Ditching RFT for PSS

Zaman250 · 11-22-2016, 05:30 PM

I've decided since I need new tires to ditch the RFTs for some Michelin PSS.

I currently have style 397 rims on a 335i sportline w/ some continental summer RFTS [225/45/18 all around].

I am favoring a staggered setup moving forward as I've heard a 8.5" rim will have no problem supporting a 245 width.

So I will be getting

225/45/18 in the front w/ 245/40/18 in the rear. However there seem to be different options regarding load index in speed rating. Does anyone have experience on which EXACT tire I should be selecting? Also feel free to give me any feedback on whether switching to the staggered setup is a mistake, or if you'd recommend different sizes than I am favoring atm.

cmplaya · 11-22-2016, 08:15 PM

your rims are 8.5 or 8.0 wide?

SLOWER · 11-22-2016, 08:38 PM

If your current wheels are square just get a set of 245s all around.

.BMW. · 11-22-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

If your current wheels are square just get a set of 245s all around.

+1

245/40-18 or 245/45-18 square will fit perfect on style 397 wheels.

SLOWER · 11-23-2016, 01:12 PM

I just put 245/40-18 on my 18x8 400M wheels as a fall/winter setup.

Zaman250 · 11-28-2016, 06:17 PM

So I went with 245/40/18 97Y. Square set up. Very satisfied with the extra width and the tires feel way softer on the road with amazing grip and feel. Could not recommend them enough. Stance also looks way meatier

BriceApp · 11-28-2016, 09:03 PM

Do you have any pics? I plan to go With that size when my RFT's wear out.

11-22-2016, 05:30 PM	#1
Zaman250 E90 -> F30 -> F32 -> G80 47 Rep 100 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (ORDERED) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Ditching RFT for PSS I've decided since I need new tires to ditch the RFTs for some Michelin PSS. I currently have style 397 rims on a 335i sportline w/ some continental summer RFTS [225/45/18 all around]. I am favoring a staggered setup moving forward as I've heard a 8.5" rim will have no problem supporting a 245 width. So I will be getting 225/45/18 in the front w/ 245/40/18 in the rear. However there seem to be different options regarding load index in speed rating. Does anyone have experience on which EXACT tire I should be selecting? Also feel free to give me any feedback on whether switching to the staggered setup is a mistake, or if you'd recommend different sizes than I am favoring atm.
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11-22-2016, 08:15 PM	#2
cmplaya Captain 212 Rep 774 Posts Drives: B58 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC / Instagram: @cmplaya/@nyc340i iTrader: (0)	your rims are 8.5 or 8.0 wide?
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11-22-2016, 08:38 PM	#3
SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	If your current wheels are square just get a set of 245s all around.
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11-23-2016, 01:12 PM	#5
SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	I just put 245/40-18 on my 18x8 400M wheels as a fall/winter setup.
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11-28-2016, 06:17 PM	#6
Zaman250 E90 -> F30 -> F32 -> G80 47 Rep 100 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (ORDERED) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	So I went with 245/40/18 97Y. Square set up. Very satisfied with the extra width and the tires feel way softer on the road with amazing grip and feel. Could not recommend them enough. Stance also looks way meatier
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11-28-2016, 09:03 PM	#7
BriceApp Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i SportLine Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Winston-Salem, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 40e [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 40e [0.00]	Do you have any pics? I plan to go With that size when my RFT's wear out. __________________ 2013 Melbourne Red 335i SportLine, 2016 Glacier Silver Metallic X5 40e
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