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[danielvd]

Hey!

I have a 2005 pre-LCI 330i with Veemann VC359 rims. I’m currently running 225/35R19 on the front and 255/30R19 on the rear, however the rim sticks out quite far.

I’m looking for some new tires and want to change the tire size so the rim is actually protected by the tire.

I’m torn between 235 or 245 in the front and 265 or 275 in the rear. Does anyone have any advice or pictures they can share of their own setups (359, or any other 9J/10J rims)?

Thank you!

[wrevilo]

Those are large wheels, and you are running the OEM spec tyres, which on those wheels are narrow and low-profile.

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/tyres-a...ls-equivalence

235/35 and 265/30 might work.

[Malteser_wfj]

Originally Posted by danielvd

Hey!

I have a 2005 pre-LCI 330i with Veemann VC359 rims. I’m currently running 225/35R19 on the front and 255/30R19 on the rear, however the rim sticks out quite far.

I’m looking for some new tires and want to change the tire size so the rim is actually protected by the tire.

I’m torn between 235 or 245 in the front and 265 or 275 in the rear. Does anyone have any advice or pictures they can share of their own setups (359, or any other 9J/10J rims)?

Thank you!

I've got 235/35 on the front and 265/30 on the back of factory 313M 19"

[whyzee125]

Depending on the offset you could go 235/265 or 255/275

[danielvd]

Originally Posted by Malteser_wfj

I've got 235/35 on the front and 265/30 on the back of factory 313M 19"

That looks very nice, but those are 8J and 9J right? Mine are 9J and 10J, so I don't think I can use those tire sizes for reference.

Originally Posted by whyzee125

Depending on the offset you could go 235/265 or 255/275

It's 9J ET35 in the front and 10J ET38 in the rear.

[335i54n]

no tire is gonna protect the rim, with 19 your limited on sizes/pricey and cant go too wide as it will be also taller and cause issues rubbing. imo downsize to 18 or get better width/offset 19

235/265 , 245/275, 255/295 is how sizes correlate

[danielvd]

Originally Posted by 335i54n

no tire is gonna protect the rim, with 19 your limited on sizes/pricey and cant go too wide as it will be also taller and cause issues rubbing. imo downsize to 18 or get better width/offset 19

235/265 , 245/275, 255/295 is how sizes correlate

What’s wrong with my width and offset? And yes, I am debating between 235/265 and 245/275. Don’t know which one to pick.

[mattanderson]

Originally Posted by danielvd

What’s wrong with my width and offset? And yes, I am debating between 235/265 and 245/275. Don’t know which one to pick.

You just quoted it:

Originally Posted by 335i54n

cant go too wide as it will be also taller and cause issues rubbing.

If you go wide enough to "project the rim," you will likely be rubbing.

[danielvd]

Originally Posted by mattanderson

If you go wide enough to "project the rim," you will likely be rubbing.

So is 245/275 too much? 😨

[wrevilo]

You might need to consider the tyre choice as well. Some have larger rim protection than others. For instance, Goodyear tyres generally offer more rim protection other brands I have had fitted. It might make sense to be conservative initially and go for 235/265 even though they will still be on the narrower side for your wheels.

This is also a good resource and might help:

https://apexwheels.com/fitment-guide...-fitment-guide