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[KiwiRD]

Hi all,

I'm looking for opinions and personal experience on the following set-up (for a 2007 E90 M Sport lowered very slightly on a B12 kit):

19x9" - 235/35R19
19x10" - 265/30R19

I like the idea of staying within 1% of the stock rolling circumference which the above set-up will achieve, but I'm a little worried about the stretch factor as I know most people are running an 8.5/9.5" wheel with this combo. I think the 245/275 combo is about 1.7% larger than stock, and while not a major, there are also weight considerations with the larger tire size.

Would a PSS with its fatter build offset the stretch from running a 265 section on a 10" wheel?

Thanks,
Rob

[6ixSpd]

That is hardly a stretch by any means. You'll be fine. And yes PSS runs a bit wider than most.

[Brandicular]

Originally Posted by KiwiRD

Hi all,

I'm looking for opinions and personal experience on the following set-up (for a 2007 E90 M Sport lowered very slightly on a B12 kit):

19x9" - 235/35R19
19x10" - 265/30R19

I like the idea of staying within 1% of the stock rolling circumference which the above set-up will achieve, but I'm a little worried about the stretch factor as I know most people are running an 8.5/9.5" wheel with this combo. I think the 245/275 combo is about 1.7% larger than stock, and while not a major, there are also weight considerations with the larger tire size.

Would a PSS with its fatter build offset the stretch from running a 265 section on a 10" wheel?

Thanks,
Rob

I run a 19x10 +25 setup square, with 265/30/19's, and there's no stretch. You may need a mild fender roll on the back, depending on your offset.

[!LEFTCOAST!]

19x10 et25 Hankook evo2 265/30/19 top view/side view
I'll been replacing tires with Michelin PSS in about a week. Hopefully this gives you some what of an idea.

[KiwiRD]

Originally Posted by !LEFTCOAST!

19x10 et25 Hankook evo2 265/30/19 top view/side view
I'll been replacing tires with Michelin PSS in about a week. Hopefully this gives you some what of an idea.

Thanks for the shots. Nice set-up!

[!LEFTCOAST!]

Originally Posted by KiwiRD

Thanks for the shots. Nice set-up!

Thanks! I'll post some shots with the same angles once the 265/30/19 PSS's are mounted so you can compare between the two and have a better idea.

[KiwiRD]

Originally Posted by !LEFTCOAST!

Thanks! I'll post some shots with the same angles once the 265/30/19 PSS's are mounted so you can compare between the two and have a better idea.

That would be really helpful - thanks a lot!

[wlanier25]

I'd too like to see what the PSS would look like.
I have the same stretched look problem with my hankooks on both front and rear. id like to go to a tire that doesnt do that or up to a 245 and 275 font and rears if they fit and get rid of the stretch look.
19x9 et 35 front
19-10 et 35 rear
if anyone else can chime in to lets us know what fits best without the stretch look, that would be great and thank you

[!LEFTCOAST!]

Michelin PSS - 265/35/19 - 19x10 et25
Definitely a difference. Barely clears my shaved fenders but works without any rubbing. Looks a lot less stretched than Hankook with a cleaner look imo

[330xtrai]

yeah it all depends on the offset. tyrestretch.com is great to see real life amounts of stretch.
you can max out rear camber to fit it easier also.

[AK.]

Originally Posted by !LEFTCOAST!

Michelin PSS - 265/35/19 - 19x10 et25
Definitely a difference. Barely clears my shaved fenders but works without any rubbing. Looks a lot less stretched than Hankook with a cleaner look imo

How much camber are you running? I'm running 19x10 +25 265/30/19 on LM's as well and I'm rubbing slightly on bumps.

[mantis]

Originally Posted by !LEFTCOAST!

Michelin PSS - 265/35/19 - 19x10 et25
Definitely a difference. Barely clears my shaved fenders but works without any rubbing. Looks a lot less stretched than Hankook with a cleaner look imo

is this a squared set up, looks nice

[!LEFTCOAST!]

Originally Posted by mantis

is this a squared set up, looks nice

No, those specs are just for the rear.