fulthrust7
07-22-2006, 10:55 AM
I have a '03 330ci SPORT PKG, the factory rear's are 245/40/17 I believe. I am looking to get new rear ones. I've read that I can go upto the 255/40 without any problem. I am new to the bimmer world, and curious as to what the advantage and disadvantege would be to move up to a bigger size. I know you probably get a slight better traction, eh? My front's are continental sports 225/45's i believe. Few q's:
1. Would I be able to tell a significant difference if I move up to the 255 instead of 245, does it look any more sportier?
2. If I go larger, do I wear out quicker?
And lastly, which ones would you guys recommend (these are for the 245's as that's what I was looking into until I read someone's post about going to the 255)
1. Yokohama AVS ES 100
2. Dunlop SP Sport FM901
3. Kumho Ecsta Supera 712
Thanks a lot--appreciate it much.
EDIT: I guess I should explain my driving and what I use the car for to get a better recc. I don't track or race really--occasionally I'll push it on the highway and on the turns, but really just a good, quiet tire, for everyday use, that will last me some time and look sporty. Of course, if one of these is better for the wintery conditions, I may prefer that as I'll be living in DC this winter. But, other than that, just a nice all around good tire that can withstand some pushing on the corners occasionally ;) THANKS!
1. Would I be able to tell a significant difference if I move up to the 255 instead of 245, does it look any more sportier?
2. If I go larger, do I wear out quicker?
And lastly, which ones would you guys recommend (these are for the 245's as that's what I was looking into until I read someone's post about going to the 255)
1. Yokohama AVS ES 100
2. Dunlop SP Sport FM901
3. Kumho Ecsta Supera 712
Thanks a lot--appreciate it much.
EDIT: I guess I should explain my driving and what I use the car for to get a better recc. I don't track or race really--occasionally I'll push it on the highway and on the turns, but really just a good, quiet tire, for everyday use, that will last me some time and look sporty. Of course, if one of these is better for the wintery conditions, I may prefer that as I'll be living in DC this winter. But, other than that, just a nice all around good tire that can withstand some pushing on the corners occasionally ;) THANKS!
