Proper CSL Rep Fitment

newport325i · 02-13-2008, 01:24 PM

I've got some new tires I want to mount on some CSL reps (got a good deal on some Goodyear Eagle F1 AS that I couldn't pass up).

At any rate I have 225/40/18 & 255/35/18 for the staggered set up. Can I get csl reps, keep the staggered set up & not worry about stretched tires?

I have an 06 325i with sport package.

1WickedE90 · 02-13-2008, 01:36 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the tire sizes that you got are OEM tire sizes for BMW 18" rims/wheels. The CSL reps (18") that I've seen come in 8.5 FR, 9.5RR in staggered fitment. Depending on the tire, it could "look" stretched on the rim.

I think the Volk Racing Progressiv ME wheels come in 8x18/8.5x18 and may fit your tires better. Expensive as hell, though! Good luck!

LOLrance · 02-13-2008, 01:38 PM

Yes they will fit. 225 on 8.5 front and 255 on a 9.5 rear is fine. hell, i've seen 245 on a 10 rear. Now thats what you call stretched.

newport325i · 02-13-2008, 01:44 PM

Does it affect handling or wear or anything?

FotiosF90M5 · 02-13-2008, 01:54 PM

I think the e46 m3 had 255 on a 9.5" wide rim. It will look fine.

SV Concepts III · 02-13-2008, 03:14 PM

Yep, those tire specs are fine for staggered CSLs.

bavarian19 · 02-13-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fotios330i

I think the e46 m3 had 255 on a 9.5" wide rim. It will look fine.

It also had larger sidewalls...

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newport325i Private First Class 4 Rep 140 Posts Drives: \\ 2006 325i Sport // Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI iTrader: (0)	Proper CSL Rep Fitment I've got some new tires I want to mount on some CSL reps (got a good deal on some Goodyear Eagle F1 AS that I couldn't pass up). At any rate I have 225/40/18 & 255/35/18 for the staggered set up. Can I get csl reps, keep the staggered set up & not worry about stretched tires? I have an 06 325i with sport package.
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02-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#2
1WickedE90 Major 198 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	If I'm not mistaken, the tire sizes that you got are OEM tire sizes for BMW 18" rims/wheels. The CSL reps (18") that I've seen come in 8.5 FR, 9.5RR in staggered fitment. Depending on the tire, it could "look" stretched on the rim. I think the Volk Racing Progressiv ME wheels come in 8x18/8.5x18 and may fit your tires better. Expensive as hell, though! Good luck! __________________
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Yes they will fit. 225 on 8.5 front and 255 on a 9.5 rear is fine. hell, i've seen 245 on a 10 rear. Now thats what you call stretched. __________________
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newport325i Private First Class 4 Rep 140 Posts Drives: \\ 2006 325i Sport // Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI iTrader: (0)	Does it affect handling or wear or anything?
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Yep, those tire specs are fine for staggered CSLs.
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