This may be ridiculous, but can it happen? (335 trunk + folded seats = huge?)

dArNeLLi · 12-20-2006, 11:02 PM

Out of curiousity, will I be able to fit 2 245/35/19 tires and 2 265/30/19 tires, PLUS four CSL reps in the 335i coupe, with the seats folded down? I know no one has done it and will not know for sure and all, but any opinions? Tires aren't at my house, and I'm looking to see if I can bring the whole package to the wheel shop to get em mounted.

BK · 12-21-2006, 09:12 AM

You may be able to, but the weight is probably more than you realize (the RFT tires are freakin heavy), so you'll kill your back and scuff the hell out of your car getting them in and out. IMO, not worth the effort.

And BTW, I was considering doing something similar when swapping my snow tires on my E90. I eventually decided against it.

Find a friend with a pickup truck.

Hawkshaw · 12-21-2006, 09:16 AM

I was got all 4 wheels and tires into my sedan with folded seats when bringing snow tires to be installed, but they were already mounted.

As far as scuffing goes, the wheels and tires were properly packaged and I took extra care when loading and unloading, so damage to the inside of my car wasn't an issue.

Good luck, and I'd be curious to know if you get them all in there.

txusa03 · 12-21-2006, 09:22 AM

No way! you are looking at 8 individual items (19") aint small. Lets play a game. 2 cls rep on front seat stacked up (maybe need to push seat back a little). 2 more cls rep in back seat stacked up. That leave 4 19" tires. 2 tires stacked up in the other back seat. 1 tire in the trunk. You will not be able to stack the tire up in the trunk since there is not enuf clearance for those wide tires. Trust me, I hauled 2 18" OEM tires home in my sedan and I know how much space they take up. I dont have fold down seat but it aint gonna make much difference. Plus, you will need splatic wrap so the tires wont leave marks in the interior. You can rearrange them any way you like but no way! If I am wrong, show me a pic of your car stuffed with all 8 pieces.

KL2DC · 12-21-2006, 09:25 AM

Roof rack time maybe?

Can't vouch for aerodynamic efficiency or handling improvements though...

txusa03 · 12-21-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Roof rack time maybe?

Can't vouch for aerodynamic efficiency or handling improvements though...

yeah, invest in a roof rack.

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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	You may be able to, but the weight is probably more than you realize (the RFT tires are freakin heavy), so you'll kill your back and scuff the hell out of your car getting them in and out. IMO, not worth the effort. And BTW, I was considering doing something similar when swapping my snow tires on my E90. I eventually decided against it. Find a friend with a pickup truck. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I was got all 4 wheels and tires into my sedan with folded seats when bringing snow tires to be installed, but they were already mounted. As far as scuffing goes, the wheels and tires were properly packaged and I took extra care when loading and unloading, so damage to the inside of my car wasn't an issue. Good luck, and I'd be curious to know if you get them all in there. __________________ Paul
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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	No way! you are looking at 8 individual items (19") aint small. Lets play a game. 2 cls rep on front seat stacked up (maybe need to push seat back a little). 2 more cls rep in back seat stacked up. That leave 4 19" tires. 2 tires stacked up in the other back seat. 1 tire in the trunk. You will not be able to stack the tire up in the trunk since there is not enuf clearance for those wide tires. Trust me, I hauled 2 18" OEM tires home in my sedan and I know how much space they take up. I dont have fold down seat but it aint gonna make much difference. Plus, you will need splatic wrap so the tires wont leave marks in the interior. You can rearrange them any way you like but no way! If I am wrong, show me a pic of your car stuffed with all 8 pieces. __________________ under construction! Last edited by txusa03; 12-21-2006 at 09:54 AM..
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