[Bestle]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

Has anyone done this setup with the new 892M wheels? I was planning on swapping the existing PS4 265/40's that are in my rear now to the front wheels, and buying a new rear pair of PS4 295/35s for when I get ready to swap my winter wheels back to summer wheels.
I am assuming the offset of the new competition wheels are the same the other ones so this will be fine, but I have not seen anyone do this setup on the new 892Ms.

I have 265/295 on my 892s and the fitment is just the same as it was on the 765s.

[V8MAN]

Originally Posted by Bestle

I have 265/295 on my 892s and the fitment is just the same as it was on the 765s.

Perfect, thanks for the feedback!

[RAKLAW]

Had a passenger rear flat on my 2021 X4M comp. Seemed like an ideal time to go with 295X35R. Kept the 255s up front. Nice look, nice ride and very sure footed.
Pirelli Scorpins

[Kabes]

Originally Posted by car_fan

I am. Personally love the setup, and was recommended by my TireRack Sales Associate. Attached pics is an attempt to provide perspective for Michelin PS4s 255/40/21 x 295/35/21 on stock rims

Problem I’m running into is the sidewall design. The 295/35/21 pairs that I am getting are coming with the full ring Michelin Premium Touch design. My stock tires don’t have that so the sidewalls are different. If I may ask, where/how did you get the 295/35/21 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S without the full ring Premium Touch design? Or another possibility would be to get the 255 fronts with the Premium Touch design but I can’t find those either.

[JamRWS6]

What I find odd is the M40i comes with 275 (w/ 21s) rear vs 265 on the X3M. I am assuming the M division did this to help turn in and reduce push under heavy cornering. Doubting many are tracking these vehicles but assuming a 295/265 setup would alter balance in extreme cornering.

[Kabes]

Yes, that’s a great point as well. There are many factors with these tires. The BMW “star” spec is also supposed to be specifically designed per axel. Meaning the compound BMW directed Michelin to use is different in the front vs the back. The 255 in the front is designed with 4 compounds with an emphasis on dry traction and steering precision. The rear tires have only two compounds. Apparently BMW preferred dry handling and track use with a slight compromise to wet weather handling. It doesn’t seem as simple as just moving your rear tires to the front like some have done. At least not if you want to keep to the BMW specifications.

I believe the M40i has a 275 rear with a sorter sidewall then our 21” tires on the X3M comp. Maybe it was a monetary decision for BMW or possibly a space limitation. Who knows. It definitely sucks from an aesthetic standpoint to have an X3M with narrow rear tires. It really disturbs the look. My plan was to keep the 255’s on the front axel per BMW spec. That way I stay true to the front tire compound make up from BMW and then just replace the rear to a 295. On a side note the star BMW 295 PS4S is actually the front tire of the X5M competition. Keep that in mind if you're concerned with tire compound make up front vs rear. Also the standard X3M comp fitment amongst other BMWs has a dead on 1% diameter difference between front and rear. This seems to matter more because these vehicles have xDrive, which in the M models is supposedly very sensitive to that spec. A 255 or 265 front and 295 rear keeps you below 1% but a 255/295 keeps the rear diameter larger than the front, which is the BMW factory spec.

All that being said I can’t find 295 Michelin PS4S to match the sidewall of the front 255’s that came with the vehicle. I don’t know where you guys ordered your tires from, but I have had no luck. The ones I keep getting are with the Michelin Premium Touch design that is “Full ring.” (see attached)

[Bestle]

The 295s on mine have the same sidewall design as your picture, the 265s do not. Not really something that should bother you imo.

[Kabes]

Can you send a picture of yours showing the two different sidewall designs together? Maybe if I see it I can decide if it’s something I can live with. Right now my OCD won’t let me see beyond it.

[Bestle]

Originally Posted by Kabes

Can you send a picture of yours showing the two different sidewall designs together? Maybe if I see it I can decide if it’s something I can live with. Right now my OCD won’t let me see beyond it.

This is a real-world side on from a distance where you can actually see both wheels at the same time.

[Kabes]

Wow that’s a nice looking machine you have there. Looks like you have spacers too. I may have to consider doing it with the different sidewalls after all.

[Bestle]

Originally Posted by Kabes

Wow that’s a nice looking machine you have there. Looks like you have spacers too. I may have to consider doing it with the different sidewalls after all.

12mm front and back

[car_fan]

Originally Posted by Kabes

Problem I’m running into is the sidewall design. The 295/35/21 pairs that I am getting are coming with the full ring Michelin Premium Touch design. My stock tires don’t have that so the sidewalls are different. If I may ask, where/how did you get the 295/35/21 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S without the full ring Premium Touch design? Or another possibility would be to get the 255 fronts with the Premium Touch design but I can’t find those either.

