over their competitors. Also, each wheel is supposedly custom built for the application.

If you ordered your set from ICONZ, I would think you would tell them what size tire you want to run and they would build your wheel around your request. Can you call them an ask if it will fit with your particular setup? If you are spending that kind of coin, I would expect a really custom setup.

[woptang22]

I ordered them through dan at themodcity who used to be on this forum. So I havent been in contact with ICONZ at all, only dan. It would be nice if they would release the offsets though.

Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

IMO, most of the "custom" companies don't release offsets because for some reason they think it is giving up a competitive advantage over their competitors. Also, each wheel is supposedly custom built for the application.

If you ordered your set from ICONZ, I would think you would tell them what size tire you want to run and they would build your wheel around your request. Can you call them an ask if it will fit with your particular setup? If you are spending that kind of coin, I would expect a really custom setup.

[EYE4SPEED]

I believe you have more room on the pre-LCI. I am running 275/30 right now with no issues on stock sport suspension. I have Falken 451 and 452's on my two Audi's. IMO, they have a rounder shoulder. Shouldn't be an issue for your car if you aren't dumped too low. As others have mentioned, nothing a roll won't fix.

[woptang22]

Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

I believe you have more room on the pre-LCI. I am running 275/30 right now with no issues on stock sport suspension. I have Falken 451 and 452's on my two Audi's. IMO, they have a rounder shoulder. Shouldn't be an issue for your car if you aren't dumped too low. As others have mentioned, nothing a roll won't fix.

Id like to go 275 rears and Im lowered on KW V1. Im not totally slammed, but pretty low. Ill attach a pic, maybe you can give me your advice on if you think its too low or should be ok with 275s. Id rather not roll the fenders if I dont have to. And I believe your correct about the falkens are rounder and give more room. But I think I may not get the falkens now. I was quoted a great deal on NEXEN 3000s and think I might just give them a try. Hopefully Im not making a mistake. Any idea if the NEXENS have a rounder shoulder? By the way, thanks for your input and advice. Alot of people tend to get a bit snotty around here when people try to save some money. But I just realized, Money hasnt been growing on trees in my area. At least not that I know of. So thank you for your help.

[woptang22]

Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

I believe you have more room on the pre-LCI. I am running 275/30 right now with no issues on stock sport suspension. I have Falken 451 and 452's on my two Audi's. IMO, they have a rounder shoulder. Shouldn't be an issue for your car if you aren't dumped too low. As others have mentioned, nothing a roll won't fix.

I forgot the pic, here it is. let me know what you think as far as the lowering and 275 rears....

[woptang22]

Ok as far as rear offsets I talked to the person Im getting them from and he said he thinks the rears are +38 offset, but Iconz doesnt release the offsets. But he said its in the +30's. Does that help at all in seeing if 275s will fit the rears?

[bavarianlover]

Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

I believe you have more room on the pre-LCI. I am running 275/30 right now with no issues on stock sport suspension. I have Falken 451 and 452's on my two Audi's. IMO, they have a rounder shoulder. Shouldn't be an issue for your car if you aren't dumped too low. As others have mentioned, nothing a roll won't fix.

Help a man out! Im on the way to order tyres for my e90 -06. The rims are 19x10et32 rear, can i go for 275 ? The 265 are stretched on 10" and thats something i dont like at all. What u think?

Its sport stock supspension!

[flip4335]

Originally Posted by schumacherr

Help a man out! Im on the way to order tyres for my e90 -06. The rims are 19x10et32 rear, can i go for 275 ? The 265 are stretched on 10" and thats something i dont like at all. What u think?

Its sport stock supspension!

Yes, you can. Check out this link:

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

You will be fine. However, make sure that your fronts are 235/35 for optimum size match front to back. Wheel diameter is closest with 235F/275R. Your speedo will not mess up anymore than it already does. LOL!

OBTW, 265 max rim width, according to the above link is 10.0 inches, so you are not really stretched.

Cheers.

[GamecockEsquire]

Check out my responses on this thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=876372

I am running 275/35R18 Pilot Super Sports on my LCI 335i with 35 offset in the rear. Up front you have nothing to worry about. The back is the only area of concern. You have a little more room on a pre-lci than my LCI and I fit the 275s fine but did required a small trim on my rear inner fenders (the difference between the 35/18 and a 30/19 is almost nothing, that is why I am comparing the two).

PSS are known to run a tad bit wider than some other tires. Personally I would go 275 all day. If you have any sort of rubbing, have a good body shop grind down the inner lip of your rear fender wells. I had this done for 100 bucks and it looks excellent. You could never tell it was done unless you stick you hand underneath. They ground them down smoothly and it feels stock.

[bavarianlover]

Originally Posted by flip4335

Yes, you can. Check out this link:

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

You will be fine. However, make sure that your fronts are 235/35 for optimum size match front to back. Wheel diameter is closest with 235F/275R. Your speedo will not mess up anymore than it already does. LOL!

OBTW, 265 max rim width, according to the above link is 10.0 inches, so you are not really stretched.

Cheers.

I dont understand that site hhe BUT i have destroyed my brain the last 10 days with calling different vendors and asking if the 275 will fit! No one can answer on that, they are saying: i recommend 265,

yes the tyre will stretch but they are unsure about the 275. but i have a feeling that the 275/30/19 will be good without any probs on my 19x10+32 rims..

the rims: 19x8.5+35 19x10+32

tyres: 235/35/19 275/30/19

What do u say?

[flip4335]

Originally Posted by schumacherr

I dont understand that site hhe BUT i have destroyed my brain the last 10 days with calling different vendors and asking if the 275 will fit! No one can answer on that, they are saying: i recommend 265,

yes the tyre will stretch but they are unsure about the 275. but i have a feeling that the 275/30/19 will be good without any probs on my 19x10+32 rims..

the rims: 19x8.5+35 19x10+32

tyres: 235/35/19 275/30/19

What do u say?

Agreed!

[07tundra]

Originally Posted by schumacherr

Help a man out! Im on the way to order tyres for my e90 -06. The rims are 19x10et32 rear, can i go for 275 ? The 265 are stretched on 10" and thats something i dont like at all. What u think?

Its sport stock supspension!

I run a 19x11 et25 and the 275's are stretched a little and they fit so your et32 should be ok might have to roll a little but thats it