[AlexGT]

Hello my friends, I've been wondering around the web (tirerack, apex) for a set of new wheels for my M235i. What I was really looking was for a perfect fit (no spacers, special modifications, etc) and for nice looking lightweight forged wheels that doesn't cost me $8000 like Vorsteiner's quoted me for a set

So after waiting a long time for Apex to come with some nice options in 19inch, I finally decided to go with the OEM forged Style 405 in 19", which is a perfect fit, lightweight, not cheap but not extremely expensive and imo, great looking wheel.

Now, the assistance/guidance I kindly ask from you guys is to help me out deciding which tire brand/model should I choose from. I will need 225/35/R19 for fronts and 245/30/R19 for rears.

I'm not looking for track style tires, but high performance ones that have good grip on dry and wet (and durable too). I have an E90 LCI with Nitto Motivo's which are really, really great but I'm not able to find them on those sizes I mentioned

I honestly thank you in advance for your guidance.

[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

Hello my friends, I've been wondering around the web (tirerack, apex) for a set of new wheels for my M235i. What I was really looking was for a perfect fit (no spacers, special modifications, etc) and for nice looking lightweight forged wheels that doesn't cost me $8000 like Vorsteiner's quoted me for a set

So after waiting a long time for Apex to come with some nice options in 19inch, I finally decided to go with the OEM forged Style 405 in 19", which is a perfect fit, lightweight, not cheap but not extremely expensive and imo, great looking wheel.

Now, the assistance/guidance I kindly ask from you guys is to help me out deciding which tire brand/model should I choose from. I will need 225/35/R19 for fronts and 245/30/R19 for rears.

I'm not looking for track style tires, but high performance ones that have good grip on dry and wet (and durable too). I have an E90 LCI with Nitto Motivo's which are really, really great but I'm not able to find them on those sizes I mentioned

I honestly thank you in advance for your guidance.

Are the $8000 rims made of gold

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Are the $8000 rims made of gold

LOL, yeah I was tempted to ask the dealer just that when they send me their response

"Alejandro,

For M235i the 19 inch VSM-310s are a great option.

For standard finishes they are $8800.00 shipped per set and are made to the most aggressive standards to have the best overall look on the car."




I guess the price is due to they are custom made to the exact car specifications, but anyway, I don't have that much money nor thinking on spending that on a set of wheels hehe

[AlexGT]

c'mon... nobody??

[foamie]

You have lots of options for the 225's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19

more limited for the 245-30's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...30&diameter=19

The Yokohama S Drives and Pirelli P Zero Run Flats seem to be the only complete set available on tire rack at those specific sizes on the high performance categories.

Unless you have really good roads and have limited options on wheel choices, why not consider 18 inch wheels or even 17 inch wheels (cheaper tires and more forgiving against poor roads)...... just curious.

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by foamie

You have lots of options for the 225's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19

more limited for the 245-30's: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...30&diameter=19

The Yokohama S Drives and Pirelli P Zero Run Flats seem to be the only complete set available on tire rack at those specific sizes on the high performance categories.

Unless you have really good roads and have limited options on wheel choices, why not consider 18 inch wheels or even 17 inch wheels (cheaper tires and more forgiving against poor roads)...... just curious.

Thank you for your comments. My question was based on getting suggestions on which are the best tires within all the options that are currently available in 19".

As I said, I already purchased a set of 19inch style 405, so considering 17" & 18" (which I currently have) is not an option, but thanks.

[foamie]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

As I said, I already purchased a set of 19inch style 405, so considering 17" & 18" (which I currently have) is not an option, but thanks.

Pardon me, I got too focused in the tire search that I forgot that you already ordered the 19's.

As far as I can see, the choices I gave you are what are available at tire rack which are the Yokohama S Drives and Pirelli P Zero Run Flats. Really limited selection on the 245-30's so lots of luck in your search if these choices are not acceptable.

[mankid247]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

c'mon... nobody??

Are mpss available in that size? If they are I would strongly recommend them. I have nitto motivos on my x5 and after getting my m235 with mpss I will never go back to nitto.

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by foamie

Pardon me, I got too focused in the tire search that I forgot that you already ordered the 19's.

As far as I can see, the choices I gave you are what are available at tire rack which are the Yokohama S Drives and Pirelli P Zero Run Flats. Really limited selection on the 245-30's so lots of luck in your search if these choices are not acceptable.

No worries, thanks for trying to assist

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by mankid247

Are mpss available in that size? If they are I would strongly recommend them. I have nitto motivos on my x5 and after getting my m235 with mpss I will never go back to nitto.

Wow, really? Are they that good? And better than the Motivo's? That's a solid statement man, thanks for sharing!

[mankid247]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

Wow, really? Are they that good? And better than the Motivo's? That's a solid statement man, thanks for sharing!

Trust me I would buy mpss for my x5 if I didn't need a set of winter tires and if 20s with 315's in the rear wasn't over 2k a set

[W///]

PSS is incredible. On a small and fun car like the 2er, it would be a no brainer for me if available in those sizes

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by mankid247

Trust me I would buy mpss for my x5 if I didn't need a set of winter tires and if 20s with 315's in the rear wasn't over 2k a set

Originally Posted by W///

PSS is incredible. On a small and fun car like the 2er, it would be a no brainer for me if available in those sizest

Thanks my friends for your comments, but I've just found that the MPSS is not available in 245/30R19

It is very difficult to find those sizes. Do you think the 19x7.5 wheel in the front would take a 235/35 tire and the 19x8 on the rear could fit a 255/30?? Will I have rubbing?

Thank you again for your help

[PHX767]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

Thanks my friends for your comments, but I've just found that the MPSS is not available in 245/30R19

It is very difficult to find those sizes. Do you think the 19x7.5 wheel in the front would take a 235/35 tire and the 19x8 on the rear could fit a 255/30?? Will I have rubbing?

Thank you again for your help

Good choice on wheels? Where did you end up getting them?

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by PHX767

Good choice on wheels? Where did you end up getting them?

Hey, I got them from ECS Tuning, here you go:

Fronts:
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2771602

Rears:
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2771598

[FSociety]

I like this color combo!

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by ROBNYC

I like this color combo!

Thanks ROBNYC , here's a pic of the result

[FSociety]

Beautiful, side and corner pics pls
Is that mineral gray?