Tires 255 vs 275/285

[BMWPWR1226]

Hello,

Currently have the standard 255/50r19 Michelin tires. Want to go a little wider without requiring spacers. So I am debating if I should go 275 or 285. I have read numerous threads and some say they've needed a spacer with 285s and some have said 285 fit perfectly.

Also going back and forth on Nitto Motivo and Continental Extreme Contact DWS06.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Entropy]

Welcome!

Are you planning to put wider tires on the same wheels? If so, I wouldn’t recommend it.

[ard]

What width rims?

[BMWPWR1226]

ard - wheel dimensions are 19x9

[BMWPWR1226]

Entropy - Yup, I'm planning on putting new tires on same wheels. By going a little wider you think that'll cause a problem using same wheels?

[ard]

Look at the full specs on the 275/45-19 DWS06s...will mount on the 9" rim. Look at the 'section width'- this is the fat part of the tire. By looking at your current set up, on the car, you should be able to visually determine if it will clear.


I think the section width will be less than 0.3 inch more. Only half of that on each side. You gain about 0.9" in tread


Trick: Select front 255 and rear at 275 on tirerack, then click on 'specs' ...it will then list the two specs on the same page so you can compare easily.

[Entropy]

Originally Posted by BMWPWR1226

Entropy - Yup, I'm planning on putting new tires on same wheels. By going a little wider you think that'll cause a problem using same wheels?

Not so much of a “problem,” I just really don’t like the look of tires that are bulgy on wheels. 265 is as wide as I’d go on a 9” wide wheel. You could run 265/50... slightly taller than stock which is not a problem. Only problem is there is limited selection in that size.