e46 M3 Tire Sizing Thread

[r4dr]

I'd guess 8.5" front and 10/10.5" rear. But knowing the wheel width is essential to picking what size tire.

[liam821]

Thanks Liam(EXTREMELY envious of the Phoenix Yellow)...so I’ll be a newbie next week, 02 TiNa, convert, manual w 63K, and will be adding new rubber. So what tire size is your personal recommendation ?

haha thanks! Yeah, like r4dr said, you should figure out the rim width first. Once you get your car let us know.

I'd guess 8.5" front and 10/10.5" rear. But knowing the wheel width is essential to picking what size tire.

+1

[Nihilation]

Found a post by Apex Race Parts showing 285/30/18 squared on 10" wheels, et33 front and et25 rear. They stated the car was on Ground Control coilovers.

[Cb3319]

Hi All...another burning question. The car I’m about to purchase has 285/30/19 Pilot Super Sports(new) on the rear. Am I okay putting 245/35/19 Pilot Sport 4S on the front?

[r4dr]

Hi All...another burning question. The car I’m about to purchase has 285/30/19 Pilot Super Sports(new) on the rear. Am I okay putting 245/35/19 Pilot Sport 4S on the front?

Yes, Super Sports and Sport 4S are within a stone's throw of each other.

[kokgo20]

Anyone running 255/35-18 0n 18 x 8.5?
What would the tire look on the wheel?

[maupineda]

Anyone running 255/35-18 0n 18 x 8.5?
What would the tire look on the wheel?

I have 255/40 and they look square, no stretch. 255 is the max recommended width for an 8.5 wheel. Plenty of e82 people use 255/35 size with their rear OE wheels which are 8.5

[kokgo20]

I have 255/40 and they look square, no stretch. 255 is the max recommended width for an 8.5 wheel. Plenty of e82 people use 255/35 size with their rear OE wheels which are 8.5

Do you happen to have pic of what it looks like?

[maupineda]

Do you happen to have pic of what it looks like?

I took a few, I hope it helps.

[nextelbuddy]

Anyone know if I will have to roll the fenders with 359M wheels in this configuration? lowered on coilovers

19x9 et31 | 255/35/19
19x10et25 | 285/30/19

[liamalmighty]

I think you'll find that the Michelin's are the best tire you can put on the e46m3, period. If you want more performance, get Cup 2s, but for the best all-around not going to drive in the snow Pilot Sport 4Ss can't really be beaten.

Great info Liam! I finally signed up for the new forum, great to see you (virtually). And I love my Goodyear Eagle f1's as well, but Michellin's are great.

[Rkymtnrider]

Anyone know if I will have to roll the fenders with 359M wheels in this configuration? lowered on coilovers

19x9 et31 | 255/35/19
19x10et25 | 285/30/19

Have you tried this setup yet? I really want the 359m black wheels for my car. Id be less aggressive with the tire size though. 245/275 would be the biggest. I haven’t been able to get a straight answer as to whether or not they’d actually fit.

[oceansize]

Have you tried this setup yet? I really want the 359m black wheels for my car. Id be less aggressive with the tire size though. 245/275 would be the biggest. I haven’t been able to get a straight answer as to whether or not they’d actually fit.

I'm currently on 19x9 et28 with 245/35 and 19x9.5 et19 with 265/35 and on willtheyfit.com the only difference for the rear was the inset. I have zero rub.

[Slideways]

I knew a local forum member running a 275/30 PSS tire on a 19x10 ET27 wheel lowered on Bilstein coilovers with stockish camber, and the paint on the inner rear fender lip was partially rubbed off. Pretty sure an ET25 with a 285 will rub unless it has a good amount of camber.

[nextelbuddy]

Have you tried this setup yet? I really want the 359m black wheels for my car. Id be less aggressive with the tire size though. 245/275 would be the biggest. I haven’t been able to get a straight answer as to whether or not they’d actually fit.

Yes I ran the 359 wheels. I ran 255/35 in the front and 285/30 in the back. It was a very flush setup It rubbed very little in the back but not much. The fronts I had to camber in a little bit.