Wheel & Tire Size

Hey Everyone, just bought a 2002 330Ci vert and am looking for wheel and tire opinions. Since I only drive the car about 4500 miles per year I would like to run staggered 18's. Tire rack says F:225/40/18 R:255/35/18. That seems like a big stagger. I've seen these cars with really large rears and they look out of proportion. What do you all think?

Depends on the widths of the wheels. Not enough info newb. Read up.

Jeez, that's a brillant reply. Obviously the wheels will be whatever size is necessary to fit the tires I choose. Thanks for all the help.

The tire size 225/40R18 can fit a variety of rim widths, from 7.5-9". The rear tire size 255/35R18 can fit from 8.5"-10" wide wheels. Since so many different wheel sizes can fit these tires, the question about what wheel widths (and offsets) you're using is a valid one.

That being said, the 225/40R18-255/35R18 stagger is a very common stagger (perhaps the most common 18" stagger on the market both as OE and aftermarket), used as original equipment sizing on many 3 series cars, so it is not considered to be a big stagger.

Thanks Gary. Think I'll go with that stagger. Just as you guys suggested.

Both of these size tires is what I will be running on my 18's.....Question though-Will this setup be alright for stock suspension??

Thanks so much