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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

Post by step_change » Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:58 pm

Hi,
I have acquired a new M437 wheelset in 19" for my 35is
Front Wheels 19x9 ET29 and Rear Wheels 19x10 E40

Which NRF tyres SuperSport size tyres should I put on please? I was thinking 275 rear and 235 front.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Steve
Gone :( : 2013 35is, Melbourne Red, DCT, Nav, Comfort pack
Gone: 2007 2.5is, Montego Blue, Auto, Nav

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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

Post by Pbondar » Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:15 pm

235 is a bit tight on a 9j rim...245or 255 are the ‘correct sizes’ for a 9j rim..

265 or 275 are the ‘correct sizes’ for a 10j rim

I know of one chap that is running those rims with 255/35 and 275/35 but that is a non m sport version..

I did look at this idea but given 235 and 265 are a sweet handling combo I pondered that going bigger was a bridge too far plus the issue of rubbing at 275 rear and 245 or 255 front...

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Post by john-e89 » Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:09 pm

step_change wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:58 pm Hi,
I have acquired a new M437 wheelset in 19" for my 35is
Front Wheels 19x9 ET29 and Rear Wheels 19x10 E40

Which NRF tyres SuperSport size tyres should I put on please? I was thinking 275 rear and 235 front.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Steve
I’m on 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear M4 rims Stepchange, car is 30mm lower than non M sport so 20mm lower than M sport springs and I don’t have any rubbing.
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

Post by Pbondar » Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:03 pm

john-e89 wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:09 pm
step_change wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:58 pm Hi,
I have acquired a new M437 wheelset in 19" for my 35is
Front Wheels 19x9 ET29 and Rear Wheels 19x10 E40

Which NRF tyres SuperSport size tyres should I put on please? I was thinking 275 rear and 235 front.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Steve
I’m on 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear M4 rims Stepchange, car is 30mm lower than non M sport so 20mm lower than M sport springs and I don’t have any rubbing.
Useful to know :thumbsup:

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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

Post by john-e89 » Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:52 pm

Pbondar wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:03 pm
john-e89 wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:09 pm
step_change wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 2:58 pm Hi,
I have acquired a new M437 wheelset in 19" for my 35is
Front Wheels 19x9 ET29 and Rear Wheels 19x10 E40

Which NRF tyres SuperSport size tyres should I put on please? I was thinking 275 rear and 235 front.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Steve
I’m on 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear M4 rims Stepchange, car is 30mm lower than non M sport so 20mm lower than M sport springs and I don’t have any rubbing.
Useful to know :thumbsup:
I was surprised tbh, 30mm is a fair drop, a little too much actually, I’ll be raising them by about 10mm now they’ve settled but yes, no rub at -30mm.

Unnecessary ramble there.... :roll:
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Tyres for my M437 on my 35is

Post by Pbondar » Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:05 pm

john-e89 wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:52 pm
Pbondar wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:03 pm
john-e89 wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:09 pm I’m on 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear M4 rims Stepchange, car is 30mm lower than non M sport so 20mm lower than M sport springs and I don’t have any rubbing.
Useful to know :thumbsup:
I was surprised tbh, 30mm is a fair drop, a little too much actually, I’ll be raising them by about 10mm now they’ve settled but yes, no rub at -30mm.

Unnecessary ramble there.... :roll:
Not really shows how much clearance there is :thumbsup:

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Post by step_change » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:21 am

My 35is has had no suspension work done at all so is standard. So I have none of this 30mm drop that you guys discuss. Does this mean the 275/35/19 and 245/35/19 would work in my case too? I'd imagine it would be ok since I'd have more clearance right?
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Post by Pbondar » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:05 am

Based on what John-89 says that is a yes it should be ok.. :thumbsup:

Assuming all the offsets on the various alloys are the same..which in theory they should be...

