tire question 275/35/22 all around?

[tlouie]

So i'm trying to figure out some new tires on my 2011 X5d

Getting some 22" 215 replicas, 9.5" all around, a couple of questions:

1) I know a 265/35/22 would work, but how about a 275/35 (do they make this size) or 285/35?

2) Does it make sense to run staggered tires sizes even though the wheels are the same size? say 265 front and 295 rear? using some 15-20mm spacers in the rear? or should i stay with the same size tires all around and then use spacers in the rear to fill out the wheel wells?

[tlouie]

anyone? what is the largest tire that can clear the front?

[icenutz]

295/30/22 is the optimal size to run in a 22" it is almost exact to the factory BMW size:

255/50/19 29.03" 716.5 revs/per mile
295/30/22 28.96" 718.2 revs per mile


Only issue that you will encounter is the 295 is a bit wide for only 9.5" rim. Can be done, however will look a tad bubbly on the sidewall. Your best bet may be run the 265/35 all around with a spacer in the rear on 9.5" rim..

275 and 285 will not work out and can cause some issues.