How much rubber can I fit onto a set of staggered OEM M-Parallels?

[Evan]

I'm looking at these tires:

Front:
235/40WR18

Rear:
265/35WR18


Are these the right sizes or am I asking for trouble?
The wheels are from an E38
18x8 in front
18x9.5 in rear

Cheers,
Evan

[fkong777]

i ran a 275/40/17 on the rear before. But My fender was rolled. :D

[SharkmanBMW]

I'm looking at these tires:

Front:
235/40WR18

Rear:
265/35WR18


Are these the right sizes or am I asking for trouble?
The wheels are from an E38
18x8 in front
18x9.5 in rear

Cheers,
Evan

I and many ran the 255/40/17, and I believe some are using the 265... so u should be good.

[Maximabello]

I am running 265/35 in the back, rubbed on the fender with people in the back seat or over bumps. Rolled the fender and was able to track the car with no problems.

Edit: Running OEM e38 Parallels

Erik

[Evan]

Is your ride lowered? I haven't lowered mine yet... I ordered the tires from Tire Rack for $550. shipped... I was expecting to pay $800 or more for decent tires. Now I need to spend the $250 I saved on something... I think it's chip time.

[MBXB]

You're due for an EAT chip. Easiest and best mod for a 540.

[Alexlind123]

You're due for an EAT chip. Easiest and best mod for a 540.

"Best" mod? I would think a turbo would be a better mod...

[Maximabello]

I am running koni/h&r/ rd sways.


Is your ride lowered? I haven't lowered mine yet... I ordered the tires from Tire Rack for $550. shipped... I was expecting to pay $800 or more for decent tires. Now I need to spend the $250 I saved on something... I think it's chip time.

[Evan]

turbo is nice... eat chip is nicer

[Alexlind123]

turbo is nice... eat chip is nicer

LOL