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Post by reecey97 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:56 pm

Think I'm going to try the 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 route as I'm getting rubbing in the rear on the M4 sizes (255/35/19 & 275/35/19).
Bit of a shame, could be down to my BC Coilover set up done by the previous owner, but unsure!
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:08 pm

reecey97 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:56 pm Think I'm going to try the 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 route as I'm getting rubbing in the rear on the M4 sizes (255/35/19 & 275/35/19).
Bit of a shame, could be down to my BC Coilover set up done by the previous owner, but unsure!
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I checked mine the other day and I was wrong, my rears are 275/30/19 not 35.... :roll: I got zero rubbing on a 30mm drop which I’ve now increased to 20mm as it was too low. I have to say I don’t know the ET though, which is a shame, I forgot to look..... :oops: Tbh I’ll be fitting 275/35/19 rears as 30 profile is a bit rubber band. Can you raise your ride height a little on BC’s...?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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Post by reecey97 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:21 pm

john-e89 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:08 pm
reecey97 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:56 pm Think I'm going to try the 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 route as I'm getting rubbing in the rear on the M4 sizes (255/35/19 & 275/35/19).
Bit of a shame, could be down to my BC Coilover set up done by the previous owner, but unsure!
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I checked mine the other day and I was wrong, my rears are 275/30/19 not 35.... :roll: I got zero rubbing on a 30mm drop which I’ve now increased to 20mm as it was too low. I have to say I don’t know the ET though, which is a shame, I forgot to look..... :oops: Tbh I’ll be fitting 275/35/19 rears as 30 profile is a bit rubber band. Can you raise your ride height a little on BC’s...?
Oh that is interesting, I want to stay on the safe side and definitely make sure I get no issues. My e92 m3 had 10j rear wheels and seemed okay in the 265 rear tyre.
I can adjust the height, however I do really like it how it is and I have calculated that the most suited tyre size to oem specs is the 265/30/19.
The damping on the BC seem great, coming from the M3 on adaptive suspension, it doesn't feel any harsher on these rubbish roads!
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 pm

reecey97 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:21 pm
john-e89 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:08 pm
reecey97 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:56 pm Think I'm going to try the 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 route as I'm getting rubbing in the rear on the M4 sizes (255/35/19 & 275/35/19).
Bit of a shame, could be down to my BC Coilover set up done by the previous owner, but unsure!
Image
I checked mine the other day and I was wrong, my rears are 275/30/19 not 35.... :roll: I got zero rubbing on a 30mm drop which I’ve now increased to 20mm as it was too low. I have to say I don’t know the ET though, which is a shame, I forgot to look..... :oops: Tbh I’ll be fitting 275/35/19 rears as 30 profile is a bit rubber band. Can you raise your ride height a little on BC’s...?
Oh that is interesting, I want to stay on the safe side and definitely make sure I get no issues. My e92 m3 had 10j rear wheels and seemed okay in the 265 rear tyre.
I can adjust the height, however I do really like it how it is and I have calculated that the most suited tyre size to oem specs is the 265/30/19.
The damping on the BC seem great, coming from the M3 on adaptive suspension, it doesn't feel any harsher on these rubbish roads!
Tbh the ride is ok on a 30 profile tyre, I don’t rate Eagle NCT’s for grip but comfort Is fine. Since I raised the ride height and dropped the bump by two clicks on the KWV3’s it’s made the improvement I wanted, so on a good quality tyre 30 profile is fine with quality springs and shocks. :thumbsup:
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by reecey97 » Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:31 pm

john-e89 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 pm
reecey97 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:21 pm
john-e89 wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:08 pm I checked mine the other day and I was wrong, my rears are 275/30/19 not 35.... :roll: I got zero rubbing on a 30mm drop which I’ve now increased to 20mm as it was too low. I have to say I don’t know the ET though, which is a shame, I forgot to look..... :oops: Tbh I’ll be fitting 275/35/19 rears as 30 profile is a bit rubber band. Can you raise your ride height a little on BC’s...?
Oh that is interesting, I want to stay on the safe side and definitely make sure I get no issues. My e92 m3 had 10j rear wheels and seemed okay in the 265 rear tyre.
I can adjust the height, however I do really like it how it is and I have calculated that the most suited tyre size to oem specs is the 265/30/19.
The damping on the BC seem great, coming from the M3 on adaptive suspension, it doesn't feel any harsher on these rubbish roads!
Tbh the ride is ok on a 30 profile tyre, I don’t rate Eagle NCT’s for grip but comfort Is fine. Since I raised the ride height and dropped the bump by two clicks on the KWV3’s it’s made the improvement I wanted, so on a good quality tyre 30 profile is fine with quality springs and shocks. :thumbsup:
Cant be any worse than the 25 profile 20" rims that were on the car!!! :o
I'm looking at the Goodyear Eagle F1s, I had them on a 350z and my 135i and they seemed an excellent balance of comfort and performance... a fair bit cheaper than the Michelins too!
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