0-60 times on bigger tyres

M4Sydney · 08-24-2014, 07:29 AM

Given that the new M3/4 struggles to get it's power down due the high torque, I'm wondering if anyone out there has upgraded the stock tyres and been able to improve traction, and lay down some quicker sprints and improve general track performance.

My car arrives in 2 days and I think this will be the first mod I look to do.

Whilst on the topic, has anyone out there recorded any sub 4 second 0-60 times ?

babyboss · 08-24-2014, 04:23 PM

Don't think wider tyres gona help get quicker times ..
Thinkk if any it will slow u down ..
But will help to achieve higher exit speeds ..

gthal · 08-24-2014, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyboss

Don't think wider tyres gona help get quicker times ..
Thinkk if any it will slow u down ..
But will help to achieve higher exit speeds ..

You are correct that "wider" isn't necessarily better but "more grip", however that is accomplished, absolutely will improve times IMO.

Every time I floor it from a roll in 2nd and the tires squeal and slip it puts a smile on my face but makes the car slower.

E92LNGCGY · 08-24-2014, 04:33 PM

I think BMW should put at least 285 in the back but ideally 295 would be best.

gthal · 08-24-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

I think BMW should put at least 285 in the back but ideally 295 would be best.

I completely agree. The torque and power of this car is screaming for a PSS in a 295 or 305 rear. I never can understand why every car manufacturer seemingly undersizes the rear. The C63 had 255!!! The C7 had a 285... better but not great. Geesh, MB, Chev and BMW really need to beef these suckers up. Porsche seems to be better at decent read tires on their 911.

solstice · 08-24-2014, 05:15 PM

I'd love to have 295s on mine for looks alone. I think the ZCP package likely will include new wheels with 295s. Or at least on the M4 GTS. But in the end not worth the cost to buy a full set of those wheels and tires. If only 295s fitted the current wheels.

Hoopumpers · 08-24-2014, 08:03 PM

295s will work on stock 10" rim. Anyone done it yet?

nofear · 08-24-2014, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

295s will work on stock 10" rim. Anyone done it yet?

Yup done see post below on stk wheel /tire sizes

Dave07997S · 08-29-2014, 04:41 PM

The issue you are going to run into though is with a 275/35/19 out back as OEM and you runa 295/30/19 there is .6-.7" difference in circumference than OEM.

I would like to know if you can run a 285/30/19 out front and a 305/30/19 out back. Now you are within .3" OEM tire diamaters.

Dave

08-24-2014, 07:29 AM	#1
M4Sydney New Member 5 Rep 14 Posts Drives: M4, MG, DCT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	0-60 times on bigger tyres Given that the new M3/4 struggles to get it's power down due the high torque, I'm wondering if anyone out there has upgraded the stock tyres and been able to improve traction, and lay down some quicker sprints and improve general track performance. My car arrives in 2 days and I think this will be the first mod I look to do. Whilst on the topic, has anyone out there recorded any sub 4 second 0-60 times ?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-24-2014, 04:23 PM	#2
babyboss Lieutenant 74 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640d Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: centurion iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 640d [0.00]	Don't think wider tyres gona help get quicker times .. Thinkk if any it will slow u down .. But will help to achieve higher exit speeds ..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-24-2014, 04:33 PM	#4
E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 433 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I think BMW should put at least 285 in the back but ideally 295 would be best.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-24-2014, 05:15 PM	#6
solstice Major General 5457 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I'd love to have 295s on mine for looks alone. I think the ZCP package likely will include new wheels with 295s. Or at least on the M4 GTS. But in the end not worth the cost to buy a full set of those wheels and tires. If only 295s fitted the current wheels.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-24-2014, 08:03 PM	#7
Hoopumpers Captain 113 Rep 672 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 73 911 RSR [0.00] 04 996 Cup [0.00] 06 997 Cup [0.00] 12 Boxster Spyder ( ... [0.00] 15 Sierra HD Denali [0.00] 16 GT3RS [0.00] 17 Radical SR3 [0.00] 18 Model X [0.00] 18 GT350R [0.00] 19 M2 Comp [0.00]	295s will work on stock 10" rim. Anyone done it yet?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2014, 04:41 PM	#9
Dave07997S Brigadier General 719 Rep 3,960 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	The issue you are going to run into though is with a 275/35/19 out back as OEM and you runa 295/30/19 there is .6-.7" difference in circumference than OEM. I would like to know if you can run a 285/30/19 out front and a 305/30/19 out back. Now you are within .3" OEM tire diamaters. Dave __________________ 2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp (Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search