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[RAY BMW E92]

Will 225/40/18 on front &
245/35/18 rear suit on bmw 18 inch front 8j rear 18 9j be a good fit on my bmw E92 coupe ?

Thanks
Raymond

[X20A]

It'll work, but you'll be stretched with a 245 on a 9" wheel. Why not just go with OEM sizes? 225/40R18 front, and 255/35R18 rear.

Are you RWD or xDrive? The 245 might mess with your transfer case if you're xDrive.

[tcphoto]

I have 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 PS4S’ on my ‘09 E92 and like the look.

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

I have 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 PS4S’ on my ‘09 E92 and like the look.

That’s great I need to know that

225/40/18 on front and 245/35/18 on back is okay for my E92 coupe

This is the info I need iv asked several ppl and nobody seems to know. There a waste of time will the above tyre configuration work and be okay thanks

[tcphoto]

You're still putting the wrong size on the rear, the base setup BMW recommends is 225/35/18 and 255/30/18.

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

You're still putting the wrong size on the rear, the base setup BMW recommends is 225/35/18 and 255/30/18.

Hi I already have the tyres will the set up be okay I can’t change tyres ?

[tcphoto]

Don't look for approval from me, it looks like you jumped the gun and bought the wrong tires. I'm guessing that you'll experience greater understeering with those rear tires. A quick look at the plaque inside the door jam would have shown you the BMW recommended sizes.

[RAY BMW E92]

Went into a bmw garage technician said they will work no problem . Rang another bmw specialist he said 255 would be a bit wider but the 245 Bridgestone will be ok and won’t create any issues

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

Don't look for approval from me, it looks like you jumped the gun and bought the wrong tires. I'm guessing that you'll experience greater understeering with those rear tires. A quick look at the plaque inside the door jam would have shown you the BMW recommended sizes.

Wasn’t looking for approval FROM YOU, Find your comment quite smart and cheeky was asking for help advise not your stamp of approval, have manners when your speaking to ppl or say nothing. Your nobody special

[tcphoto]

Strong words from someone who's been here for a few days. Why ask when you've already purchased the tires? Good luck to you.

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

Strong words from someone who's been here for a few days. Why ask when you've already purchased the tires? Good luck to you.

Honest words it’s for help advise not using derogatory wording skating ppl asking for help the 245 can be changed for 255 I was just told they’d be okay and depends on brand some are far better tyre 🛞 and fit than others. I didn’t realise ppl on here longer gives them the right to be frankly quite smart and unhelpful with advise and help I’m a professional and speaking to ppl in appropriate fashion costs nothing to be nice. You were on the attack you need to chill out and answer ppl in a prof manner or not at all

Many thanks
Ray 🇮🇪🙏☘️

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by X20A

It'll work, but you'll be stretched with a 245 on a 9" wheel. Why not just go with OEM sizes? 225/40R18 front, and 255/35R18 rear.

Are you RWD or xDrive? The 245 might mess with your transfer case if you're xDrive.

Hi my car is RWD ONLY not x drive the 245 /35/18 are a premium brand of tyre for sale I paid small deposit to hold them but if there going to be a problem then il buy the 255/35/18 bmw garage technician told me the tyre 🛞 for back @ 245/35/18 will not cause any issues. New shocks discs pads & handbrake shoes fitted, new shocks on front and suspension arms new led light upgrade plus other parts to change improve the car and upgrade it. Had it serviced 5400 miles ago and having a full service Mann filters one is bosch new Bosch wipers Mobil 6 litre BMW LL04 5w 40 oil. BMW said that’s best oil for this engine. Iwis chain fitted nov 2023 new battery new alacantra steering wheel. New glowplugs DPF EGR all cleaned though it wasn’t too bad I just had it done for peace of mind. Is there anything else these cars need ?
Many thanks
Ray Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️🙏

[tcphoto]

You’ve been here for no more than a couple of weeks, you buy the wrong tires and then you get mad at me for telling you so? Do you refuse to look at the inside of your car door and read the BMW recommendation for tire sizes? You got terrible advice from your “tech”, good luck to you.

[X20A]

Originally Posted by RAY BMW E92

Hi my car is RWD ONLY not x drive the 245 /35/18 are a premium brand of tyre for sale I paid small deposit to hold them but if there going to be a problem then il buy the 255/35/18 bmw garage technician told me the tyre 🛞 for back @ 245/35/18 will not cause any issues. New shocks discs pads & handbrake shoes fitted, new shocks on front and suspension arms new led light upgrade plus other parts to change improve the car and upgrade it. Had it serviced 5400 miles ago and having a full service Mann filters one is bosch new Bosch wipers Mobil 6 litre BMW LL04 5w 40 oil. BMW said that’s best oil for this engine. Iwis chain fitted nov 2023 new battery new alacantra steering wheel. New glowplugs DPF EGR all cleaned though it wasn’t too bad I just had it done for peace of mind. Is there anything else these cars need ?
Many thanks
Ray Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️🙏

Since your car is RWD, it shouldn't matter. Although, most people tend to either go OEM size (255/35R18) or wider. The only time to go narrower would usually be for Winter tires. We've given our recommendation, it's up to you whether you want to take our advice, or stick with 245.

As long as you're keeping up with the maintenance, these cars will serve you well. It seems like you're staying on top of things, so all good.

[RAY BMW E92]

Originally Posted by X20A

Since your car is RWD, it shouldn't matter. Although, most people tend to either go OEM size (255/35R18) or wider. The only time to go narrower would usually be for Winter tires. We've given our recommendation, it's up to you whether you want to take our advice, or stick with 245.

As long as you're keeping up with the maintenance, these cars will serve you well. It seems like you're staying on top of things, so all good.

Thanks for reply I’m going to go for the 255/35/18 mid range tyre 🛞 for about £85.00 a tyre fitted and 225/40/18 on the front my car is white, just got new set of alloys there bright silver so they do not suit the car in that colour anyway bright silver, I’m going to buy alloy wheel paint and do a diy job of spraying them at home then get new tyres fitted and paint my calipers might go yellow or red. Any tips on diy alloy painting at home would be appreciated new Monroe shocks going in the back already have new discs pads & handbrake shoes done. New pads going on front discs are good. New LED conversion new glow plugs new battery full service Mobil one 5w/40 oil Mann filters x4 new coolant new chunky leather stitched wheel cover red starter button few subtle carbon fittings on dash & steering wheel new anniversary badges x7 on it lovely new mats leather all treated. New GERMSN plates on they look great putting a small lip spoiler on boot give it a good clean and polish it should look and drive well for many years to come it’ll Ned some tlc here and there which il give it, need the wheels nice gunmetal grey , so any tips advise would be appreciated

Many thanks