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      12-21-2016, 01:39 PM   #1
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Apex ARC 8 tire suggestions

Hi guys, I just bought myself the apex ARC-8 in 19x8.5 ET35 / 19x9 ET 38, what size tires should I use for my 2013 328XI (f30). The car is currently stock suspension but will be getting some KW love by summer time.

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In my opinion you should have bought 4 8.5x19" ET35 wheels. It is much easier with a square setup since your car has xDrive.

Square tires either 245/40-19 or 255/35-19.
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In my opinion you should have bought 4 8.5x19" ET35 wheels. It is much easier with a square setup since your car has xDrive.

Square tires either 245/40-19 or 255/35-19.
Realizing that after buying the wheels... but I figured staggered would look nice also ... I was think 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 in the rear.. would this be too aggressive?
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I was think 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 in the rear.. would this be too aggressive?
I think that's a good setup with the given wheels!
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I was think 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 in the rear.. would this be too aggressive?
I think that's a good setup with the given wheels!
It sounds like it would look real good... just worried about rubbing especially if I'm planning to lower the car a bit and usually carry passengers
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since you're x-drive 225/255 or 235/265 are your choices based on your rim sizes. i'd go with 235/265. it'll fit fine and reduce the wheel gap. if you lower your car a lot, it should fit without rubbing (not absolutely sure). if it doesn't then adjust rear camber as necessary. worry about it when that time comes...
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since you're x-drive 225/255 or 235/265 are your choices based on your rim sizes. i'd go with 235/265. it'll fit fine and reduce the wheel gap. if you lower your car a lot, it should fit without rubbing (not absolutely sure). if it doesn't then adjust rear camber as necessary. worry about it when that time comes...
Exactly what I was hoping to hear!
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Dude, those are the suggestions. You have essentially two options, you can go with the cheaper size or the very slightly more 'aggressive' size, chances are you won't notice the difference between either besides in your wallet
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Dude, those are the suggestions. You have essentially two options, you can go with the cheaper size or the very slightly more 'aggressive' size, chances are you won't notice the difference between either besides in your wallet
Would 245/265 work? Someone just suggested that size
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Would 245/265 work? Someone just suggested that size
from what i have read, for xdrive, the diameters need to be within 1% of each other. 245/265 is 1.5% so it won't work. 225/255 or 235/265, that's it.

or you could return two of the wheels and get a square set up, so much easier and handles better than staggered.
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Would 245/265 work? Someone just suggested that size
from what i have read, for xdrive, the diameters need to be within 1% of each other. 245/265 is 1.5% so it won't work. 225/255 or 235/265, that's it.

or you could return two of the wheels and get a square set up, so much easier and handles better than staggered.
Thank you for the explanation !
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In my opinion you should have bought 4 8.5x19" ET35 wheels. It is much easier with a square setup since your car has xDrive.

Square tires either 245/40-19 or 255/35-19.
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