Is anyone running a 255 front?

pkancel · 11-13-2015, 01:24 PM

You likely know this but I'll add for others that may not.

The 255-35-19 has a diameter of 26 and treadwidth(footprint) of 8.7

The 255-40-19 has a diameter of 27 and treadwidth of 8.7.

Which means the tire will be taller, more sidewall and to me will look out of proportion. The tire width between the two is the exact same.

The 265-35 was only slightly taller by approx .3 but width is approx 1/2inch wider

This is apples to apples comparison with Hankook Tires only. Different brands and models may be different.

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Originally Posted by kzflags

very great news. you think you have enough room in there to fit a 255/40/19 potentially for some thicker rubber?

kzflags · 11-25-2015, 09:52 PM

anybody else with pictures or success? will be ordering square 255/40/18 in the next few weeks

Polo08816 · 11-27-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

anybody else with pictures or success? will be ordering square 255/40/18 in the next few weeks

Let us know how it goes. I'm interested in the fitment and would like to see a larger sample size.

bwagner · 12-02-2015, 07:55 PM

I ran 18x9 ET42 Apex ARC-8 with 255/40-18 PSS all summer for track and street use. 10mm spacers in the rear for aesthetics.

Factory M-Sport suspension, no rubbing, no worries.

Brent

jww///95 · 12-02-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bwagner

I ran 18x9 ET42 Apex ARC-8 with 255/40-18 PSS all summer for track and street use. 10mm spacers in the rear for aesthetics.

Factory M-Sport suspension, no rubbing, no worries.

Brent

Pics? Thx!

Polo08816 · 01-05-2016, 07:38 AM

This one is 8.5" of tread width:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....8PSS&tab=Sizes

This one is 9.2" of tread width:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Sizes

Which one are you using?

kzflags · 01-05-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

This one is 8.5" of tread width:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....8PSS&tab=Sizes

This one is 9.2" of tread width:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Sizes

Which one are you using?

i bought nittos, still waiting for wheels cause those bastards in japan have been on holiday the past 2 weeks.

I would go with 8.5'' just in case the 9.2 rubs cause of how much beef there is on the tire

Polo08816 · 01-05-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

i bought nittos, still waiting for wheels cause those bastards in japan have been on holiday the past 2 weeks.

I would go with 8.5'' just in case the 9.2 rubs cause of how much beef there is on the tire

The PSS at 9.2" tread width is still narrower than the OE Bridgestone S001 RFT 255/40/18. It's 10.0" tread width.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ter%203%2F2014

Polo08816 · 02-09-2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

i bought nittos, still waiting for wheels cause those bastards in japan have been on holiday the past 2 weeks.

I would go with 8.5'' just in case the 9.2 rubs cause of how much beef there is on the tire

Any progress so far?

kzflags · 02-09-2016, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzflags

i bought nittos, still waiting for wheels cause those bastards in japan have been on holiday the past 2 weeks.

I would go with 8.5'' just in case the 9.2 rubs cause of how much beef there is on the tire

Any progress so far?

Yup wheels going on Saturday morning!

kzflags · 02-13-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

Any progress so far?

255/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 square. mounted and balanced, 110% fits. no rub @ full lock in either direction. i have almost 0 wheel gap, im on the lowest setting KW street comforts.

will post pics later, car is super dirty just drove through a salt bath on the way to DC

Polo08816 · 02-13-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

255/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 square. mounted and balanced, 110% fits. no rub @ full lock in either direction. i have almost 0 wheel gap, im on the lowest setting KW street comforts.

will post pics later, car is super dirty just drove through a salt bath on the way to DC

Excellent news. Which tires did you use (I know you mentioned Nittos)? I'm going to take a look at its specs on TireRack to see how the Michelin PSS compare.

Is there any rubbing under full suspension compression? (Kinda hard to test without pushing the vehicle).

Can't wait for the pics.

steelerfan · 02-13-2016, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzflags

255/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 square. mounted and balanced, 110% fits. no rub @ full lock in either direction. i have almost 0 wheel gap, im on the lowest setting KW street comforts.

will post pics later, car is super dirty just drove through a salt bath on the way to DC

What are your offsets again? The tire width is only 1/2 the equation

Polo08816 · 02-13-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan

What are your offsets again? The tire width is only 1/2 the equation

...he said his offsets...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzflags

255/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 square. mounted and balanced, 110% fits. no rub @ full lock in either direction. i have almost 0 wheel gap, im on the lowest setting KW street comforts.

will post pics later, car is super dirty just drove through a salt bath on the way to DC

steelerfan · 02-13-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

...he said his offsets...

You let me off easy... Surprised I didn't see this...lol

kzflags · 02-14-2016, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Quote:

Originally Posted by kzflags

255/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 square. mounted and balanced, 110% fits. no rub @ full lock in either direction. i have almost 0 wheel gap, im on the lowest setting KW street comforts.

will post pics later, car is super dirty just drove through a salt bath on the way to DC

Excellent news. Which tires did you use (I know you mentioned Nittos)? I'm going to take a look at its specs on TireRack to see how the Michelin PSS compare.

Is there any rubbing under full suspension compression? (Kinda hard to test without pushing the vehicle).

Can't wait for the pics.

Nitto invos
I haven't tested that, but no rubbing on high speed dips. One quick pic for now. Nice and meaty

Polo08816 · 02-16-2016, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

Nitto invos
I haven't tested that, but no rubbing on high speed dips. One quick pic for now. Nice and meaty

So it seems APEX has a project car that was lowered on KW V3 and is running a 17x9 ET42 wheel without spacers. They claim no rubbing with a 255/45/17 tires. That setup is even closer to the suspension than a 255/40/18 on 18x8.5 ET35.

http://www.myapexparts.com/2013/09/2...m-a-track-day/

steelerfan · 02-16-2016, 06:44 AM

Can you post a straight on photo just off the side... Trying the gauge the "poke" factor with a 255. I have a 255 as well on a 19x9 in the front but my offset is 29 so there is some poke... So would really love the 255 on a different offset wheel. I'm on my phone so apologize if you already posted that angle

kzflags · 02-18-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan

Can you post a straight on photo just off the side... Trying the gauge the "poke" factor with a 255. I have a 255 as well on a 19x9 in the front but my offset is 29 so there is some poke... So would really love the 255 on a different offset wheel. I'm on my phone so apologize if you already posted that angle

Will do my best to get pics up tmrw morning. Cars been in the shop for a csl trunk

kzflags · 02-19-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan

Can you post a straight on photo just off the side... Trying the gauge the "poke" factor with a 255. I have a 255 as well on a 19x9 in the front but my offset is 29 so there is some poke... So would really love the 255 on a different offset wheel. I'm on my phone so apologize if you already posted that angle

posted this photo on my thread in the photo section. almost no poke in the front.

steelerfan · 02-20-2016, 05:27 AM

[QUOTE=kzflags;19418721]Will do my best to get pics up tmrw morning. Cars been in the shop for a csl trunk[/QUOTE

Nice.... I look forward to seeing that truck... The only angle on my car that doesn't look awesome... Is the rear area, bet that CSL trunk changes the whole car... Can you post any additional details about it?

Milkshakies · 02-23-2016, 02:33 PM

It still blows my mind that I couldn't fit 245/35R20 on the front of my car and I'm riding at stock ride height. Blows. My. Mind.

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Polo08816 Brigadier General 1610 Rep 3,946 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Different Michelin Pilot Super Sports at 255 width This one is 8.5" of tread width: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....8PSS&tab=Sizes This one is 9.2" of tread width: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....XLV2&tab=Sizes Which one are you using?
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