Winter tires?????

mohawk335i · 12-07-2010, 03:51 AM

Hi
I wanna get winter tires for a 335i convertible 2008. I wanna put em on the original rim. The tire shop said I can go one size all around rather than keeping the original size. Is this true? (for example 235/35/18) Or should I stay with the original size tires?

remmib · 12-07-2010, 05:27 AM

Assuming you wheels are some OEM 18x8 and 18x8.5, then yes, you can go with one size all around. Most common is 225/40/18.

Gary@TireRack · 12-07-2010, 12:47 PM

Yes, you can use 225/40R18 on both the front 8" wheels and the rear 8.5" OE wheels with no problem. This is actually very common to do. Eliminating the stagger in this way works very well for winter and results in better winter traction.

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mohawk335i · 12-07-2010, 03:36 PM

By changing the wheel size will that affect the alignment though?

hope335i · 12-07-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mohawk335i

Hi
I wanna get winter tires for a 335i convertible 2008. I wanna put em on the original rim. The tire shop said I can go one size all around rather than keeping the original size. Is this true? (for example 235/35/18) Or should I stay with the original size tires?

Hey i have for sale a set of dedicate wheels and tire wich is a better way, if you go and buy just the tires it going to cost you a least $150 per season $75 each time for mount and balance, also going with a 18 inch tire it not the recomende way because for snow you want narrow and tall not wide and low "this is what tire rack recommend'. im selling this set for $650 this set was used for 1 winter tire have 10 32nd so basically there are new let me know if you want some pic.

VMRWheels · 12-07-2010, 06:26 PM

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By changing the wheel size will that affect the alignment though?

Not at all. As long as you did not adjust any kind of suspension components, an alignement will not need to be done.

If your current tires are wearing out unevenly, I would look into an alignement as soon as you can.

-Charles@VMRWheels

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12-07-2010, 05:27 AM	#2
remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Assuming you wheels are some OEM 18x8 and 18x8.5, then yes, you can go with one size all around. Most common is 225/40/18. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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12-07-2010, 12:47 PM	#3
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Yes, you can use 225/40R18 on both the front 8" wheels and the rear 8.5" OE wheels with no problem. This is actually very common to do. Eliminating the stagger in this way works very well for winter and results in better winter traction. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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mohawk335i New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	By changing the wheel size will that affect the alignment though?
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