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Hi,
I want to get some feedback on wheel and tire changes to the "stock" 545 Sport Package. I currently have on the front (245/40/18) and on the rear (275/35/18).
I want to use a 19" wheel/tire from the current 18" but still keeping the 40 series front tire and 35 series rear tire. Roads here in OR aren't that smooth. My question is if I go with a 245/40/19 front and a 275/35/19 rear, my questions are:
* How much off will the Speedometer be
* Will there be any tire rubbing
* Do I need to upgrade the brakes
* How does this affect the DSC and DTC systems
* What changes to the current handling will I notice
Thanks.
I want to get some feedback on wheel and tire changes to the "stock" 545 Sport Package. I currently have on the front (245/40/18) and on the rear (275/35/18).
I want to use a 19" wheel/tire from the current 18" but still keeping the 40 series front tire and 35 series rear tire. Roads here in OR aren't that smooth. My question is if I go with a 245/40/19 front and a 275/35/19 rear, my questions are:
* How much off will the Speedometer be
* Will there be any tire rubbing
* Do I need to upgrade the brakes
* How does this affect the DSC and DTC systems
* What changes to the current handling will I notice
Thanks.
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Your speedo will be too slow, meaning if it says your going 50 mph your acctually going like 53 mph. About 4% slower. Rubbing could be a problem since your not downsizing the tire itself but I'm no expert in that. I'd seriously stick with the recommended tire sizes when going up or down rim sizes.
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Plus it may affect the handling because thecar will ride higher. I have 19s and have hit a couple of potholes here in florida. Still no shaking . If you llok there is still plenty of rubber there.. go with BMWs approved sizes..can not go wrons
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Originally Posted by AverageJoe' date='Sep 27 2004, 12:31 AM
Hi,
I want to get some feedback on wheel and tire changes to the "stock" 545 Sport Package.? I currently have on the front (245/40/18) and on the rear (275/35/18).?
I want to use a 19" wheel/tire from the current 18" but still keeping the 40 series front tire and 35 series rear tire.? Roads here in OR aren't that smooth.? My question is if I go with a 245/40/19 front and a 275/35/19 rear, my questions are:
* How much off will the Speedometer be
* Will there be any tire rubbing
* Do I need to upgrade the brakes
* How does this affect the DSC and DTC systems
* What changes to the current handling will I notice
Thanks.
I want to get some feedback on wheel and tire changes to the "stock" 545 Sport Package.? I currently have on the front (245/40/18) and on the rear (275/35/18).?
I want to use a 19" wheel/tire from the current 18" but still keeping the 40 series front tire and 35 series rear tire.? Roads here in OR aren't that smooth.? My question is if I go with a 245/40/19 front and a 275/35/19 rear, my questions are:
* How much off will the Speedometer be
* Will there be any tire rubbing
* Do I need to upgrade the brakes
* How does this affect the DSC and DTC systems
* What changes to the current handling will I notice
Thanks.
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The good news is if you go with 19" wheels, and substitute good quality non-runflats, your ride will actually improve over the 18" wheels with runflats.
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Thanks for all the response. I was thinking of filling the wheel wells with bigger/taller tires as opposed to having to lower the car. From the responses, it seems like increasing the wheel diameter may not be the right way to go.
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I think so too.. Just keep it the way BMW designed it, I think you'll be much more satisfied.
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