235/40-18 vs 245/40-18 on 18x8.5- Anyone have pics?

YasM3 · 11-26-2023, 08:53 AM

Picking up some 18x8.5 VMR wheels and debating between 235/40 and 245/40 tires. Looking for pics installed on that size wheel. The 235s are quite a bit cheaper and leaning to go that way if they dont look odd on that spec wheel.

Slumped335 · 11-26-2023, 09:21 AM

My vote would be 245/40R18. I’m using that tire size on a 400m wheel (18x8) and the tire sits really square. I’d assume on a 18x8.5 it would also sit really square, if your looking for that type of look. I agree it is more expensive but IMO it’s worth it for the square look and the better traction (even though i’m AWD).

I threw some pictures on so you can see. i don’t have any spacers or anything. Sorry my car is very dirty in the pictures.

Edit: My photos never uploaded. Trying to get it to upload. give me a minute

Slumped335 · 11-26-2023, 09:30 AM

Hopefully these photos upload. Bimmerpost Mobile didnt wanna work.

jmanB45 · 11-26-2023, 06:37 PM

Here are 235/40/18 on 18x8.5" ET38. They look good on a lowered car.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/apexra...57632937145866

danb1979 · 11-27-2023, 04:38 AM

235/45/18s all round on my Style 397s for winter (Goodyear all season tyres):

And Goodyear Assym6s in 235/45/18s for summers:

Zero issues and the car drives/handles superbly

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YasM3 Lieutenant 258 Rep 487 Posts Drives: A BMW Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Out here iTrader: (0)	235/40-18 vs 245/40-18 on 18x8.5- Anyone have pics? Picking up some 18x8.5 VMR wheels and debating between 235/40 and 245/40 tires. Looking for pics installed on that size wheel. The 235s are quite a bit cheaper and leaning to go that way if they dont look odd on that spec wheel.
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Slumped335 New Member 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Aurora, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	My vote would be 245/40R18. I’m using that tire size on a 400m wheel (18x8) and the tire sits really square. I’d assume on a 18x8.5 it would also sit really square, if your looking for that type of look. I agree it is more expensive but IMO it’s worth it for the square look and the better traction (even though i’m AWD). I threw some pictures on so you can see. i don’t have any spacers or anything. Sorry my car is very dirty in the pictures. Edit: My photos never uploaded. Trying to get it to upload. give me a minute Last edited by Slumped335; 11-26-2023 at 09:25 AM.. Reason: My photos never uploaded
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Slumped335 New Member 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Aurora, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Hopefully these photos upload. Bimmerpost Mobile didnt wanna work. Attached Images
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jmanB45 Private First Class 146 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 330iX Sedan Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 330iX Sedan [0.00]	Here are 235/40/18 on 18x8.5" ET38. They look good on a lowered car. https://www.flickr.com/photos/apexra...57632937145866 Attached Images
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11-27-2023, 04:38 AM	#5
danb1979 Idiotic lifter of heavy stones... 1891 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 325D M Sport touring Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Preston, Lancashire - UK iTrader: (0)	235/45/18s all round on my Style 397s for winter (Goodyear all season tyres): And Goodyear Assym6s in 235/45/18s for summers: Zero issues and the car drives/handles superbly __________________ My car: 2015 F31 325D M Sport Touring in Glacier Metallic Silver - Keeping it OEM 'Plus' Project: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1982298
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