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[Vrrooom3]

I have a 100% stock E92 M with the 19" wheels. I really like the look of the stock 19s so I'm not looking to go with any other rims, however it's clear that the M doesn't have enough rubber to support its weight or power. So I'd like to go wider w/o going w/ new rims, if possible.

I've come from the domestic side, where a 8" wheel is a 245 tire and a 9" wide wheel means a 275 tire. Given this, and that the stock M wheels are 8.5 and 9.5, would this work as well? I would assume I could do a 255/265 front and a 285/295 rear. I notice wheel well clearances, etc are much tighter on the M then in my previous Z06 and Cobra.

Anyone running this? Clearance/rubbing issues on the fender or any interior suspension components? Recommended? Thoughts/opinions?

[Mr.Bimmer]

I'm in the same position as you with my oem 19's. I've researched on here and with the width of our wheels, I'm going to likely go with a 255 in front and 275 out back. Just up the size a little bit from the 245/265. However, i am going to put 12mm spacers on all 4 corners, so I'm not sure if the 255/275 is going to work, i hope it does??we'll see....

[Space Ghost]

I have 255F and 275R on my stock 19's. It's no problem.

[Entrepreneurs In Cars]

What profile are you guys running with 255F and 275R? Are you still able to use spacers without rubbing issues? Thx.

[Mr.Bimmer]

Originally Posted by TheStigsCanadianCousin

What profile are you guys running with 255F and 275R? Are you still able to use spacers without rubbing issues? Thx.

i want to keep the oem 35 series profile. not sure if i can use 12mm spacers and not rub. my car is not lowered. without spacers i know we're fine with 255/275 35 series. i will need to search on here to find my answer.

[Vrrooom3]

What about 265 and 295 30 series without spacers?

[montreal red]

Originally Posted by Vrrooom3

What about 265 and 295 30 series without spacers?

i think thats a little too thick for the stock 8.5 and 9.5" wheel... better to stick with 255/275.

[chris s]

Originally Posted by montreal red

i think thats a little too thick for the stock 8.5 and 9.5" wheel... better to stick with 255/275.

Yep...thats way too wide IMHO for an 8.5. I have 255 snows up front on OEM and they look a little weird b/c they protrude past the rim a little too much. Of course, not all tires are created equally, so maybe some summer tires would fit ok.