Another tire size question

gatorfast · 08-23-2010, 07:26 PM

I will soon be in need of new tires but cant decide if I want to stick with the stock sizes or go a little wider. Would I notice the difference between a 255/40 and 265/40 size tire in terms of grip, handling, ride quality, etc.?

If it would be beneficial to go wider, is there a recommended size combo for the stock wheels? Thanks for any input.

gatorfast · 08-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Anyone?

nmulax · 09-28-2010, 01:46 PM

I'm about to replace my tires, and will be sticking with the stock wheels for now.
Spoke with Tirerack and was told we can fit a 245/40 up front, and a 275/35 in the rear on stock wheels. Is this pushing it on the 19x9 rear?

esqu1re · 09-28-2010, 03:17 PM

^ I've searched for that setup on stock rims before, and IIRC, that setup is doable, but is at the very outer limits of each of the rims.

gatorfast · 09-28-2010, 03:34 PM

I ended up going with stock sizes. Just put on Hankook V12 Evos yesterday...so far they feel nice but havent gotten a chance to really play with them yet.

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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I'm about to replace my tires, and will be sticking with the stock wheels for now. Spoke with Tirerack and was told we can fit a 245/40 up front, and a 275/35 in the rear on stock wheels. Is this pushing it on the 19x9 rear? __________________
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	^ I've searched for that setup on stock rims before, and IIRC, that setup is doable, but is at the very outer limits of each of the rims. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	I ended up going with stock sizes. Just put on Hankook V12 Evos yesterday...so far they feel nice but havent gotten a chance to really play with them yet.
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