Can someone confirm tire size for 17x8x5 Kosei K1?

ToddPhilly · 01-11-2008, 08:12 AM

Tirerack recommends 225/45-17. From searching it looks like some people have pushed them out to 255 but with minimal clearance between tire and strut in the front. Would 245 fit ok? Can anyone confirm this setup does not rub on a 335i coupe? Getting ready to order tires today.

Thanks!
Todd

BuLoOoSki · 01-28-2008, 05:33 PM

I was trying to confirm this also, I've posted another thread about it but know one has answered. I know though that some people have even installed 275 in the back and say that they wont rub if their arent passengers in the car. but I'm not exactly sure. I think that 245 should be fine though

shimshimhada · 01-30-2008, 04:55 AM

Up to 255s should be fine. 245s will be no problem at all.

BMW MotorSport · 01-30-2008, 04:59 AM

A 265 tire does fit a 8.5 wheel. The rubbing issue does not come from the tire but from the offset. What is the offset?

leftcoastman · 02-05-2008, 06:14 PM

With stock suspension, the Victoracer 255-40-17 will fit fine front and back with no rubbing. I had the setup and you get 4mm between strut tube and tire.

I have tested this out on track, beating the living snot out of the tires. No rubbing.

sambonator · 02-05-2008, 08:52 PM

275/40/17 Drag Radials work on the back (e90) with no rubbing, even with 4 passengers.

01-11-2008, 08:12 AM	#1
ToddPhilly First Lieutenant 19 Rep 313 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: King of Prussia, PA iTrader: (0)	Can someone confirm tire size for 17x8x5 Kosei K1? Tirerack recommends 225/45-17. From searching it looks like some people have pushed them out to 255 but with minimal clearance between tire and strut in the front. Would 245 fit ok? Can anyone confirm this setup does not rub on a 335i coupe? Getting ready to order tires today. Thanks! Todd __________________ 335i Coupe: Crimson Red / Black X3 3.0si: Alpine White / Sand Beige
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BuLoOoSki Colonel 749 Rep 2,108 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (9)	I was trying to confirm this also, I've posted another thread about it but know one has answered. I know though that some people have even installed 275 in the back and say that they wont rub if their arent passengers in the car. but I'm not exactly sure. I think that 245 should be fine though
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01-30-2008, 04:55 AM	#3
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Up to 255s should be fine. 245s will be no problem at all.
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	A 265 tire does fit a 8.5 wheel. The rubbing issue does not come from the tire but from the offset. What is the offset?
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02-05-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	With stock suspension, the Victoracer 255-40-17 will fit fine front and back with no rubbing. I had the setup and you get 4mm between strut tube and tire. I have tested this out on track, beating the living snot out of the tires. No rubbing.
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02-05-2008, 08:52 PM	#6
sambonator Samtaro! 125 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	275/40/17 Drag Radials work on the back (e90) with no rubbing, even with 4 passengers. __________________
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