tire size, I dont know what this means

s0nu · 07-26-2012, 10:41 AM

Hey guys,

I'm going to apologize in advance because I'm a noob when it comes to tires.

Will these fit on my car? I have an E92 w/ xDrive

Front: 19x8.5 ET 35 Tire 235/35/19
Rear: 19x9.5 ET 33 Tire 265/30/19

I'm running OEM style 340's right now, and I called BMW to find out the exact fitment and I have 19x8 ET 34 on all 4 wheels.

I used the "calculator" and I got the following info:

Front: 7mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 5mm

Rear: 18mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 20mm

I don't know what that means for me as far as if it's going to fit, or if theres going to be rubbing. After doing some research it looks like thats a significant difference, so if someone could chime in here and help me out that'd be great. Thanks

s0nu · 07-26-2012, 03:14 PM

bump?

bmw325i · 07-26-2012, 03:22 PM

Those are the standard bolt on sizes.

s0nu · 07-26-2012, 03:39 PM

Well im wondering if they are going to fit or not.. What I didn't understand was the explanation the calculator was giving me on what changes would happen. To be honest I dont even care about understanding them, I just need to know if the wheels w/ tires will fit without any rubbing or anything.

VMRWheels · 07-26-2012, 04:21 PM

Front: 19x8.5 ET 35 Tire 235/35/19
Rear: 19x9.5 ET 33 Tire 265/30/19

These are the exact sizes we recommend on our VMR's and it's been done hundreds of times. You won't have any fitment issues running this size.

s0nu · 07-26-2012, 04:27 PM

Thanks!!

bmw325i · 07-26-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0nu

Well im wondering if they are going to fit or not.. What I didn't understand was the explanation the calculator was giving me on what changes would happen. To be honest I dont even care about understanding them, I just need to know if the wheels w/ tires will fit without any rubbing or anything.

As I said those are the standard bolt on sizes everyone goes with.

richard in NC · 07-29-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Front: 19x8.5 ET 35 Tire 235/35/19
Rear: 19x9.5 ET 33 Tire 265/30/19

These are the exact sizes we recommend on our VMR's and it's been done hundreds of times. You won't have any fitment issues running this size.

With stock wheels and no spacers with these sizes, how low can one go before rubbing? I want to do the BMW Performance Suspension which is 1/2 inch drop over the sport.

Also I think the 335is wheels are 19x8 and 19x9. It looks like the tires could be 10mm wider on the rims with no problem.

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