265/40 & 295/35. Pics inside

knepsterd · 01-04-2020, 04:51 PM

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Thank you for the pictures! Looks awesome. Congratulations on the look.

Any chance you can post a side shot? Wasn't sure if the .1" less side wall and .2" height made any visual difference.

Any issue in cranking the wheel either way?

I was think about having PPF applied to the lower rear. Hopefully it won't be that expensive.

Side shot

awesome look! Thank you for sharing!

All season set up

Great shot!

265/40 front 295/35 rear?

Yes

spta97 · 01-08-2020, 06:45 AM

Looks great! Any impact to ride, handling, gas mileage?

knepsterd · 01-08-2020, 08:53 AM

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Looks great! Any impact to ride, handling, gas mileage?

Too early to tell

hamy · 01-08-2020, 09:30 AM

Thanks again guys for posting these pictures and confirming proper fitment without spacers. While these Pirelli's are a huge downgrade from the OE Michelin 4S's at least I can use the X3 during winter with this setup.

knepsterd · 01-08-2020, 10:15 AM

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Thanks again guys for posting these pictures and confirming proper fitment without spacers. While these Pirelli's are a huge downgrade from the OE Michelin 4S's at least I can use the X3 during winter with this setup.

Huge downgrade for the track. Everyday driving and hooning, no.

Np2014 · 01-08-2020, 10:19 AM

@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.

SWOT1 · 01-08-2020, 10:25 AM

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@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.

At least a couple on this forum have gone with 265/40/21f 295/35/21r WITHOUT spacers and have said NO rubbing and no problems!

I'll be doing the same with Michelin PS4S as soon as my X3MC is delivered!

12v_dub · 01-08-2020, 10:46 AM

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At least a couple on this forum have gone with 265/40/21f 295/35/21r WITHOUT spacers and have said NO rubbing and no problems!

Is this safe to say for x3m only or as m40i as well on the front specifically ?

hamy · 01-08-2020, 01:15 PM

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Huge downgrade for the track. Everyday driving and hooning, no.

I'll be testing this setup myself, but I cannot imagine I'll be able to pull off 3.4-3.5 to 60 with all seasons. If so I'll be so thrilled.

I was going through 4s's every season on my F80 so an added bonus of this compromised all season setup is tread life.

knepsterd · 01-08-2020, 03:11 PM

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Huge downgrade for the track. Everyday driving and hooning, no.

I'll be testing this setup myself, but I cannot imagine I'll be able to pull off 3.4-3.5 to 60 with all seasons. If so I'll be so thrilled.

I was going through 4s's every season on my F80 so an added bonus of this compromised all season setup is tread life.

Yeap had mp4s on M3 much better than mpps

kjb914 · 01-08-2020, 06:13 PM

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@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.

Go back to page two - posted a bunch of pics of my xm3c the day I added the all-seasons. 295/35/21 in the rear and 265/40/21's in the front with NO SPACERS. A week later and absolutely no rubbing what-so-ever. I also think the ride improved to be honest. I am now on the hunt to see what size spacers are going to give it even a better look. The rears look like 12mm's might do it but the front may take more... Does anyone know what IND ran on theirs??

knepsterd · 01-08-2020, 07:07 PM

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@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.

No spacers needed

Thewolfbmw · 01-09-2020, 07:50 AM

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@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.

No spacers needed

Agreed....your ride looks great.

AMWilliamsGT · 01-17-2020, 02:16 PM

So, I've got the Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS setup in 265/40 and 295/35 going on Monday during my RIS. Just wanted to check with those of you who have been running these for a few weeks now and see if anyone had anything negative to report before proceeding? TIA!

clickclickboom · 01-17-2020, 02:29 PM

Everything’s still ok

AMWilliamsGT · 01-17-2020, 03:05 PM

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Everything’s still ok

Glad to hear it! With some pretty cold temps and potential snow incoming next week, I will be glad to get the Conti's off and some all seasons on.

Thewolfbmw · 01-17-2020, 03:08 PM

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Everything’s still ok

What are your thoughts on mounting 305/35 on the rear? They seem to match the stock 265/40 in diameter. I also think it will fit on the 10 inch wide rim. Question is, will spacers be required.

kjb914 · 01-17-2020, 03:46 PM

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What are your thoughts on mounting 305/35 on the rear? They seem to match the stock 265/40 in diameter. I also think it will fit on the 10 inch wide rim. Question is, will spacers be required.

Oh man I'll be pissed if i hear 305's fit on the stock rim.. The 295's make it better - but I still would have liked it wider.

knepsterd · 01-17-2020, 06:30 PM

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What are your thoughts on mounting 305/35 on the rear? They seem to match the stock 265/40 in diameter. I also think it will fit on the 10 inch wide rim. Question is, will spacers be required.

Oh man I'll be pissed if i hear 305's fit on the stock rim.. The 295's make it better - but I still would have liked it wider.

Will be testing tomorrow in snow and slush. I'll give you an update.

clickclickboom · 01-17-2020, 08:30 PM

I’m not gonna say if they are fit or they will not fit. There is not much space to the inner fender liner on the rear. I don’t think it will look right. The front will have a little bit of stretch and the rear will be wider than the rim

Thewolfbmw · 01-17-2020, 08:43 PM

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I'm not gonna say if they are fit or they will not fit. There is not much space to the inner fender liner on the rear. I don't think it will look right. The front will have a little bit of stretch and the rear will be wider than the rim

You do make a very good point. Would need a 1/2" wider rim on the rear to match up visually.
I appreciate the feedback.

SWOT1 · 01-18-2020, 03:52 PM

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Oh man I'll be pissed if i hear 305's fit on the stock rim.. The 295's make it better - but I still would have liked it wider.

Not on the stock rims... 265f 295r seems like the best setup. (you could always add 12-15mm spacers...)

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hamy Private First Class 232 Rep 168 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks again guys for posting these pictures and confirming proper fitment without spacers. While these Pirelli's are a huge downgrade from the OE Michelin 4S's at least I can use the X3 during winter with this setup.
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Np2014 Second Lieutenant 137 Rep 238 Posts Drives: M4 Bsm/Sb Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	@knepsterd I tried t send you a message but your inbox is full. Did you have to use any spacers or make any modifications for the larger all season tires you put on your x3mc? That's my only holdout of the x3mc is I must have all season tires here in Ohio and every dealership said larger all season tires or even a peg setup won't work.
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AMWilliamsGT New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3MC Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	So, I've got the Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS setup in 265/40 and 295/35 going on Monday during my RIS. Just wanted to check with those of you who have been running these for a few weeks now and see if anyone had anything negative to report before proceeding? TIA! __________________ 2020 BMW X3MC \| Alpine White \| Tartufo \| Loaded \| Stock...for now 2014 BMW 550i M Sport (Gone) \| CBM \| Black Dakota \| Black Kidneys \| Side Reflector Delete \| DHP \| Comfort Access \| Driver Assistance \| Coded \| Vorsteiner VFF 103
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clickclickboom Private First Class 78 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Rust Bucket Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I’m not gonna say if they are fit or they will not fit. There is not much space to the inner fender liner on the rear. I don’t think it will look right. The front will have a little bit of stretch and the rear will be wider than the rim
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