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      05-28-2012, 08:10 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by RASHID007 View Post
I would like to know how wide can we go on the 18" rims without looking like tire is bulging out.
Not a lot of info yet
Most people haven't had time or a need to do this, yet.

I'll know by this fall as I'll need new tires for my new 3.

The stock square setup uses 8" wheels.
If you look at tire specs on tireracks website, some 245+ widths say they will fit 8" wheels, but some don't.
Seems the wider and shorter side profiles tires can handle the 8", but taller sidewalls with wide sections need 8.5" and above.

I'm sure 235 will work no problem. But if 245 works, that size in a square setup would look nice.
Audi's A4 uses 245's all around, good look.

I'd prefer a 245 square setup to the staggered 225/255.
Likely I'm getting an Msport with 18's. Msports use a staggered 225/255. For that 235/265 should be no problem.
I wish BMW offered a square setup for the Msport. Oh well, can't have everything.
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