'02' 330 XI tires

tfa1639 · 05-12-2010, 02:05 PM

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S now that need replacing. Tire sealers won't sell the 205/50R17's because the load factor is 89, BMW requires 93, without signing a waver. My question is can I install 225/50R17's, with 94 load factor, without mods or causing tires to rub suspension?

bimmer654 · 05-12-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tfa1639

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S now that need replacing. Tire sealers won't sell the 205/50R17's because the load factor is 89, BMW requires 93, without signing a waver. My question is can I install 225/50R17's, with 94 load factor, without mods or causing tires to rub suspension?

I run 235 / 45 R17...a little taller/wider.... looks nice & no rub

jneumann · 05-12-2010, 03:26 PM

I run 205/60/R16 on my OEM rims for winter tires, which are huge compared to my summers - 235/40/R17 and no rub. Also, my rear shocks are shot (replacing with Koni FSDs this weeked!

) and still had no rub, even though the tires look way bigger than they should be.

botaman · 05-12-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tfa1639

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S now that need replacing. Tire sealers won't sell the 205/50R17's because the load factor is 89, BMW requires 93, without signing a waver. My question is can I install 225/50R17's, with 94 load factor, without mods or causing tires to rub suspension?

The correct conversion is 225/45/17 but 225/50/17 will also do, just a bit taller.

My325XI · 05-12-2010, 08:19 PM

Depends on the rim size too. My stock Style 73's are only 17 X 7, which I dont think... would accomodate a 225 width tire correctly/safely. I'm no tire guru though.

shadow 2 · 05-13-2010, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by My325XI

Depends on the rim size too. My stock Style 73's are only 17 X 7, which I dont think... would accomodate a 225 width tire correctly/safely. I'm no tire guru though.

Not true. They will fit fine but this is the widest tire the 7 inch wheel will take without issues.

bimmer654 · 05-13-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by botaman

The correct conversion is 225/45/17 but 225/50/17 will also do, just a bit taller.

yes the correct conversion is 225/45 R17 & 205/50 R17 as the recommended size by BMW however 235/45 R17 will fit with no rubbing issues & definately looks best since it is both taller & wider IMO....wider then the 225/50 R17's.

05-12-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
tfa1639 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 2 My Ride: 2002 330XI View My Garage	'02' 330 XI tires I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S now that need replacing. Tire sealers won't sell the 205/50R17's because the load factor is 89, BMW requires 93, without signing a waver. My question is can I install 225/50R17's, with 94 load factor, without mods or causing tires to rub suspension?

05-12-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
jneumann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,060 My Ride: 323i, 530i, Z4 3.0i View My Garage	I run 205/60/R16 on my OEM rims for winter tires, which are huge compared to my summers - 235/40/R17 and no rub. Also, my rear shocks are shot (replacing with Koni FSDs this weeked! ) and still had no rub, even though the tires look way bigger than they should be. __________________ E46 323i Sport/5 speed/TiAg \| 231k miles E85 Z4 3.0i Sport/6 speed/Toledo Blue \| 74k miles E39 530i M-Sport/5 speed/Topaz Blue \| 196k miles Dynavin Android \| Laser Interceptor \| GRE PSR-800 \| STi-R+ \| M3 seats \| 50W 4300K FX-R Retrofit \| Solid black interior \| Mtech II front bumper \| Koni FSDs Member, Three Pedal Mafia \| Long informative article on oi l \| BITOG German Castrol FAQ

05-12-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
My325XI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 583 My Ride: 03 325XI Sprt Prem View My Garage	Depends on the rim size too. My stock Style 73's are only 17 X 7, which I dont think... would accomodate a 225 width tire correctly/safely. I'm no tire guru though. __________________ 2003 325XI 5-speed ZSP ZPP

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