Pic Request- Michelin PSS 235/40/18 on 18x9 wheel

Aubie4Pres · 02-11-2014, 07:31 AM

I've searched the site and google images and I'm having difficulty findig a good picture of a Michelin PSS 235/40/18 on an 18x9 wheel.

Background - I ordered a set of 18x9 and 18x9.5 EC-7's during the Apex group buy. I had planned to run PSS 235/40/18 up front and 265/35/18 out back. David at Apex mentioned the 235/40 will be stretched on an 18x9 and they recommend a 245/40. However the diameter difference is pretty significant front back with the 245/40 and 265/35 with about .42 inch difference.

Does anyone have a close up of this size tire on an 18x9 wheel showing the tire stretch? I know PSS's have a more square sidewall so I'm thinking the stretch may not be as severe as another tire.

Any guidance on having a 1/2 inch bigger diameter tire in the front with regard to fitment/handling/peformance?

These will be going on my 335is vert with KW Street Comfort coilovers.

Thanks,

Nitrous Garage · 02-11-2014, 10:55 AM

No, you really wont be able to tell the difference in handling. You could go either way in the front or even go with a 275 in the rear to match better with a 245 front (as long as you ordered the right offset)

MonacoBlueE90 · 02-11-2014, 11:43 AM

235/40/18 is not stretched at 18x9. Here is few examples not Michelin but it runs wider than most.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=28
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=41
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...5#post19328395

18x9 with 225/40 Michelin pss http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=111

Aubie4Pres · 02-12-2014, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys, and Monaco thanks for the links. 235/40 looks good.

02-11-2014, 07:31 AM	#1
Aubie4Pres First Lieutenant 106 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 SO/CS/CCB Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cumming, GA iTrader: (4)	Pic Request- Michelin PSS 235/40/18 on 18x9 wheel I've searched the site and google images and I'm having difficulty findig a good picture of a Michelin PSS 235/40/18 on an 18x9 wheel. Background - I ordered a set of 18x9 and 18x9.5 EC-7's during the Apex group buy. I had planned to run PSS 235/40/18 up front and 265/35/18 out back. David at Apex mentioned the 235/40 will be stretched on an 18x9 and they recommend a 245/40. However the diameter difference is pretty significant front back with the 245/40 and 265/35 with about .42 inch difference. Does anyone have a close up of this size tire on an 18x9 wheel showing the tire stretch? I know PSS's have a more square sidewall so I'm thinking the stretch may not be as severe as another tire. Any guidance on having a 1/2 inch bigger diameter tire in the front with regard to fitment/handling/peformance? These will be going on my 335is vert with KW Street Comfort coilovers. Thanks,
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Nitrous Garage Major General 207 Rep 6,811 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	No, you really wont be able to tell the difference in handling. You could go either way in the front or even go with a 275 in the rear to match better with a 245 front (as long as you ordered the right offset)
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MonacoBlueE90 Colonel 163 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Half-LCI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	235/40/18 is not stretched at 18x9. Here is few examples not Michelin but it runs wider than most. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...5&postcount=28 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=41 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...5#post19328395 18x9 with 225/40 Michelin pss http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=111 __________________
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02-12-2014, 08:02 AM	#4
Aubie4Pres First Lieutenant 106 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 SO/CS/CCB Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cumming, GA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the feedback guys, and Monaco thanks for the links. 235/40 looks good.
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