Anyone running higher than stock profile tires on 18" wheels?

CanadianGatorBacon · 12-31-2018, 11:27 AM

I think a lot of people have noted that the wheel wells on these cars look cavernous. But, I noticed that I tend to like how my winter tires (Blizzak WS80 225/40/18 square) fill the space better than my summer tires (stock MPSS staggered). The profile measurement on the winters is about the same as the summers, but the blockier tread seems to add some visual mass to the tires. I've also seen someone using meatier looking Federal tires.

I don't really want to mess with the suspension, so I was thinking of adding a little bit of extra sidewall when I replace my summers. Anyone else running higher profile tires? If so, what are your thoughts?

aerobod · 12-31-2018, 11:48 AM

225/45-18 Sottozero 3 winter tyres for my car, no clearance issues with 18x8" ET45 wheels all around due to the fact BMW leaves enough space for cable-style chains to be fitted to 225/40-18 tyres.

12-31-2018, 11:27 AM	#1
CanadianGatorBacon Lieutenant 232 Rep 417 Posts Drives: M235i (holy crap!) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: D.C. iTrader: (0)	Anyone running higher than stock profile tires on 18" wheels? I think a lot of people have noted that the wheel wells on these cars look cavernous. But, I noticed that I tend to like how my winter tires (Blizzak WS80 225/40/18 square) fill the space better than my summer tires (stock MPSS staggered). The profile measurement on the winters is about the same as the summers, but the blockier tread seems to add some visual mass to the tires. I've also seen someone using meatier looking Federal tires. I don't really want to mess with the suspension, so I was thinking of adding a little bit of extra sidewall when I replace my summers. Anyone else running higher profile tires? If so, what are your thoughts? __________________ Current: 2016 BMW M235i \| 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i (wife's) Gone but not forgotten: 1992 Buick LeSaber Limited \| 1999 Acura CL 3.0 \| 2003 Volvo S60 2.4T \| 2006 BMW x3 3.0i \| 2009 Honda Fit Sport
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aerobod Car Geek 3612 Rep 3,576 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	225/45-18 Sottozero 3 winter tyres for my car, no clearance issues with 18x8" ET45 wheels all around due to the fact BMW leaves enough space for cable-style chains to be fitted to 225/40-18 tyres.
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