What size Falken Azenis on Staggered Contours? 95 M3

[SpecVcepS]

We'll, im almost ready to order these, and still have not gotten a definate answer. I've searched, but i dont think this question has been answered yet.

I finally got my two 8.5" contours, and am ready to order some tires. I was gonna go with Falken Azenis ST115's, because im not liking my michelins right now.

My Planned Setup

255/40/17 - Rear
235/40/17 - Front


My car is stock, not lowered or anything. Will i have any rubbing issues? I was not planning on roling the fenders, but if it has to be done, i gotta find the tool.

255's theoretically should fit on an 8.5" wide rim correct?


:help

[J///MR]

Should be just fine. I had 255/40's on 8.5' wheels w/o rubbing on stock suspension. It's probably pushing it with the width though. I felt like the sidwalls were a little mushy. FWIW, I like my setup now w/ 235's on 8" wheels all around.


We'll, im almost ready to order these, and still have not gotten a definate answer. I've searched, but i dont think this question has been answered yet.

I finally got my two 8.5" contours, and am ready to order some tires. I was gonna go with Falken Azenis ST115's, because im not liking my michelins right now.

My Planned Setup

255/40/17 - Rear
235/40/17 - Front


My car is stock, not lowered or anything. Will i have any rubbing issues? I was not planning on roling the fenders, but if it has to be done, i gotta find the tool.

255's theoretically should fit on an 8.5" wide rim correct?


:help

[SpecVcepS]

They are ordered....now i gotta wait :(

And if it rubs....i plan on going to work, buying some body hammers, and hammering the shit out of the rear fenders.

BTW, i work for my local snap-on dealer.

[Bill]

they run thin I have 245-40 17's on all 4

[95M395]

i gues i got to u a little late

i have 255/40zr17on 17x9 in the rear with pirelli p zeros and they look a bit big.....i.e. like drag racing tires. i did not lower my car but had my fenders rolled. i reccommend 235 or 245 the most on urs. i am going back to 245 after i wear out these sets.

[SpecVcepS]

Well, my 235's came a day early. Im hoping my 255's come tomorrow.

95M395, why do you suggest running 245's at most?

[95M395]

255 will fit in ur 8.5 but it will look funny. too much meat on the bun. i have 255's on my 17x9 and it's just too big. by going from 245 to 255, i am adding ....1/3 mm on each side of the tires, so having extra meat on a smaller rim ..like 8.5...ur adding more than 1/3 mm on each side. since there are even more meat, it's gonna look thicker than a 40 series tires. more like a 50 series.

hope that helps and is a little bit more clearer.

[Bill]

the st115 runs thin so a 245 looks like a 235

[SpecVcepS]

the st115 runs thin so a 245 looks like a 235


Im not sure i agree with that. I compared it to my old michelin, and it looks just as wide.

[SpecVcepS]

Got them mounted, balanced, and installed.

Suggestions on air pressure?

Right now its

33 front
36 rear

[SpecVcepS]

The answer to my previous question.

Will 255/40/17 rub on a Stock suspension, 95 M3.

Yes. but only over bumps when the car bottoms out. The edge of the fender catches the tire.

I hammered it out a little, and it got better, but i will be rolling my fenders soon.

Before: |_/
Now: |_|

Thats sorta what i did to my fenders. Now i NEED the fender rolling tool before i chew up my tires.

[95M395]

any pics?

[SpecVcepS]

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