Replacing the front 225 tyres with 235/245 on OEM 403M for better steering response? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Vitoco · 05-15-2013, 06:59 AM

Ok, so I got the 403Ms and my wish is to have a square 20" x 8.5" setup with 245/30 tyres. But since it´s nearly impossible to get rid of the OEMs without donating them my plan B is to replace the Bridgestone RFTs and go for Michelin PSS, with 235 or 245 on the front wheels.

Wheel width is 8" with 225-wide tyres and I´m wondering if I´m wrong in thinking a wider tyre on said wheel will improve the steering? Will the added bulk make the tyre "softer" and make me loose the benefit of the wider contact-area?

What are your thoughts on this? Any tip is appreciated

e92ben · 05-15-2013, 07:20 AM

You can probably get 5-800$ on Craigslist for your stock wheels.

Vitoco · 05-15-2013, 08:54 AM

I live in Sweden bro

estragos · 05-15-2013, 10:24 AM

Hi,

On 8 inch wheels, you can put 215-245 tyres...

Vitoco · 05-15-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by estragos

Hi,

On 8 inch wheels, you can put 215-245 tyres...

I do know they fit but my question is whether the steering would improve or not going wider than 225, or if the added bulk will make it worse.

05-15-2013, 06:59 AM	#1
Vitoco Second Lieutenant Drives: F31 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	Replacing the front 225 tyres with 235/245 on OEM 403M for better steering response? Ok, so I got the 403Ms and my wish is to have a square 20" x 8.5" setup with 245/30 tyres. But since it´s nearly impossible to get rid of the OEMs without donating them my plan B is to replace the Bridgestone RFTs and go for Michelin PSS, with 235 or 245 on the front wheels. Wheel width is 8" with 225-wide tyres and I´m wondering if I´m wrong in thinking a wider tyre on said wheel will improve the steering? Will the added bulk make the tyre "softer" and make me loose the benefit of the wider contact-area? What are your thoughts on this? Any tip is appreciated __________________ Glacier Ag. F31 328iA M Sport oct. 2012 \| Sport Automatic \| Adap. M Susp. \| Pano. Moonroof \| 19" 403 M \| M Sport brakes \| Harman Kardon \| Elec. Seats \| PDC F&R \| Park Assist \| ACC Stop&Go \| Perf. Parts \|
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e92ben Major Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi Posts: 1,302 iTrader: (3)	You can probably get 5-800$ on Craigslist for your stock wheels. __________________ e92 335i.... Jb4 G5 iso, Helix FMIC, RissRacing catless Dp's, Dinan exhaust, BMS dci, BMW performance electronic V2-ebrake-shift boot, full M3 interior swap novillo & speed cloth, H&R coilovers, OZ ultras, M3 front bumper, CF hood & trunk, LCI tails, much more...

05-15-2013, 08:54 AM	#3
Vitoco Second Lieutenant Drives: F31 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 252 iTrader: (0)	I live in Sweden bro __________________ Glacier Ag. F31 328iA M Sport oct. 2012 \| Sport Automatic \| Adap. M Susp. \| Pano. Moonroof \| 19" 403 M \| M Sport brakes \| Harman Kardon \| Elec. Seats \| PDC F&R \| Park Assist \| ACC Stop&Go \| Perf. Parts \|

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05-15-2013, 10:24 AM	#4
estragos Enlisted Member Drives: sold! F30 approaching! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Hi, On 8 inch wheels, you can put 215-245 tyres...