255/55-18 tires on F25

BIG_KID · 10-15-2023, 08:44 AM

I bought some 18x8.5” 35 offset BMW replica wheels and am wondering if I would have any issues with 255/55-18 tires (same as on X5 I guess). Any pictures of people running this size tires or input. Thanks

BIG_KID · 10-17-2023, 04:28 AM

Everyone is running factory size tires…

bradsm87 · 10-17-2023, 04:42 PM

I didn't reply because I already did on a Facebook group but I will on here because you bumped.

255/55R18 +35 should fit with no issues.

I run 245/65R17 (12mm larger diameter) with +20 offset and it does rub on the front and back of the fender liners. The lower offset means it swings forwards and backwards more. 255s with +35 would probably just clear the liners, even if they were the same diameter as mine. Being 6mm smaller in radius is even better for clearance.

In terms of strut clearance, it'll be close but should just tuck under the spring perch.

I think it's a great size and offset.

BIG_KID · 10-21-2023, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the input….

10-15-2023, 08:44 AM	#1
BIG_KID Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Northern indiana iTrader: (0)	255/55-18 tires on F25 I bought some 18x8.5” 35 offset BMW replica wheels and am wondering if I would have any issues with 255/55-18 tires (same as on X5 I guess). Any pictures of people running this size tires or input. Thanks
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10-17-2023, 04:42 PM	#3
bradsm87 Lieutenant Colonel 596 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F25 LCI xDrive30d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I didn't reply because I already did on a Facebook group but I will on here because you bumped. 255/55R18 +35 should fit with no issues. I run 245/65R17 (12mm larger diameter) with +20 offset and it does rub on the front and back of the fender liners. The lower offset means it swings forwards and backwards more. 255s with +35 would probably just clear the liners, even if they were the same diameter as mine. Being 6mm smaller in radius is even better for clearance. In terms of strut clearance, it'll be close but should just tuck under the spring perch. I think it's a great size and offset.
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10-21-2023, 08:43 AM	#4
BIG_KID Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Northern indiana iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input….
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