Spacers with 255/275

samsamdar · 06-19-2018, 10:59 PM

Anyone running them with 255/275 tire sizes? I don't think I want to lower it but I definitely want more poke without rubbing... If you have 18s as well, then please post what spacer setup you're using!

eeyang92 · 06-20-2018, 05:30 PM

Just put on 255/275 MPS4S on stock wheels today. I'm lowered on MPS.

I brought a set of 5mm spacers (all 4 corners) as I figured my previous spacers (12mm/10mm) would cause the tires to poke out way too far. I should have taken a picture but the new tires were poking out quite a bit.

So far 5mm has been good - drove to work after putting the tires on and no rubbing yet, but I'll have to drive over some hard bumps to make sure.

If you're at stock height I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble at all.

samsamdar · 06-21-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by eeyang92

Just put on 255/275 MPS4S on stock wheels today. I'm lowered on MPS.

I brought a set of 5mm spacers (all 4 corners) as I figured my previous spacers (12mm/10mm) would cause the tires to poke out way too far. I should have taken a picture but the new tires were poking out quite a bit.

So far 5mm has been good - drove to work after putting the tires on and no rubbing yet, but I'll have to drive over some hard bumps to make sure.

If you're at stock height I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble at all.

So you are poking a lot with 5 mm? Or is that with the 12/10 mm?

SeanWRT · 06-21-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eeyang92

Just put on 255/275 MPS4S on stock wheels today. I'm lowered on MPS.

I brought a set of 5mm spacers (all 4 corners) as I figured my previous spacers (12mm/10mm) would cause the tires to poke out way too far. I should have taken a picture but the new tires were poking out quite a bit.

So far 5mm has been good - drove to work after putting the tires on and no rubbing yet, but I'll have to drive over some hard bumps to make sure.

If you're at stock height I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble at all.

5mm poke is what I'm looking to do as well. Pictures please. From as many angles as possible.

eeyang92 · 06-21-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by samsamdar

So you are poking a lot with 5 mm? Or is that with the 12/10 mm?

With 5mm it is perfect - although I think the fronts probably could have used 6-7mm from a fitment POV, but I'm not that picky about it. With 12mm on stock tires I was already rubbing a bit on hard compression so dialing it back a bit may help with that, so that's a plus.

12/10mm definitely poked too much.

eeyang92 · 06-21-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

5mm poke is what I'm looking to do as well. Pictures please. From as many angles as possible.

I took some pictures yesterday in my garage, but unfortunately didn't really have space to get a side-angle as the other car was there.

View post on imgur.com

I'll take more pictures today.

SeanWRT · 06-21-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyang92

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

5mm poke is what I'm looking to do as well. Pictures please. From as many angles as possible.

I took some pictures yesterday in my garage, but unfortunately didn't really have space to get a side-angle as the other car was there.

View post on imgur.com

I'll take more pictures today.

275mm on 10j looks perfect in term of stretch/bulge look (M3/4 stock doesn't count because star spec 275mm is really 265mm). And, 5mm poke looks spot on with that kind of stretch/bulge.

Please do take some pictures. I'm especially interested to know how 275/35 looks from side view. I always think 265/35 is already too tall on stock height. 5mm poke and lowering could make a difference.

eeyang92 · 06-21-2018, 08:49 PM

Took some more pictures when I got home today:

View post on imgur.com

Ignore the dirty rims, haven't had time to wash since putting the new tires on!

samsamdar · 06-21-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyang92

Took some more pictures when I got home today:

View post on imgur.com

Ignore the dirty rims, haven't had time to wash since putting the new tires on!

Damn! That's a clean M2... Thanks for the pics! I'll def go 255/275 with some 5mm spacers!

M2OG · 06-22-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

(M3/4 stock doesn't count because star spec 275mm is really 265mm)

Wait... what? please explain

eeyang92 · 06-22-2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by samsamdar

Damn! That's a clean M2... Thanks for the pics! I'll def go 255/275 with some 5mm spacers!

No problem!

SeanWRT · 06-22-2018, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Natek

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

(M3/4 stock doesn't count because star spec 275mm is really 265mm)

Wait... what? please explain

Star spec PSS is narrower than generic one.

M2OG · 06-22-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanWRT

Star spec PSS is narrower than generic one.

Can you show me proof of this? not trying to be difficult but it seems odd, to say the least.

horsepower_and_hounds · 06-23-2018, 06:16 AM

As Sean stated star spec tires are made specifically for BMW with different face widths for turn in, carcas construction for suspension feel, etc etc. Note that are quite different believe me. But all this is based on completely stock suspension, the moment you make a change, sprains, coilovers etc you cam=n flush all that down the toilet and go with stock spec tires cuz you wasting your money

wanofakind01 · 07-02-2018, 05:45 PM

Ran 255/275 on 513m (18") and 437m (19") with stock height, no problems at all.

Oh nvm! Didn't realize you were asking about spacers. Ran without them and no issues.

six-n-twins53 · 07-05-2018, 03:17 PM

So you're keeping the same aspect ratio at 35 front and rear, just going 255 and 275?

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samsamdar Captain 585 Rep 867 Posts Drives: OG M2 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [6.67]	Spacers with 255/275 Anyone running them with 255/275 tire sizes? I don't think I want to lower it but I definitely want more poke without rubbing... If you have 18s as well, then please post what spacer setup you're using!
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eeyang92 Captain 319 Rep 660 Posts Drives: LBB M2 LCI 6MT Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Just put on 255/275 MPS4S on stock wheels today. I'm lowered on MPS. I brought a set of 5mm spacers (all 4 corners) as I figured my previous spacers (12mm/10mm) would cause the tires to poke out way too far. I should have taken a picture but the new tires were poking out quite a bit. So far 5mm has been good - drove to work after putting the tires on and no rubbing yet, but I'll have to drive over some hard bumps to make sure. If you're at stock height I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble at all.
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eeyang92 Captain 319 Rep 660 Posts Drives: LBB M2 LCI 6MT Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Took some more pictures when I got home today: View post on imgur.com Ignore the dirty rims, haven't had time to wash since putting the new tires on!
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	As Sean stated star spec tires are made specifically for BMW with different face widths for turn in, carcas construction for suspension feel, etc etc. Note that are quite different believe me. But all this is based on completely stock suspension, the moment you make a change, sprains, coilovers etc you cam=n flush all that down the toilet and go with stock spec tires cuz you wasting your money Last edited by horsepower_and_hounds; 06-23-2018 at 06:21 AM..
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wanofakind01 Lieutenant 282 Rep 521 Posts Drives: '17 BMW M2 6MT, '16 BMW X1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: DC iTrader: (3)	Ran 255/275 on 513m (18") and 437m (19") with stock height, no problems at all. Oh nvm! Didn't realize you were asking about spacers. Ran without them and no issues.
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six-n-twins53 Amateur Tattoo Artist 809 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 zcp Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	So you're keeping the same aspect ratio at 35 front and rear, just going 255 and 275?
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