18" CLS Rims / Biggest Rubber

Johnnyr135 · 11-16-2008, 08:00 PM

Hi guys I am interested in getting new wheels and tires I need more rubber under the car I am going to go with 18s and will be dropping the car. What is the biggest rubber I can fit and not rub. Can I get 245/35/18 in front and 265/35/18 in the rear any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

fmxomar · 11-16-2008, 08:27 PM

well since csl reps come in +40 and +45 offset i doubt you will be able to run those sizes without rubbing.

people are running 225-40 and 255-35 and are complaining about rubbing issues

Johnnyr135 · 11-16-2008, 08:40 PM

ok thanks

tom @ eas · 11-16-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmxomar

well since csl reps come in +40 and +45 offset i doubt you will be able to run those sizes without rubbing.

people are running 225-40 and 255-35 and are complaining about rubbing issues

Correct - tire brand plays a large role in this as well.

SV Concepts III · 11-17-2008, 12:03 PM

I would not go above a 225/255 setup and stick with a thinner sidewall- the BFG's and Kumhos tend to have bulkier sidewalls than most tires.

infinitekidM2C · 11-17-2008, 01:47 PM

which tires tend to have thinner sidewalls?..im also pondering tire sizes..

tom @ eas · 11-17-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

which tires tend to have thinner sidewalls?..im also pondering tire sizes..

Sidewalls are determined by the tire specs, a bit irrelevant in this matter. You should be looking for a tire with a rounded sidewall instead.

Brands that offer this are Toyo and Michelin PS2s.

11-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#1
Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	18" CLS Rims / Biggest Rubber Hi guys I am interested in getting new wheels and tires I need more rubber under the car I am going to go with 18s and will be dropping the car. What is the biggest rubber I can fit and not rub. Can I get 245/35/18 in front and 265/35/18 in the rear any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	well since csl reps come in +40 and +45 offset i doubt you will be able to run those sizes without rubbing. people are running 225-40 and 255-35 and are complaining about rubbing issues
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	ok thanks __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#5
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would not go above a 225/255 setup and stick with a thinner sidewall- the BFG's and Kumhos tend to have bulkier sidewalls than most tires.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2008, 01:47 PM	#6
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	which tires tend to have thinner sidewalls?..im also pondering tire sizes..
	Appreciate 0 Quote