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[thompsac25]

Hey everyone,

Here's the deal... I have an e92 m3 with aftermarket Forgestar F14's. I had these wheels previously on my bagged, RB Turbo, FBO e90 335i, and I went with a "stancey" setup. I've been rocking this setup on my M3 ever since I bought the car, but it looks weird and I'm looking to buy tires that properly fit the wheels/car.

Here are current wheel/tire specs:
Forgestar F14 SDC
19x9.5 +22
19x11 +25
225/35/19 Hankook Evo 2
255/30/19 Hankook Evo 2

The rear tires are virtually brand new and I still have plenty of tread on the front. I'm thinking about moving the 255/30 Hankooks to the front wheels, and then buying Michelin Pilot SS for the rear (295/30).

My question is, what are your thoughts on mixing brands? And more importantly, is it going to look strange with 255/30 in front (on a 9.5'' wheel), and 295/30 in rear (on a 11'' wheel)?

Does anyone have pictures of what that would potentially look like?

I'm just trying to be cheap here - ideally I should buy a whole new matching set, but again, the rears are virtually brand new.

Thoughts? And thanks for any help!

[thompsac25]

Anyone? Thoughts?

[thompsac25]

Bump for help

[///MPower15]

Mixing brands is not ideal and having a 40mm difference front and back is twice as much as stock. You can always sell your current tires. I think 265/30 or 275/30 up front and 295/30 rear would be best.

[AP3X_FTW]

255/30-19 is not the correct size. The correct options for the front would be either 255/35-19 or 265/30-19. In the rear I would go with 295/30-19.

Sell the tires and pickup a new matching set in the correct sizes and you will be much better off

[roastbeef]

thats going to induce some really shitty understeer. less-premium, skinny tires up front, very good, wide tires in the rear. don't plan on screwing around much.

[thompsac25]

Originally Posted by ///MPower15

Mixing brands is not ideal and having a 40mm difference front and back is twice as much as stock. You can always sell your current tires. I think 265/30 or 275/30 up front and 295/30 rear would be best.

Originally Posted by AP3X_FTW

255/30-19 is not the correct size. The correct options for the front would be either 255/35-19 or 265/30-19. In the rear I would go with 295/30-19.

Sell the tires and pickup a new matching set in the correct sizes and you will be much better off

Originally Posted by roastbeef

thats going to induce some really shitty understeer. less-premium, skinny tires up front, very good, wide tires in the rear. don't plan on screwing around much.

I had a feeling that was going to be most people's response but wanted to be sure before shelling out the cash.

Appreciate the feedback! Thanks!