Tire HELP - Just pulled the VMR V710 18" Trigger

Saloon · 04-15-2009, 02:27 PM

Just pre-ordered the new V710 18" Staggered. I ordered 18x8.5 ET35 and 18x9.5 ET45. And I am needing help on ordering the best tire size.

I have a 01 330i Sport lowered on FK Coilovers. I am going to being ordering Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires. Looking to have as much side wall as I can clear only bc the roads here in Ohio are ridiculous!

Tirerack recommends Front: 225/40-18 & Rear: 255/35-18 is this the best set up? Or does any one else have a better suggestions!?

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get them on and post the photos!

tharaka · 04-15-2009, 02:37 PM

You don't want to change the overall rolling diameter too much otherwise your speedo/handling will be off with the car.

The tire sizes you mentioned are the the standard sizes for the 3-series 18".

Also, on an 18" - unless you drastically change the rolling diameter you won't see that much of a diff in sidewall.

With that said, a 235/40 may help on the front.

pinoybmr3 · 04-15-2009, 02:40 PM

post pics asap after mounting the new 18's v710

Edison@JleviSW · 04-15-2009, 03:11 PM

Go with a 235/40/18 and 255/35/18 or even a 245 rear tire to be a bit more conservative.

david @ eas · 04-15-2009, 03:41 PM

A 235/40-18 and a 255/35-18 will fit just fine on those wheels. You could run the 225 like you said, but get a 235 if you really want to run the most rubber

VMRWheels · 04-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Looks like Nick & Jurrian took care of you.

Any of the above fitments would work.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

Saloon · 04-16-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the advise guys! I am probly going to go with the 235s. So once everything gets here I'll post pics!

Thanks again!

m3 obsessed · 04-16-2009, 06:24 PM

represent V710s

throttlehead · 04-23-2009, 01:24 PM

what's taking so long with the pics ?

Javo · 04-24-2009, 02:30 PM

need pics. a-s-a-p.

04-15-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
Saloon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 247 My Ride: E46 330i, E36 Ms, X5 View My Garage	Tire HELP - Just pulled the VMR V710 18" Trigger Just pre-ordered the new V710 18" Staggered. I ordered 18x8.5 ET35 and 18x9.5 ET45. And I am needing help on ordering the best tire size. I have a 01 330i Sport lowered on FK Coilovers. I am going to being ordering Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires. Looking to have as much side wall as I can clear only bc the roads here in Ohio are ridiculous! Tirerack recommends Front: 225/40-18 & Rear: 255/35-18 is this the best set up? Or does any one else have a better suggestions!? Thanks guys! Can't wait to get them on and post the photos! __________________ Boser Hood DIY Techno Violet Refresh Outsounding: *Helping Children Discover Strength In Their Own Voice!™* Last edited by Saloon; 04-15-2009 at 02:49 PM.

04-15-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
tharaka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 136 My Ride: 330i sedan View My Garage	You don't want to change the overall rolling diameter too much otherwise your speedo/handling will be off with the car. The tire sizes you mentioned are the the standard sizes for the 3-series 18". Also, on an 18" - unless you drastically change the rolling diameter you won't see that much of a diff in sidewall. With that said, a 235/40 may help on the front. Last edited by tharaka; 04-15-2009 at 02:39 PM.

04-15-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
pinoybmr3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverstone Posts: 3,850 My Ride: low and slow View My Garage	post pics asap after mounting the new 18's v710 __________________ Mods: Vmr VB3 staggered wheels, H&R sport cup kit, P46 with Orion V2 with Canbus xenon, Magnaflow exhaust, Aluminum pedals. Roque RSM, Interior xenon lights, Oem alarms, M3 steering wheel, carbon fiber wrap interior, K&N intake, Mtec II bumper, Kenwood with Pandora and 2x12's sub and amp, RCR tails, OEM clear sides and front, black kidneys and roof spoiler.

04-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#5
david @ eas Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,253 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	A 235/40-18 and a 255/35-18 will fit just fine on those wheels. You could run the 225 like you said, but get a 235 if you really want to run the most rubber __________________ David ///M \| eas david@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 x33 \| ca: 714.369.8524 Blog \| YouTube \| facebook \| twitter \| flickr

04-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,841 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	Looks like Nick & Jurrian took care of you. Any of the above fitments would work. -Charles@VMRWheels www.vmrwheels.com __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

04-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	Go with a 235/40/18 and 255/35/18 or even a 245 rear tire to be a bit more conservative.

04-16-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
Saloon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 247 My Ride: E46 330i, E36 Ms, X5 View My Garage	Thanks for the advise guys! I am probly going to go with the 235s. So once everything gets here I'll post pics! Thanks again! __________________ Boser Hood DIY Techno Violet Refresh Outsounding: *Helping Children Discover Strength In Their Own Voice!™*

04-16-2009, 06:24 PM	#8
m3 obsessed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 315 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	represent V710s __________________ My whip

04-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
throttlehead Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: columbus, Ohio Posts: 320 My Ride: 330i Imola ZHP 6MT View My Garage	what's taking so long with the pics ?

04-24-2009, 02:30 PM	#10
Javo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 14 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	need pics. a-s-a-p. __________________ Armenian Pride lll

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