Sorry another Tyre/CSL question...

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:55 pm

Hi Folks,

I am looking for some advice on tyres for CSL wheels (to fit a Z4M), I realise that there are various threads throughout the forum and they give great advice, particularly regarding if the wheels are genuine or not. However there are so many options regarding tyre sizes and I would specifically like to know if my current tyres will fit or should I be budgeting for some new tyres to go with the wheels?

The wheels are OEM CSL's
Front 8.5j x 19 et44
Rear 9.5j x 19 et27

My current tyres are 265/30/19 and 235/35/19

From reading various topics it appears that these will fit straight onto the CSL's. If some knowledgable person could clarify I would really appreciate it.

Many thanks in advance.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:57 pm

Perfect numbers Shaun , though my preference has always been for 255 35 on a rear 9.5 Z rim , the 265 30 is generally considered the " right one "

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:01 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:57 pm Perfect numbers Shaun , though my preference has always been for 255 35 on a rear 9.5 Z rim , the 265 30 is generally considered the " right one "

That's great, thanks Andy; a nice quick conclusion putting my mind at ease

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:24 pm

ShaunKC wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:01 pm
mr wilks wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:57 pm Perfect numbers Shaun , though my preference has always been for 255 35 on a rear 9.5 Z rim , the 265 30 is generally considered the " right one "
That's great, thanks Andy; a nice quick conclusion putting my mind at ease

Additionally Shaun the 255 35 19 is a fraction off the 255 40 18 rev rotational speed, whereas the 265 30 19 is a few % off.

Decided on 255 19” rears in the end, am sure u won’t regret it... what pressures do you intend to run? 30.5F/32R?

Post by **srhutch** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:32 pm

Only issue with 255 is if they come up narrow. So might be worth checking if possible. I know Taz and Lynchy both commented on there tyres giving little if any protection and from memory they are both on 265’s

Mr Wils will probably recall the brand they both have.

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:37 pm

Michelin’s have a nice thick rim protector on the 255’s I fitted, though your right that extra 1cm on 265’s made those I took off that bit fatter

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:42 pm

srhutch wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:32 pm Only issue with 255 is if they come up narrow. So might be worth checking if possible. I know Taz and Lynchy both commented on there tyres giving little if any protection and from memory they are both on 265’s

Mr Wils will probably recall the brand they both have.

Hankook on one set , Kumho the other.
Does depend on brand , I know Conti, Michelin & Vredestein all give decent cover to rim with 255-35-19 on a 9.5j

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:45 pm

Jembo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:37 pm Michelin’s have a nice thick rim protector on the 255’s I fitted, though your right that extra 1cm on 265’s made those I took off that bit fatter

I have Michelin's all round on mine at the moment, and at the price they cost me, I don't want to buy a new set if I don't have to. Unfortunately if you remember my front left when I saw you after the tunnel Jembo, the extra tyre protection wasn't quite enough!!

Truth · Post by **Truth** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm

So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:47 pm

Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?

I would wager genuine to be on par with the other 2 forum Sepang MC’s... & from the sound of it you’re making first dibs on his rather tasty outgoing split rims

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:08 pm

Jembo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:47 pm
Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?
I would wager genuine to be on par with the other 2 forum Sepang MC’s... & from the sound of it you’re making first dibs on his rather tasty outgoing split rims

Yes brand new OEM CSL's, although still trying to get the deal completed, fingers crossed!

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:08 pm

Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?

I will probably sell them, although I'm not great at letting things go lol!

Truth · Post by **Truth** » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:50 am

Jembo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:47 pm
Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?
I would wager genuine to be on par with the other 2 forum Sepang MC’s... & from the sound of it you’re making first dibs on his rather tasty outgoing split rims

Yeah tried last time Shaun was thinking of letting go but I can understand why he kept hold them.

Truth · Post by **Truth** » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:52 am

ShaunKC wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:08 pm
Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?
I will probably sell them, although I'm not great at letting things go lol!

Get that. They are nice rims. I don’t like split rims but make acceptions for these

ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:07 am

Truth wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:52 am
ShaunKC wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:08 pm
Truth wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:41 pm So u getting genuine CSLs or reps? What’s the plans with your current beauties?
I will probably sell them, although I'm not great at letting things go lol!
Get that. They are nice rims. I don’t like split rims but make acceptions for these

Hi Truth,

If I get the CSL's I'll drop you a PM

Shaun

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