tyre size increase

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z4newbie2021

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Hi,
I am thinking of changing my tyres to something with a bigger sidewall.
i have a 2.5 se running 135 style wheels 18 inch 225/40/ R18 fonts and 255/35/ R18 rears
planning to change to 225/45/ R18 fonts and 255/40/ R18 rears just for a better ride.
i know it will put the Speedo out by +3%
any advice would be appreciated.
cheers
 
You can go up to those sizes ok. If you're looking for increased ride comfort, you can ditch the runflats if you haven't already :thumbsup:
 
dhobbs said:
Where does the z4 calculate it's speedo from? Is it the front or rear wheels?
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From the gearbox output shaft

As for the OP, instead of increasing the tyre profile, choose a tyre that prioritises comfort over performance from a premium manufacturer and of course ditch the run flats. Something like Goodyear efficient grip
 
sars has a point there, but you could do that and up the sidewall profile as well if it's comfort you are looking for.

I can't see you having any issues with rubbing because M models have 45 profile fronts and 40 profile rears.
 
Mr Tidy said:
sars has a point there, but you could do that and up the sidewall profile as well if it's comfort you are looking for.

I can't see you having any issues with rubbing because M models have 45 profile fronts and 40 profile rears.
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Doesn't the M have slightly different offsets, and slightly higher ride height?
 
mmm-five said:
Doesn't the M have slightly different offsets, and slightly higher ride height?
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I know the offsets are different, but I've seen people have fitted 224s to non-M cars without any issues.

I don't know about the ride height to be fair, but there are plenty of lowered Ms on Eibachs, H & Rs and coil-overs and/or with CSLs or Reps so I would have thought there is some space to spare.
 
I just had a look and i have a runflat on the back an xl on the otherside rear and 2 assorted Goodyears on the front i think i am going to fit MICHELIN PILOT'S all round it might feel less twitchy lol four different tyres cannot be ideal Thank you for all the reply's the forum is great :D
 
z4newbie2021 said:
I just had a look and i have a runflat on the back an xl on the otherside rear and 2 assorted Goodyears on the front i think i am going to fit MICHELIN PILOT'S all round it might feel less twitchy lol four different tyres cannot be ideal Thank you for all the reply's the forum is great :D
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Wow! Yes that is most definitely the first step to take!
 
z4newbie2021 said:
dhobbs said:
Where does the z4 calculate it's speedo from? Is it the front or rear wheels?
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Hi,
I think its fed from the differential so from the back.
cheers
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So the speedo will be calculated by the circumstance of the rear wheels, but fed through via the gearbox /diff.
I'm tempted to change my rear tyre sizes when they are due replacement. Seems the ///M sizes are slightly cheaper.
Daz
 
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