255/275 AD08R on ZCP wheels

Dreamer99 · 01-27-2017, 08:36 AM

Will these rub on an E92 with the competition package? The specs on tirerack show they are a very wide tire. After searching I see they fit nicely on the E90 but couldn't get a definitive answer on the coupe.

slicer · 01-27-2017, 12:35 PM

Coupe and sedan have essentially the same clearance on the M3. It was only the non-M cars that had clearance differences between the two. You will be fine. Keep in mind most people run 12mm to 15mm spacers with their ZCP wheels. You are proposing running a tire that is 10mm wider which basically adds 5mm on each side. The AD08's run more square at the shoulder than other tires but that might add only a few more mm's to the clearance needs. You have plenty of room to work with.

Dreamer99 · 01-27-2017, 05:30 PM

Just wanted to be sure before I purchase them. I'm going to be ordering the tires long distance from tire rack.

opihi5 · 01-27-2017, 07:12 PM

I am running this setup, at it did slightly rub in the front for a couple days. I run them at 33psi all around and they are fine. Great tire and perfect sizes, no regrets. You will have a lot more fun using launch control.

Dreamer99 · 01-27-2017, 08:09 PM

Hit a 0-60 in 3.8 seconds with a new set of 246/265 conti DW's on my 18" daily wheels. Maybe I'll beat that time with the wider rears.

M43S7RO · 01-27-2017, 10:23 PM

I ran F 255/35 AD08R on a 9.5" ET 28 wheel and experienced very slight rub on full lock as mentioned by opihi5.

I have them for sale now if interested!

Dreamer99 · 01-27-2017, 10:26 PM

So the rubbing is only on the fronts and when turning full lock? No rubbing while tracking?

becausephilchow · 01-28-2017, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

So the rubbing is only on the fronts and when turning full lock? No rubbing while tracking?

No. You will not rub 100% with 255/275 AD08R on the OEM ZCP Wheels.

You will even be able to run a small spacer front and rear if you so please.

Dreamer99 · 01-28-2017, 03:02 PM

Wheelset and tires are for HPDE and track days only. About 100 mile drive to and from the track then the they come off for my daily 18" wheels. Can't have any rubbing at suspension limits when bombing around corners.

dparm · 01-28-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

Will these rub on an E92 with the competition package? The specs on tirerack show they are a very wide tire. After searching I see they fit nicely on the E90 but couldn't get a definitive answer on the coupe.

They don't rub on my E90 but it's a pretty tight fit since the sidewalls are a bit more square than the PSS and other tires of the same size. I don't see why it would be any different on the E92, but I'll let someone else chime in here.

dparm · 01-28-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

So the rubbing is only on the fronts and when turning full lock? No rubbing while tracking?

If anything, wider tires would be less likely to rub at the track since you are not going lock-to-lock on the steering wheel.

msan · 01-28-2017, 04:55 PM

I remember someone mentioning the sedan can fit a wider tire in the back due to larger fender flare...or something to that effect

dpilat8588 · 01-28-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

Hit a 0-60 in 3.8 seconds with a new set of 246/265 conti DW's on my 18" daily wheels. Maybe I'll beat that time with the wider rears.

is your car stock or modded? DCT or 6MT?

Dreamer99 · 01-28-2017, 06:02 PM

Bought used but think it is 100% stock with dct.

opihi5 · 01-28-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M43S7RO

I ran F 255/35 AD08R on a 9.5" ET 28 wheel and experienced very slight rub on full lock as mentioned by opihi5.

I have them for sale now if interested!

I forgot to mention i am running 12mm spacers front and no spacers in the rear, 10mm rear rubbed very hard for me so i'm picking up 5mm.

Denk · 01-30-2017, 03:02 PM

If you're not going to use spacer's no problem.

Dreamer99 · 01-30-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M43S7RO

I ran F 255/35 AD08R on a 9.5" ET 28 wheel and experienced very slight rub on full lock as mentioned by opihi5.

I have them for sale now if interested!

Why are you selling?

Z K · 01-30-2017, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by opihi5

I forgot to mention i am running 12mm spacers front and no spacers in the rear, 10mm rear rubbed very hard for me so i'm picking up 5mm.

I had rubbing in back with 265/40 on stock 18" wheels with 10mm spacer on track. Going to 5mm got rid of rubbing.

I didn't rub with 10mm spacers and PSS tires in the same size in the rear. The AD08R are very square and stiff compared to PSS.

M43S7RO · 02-06-2017, 02:00 PM

I went with 275 front, 295 rear.

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

Why are you selling?

Dreamer99 · 02-07-2017, 07:27 PM

275/295 in AD08R's? Wow.

I ended up ordering a set of 255/275 from tirerack. Any issues storing these tires in an unheated garage? Won't get below freezing but might get to 40' occasionally.

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Dreamer99 Lieutenant 90 Rep 403 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (1)	Wheelset and tires are for HPDE and track days only. About 100 mile drive to and from the track then the they come off for my daily 18" wheels. Can't have any rubbing at suspension limits when bombing around corners.
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msan Major 404 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	I remember someone mentioning the sedan can fit a wider tire in the back due to larger fender flare...or something to that effect
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Dreamer99 Lieutenant 90 Rep 403 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (1)	275/295 in AD08R's? Wow. I ended up ordering a set of 255/275 from tirerack. Any issues storing these tires in an unheated garage? Won't get below freezing but might get to 40' occasionally.
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