Tire recommendation for 10.5" wheels
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So I bought new wheels - there are 19x9" front (et20) and 19x10.5" rear (et27). i went with stock size tires for the 550i - 245/35 front and 275/30 rears, hankook ventus v12 evo.
the rears especially look stretched out (the fronts a bit as well), and i'm thinking about maybe going to larger size tires. what would you guys recommend? I am also looking for something that will not require fender rolling or cause rubbing issues.
so, 4 questions:
1) on the rears, will 285/30 or 295/30 be the best bet? i'd be looking at hankooks or the continental DW.
2) should the fronts stay the same, or move to 255/30? or 255/35?
3) will these tires on the wheels require fender rubbing, or how can i otherwise avoid rubbing? right now i have no issues at all with the installed tires and wheels
4) i'm not sure how inner fender rolling works, is this something i can do by myself or must i take it to a shop?
thanks!
the rears especially look stretched out (the fronts a bit as well), and i'm thinking about maybe going to larger size tires. what would you guys recommend? I am also looking for something that will not require fender rolling or cause rubbing issues.
so, 4 questions:
1) on the rears, will 285/30 or 295/30 be the best bet? i'd be looking at hankooks or the continental DW.
2) should the fronts stay the same, or move to 255/30? or 255/35?
3) will these tires on the wheels require fender rubbing, or how can i otherwise avoid rubbing? right now i have no issues at all with the installed tires and wheels
4) i'm not sure how inner fender rolling works, is this something i can do by myself or must i take it to a shop?
thanks!
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1) 295 would be ideal for a 10.5" but 285 might be all that would fit
2) 255/35 front definetly
3) I am not 100% sure on this.
4) Take it to a shop, by you trying this you risk cracking the paint, not worth it IMO. Also I had the issue with 19x9.5 rims on my 330Ci Convert went with cutting the fenders over rolling, even with a professional the risk of paint cracking is still there.
2) 255/35 front definetly
3) I am not 100% sure on this.
4) Take it to a shop, by you trying this you risk cracking the paint, not worth it IMO. Also I had the issue with 19x9.5 rims on my 330Ci Convert went with cutting the fenders over rolling, even with a professional the risk of paint cracking is still there.
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Definitely go with 295 on the rear. I think a member here has 305 on the rear without problem. As for the front I think 255 might rub though a bit. There some DIY for fender fillings but it's better to leve it to the pro because it's not that expensive, well at least in the US.
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thanks for the info! i'm going to go with 295s front and 255 rear, i'll see how fender rolling goes here in germany (they wanted to see my registration when i bought summer tires to make sure they were allowed or something).
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ha, oops, got front and rear mixed up, i feel like this guy!
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