[Hasan Shaikh]

The 513s look very nice. What is the width and offset and do they need spacers?

Thanks

[Peter_VIE]

Originally Posted by Hasan Shaikh

The 513s look very nice. What is the width and offset and do they need spacers?

Thanks

F: 245/40 9x18 ET 29
R: 265/40 10x18 ET 40

no spacers needed

[eddie_yvp]

Originally Posted by Peter_VIE

F: 245/40 9x18 ET 29
R: 265/40 10x18 ET 40

no spacers needed

Anybody know if you could you go with the 245/40 9x18's in the rear as well for a square winter setup? Or would it be better to keep the staggered set up?

[ZPrime]

Originally Posted by eddie_yvp

Anybody know if you could you go with the 245/40 9x18's in the rear as well for a square winter setup? Or would it be better to keep the staggered set up?

Why not just go down to a narrower wheel (8 or 8.5") and run a narrower tire?

Narrower is better for snow/ice grip in the winter.

[eddie_yvp]

Originally Posted by ZPrime

Why not just go down to a narrower wheel (8 or 8.5") and run a narrower tire?

Narrower is better for snow/ice grip in the winter.

Because of the looks? That’s my best answer. I don’t plan to drive the car in the snow/ice. Really just looking for a setup appropriate for cold non-snowy days during the winter.

[wanofakind01]

Originally Posted by Peter_VIE

Initially I wanted a square option in 18'', but I did not easily find 18'' wheels fitting the car, so I went for the 513

The 18/40 makes the car feeling very different from 19/35, much less response from track, personally I could not handle the car very well, made one 360 out of the sudden. Might be the tyres as well. On that day, I changed back to original wheels with Michelin PSS and made instantly 2 seconds faster laps.

I will try to find semi slicks in 35 for the 513 wheels and try again.

Any follow-up on using a 35 tire? Difference in steering feel?

[Ymalo22]

Off topic... but nice garage

[wanofakind01]

A few shots of my recent 513m's on BSM that I purchased from a local f80 owner as I've only seen them on white and mineral grey. MPSS for now as I don't drive the m2 in the winter, but rather have the car sit on these than the 666m. Will replace with some semi-slicks once the MPSS needs to be replaced.

[samsamdar]

Originally Posted by wanofakind01

A few shots of my recent 513m's on BSM

To those with 513M's,

How's the ride compared to 437Ms or 666M?? Might want a set for more comfort on awful Dallas roads...

[wanofakind01]

Originally Posted by samsamdar

To those with 513M's,

How's the ride compared to 437Ms or 666M?? Might want a set for more comfort on awful Dallas roads...

Definitely a softer ride on stock suspension with 255/275 tires with a 40 sidewall, noticeable immediately from swapping with my 666m set on 265/285 with a 30 sidewall. The 437m's, as you can probably imagine, are somewhere in between.

[garrito_burrito_]

what would be the best way to go about buying a set of these?

[bartginger]

Originally Posted by wanofakind01

Definitely a softer ride on stock suspension with 255/275 tires with a 40 sidewall, noticeable immediately from swapping with my 666m set on 265/285 with a 30 sidewall. The 437m's, as you can probably imagine, are somewhere in between.

I would also imagine that the larger the sidewall, the more forgiving the car will be on the limits in turns and sudden direction changes. More "squirm" should equate to much less chance of sliding out immediately and without notice, as the tire should let loose more gradually rather than suddenly. Absolute limits in turns might be slightly lower (speed). However, I know nothing.

[wanofakind01]

Originally Posted by garrito_burrito_

what would be the best way to go about buying a set of these?

These are standard OEM on the f80, found a set from posting on the classifieds, got lucky with a local sale.

[GregoryK]

Originally Posted by Peter_VIE

F: 245/40 9x18 ET 29
R: 265/40 10x18 ET 40

no spacers needed

Peter. Trying to follow your thoughts. So you thought that the 40mm PSS did not handle as well as the original 35mm tires on the 19" rims? Sounded like the car did not handle well on the above setup. Is that correct?
Thanks Mate!

[GregoryK]

Ended up buying a set with PSS 255/275 F/R $2300 off EBay. They are takeoffs with 100 miles on the tires.
I just can's stand the idea of curbing the OEM wheels and not being able to repair them myself. At least with these I can repair/respray and clear if they get some marks ...and they will!

[Lukeni]

Originally Posted by GregoryK

Ended up buying a set with PSS 255/275 F/R $2300 off EBay. They are takeoffs with 100 miles on the tires.
I just can's stand the idea of curbing the OEM wheels and not being able to repair them myself. At least with these I can repair/respray and clear if they get some marks ...and they will!

Can you please post a pic with the front 255/40r18 on the m2? Curious how it looks

[GregoryK]

Originally Posted by Lukeni

Can you please post a pic with the front 255/40r18 on the m2? Curious how it looks

sorry don't have the car yet.......

[wanofakind01]

Originally Posted by Lukeni

Can you please post a pic with the front 255/40r18 on the m2? Curious how it looks

Photos above on my BSM are with the 255/275 tires with the 40 sidewall. Not sure what angles you're looking for though

[Lukeni]

Originally Posted by wanofakind01

Photos above on my BSM are with the 255/275 tires with the 40 sidewall. Not sure what angles you're looking for though

Suits perfect...

[garrito_burrito_]

anybody do this on a LBB?

[Peter_VIE]

Originally Posted by GregoryK

Peter. Trying to follow your thoughts. So you thought that the 40mm PSS did not handle as well as the original 35mm tires on the 19" rims? Sounded like the car did not handle well on the above setup. Is that correct?
Thanks Mate!

Yes, was my personal feeling

[GregoryK]

Originally Posted by Peter_VIE

Yes, was my personal feeling

Bought a set of take offs with PSS. Less than 100km for $2500. Pretty happy.