[tortega]

Hi all,

I currently have Vorsteiner VFF-103's on my 2015 335i in the following (lowered on ST Coilovers):

Front: 19x8.5 +30 - 245/35r19
Rear: 19x10 +45 - 275/30r19

I am due for new tires and am looking to run a bit meatier of a setup. Any recommendation's on tire sizes would be greatly appreciated! If it helps, I will be wrapping the wheels in Yokohama ADVAN Apex v601's.

Much appreciated!

Here's how she currently sits

[alohasurftoad]

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=23

235/40/19, 265/35/19. advan apex v601 are available in these sizes

[tortega]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2&postcount=23

235/40/19, 265/35/19. advan apex v601 are available in these sizes

Thank you!!

What’s your opinion on my current tire sizes based on my initial photo attached? The more I stare at it, the more I’m wondering if the front sits nice, but maybe upping just the rears a tad (275/35?).

I just don’t want the look where the front tire looks meatier than the rear, I’d rather the opposite.

[alohasurftoad]

i think 275/35/19 will be a bit too tall and wide and rub the rear fenderwell lip. i'd just change the rear to 265/35/19 and leave the front at 245/35/19.

[exE36M3]

I went to a bigger height tire for that "meatier" look... per Aloha above...
235/40/19, 265/35/19

The biggest caveat with this is that the tire is .4" and 5" bigger overall in diameter, so you have to watch the offset. If you don't have a camber kit, the tire may/will rub the fender as it can't arc/articulate into the wheel well as nicely. I'm running an ET40 in the rear, which doesn't rub under load (people/luggage in car), but the ET32 in the front (flush with fender) rubs with hard turns or bumps. I may push the offset 5mm-10mm so the wheel can tuck into the wheel well (as camber plates are rattling my brains silly).

[BEM-S4]

225x45x19 for a slight stretch on my square 19" 105s...

[tortega]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

i think 275/35/19 will be a bit too tall and wide and rub the rear fenderwell lip. i'd just change the rear to 265/35/19 and leave the front at 245/35/19.

I think this is exactly what I'm going to end up doing.

Originally Posted by exE36M3

I went to a bigger height tire for that "meatier" look... per Aloha above...
235/40/19, 265/35/19

The biggest caveat with this is that the tire is .4" and 5" bigger overall in diameter, so you have to watch the offset. If you don't have a camber kit, the tire may/will rub the fender as it can't arc/articulate into the wheel well as nicely. I'm running an ET40 in the rear, which doesn't rub under load (people/luggage in car), but the ET32 in the front (flush with fender) rubs with hard turns or bumps. I may push the offset 5mm-10mm so the wheel can tuck into the wheel well (as camber plates are rattling my brains silly).

Great insight - much appreciated.

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

225x45x19 for a slight stretch on my square 19" 105s...

Thank you for your input!


I'm going to go with 245/35/19s in the front and 265/35/19s in the rear.

Thanks again for the help! I'll post a finished photo once they're installed. May have to adjust the rear coilovers a bit as well. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted.

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by tortega

I think this is exactly what I'm going to end up doing.



Great insight - much appreciated.



Thank you for your input!


I'm going to go with 245/35/19s in the front and 265/35/19s in the rear.

Thanks again for the help! I'll post a finished photo once they're installed. May have to adjust the rear coilovers a bit as well. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted.

That's what I'm running

What i hate so much is that not so many tires available at 265 35 19

But good setup

Maybe 245/40 19 and 275/35 19. I'm thinking about as my next set of tires size

[J555]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Maybe 245/40 19 and 275/35 19. I'm thinking about as my next set of tires size

My summer setup. A good way to go, if you are fine to trade off a bit of turn-in and braking sharpness for more comfort, rim protection, and better grip. In my experience, each extra 0.1" of sidewall really does miracles in terms of comfort for daily driving.

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by J555

My summer setup. A good way to go, if you are fine to trade off a bit of turn-in and braking sharpness for more comfort, rim protection, and better grip. In my experience, each extra 0.1" of sidewall really does miracles in terms of comfort for daily driving.

It's a street car. I'm willing to give up some for comfort especially if there are more variety of tires available on particular size.