Wheel Size on Winter Setup (Tire Rack)

mjcxp · 12-15-2011, 03:11 PM

I am picking up a 2012 M3 with Competition Package next week and trying to order a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels before it arrives.

Tire Rack's website is suggesting to go with a 235/40R18 for all 4 tires but a staggered setup for the wheels, 18x8 and 18x9. Shouldn't the rear tires be larger than the front tires, or would this setup work appropriately? Would I be better off with going 18x8 for all four wheels?

Thanks for your help,

Matt

Foodle · 12-15-2011, 08:47 PM

I just got a 235/40/18 square setup from Tirerack mounted on four identical A7 18x8 wheels. I couldn't get the website to accept this setup for my car, so I had to do some order modification via email/phone.

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mjcxp Enlisted Member 5 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Black Sapphire Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Wheel Size on Winter Setup (Tire Rack) I am picking up a 2012 M3 with Competition Package next week and trying to order a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels before it arrives. Tire Rack's website is suggesting to go with a 235/40R18 for all 4 tires but a staggered setup for the wheels, 18x8 and 18x9. Shouldn't the rear tires be larger than the front tires, or would this setup work appropriately? Would I be better off with going 18x8 for all four wheels? Thanks for your help, Matt
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Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I just got a 235/40/18 square setup from Tirerack mounted on four identical A7 18x8 wheels. I couldn't get the website to accept this setup for my car, so I had to do some order modification via email/phone.
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