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Get the Yokohama A052 if you can...
255/275 35 19 is now available in Japan https://www.y-yokohama.com/product/t...van_a052_size/ Test results https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=262 |
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10-16-2020, 02:27 PM | #202 |
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Do wider tyres give you more grip ? (2018)
My M2C setup: Michelin PS4S | 255/35 R19 (F) | 265/35 R19 (R). A couple of videos about the PS4S tires:
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My former M2 and current M2C setup: Michelin PS4S | 255/35 R19 (F) | 275/35 R19 (R) (i.e. 1 size up): Quote:
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10-17-2020, 11:42 AM | #206 |
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No disrespect intended, just wondering why you seem to post it often when F/R ratio isn't what most people are concerned about, nor does it answer the question of this thread.
Most guys are concerned with either fitment and/or added grip, neither of which are shown in the graph. There is but one answer to this thread, and it's a resounding YES. • The 255/275 tires are always taller, putting the weight further away from the hub • They are more often heavier (just the front is in the popular PS4S) • They (depend on which tire you choose) create a different shaped contact patch front-to-rear than stock, which changes the driving dynamic. Even if you choose the exact same model of tire (PSS) you're not really doing yourself any favors. Literally the only reason to move to that size would be for increased pothole protection, everything else is the same or a con. |
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VisualEcho a more proper comparison would be to use the XL-rated 255/35ZR19 PS4S vs the SL-rated one, which happens to have a much larger contact patch than the SL one
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So, If I go to Tire Rack/Discount Tire/Big-O/etc. and say "I want PS4S in 255/275, what am I getting? And since clearance on the 255 is very tight on an M2C, which one is guaranteed to clear? Explain please? (NOT busting balls-- I really didn't know this. I knew there were a few "manufacturer" specific lines of tires, but have never heard of XL v. SL) TIA. |
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If you look at the first tire it says "Star BMW", but interestingly enough, if you buy this size tire without putting in that you have a BMW, that's not the tire that they will sell you. So you just have to be careful and select the correct tire. Also notice the WEIGHT difference between the 3 tires...of the same size...of the same brand...of the same spec... |
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Here's a link to details of the load rating description on Tire Rack: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...id=194#maxload Also, it's not been my experience that a 255/35-19 is a problem on the M2C. I've got a set of RE-71Rs (which tend to run a bit wide) in 255/35-19 and 275/25-19, on stock width and offset wheels, for autox and track use that fit fine, no issues, no rub.
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Oh, and sorry, XL and SL are just the load ratings. The SL has a max psi of 36 I believe, and not one you'd normally choose for a heavy BMW. XL is what you're after, but again, if you just put in the size tires you're after, not what they're going on, you could get ANY of the 3.
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By the way, I'm not interested in drifts, donuts or burnouts. I'm only interested in grip and safety (whether it's in the city, mountains or on the highway). This is what floats my boat (and IMHO fit for purpose for my use) (no rubbing - no iDrive error messages): Fresh rubber - Front (PS4S - 255/35 R19): Fresh rubber - Rear (PS4S - 275/35 R19): Recently at night somewhere on a calm German Autobahn:
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Everything is a trade off, and to that end the 245/265 combo is the best trade-off for most, which is why BMW spec'd them. |
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FWIW: F82 M4 CS tires:
Front: 763M with PSS 255/35 ZR19 XL 96Y Rear: 763M wheels with PSS 285/30 ZR20 XL 99Y
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Great thread and was on the fence between the two sizes. Recently picked up a nail and had to replace the rears, went with 265 PS4S. Thanks for all the feedback here!
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