Rubbing or issues when using Continental DW 255/35/19 in rear instead of 255/30/19?

bavaddict · 05-07-2014, 10:57 AM

Hello All:

After some searching I can't seem to find the answer to my question, although it has to be here somewhere but I cant wait so hopefully someone can chime in?

I currently have bald and worn out rear tires (steel reinforcements are showing through!). Tires are Continental DW (255/30/19) on E92 335i Coupe with factory 19 incher sport package wheels. My fronts are 225/35/19 (also DW's) and have about 50-60% of tread left. And, Tirerack or Discount Tire do not have my rear size in stock and quite possibly Continental is not making them in 255/30/19 anymore.

Question is can I use the 255/35/19 Conti DW for rear and not have any problems?

I did contact TireRack and they said it might rub or it might not (the fella could'nt tell me for sure since he did nt have direct experience with the setup involved).

Anyone has used the 35 profile DW on their e92 coupes? I really dont want to change the whole set since I will be selling the car in fall.

Thanks!

VMRWheels · 05-07-2014, 12:11 PM

255/35/19 is too tall. It may rub on your fenders, will throw off your speedometer and odometer, and could potentially cause brake failure. What size are your wheels?

bavaddict · 05-07-2014, 10:00 PM

Thanks!

I am using the OEM Style 230 wheel which is 19" x 9" and has +39 offset.

What about using a 265/30/19 tire on these wheels with 225/35/19 in the front? Based on my search results some tire brands seem to be ok while others may not "fit".

VMRWheels · 05-08-2014, 11:32 AM

A 265/30/19 will fit on a 19x9 without a problem. That sizing should easily work on your car.

bavaddict · 05-08-2014, 12:45 PM

Thanks again!

So using 265 on rear with leaving my 225 DW's at front wont cause any issues (in terms of handling and stability)?

Pyrat2 · 05-08-2014, 06:41 PM

It will slightly increase the amount of understeer (car wanting to push straight through a turn )

Cloud9blue · 05-10-2014, 06:10 AM

I ran m3 spec tires, 265/35 19 rear and 245/35 19 front for quite a whole with no issue on rubbing.

StealYourFace · 05-10-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

I ran m3 spec tires, 265/35 19 rear and 245/35 19 front for quite a whole with no issue on rubbing.

Any pics?

guywithawrench · 05-10-2014, 06:04 PM

Ill be getting Conti DWs with 235/35R19s front and 265/30R19s in the rear next week, I'll let you know how that turns out... I'm on stock suspension FYI

bavaddict · 05-12-2014, 08:23 AM

Thanks guys for your help....looks like 265er is a safe bet.

guywithwrench: Please update once you are done with your install. Thanks a million!

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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Rubbing or issues when using Continental DW 255/35/19 in rear instead of 255/30/19? Hello All: After some searching I can't seem to find the answer to my question, although it has to be here somewhere but I cant wait so hopefully someone can chime in? I currently have bald and worn out rear tires (steel reinforcements are showing through!). Tires are Continental DW (255/30/19) on E92 335i Coupe with factory 19 incher sport package wheels. My fronts are 225/35/19 (also DW's) and have about 50-60% of tread left. And, Tirerack or Discount Tire do not have my rear size in stock and quite possibly Continental is not making them in 255/30/19 anymore. Question is can I use the 255/35/19 Conti DW for rear and not have any problems? I did contact TireRack and they said it might rub or it might not (the fella could'nt tell me for sure since he did nt have direct experience with the setup involved). Anyone has used the 35 profile DW on their e92 coupes? I really dont want to change the whole set since I will be selling the car in fall. Thanks!
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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I am using the OEM Style 230 wheel which is 19" x 9" and has +39 offset. What about using a 265/30/19 tire on these wheels with 225/35/19 in the front? Based on my search results some tire brands seem to be ok while others may not "fit".
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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks again! So using 265 on rear with leaving my 225 DW's at front wont cause any issues (in terms of handling and stability)?
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Pyrat2 New Member 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2005 M3 IB 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ, USA! iTrader: (0)	It will slightly increase the amount of understeer (car wanting to push straight through a turn ) Last edited by Pyrat2; 05-08-2014 at 06:55 PM..
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Cloud9blue Brigadier General 711 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	I ran m3 spec tires, 265/35 19 rear and 245/35 19 front for quite a whole with no issue on rubbing. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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guywithawrench Private First Class 9 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 10' E92 335xi M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Ill be getting Conti DWs with 235/35R19s front and 265/30R19s in the rear next week, I'll let you know how that turns out... I'm on stock suspension FYI
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bavaddict Lieutenant 51 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F32 435i MPerf Edit Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for your help....looks like 265er is a safe bet. guywithwrench: Please update once you are done with your install. Thanks a million!
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