naiza3k

Hey Guys, I just finally bought a set of 19" rims for my 2008 535xi. They are ASA AR1 rims:
Front: 19x9 35et
Rear: 19x9.5 35et
Current tires on there: Fronts are 235/35ZR19 and rears are 265/30ZR19

Currently it has some GSD3 F1's low profile tires on there and they make the car ride really rough as well as there is a huge gap between my fender and the wheels.

I already bought a set of H&R sport springs so just waiting to lower it. Also will be installing the m5tech front bumper, side skirts, and front lip.

What tire sizes do you guys recommend me to run on these rims and on my car with the H&R spring drop?

Picture will be uploaded tomorrow after I take some.

paul-g

I'll tell you the Michelin Pilot a/3's rate just as well as most summer tires they ride better and are all seasons

naiza3k

Thanks Paul-g but what size though on the xi and with the drop?

paul-g

I'm not sure about the XI as I do not have one I can only speak about thE tires quality and handling and ride

twidge

245-35-19 and 275-30-19 is the oem tire size for the msport e60s. I would recommend getting those sizes.

naiza3k

will that tire size fit my rims? and also clear the fenders after i lower the car?

zach1328

Michelin Pilot Super Sports!! If you're running Super Sports (or any ultra high performance summer tire) you're going to need some other wheels and tires for the snow. Even an AWD with summer tires is going to struggle on snow and ice!
But anyways, I'm running Michelin PSS on my 535i and WOWOWOWOW! Absolutely incredible tires.
I'm running Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's on my 335i - also ultra high performance summer tires - and the Michelin PSS's are better in literally every aspect.
They grip like no other on both wet & dry roads, quieter than any other high performance tire I've run, and turn-in is insane! I was able to take corners nearly 10mph faster after switching from the awful run-flats to Michelin PSS.

My 535i out-handles my 335i simply because the PSS tires are unstoppable. Can't wait to get the PSS on my 335i as well!
They're literally point and shoot tires. Where-ever you want the car to go - its going that direction. Just as you feel the tires are going to break loose they hang on for dear life for another 10mph. I gained so much respect for Michelin after using these tires for 200 miles - I have over 30k miles on the tires now and I am still just as impressed as I was day 1!

naiza3k

thank you zach1328 but the thing is what sizes should i run on these rims for my AWD and not mess up the car and also will clear the fenders. I dont like the low profiles as they ride too rough.

zach1328

I've never run 19's so I'm not quite sure what profile you can fit in those wheel wells with the 19" rims.
I have the sport package and my Rears are 275/40r18 and fronts are 245/45r18. The profile on your current set-up isn't much lower than on mine. The PSS tires will significantly improve the ride quality of the car. Ride quality on my 335i isn't nearly as good as my 535i because the PSS are just so smooth.
Low profile Michelin PSS tires will ride better than most high profile ultra high performance tires.

naiza3k

gotcha, im not too familiar with tire sizes and rims haha.

also currebtly my steering wheel shakes a lot with these rims and tires... its really annoying. I already got it balanced yesterday.