Is anyone running a 255 front?

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 12:10 PM

As the title says, is anyone running a 255 front and lowered without rubbing? I fit a 245/35/19 up front, lowered no prob.

switching to 18s and a beefier tire..square setup on 18x8.5 et 35.

winter is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

Polo08816 · 09-23-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

As the title says, is anyone running a 255 front and lowered without rubbing? I fit a 245/35/19 up front, lowered no prob.

switching to 18s and a beefier tire..square setup on 18x8.5 et 35.

winter is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

I run a 255 up front half the time when I do my tire rotations. Also, it helps on the track because when you go wider up front and narrow in the rear it reduces the amount of understeer.

///WORK-F36 · 09-23-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kzflags

As the title says, is anyone running a 255 front and lowered without rubbing? I fit a 245/35/19 up front, lowered no prob.

switching to 18s and a beefier tire..square setup on 18x8.5 et 35.

winter is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a 8.5 front with +28 offest ,and I only rub at full lock

If you're adding an extra 10mm to your tire size, it may rub a little, especially if it's a wider tire like a MPSS

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 03:46 PM

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I have a 8.5 front with +28 offest ,and I only rub at full lock

If you're adding an extra 10mm to your tire size, it may rub a little, especially if it's a wider tire like a MPSS

youre running a 255 up front with that wheel?

///WORK-F36 · 09-23-2015, 03:46 PM

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youre running a 255 up front with that wheel?

no, a 245 and it rubs on full lockout

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

I run a 255 up front half the time when I do my tire rotations. Also, it helps on the track because when you go wider up front and narrow in the rear it reduces the amount of understeer.

youre lowered too? I think I should be ok...

///WORK-F36 · 09-23-2015, 03:48 PM

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youre lowered too? I think I should be ok...

Yeah, I'm lowered. If youre stock height you should be ok

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WORK-F36

no, a 245 and it rubs on full lockout

so the 255 will probably rub... your offsets are more aggressive than what im gonna run though. meh.

///WORK-F36 · 09-23-2015, 03:49 PM

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so the 255 will probably rub... your offsets are more aggressive than what im gonna run though. meh.

My offsets are 7mm more aggressive, but the tread width is 10mm wider if you go 255....depends on the tire you're gonna run too. I'm running V12 Hankooks, but MPSS will run much wider

jww///95 · 09-23-2015, 07:27 PM

I test fit factory 400M 18x8.5 rears w/ 255/40-18 conti rfts on the front and it clears the strut, fender, and fender liners with a 12mm spacer (which puts the offset at effectively a et35) of my F31.

I didn't drive the car outside of the neighborhood but no rubbing was apparent. Car is lowered on ACS springs -- similar to factory M sport suspension.

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 08:31 PM

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I test fit factory 400M 18x8.5 rears w/ 255/40-18 conti rfts on the front and it clears the strut, fender, and fender liners with a 12mm spacer (which puts the offset at effectively a et35) of my F31.

I didn't drive the car outside of the neighborhood but no rubbing was apparent. Car is lowered on ACS springs -- similar to factory M sport suspension.

very good. i want to run this exact tire size.

did you try left and right turns at a full lock? thats the only thing im worried about tbh.

kzflags · 09-23-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WORK-F36

My offsets are 7mm more aggressive, but the tread width is 10mm wider if you go 255....depends on the tire you're gonna run too. I'm running V12 Hankooks, but MPSS will run much wider

idunno why you rub actually. im running 245 up front too on a 9'' wide wheel+34. no rub

shouldnt be too different from you.

///WORK-F36 · 09-23-2015, 10:36 PM

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idunno why you rub actually. im running 245 up front too on a 9'' wide wheel+34. no rub

shouldnt be too different from you.

my offset is +28

MickAv8r · 09-23-2015, 11:30 PM

255/40/18 on an 8.5 with ET35 will not rub. works just fine.

NorthNJ · 09-24-2015, 09:10 AM

You may want to share the tire manufacturer with OP. If you're running Dunlop Direzza it probably wouldn't be an issue. If he buys MPSS or Conti he'll likely run into issues.

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255/40/18 on an 8.5 with ET35 will not rub. works just fine.

jww///95 · 09-24-2015, 04:47 PM

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very good. i want to run this exact tire size.

did you try left and right turns at a full lock? thats the only thing im worried about tbh.

Yep, full lock cleared both sides of the fender liner (front of fender and rear of fender).

Also to note, the 255 Conti RFTs are decently wide... Actual section width was measured at 10.1" on the 8.5 wheel.

///WORK-F36 · 09-24-2015, 04:51 PM

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Yep, full lock cleared both sides of the fender liner (front of fender and rear of fender).

Also to note, the 255 Conti RFTs are decently wide... Actual section width was measured at 10.1" on the 8.5 wheel.

Treadwidth on MPSS will be around half an inch wider than the Contis

jww///95 · 09-24-2015, 05:12 PM

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Treadwidth on MPSS will be around half an inch wider than the Contis

Should have noted i have the summer contis and not the all seasons. I think they measure out similarly to the mpss (tire rack inflated section widths on 9" wheels are 10.2 for both the conti and the mpss). Would be interested to know measured widths for the mpss in the wild for comparison to see if it is in fact that close.

jestopolis · 09-24-2015, 09:52 PM

255/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 18x9 et42 Apex ARC-8s with a 3mm spacer up front here.
The car is my daily driver and I've also had it on track for a time trial event and there is zero rub.

MickAv8r · 09-25-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthNJ

You may want to share the tire manufacturer with OP. If you're running Dunlop Direzza it probably wouldn't be an issue. If he buys MPSS or Conti he'll likely run into issues.

I'm running PSS. Absolutely zero issues.

If you are rubbing with a 245, what is your height ratio. what tire are you running a 35/40/45???

zxtman · 09-25-2015, 01:04 PM

great topic ...can you guys share some pics with 255s?

supremepower · 09-25-2015, 01:40 PM

Haven't seen it on stock wheels, but we did put 255/30/20 + 275/30/20 on VFF 103's for a 435i

No issues with rubbing

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jww///95 Lieutenant 67 Rep 444 Posts Drives: f31xd \| f80m3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	I test fit factory 400M 18x8.5 rears w/ 255/40-18 conti rfts on the front and it clears the strut, fender, and fender liners with a 12mm spacer (which puts the offset at effectively a et35) of my F31. I didn't drive the car outside of the neighborhood but no rubbing was apparent. Car is lowered on ACS springs -- similar to factory M sport suspension.
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MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	255/40/18 on an 8.5 with ET35 will not rub. works just fine. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK Last edited by MickAv8r; 09-23-2015 at 11:38 PM..
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jestopolis New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2014 320i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	255/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 18x9 et42 Apex ARC-8s with a 3mm spacer up front here. The car is my daily driver and I've also had it on track for a time trial event and there is zero rub.
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zxtman Private 14 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	great topic ...can you guys share some pics with 255s?
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