10.5 inch rear. What size tire?

deanmc · 11-17-2009, 05:43 PM

Hi, I need some help with tires size. I have a set of staggered wheels with a 10.5 inch rear, +40 offset. My car is an E90 with OEM sport suspension.

What size tire should I be running in the back? I've seen pictures of 265/30/19 and it just looks way too stretched. Can I run a 285/30/19 or should I stick with 275/30/19? I'm looking to keep the overall diameter as close to stock as possible.

Any help is much appreciated!

remmib · 11-17-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

Hi, I need some help with tires size. I have a set of staggered wheels with a 10.5 inch rear, +40 offset. My car is an E90 with OEM sport suspension.

What size tire should I be running in the back? I've seen pictures of 265/30/19 and it just looks way too stretched. Can I run a 285/30/19 or should I stick with 275/30/19? I'm looking to keep the overall diameter as close to stock as possible.

Any help is much appreciated!

Then I'd go for 275/30/19.

catch · 11-17-2009, 06:47 PM

you can run a 285 no problem! Id say 275 might be a little slim if you think the 265 looks stretched....
both will work fine though

deanmc · 11-17-2009, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the help guys. The price gap between a 275 and 285 makes a difference too, I guess.

Gavin@MMW · 11-17-2009, 07:10 PM

im running a 285/25/20 in the rear on a 10.5 rim, no rubbing

Derek Zoolander · 11-18-2009, 09:08 AM

255s with a 10-15mm spacer

BMdblU · 11-18-2009, 10:16 AM

I'm running 265 30 19 on a 10" and it's stretched.. go 275 if you don't mind a bit of stretch

Derek Zoolander · 11-18-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

I'm running 265 30 19 on a 10" and it's stretched.. go 275 if you don't mind a bit of stretch

265 on a 10" is not stretch.

TSM330i · 11-18-2009, 11:36 AM

I'm running 265s on a 9.5" rear. Put as much tire on as you can fit. 285 would be perfect for the 10.5" rim.

deanmc · 11-18-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

255s with a 10-15mm spacer

Why the spacer? A 10.5" +40 is equivalent on the outer edge to a 9.5" +27 offset. Well, at leat according to the calculator at the top of the page.

I'm more concerned about the strut side rubbing, but I think I'll probably go 275/30 just to be safe and to keep the rolling diameter as close to stock as possible.

Derek Zoolander · 11-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Because it'll look better..

Hedges · 11-18-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Craven 328

im running a 285/25/20 in the rear on a 10.5 rim, no rubbing

Holy smokes.. pictures?

BMdblU · 11-18-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

265 on a 10" is not stretch.

Yes, there is some stretch.

veightkiller · 11-18-2009, 10:14 PM

i vote for 275's

Asclepius · 11-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Go 285's man. I am glad I didnt listen to everyone tellin me to do 265 on my 10". 275's look perfect on 10" therfore 285 will be perfect for 10.5".

GreenPlease · 11-18-2009, 10:34 PM

275s to be safe, plus better tire selection, plus you don't mess up your gearing as much with the larger rolling diameter. Might only be 1%, but... eh

6Zylinder · 11-18-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

Yes, there is some stretch.

Curb, here I come!

deanmc · 11-19-2009, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I went with the 275s, Falken FK452. Great price right now, and the rolling diameter was important to me. Not too stretched, still looks nice. I'm also really flush with the 10.5 +40 offset, so pretty happy with the decision.

Derek Zoolander · 11-19-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

Yes, there is some stretch.

That's not stretch.

10.5" et40 is not quite flush. Pics?

BMdblU · 11-19-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

That's not stretch.

10.5" et40 is not quite flush. Pics?

You keep telling yourself that

That is a slight stretch. Ask anyone on here and they will tell you.

It's not a matter of opinion, it's a matter fact. 275 is the correct tire for a 10" wheel, hence 265 being stretched.

Derek Zoolander · 11-19-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

You keep telling yourself that

Obviously you've never ventured outside of this forum... that's the most minor stretch ever.

215/45 on a 17x10.5
THIS is stretch:

BMdblU · 11-19-2009, 08:58 AM

I am quite aware of the VW scene as I have several friends running bags with similar stretch. I don't need lessons from you.

But since this is NOT the vw scene, I consider 265 on a 10" wheel a slight stretch.

Now head back over to vwvortex.

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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Thanks for the help guys. The price gap between a 275 and 285 makes a difference too, I guess.
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	im running a 285/25/20 in the rear on a 10.5 rim, no rubbing
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I'm running 265 30 19 on a 10" and it's stretched.. go 275 if you don't mind a bit of stretch
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Asclepius Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,861 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	Go 285's man. I am glad I didnt listen to everyone tellin me to do 265 on my 10". 275's look perfect on 10" therfore 285 will be perfect for 10.5".
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	275s to be safe, plus better tire selection, plus you don't mess up your gearing as much with the larger rolling diameter. Might only be 1%, but... eh __________________ Cars>Women
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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I went with the 275s, Falken FK452. Great price right now, and the rolling diameter was important to me. Not too stretched, still looks nice. I'm also really flush with the 10.5 +40 offset, so pretty happy with the decision.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I am quite aware of the VW scene as I have several friends running bags with similar stretch. I don't need lessons from you. But since this is NOT the vw scene, I consider 265 on a 10" wheel a slight stretch. Now head back over to vwvortex.
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