Can I go wider on stock rims?

[m3f_Tpb31_67f747186d]

The last set of tires I bought in that size were the Eagle F-1's. The bought the stock size before that, but I bought the Potenza S0-3 Pole Positions, and those in the smaller width were more expensive that the fatter F-1's. If there is a price increase, I can't see it being too much at all.

[m3f_Gabriel]

By what I understand, there really isn't any problems with 255/40 in the rear then? Right?...........



Okay so now I need to know what tires are good this year. Any suggestions? If so does anyone know where I can get them? (L.A. Area) Previous tires on my M3 were Yokohamas AVS 100. Those tires didn't last long.



Thanks for all the useful info everyone.

[m3f_Tpb31_67f747186d]

I like the Eagle F-1's and the Potenza SO-3's but they are expensive. I have a buddy who owns a tire dealership in Glendale, he always takes care of me and people I send his way, PM me if you want his number, tell him you are a buddy of Thomas's and you were wondering if he could give you a quote on tires. Just have the size in mind that you want, and he'll look around and get back to you on what he finds and prices.

[m3f_SG_M3_d1201712b5]

By what I understand, there really isn't any problems with 255/40 in the rear then? Right?...........

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Going up tire sizes on both ends doesn't help the problem. The car needs more front end grip than rear. I still run 245 rear tires on the street.



If lowered you will need to roll the fenders to fit 255's.

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

By what I understand, there really isn't any problems with 255/40 in the rear then? Right?...........



Gabriel, technically it's a gray area. We've got members who've done it with no problem, which is convincing enough for me. But don't be surprised if you ask a dealer and they say no, and try to put the fear of God into you about going outside "official" BMW specs.



Anyone have thoughts on my earlier question, does it do anything for you besides look cool? I'm talking about doing along with going 235 in front.





Okay so now I need to know what tires are good this year. Any suggestions? If so does anyone know where I can get them? (L.A. Area) Previous tires on my M3 were Yokohamas AVS 100. Those tires didn't last long.



As I noted, I'm going to look at Toyo T1-S's later this year, think they are a great tire. Kupolo has a place that offers great prices, he posted it a while back. I'm sure they carry most of the popular brands. Use the tire name as a search and you'll find it.



Don't know how "long" is long to you, but if your tires burned out really fast w/o you driving real hard, may want to check your camber, maybe previous owner changed it.

[m3f_T2_58b439f67f]

F1 GS-D3's are known to last almost twice as long as anything out there and they have tremendous grip...the ride is extremely quiet as well. For marginally better performance you can get the Michelin PS2's but they give a rougher ride and wear a lot faster.



775 for Goodyears delivered

750 for PS2's

900 for S-03

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

Just noted the Toyos I want don't come 255x40, they're 255x45. So Front 235x45, rear 255x45, stock rims.



Any reason for concern, or will the backs just fill up the wheel space better? :beer:

[m3f_SG_M3_d1201712b5]

those are too tall.

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

those are too tall.







Damn! Only a half inch makes that much difference? May have to ditch idea, or go with different tires. But I'm definately going 235 up front next time.

[m3f_Gabriel]

Finally.......... I got my tires. I went with the Toyos T1s that Edgy rocomended. 235/40 in the front and 255/40 in the rear. I'll post up the pictures as soon as it stops raining.



Thanks for everyone's help.

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

Dude that's cool, but the Toyo site said they didn't come in 255x40x17! That's very cool -- you have stock staggered rims, right?



Can't wait to see the pics! Hope you love the Toyos -- they're amazing in rain.

[m3f_Gabriel]

Staggered?... By that you mean stock bbs countour rims? (99 M3) If so then yeah I do..............Amazing in the rain you say.....It is raining outside. I'm gonna go test them out today...........



It's weird that the Toyo site dosn't have those sizes. I'll post the pics as soon as possible so you can see how they look.

[m3f_Sammyzuko_f27405666b]

Here they sell the Toyo 245/40/17

http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineTires.com/Toyo_T1-S.html

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

Thanks Sammy! How lame of the company not to have it on their own site!



Gabriel, as you probably know the fronts are 7.5 wide, rears 8.5, M3 went to staggered format from 96 model on.



What are the factory wheel and tire sizes for the M3 3.2?



For all versions of the 3.2-liter E36 M3, BMW M replaced the previous model's 235/40ZR17 tires with a staggered setup, specifically narrower 225/45ZR17s in the front and wider 245/40ZR17s in back. The tires are mounted on one of three wheel designs, all measuring 7.5x17-inch (front) and 8.5x17-inch (rear).



European-spec models continue to utilize one specific wheel design for each body style: M Double Spoke II for the coupe, forged M Double Spoke with a polished finish for the convertible (optional on the coupe) and M Contour II for the sedan. On North American models, the M Double Spoke II became the standard wheel for all body styles, with the forged M Double Spoke and M Contour II as options. The latter was fitted to all M3s equipped with the optional Luxury Package and became an individual option as of 9/97 production.

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

So where are the pics? :wave: