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Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension Yesterday, 05:51 AM
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Posted By Gary@Tirerack
#2 is incorrect. OEMs often buy in huge batches....

#2 is incorrect. OEMs often buy in huge batches. Like any other part that goes into producing a vehicle, those tires can sit in warehouses for a long time until they are needed. Fortunately, it is...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 05-03-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 285
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
I'm familiar with what IS means when referring to...

I'm familiar with what IS means when referring to a BMW 3 series. If you're asking me if you can use 245/35R19 rear instead of 255/30R19, the answer is yes.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 05-03-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Typo. All 225/50R17 tires are around 26"...

Typo. All 225/50R17 tires are around 26" tall.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 05-02-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 285
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Correct. The 245/35R19 is close enough in...

Correct. The 245/35R19 is close enough in diameter to 255/30R19 that we have not seen or heard of any problems running them together on a RWD model.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 05-01-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 285
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Yes, you can indeed use 245/35R19 on the rear of...

Yes, you can indeed use 245/35R19 on the rear of a RWD model with no problem.

The combination of 235/35R19 and 265/30R19 also works fine.

Tires...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-29-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
You can check out our interactive wheel search...

You can check out our interactive wheel search feature to view wheels on a side profile of the car here :

Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/wheels/index.jsp
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-18-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
+1 Also without knowing the wheel offsets...

+1

Also without knowing the wheel offsets and tires sizes, no one can tell you if they will fit.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-18-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Sadly, long gone are the days when all three...

Sadly, long gone are the days when all three series cars of a given chassis designation had the same brakes for clearance of smaller diameter wheels. For example 2013 335i cars cannot accept 16"...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-18-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Until the tire is inspected locally and confirmed...

Until the tire is inspected locally and confirmed to be safe, do not use it.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-17-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
+1

+1
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-17-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
While the Tire Rack does not offer discounts, I...

While the Tire Rack does not offer discounts, I can get the forum credit for the sale when you follow the ordering instructions in my signature. If you need to pick up tires I can assist over the...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-13-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
I sincerely apologize. I'm very disappointed to...

I sincerely apologize. I'm very disappointed to hear that you were treated poorly by customer service representatives and management. Those you spoke with here should have calmly and professionally...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-10-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
It may be classified as a grand touring tire, but...

It may be classified as a grand touring tire, but unlike many other grand touring tires, a Y speed rated, summer-only grippy tread compound tire with fairly stiff sidewalls from the run flat design. ...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-10-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Unfortunately I know of no tire that will do all...

Unfortunately I know of no tire that will do all the things that you would like it to do better than you current tires. You can get more grip out of a tire like the Pilot Super Sport, but do not...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-10-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
I know of no 245/30R20 that has more load...

I know of no 245/30R20 that has more load capacity than 1323lbs per tire, sorry.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-09-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Yes, your logic in regards to using 18" versus...

Yes, your logic in regards to using 18" versus 19" makes sense. I have had no finish complaints on the PF-01 wheels.

We do indeed install the TPMS sensors as well as mount and balance the...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-09-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Changing wheels does not upset the vehicles...

Changing wheels does not upset the vehicles alignment settings.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-08-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Check the tire placard located in the drivers...

Check the tire placard located in the drivers door jam and find the Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front. If it is less than 2646 lbs. you can use this tire as this tires max load is 1323 lbs per...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-08-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Given that you only do occasional spirited...

Given that you only do occasional spirited driving, you'll likely be happy with the Continental Extreme Contact DW tires. On the new body three series you have a bit more clearance compared to the...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-03-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
We do carry the centric parts, view them here : ...

We do carry the centric parts, view them here :

Brakes http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/brakes/index.jsp
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-01-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
That setup should be no problem on the 128i.

That setup should be no problem on the 128i.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 03-30-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 315
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
When tires get below 4/32nds of tread depth, they...

When tires get below 4/32nds of tread depth, they hydroplane more easily and have much reduced wet traction.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 03-21-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
Yes, you can view the list in the 'winter'...

Yes, you can view the list in the 'winter' section of our site, here (keep in mind this is for US model vehicles):

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/winter/index.jsp
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 03-20-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
If there is no spec on the wheel that can...

If there is no spec on the wheel that can determine brake clearance (and there is not), then there is no way to know of any wheels are known to fit without test fitting.
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 03-19-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By Gary@Tirerack
There is no 'spec' on a wheel that determines...

There is no 'spec' on a wheel that determines brake caliper clearance. The wheels must be test fit.
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