Wide Wheels

[aliveankikin]

You weren't correct on the ET value and by the looks of it, these are not 9,5 but rather 10J
If you want 275 or 285 without rubbing, you will have to adjust camber...

I would leave it as it is and just avoid curbs!

I was correct as to what the previous owner told me. I took the wheel off today and it is definitely a 9.5" and not as you suggest a 10".

I visited a BMW specialist & they confirmed it is the tyre which is at fault (still a 265) but inferior. They suggested also the eagle F1 265/30 but suggested not to go 275/30 even though it may be ok.

 

[Bad_Pritt]

glad you got it sorted then
wouldn't go for 275 tho, I have 265 and that's just perfect

 

[NeilP]

Off topic, but those running wider than a 225/255 section tyre front/back respectively, has it really made that much of a difference to grip with a larger contact patch?