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      08-25-2022, 08:35 PM   #89
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255/40/18 square ET30 on ARC8s, came down from 19s and love the meatt
Any issues with rubbing in the front I bought a set of Apex ARC8s but I’m not sure what exact tire size to run :/
No issues whatsoever. I would do 255s instead of their recommended 245
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      08-25-2022, 08:51 PM   #90
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No issues whatsoever. I would do 255s instead of their recommended 245
Thanks so much for the reply dude I’m kinda new to like tires and rims sizing and just bmw stuff in general, did you lower your car or anything I’m thinking of H&R springs but New York roads are pretty bad
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No issues whatsoever. I would do 255s instead of their recommended 245
Thanks so much for the reply dude I’m kinda new to like tires and rims sizing and just bmw stuff in general, did you lower your car or anything I’m thinking of H&R springs but New York roads are pretty bad
Don't do HR springs, you'll end up with a harsh ride and wear out your stock struts faster. Save up for coil overs like kw v1s or street comforts. Or do koni yellows with eibachs.

Im not lowered but I have the m sport suspension and I'm rwd so my car sits a tad lower than the xdrive from factory.

255s 40s squared has no rub, I can't speak to being lowered.
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18x9 ET30 (square)
255/40-18 Conti DWS-06 Plus
Hello I am thinking of running the same tire and rim size set up on my 2016 340i do you have any rubbing issues in the front? Also are you on any springs or anything else?
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FWIW, I am on Dinan springs on my 2017 340 xdrive with the 18x9 ARC8 and had a slight rub up front at full lock and a slight rub out back on suspension compression when running Michelin PSAS3 in 255/40. I switched to the 245 that Apex recommends and haven't had a problem since. I know a lot of guys run the 255/40 with no problem but it doesn't always work. Maybe that model tire was slightly bigger or it was something with my car, I don't really know, but I do know that switching to the recommended size fixed the problems for me.
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Don't do HR springs, you'll end up with a harsh ride and wear out your stock struts faster. Save up for coil overs like kw v1s or street comforts. Or do koni yellows with eibachs.

Im not lowered but I have the m sport suspension and I'm rwd so my car sits a tad lower than the xdrive from factory.

255s 40s squared has no rub, I can't speak to being lowered.
Thanks so much for the response appreciate it a lot!!
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FWIW, I am on Dinan springs on my 2017 340 xdrive with the 18x9 ARC8 and had a slight rub up front at full lock and a slight rub out back on suspension compression when running Michelin PSAS3 in 255/40. I switched to the 245 that Apex recommends and haven't had a problem since. I know a lot of guys run the 255/40 with no problem but it doesn't always work. Maybe that model tire was slightly bigger or it was something with my car, I don't really know, but I do know that switching to the recommended size fixed the problems for me.
Yeah that was my fear I’m getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 and I heard they are like thicker than other tires. Thanks for the response I appreciate it!!
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I'm xDrive and replaced the stock springs/struts with Eibach 05-22 springs and Koni Yellow struts. No rubbing, however it's very tight in the front at full lock position.
Holy too close for comfort batman lol
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FWIW, I am on Dinan springs on my 2017 340 xdrive with the 18x9 ARC8 and had a slight rub up front at full lock and a slight rub out back on suspension compression when running Michelin PSAS3 in 255/40. I switched to the 245 that Apex recommends and haven't had a problem since. I know a lot of guys run the 255/40 with no problem but it doesn't always work. Maybe that model tire was slightly bigger or it was something with my car, I don't really know, but I do know that switching to the recommended size fixed the problems for me.
Yeah that was my fear I’m getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 and I heard they are like thicker than other tires. Thanks for the response I appreciate it!!
Those are the tires I am running now in the 245 with no problems at all. And, while I know everyone has a different eye for style, these look more appropriate to me. Whatever you choose I am certain you will be thrilled with the new look and performance. Good luck!
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I'm xDrive and replaced the stock springs/struts with Eibach 05-22 springs and Koni Yellow struts. No rubbing, however it's very tight in the front at full lock position.
Thanks for the response and the pics!! Sorry I don’t know if I replied and thanked you but yeah that looks so close but so nice :,)
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I'm xDrive and replaced the stock springs/struts with Eibach 05-22 springs and Koni Yellow struts. No rubbing, however it's very tight in the front at full lock position.
Thanks for the response and the pics!! Sorry I don’t know if I replied and thanked you but yeah that looks so close but so nice :,)
Sure thing, and FWIW if I had it to do over I would not change anything…I'm very happy with the setup.
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