Ordered from TireRack. Ironically, i was looking for the premium ring design for the front/rear when I ordered mine, as they weren’t available at the time.

[freesole]

Changed my stock tires (Conti's) to Michelin PS4 All Seasons in 295/35 and 255/40 and I have to say, the ride quality change is pretty significant. Both in terms of comfort and road noise, the bump up is noticeable. Highly recommend it for sure.

[pyo]

Originally Posted by freesole

Changed my stock tires (Conti's) to Michelin PS4 All Seasons in 295/35 and 255/40 and I have to say, the ride quality change is pretty significant. Both in terms of comfort and road noise, the bump up is noticeable. Highly recommend it for sure.

Hey, I have the same setup as you. What tire pressures did you settle on? I'm currently at 33/38, once warmed up gets to 36/41.

What about TPMS settings? Did you all change to Winter/All-Year?
I kept mine on "Summer" and 255/265 21....

[Lioryoung]

I put 315/35/21 on the rear feels amazing!!

[Ice9]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1 View Post
Recently got done installing some Michelin PS-4 265/40 front & 295/35 ZR 21 rear tires & I'm already liking the overall feel of this beastly SAV much more than before. IMO this is a must do mod & wish the factory wouldn't given us all a touch more rubber to work with. The overall tire height isn't a dead even exact match, but it's as close as you're currently going to get given the current tire size options available from the PS4 model line today...

Don't overlook rim width and tire height


Hi Kevin,
I assume that yours is an M40i, and that you mounted the 265/40 and 295/35 on the stock OE 21" rims, with widths of 8.5 and 9.5. Please confirm.

It just seems:

255's fit without rubbing, and are right at the maximum width recommended when using 8.5" rims. They are also only .3 taller than an OE 245's. Why go up to a 265 which is .5 too wide for the rim, is .6 inches taller than OE, and rubs?

The 295's are also 1/2 inch too wide for the 9.5 inch rim, but no one has reported rubbing.

I am willing to fugde a little with the 295's, because there isn't a choice. But I think that oversizing the fronts with 265's, especially if they rub, is unnecessary.

Anyway, to each his own of course, and a salute all the adventuresome car guys on the forum.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Ice9

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1 View Post
Recently got done installing some Michelin PS-4 265/40 front & 295/35 ZR 21 rear tires & I'm already liking the overall feel of this beastly SAV much more than before. IMO this is a must do mod & wish the factory wouldn't given us all a touch more rubber to work with. The overall tire height isn't a dead even exact match, but it's as close as you're currently going to get given the current tire size options available from the PS4 model line today...

Don't overlook rim width and tire height


Hi Kevin,
I assume that yours is an M40i, and that you mounted the 265/40 and 295/35 on the stock OE 21" rims, with widths of 8.5 and 9.5. Please confirm.

It just seems:

255's fit without rubbing, and are right at the maximum width recommended when using 8.5" rims. They are also only .3 taller than an OE 245's. Why go up to a 265 which is .5 too wide for the rim, is .6 inches taller than OE, and rubs?

The 295's are also 1/2 inch too wide for the 9.5 inch rim, but no one has reported rubbing.

I am willing to fudge a little with the 295's, because there isn't a choice. But I think that oversizing the fronts with 265's, especially if they rub, is unnecessary.

Anyway, to each his own of course, and a salute all the adventuresome car guys on the forum.

No, I drive an X3 MC. It's in my garage & profile here. So the fronts are 21x9.5" & the rears are 21x10"...

[joft6]

Originally Posted by Lioryoung

I put 315/35/21 on the rear feels amazing!!

Looks great! Wondering what you put on the front, any spacers?

[Lioryoung]

Originally Posted by Arya_

Looks great! Wondering what you put on the front, any spacers?

No spacers, fronts are still stock but I will put a 275/35/21

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by Lioryoung

I put 315/35/21 on the rear feels amazing!!

I'm assuming you still have the OE Wheels (21x10) on the rears...?
If so, the spec for the 315/35/21 tires is a minimum 10.5" width wheel.

[Lioryoung]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

I'm assuming you still have the OE Wheels (21x10) on the rears...?
If so, the spec for the 315/35/21 tires is a minimum 10.5" width wheel.

Yes oe wheel, and you can see the pics. Fits beautiful!!

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by Lioryoung

Yes oe wheel, and you can see the pics. Fits beautiful!!

Been looking at this also... how much clearance do you have on the inside?