Anybody try 285/35/19's on the rear?

[born2boost]

Hi guys...

I just wanted to know if any of you have tried 285/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sports on the rear of your CSL's?? Are they any better or worse than the 265/35/19's....?

Please let me know

Thx!!

[northernjim]

I know GlenDoggy has the same width but not diameter....

:beer:

[mattCSLnut]

I know GlenDoggy has....

:beer:

Doesn't G-Dog run 18" TD wheels with 285 35 18s at the rear :whistle:

[northernjim]

Doesn't G-Dog run 18" TD wheels with 285 35 18s at the rear :whistle:

:hahaha: why does my brain retain only half the required information????






don't even mention goldfishes:birdman:

[mattCSLnut]

:hahaha: why does my brain retain only half the required information????


In technical terms that's more then half of the correct/required info :whistle:



... don't even mention goldfishes:birdman:

Well, I wasn't about to insult the goldfishes :blalalala: ;)

[glendog74]

Doesn't G-Dog run 18" TD wheels with 285 35 18s at the rear :whistle:

BBS E88 :whistle:

[northernjim]

I assumed Matt meant

Doesn't G-Dog run 18" TrackDay wheels with 285 35 18s at the rear :whistle:

:smt039


although why I am sticking up for him I've no idea:hahaha::bigcry:

[northernjim]

BBS E88 :whistle:

you may as well post some pics up while you are here sailor:smokin:

[shimmy]

285/35/19 will have around 40mm bigger diameter than 265/30/19 and 20mm bigger than 255/35/19 so it may well rub much easier.

If you want to run 285 tyres look out for 30 profile if I were you

[born2boost]

Ok...thanks a mil for the info guys!

[glendog74]

you may as well post some pics up while you are here sailor:smokin:

Ok...

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/glendog74/Destination%20Nurburgring%20Apr%2011/1-1.jpg

[glendog74]

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/glendog74/CSL/Technical%20bits%20and%20bobs/7-3.jpg

[Levente]

but its much heavier then the 265/30/19 no?. And would the stock csl rim fit on the 285/30/19? would this have any advantage to change to 285? better grip i suppose or?

[magnust]

As far as I remember Loaded is running 295 in the rear but don't have info on rim offset. It was a dream to drive with 265 in the front and 295 in the back. With 265 in the rear it was quite tail happy :thumbs:

[E46CSL]

I'll piggy back on this thread for similar sort of inquiry.

Will 245/35/19 at the front and 275/30/19 at the rear cause any type of issue?

[mattCSLnut]

I'll piggy back on this thread for similar sort of inquiry.

Will 245/35/19 at the front and 275/30/19 at the rear cause any type of issue?
Wider tyres = taller side walls as the 35 & 30 represent percentage of the tyre width so 35% of 245 is more then 35% of 235. This will increase lateral movement/flex of the tyre side wall and therefore the whole chassis :banghead: Furthermore, your in car instrumentation, in particular the speedometer will give you false readings.
You're better off sticking to recommended OEM sizes and widen the track with good quality spacers :beer:

[billyboysm3]

Wider tyres = taller side walls as the 35 & 30 represent percentage of the tyre width so 35% of 245 is more then 35% of 235. This will increase lateral movement/flex of the tyre side wall and therefore the whole chassis :banghead: Furthermore, your in car instrumentation, in particular the speedometer will give you false readings.
You're better off sticking to recommended OEM sizes and widen the track with good quality spacers :beer:

What good quality spacers do you recommend Matt?

What can I get away with on mine for the rear?

Billy

[mattCSLnut]

What good quality spacers do you recommend Matt?

What can I get away with on mine for the rear?

Billy


H&R 12 mm is what I used with that particular set of wheels mate ;) and it's what I'd recommend for the rear only. Pic below to demonstrate.
This is where I got them from: http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/framefix.asp?productcode=HR-2475725&PID=613035 :thumbs:

[billyboysm3]

H&R 12 mm is what I used with that particular set of wheels mate ;) and it's what I'd recommend for the rear only. Pic below to demonstrate.
This is where I got them from: http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/framefix.asp?productcode=HR-2475725&PID=613035 :thumbs:

Cheers.

The bad boy DZ's

[bromers]

I'll piggy back on this thread for similar sort of inquiry.

Will 245/35/19 at the front and 275/30/19 at the rear cause any type of issue?

I used to run 245 on the front and 255's on the rear - I like oversteer :)
245's gave better turn in and more grip up front.

[_Nathan_]

250s all round for me, feels great.

[shimmy]

I'll piggy back on this thread for similar sort of inquiry.

Will 245/35/19 at the front and 275/30/19 at the rear cause any type of issue?

Balo had this on his CSL and no issues

[northernjim]

I'll piggy back on this thread for similar sort of inquiry.

Will 245/35/19 at the front and 275/30/19 at the rear cause any type of issue?

Wider tyres = taller side walls as the 35 & 30 represent percentage of the tyre width so 35% of 245 is more then 35% of 235. This will increase lateral movement/flex of the tyre side wall and therefore the whole chassis :banghead: Furthermore, your in car instrumentation, in particular the speedometer will give you false readings.
You're better off sticking to recommended OEM sizes and widen the track with good quality spacers :beer:

they will give increased grip when accelerating and under braking tho matt, but like you say taller means more sidewall to flex- so steering would not be as precise, but then you'd get a better ride too - ask bealo about that:hahaha: 235/35's will snap out of grip quicker too I think [ the thinking bit is where this may all come undone]


Also depending on your ride height and camber set up you may experience rubbing....

Bealo had this on his CSL and no issues

:beer:

[mattCSLnut]

they will give increased grip when accelerating and under braking tho matt, but like you say taller means more sidewall to flex- so steering would not be as imprecise, but then you'd get a better ride too - ask bealo about that:hahaha: 235/35's will snap out of grip quicker too I think.
[ the thinking bit is where this may all come undone]


I agree with that :thumbs: nothing else ;) :hahaha:
On a more serious note, the M3 CSL has a great, forgiving chassis and is all about cornering ability, not the 0-60 nonsense, so I'll be sticking to the tyre sizes BMW recommend :blalalala:

[northernjim]

I agree with that :thumbs: nothing else ;) :hahaha:
On a more serious note, the M3 CSL has a great, forgiving chassis and is all about cornering ability, not the 0-60 nonsense, so I'll be sticking to the tyre sizes BMW recommend :blalalala:

coooont:hahaha: I do retain a lot of info- but it isn't always stored in the right order:clown::clown: