Hello, I'm looking to replace my 235/55/17 tires on my '08 X3 (all stock suspension) and would like to go bigger. I think the stock size looks too small and I'd like to fill up the wheel wells more. I'm not interested in buying new rims so I'd like to keep the tires 17".
I was thinking to move up to 235/60/17..... has anyone tried this size or larger?
Are there any issues with putting larger than stock tires on these vehicles?
Thanks in advance!

I'm interested in the answer to this as well LOL. I'm looking for a rugged look.

Hi there,
I just tried 245/65R17 on wheels that have an offset of 20 (not the stock 38).
And i get a little rub when i turn the front wheels to maximum turn.
Also, the wheels are studded, if that makes any difference.
I got those tires with the wheels when i bought them.
i will be getting 225/65R17 or 235/60R17, those have like 15mm more clearance and should be no problem, but of course the speedo will be a little off.

I wish that the 245/65R17 wheels would have worked, i think the car looks awesome on them!

And also , i have found many threads online that say 235/60R17 should be fine, and some even say, that is the best upgrade they did .

Good luck.

Hi All,
Newbie member here, hoping this post helps even though refers to 18" rather than 17" wheels.
This weekend I have installed 255 / 60 / 18 AT tyres on BMW factory 18" alloys.
No rubbing or issues, has provided the aesthetic closed arch gap I was looking for and the enlarged profile is great for comfort on UK potholed roads.

EDIT / Update: Front Tyres rubbed on full lock and deemed unsafe. Had to refit OE wheels and forge a new plan, possible go with narrower and lower profile fronts or swap out for 17" tyres with a 60 profile...

LJC-E83 wrote

Hi All,
Newbie member here, hoping this post helps even though refers to 18" rather than 17" wheels.
This weekend I have installed 255 / 60 / 18 AT tyres on BMW factory 18" alloys.
No rubbing or issues, has provided the aesthetic closed arch gap I was looking for and the enlarged profile is great for comfort on UK potholed roads.

EDIT / Update: Front Tyres rubbed on full lock and deemed unsafe. Had to refit OE wheels and forge a new plan, possible go with narrower and lower profile fronts or swap out for 17" tyres with a 60 profile...

Hey! That was a good looking setup, sad that you got rubbing. I have those same 18" inchers and I wish for thicker tires, so I'm wondering if you found solution for those or went down to 17"?

Thanks yeah, I loved the aesthetic of the OE wheels with AT tyres, but the rubbing issue and my mechanics failure with the suspension lift kit install, resulted in my scrapping of the all-terrain look and function and I've since gone with the other end of the spectrum option.
I now have 20" wheels with sadly low profile sport tyres as it proved a straight fit with no issues and allowed me to get the car through MOT without any further delay.

Old thread revival.
I had Nitto tires on stock wheels.
275/50/17.
These worked perfectly with some spacers. But now the tires are worn out and I can't find the replacement. My search is ON. If anyone has some suggestions, please share.

225/65/17 all terrains on mine with a lift kit. 15mm front and 30mm spacers on the rear, no rubbing anywhere. Also didnt rub before the lift kit or the spacers 👍

Old thread revival
Just wondering how you find the ride with the 225/65/17 all terrains. Looks like it should be comfortable. I'm trying to finx the ride on mine though not with all terrains.

spam__Groundskeeperwilly wrote

Looking at this for my wife's '08. How much spacer did you need?

I think 12.5mm rear and 10mm front

I was able to fit 255/55/19 without spacers

Hi everyone,

I have a 2008 BMW X3 (E83) and recently tried running 245/65 R17 Toyo Open Country A/T tires. As soon as I installed them, I started getting DSC warnings and interventions that weren’t there before.

I took the car to a shop to reprogram/recalibrate the DSC module for the new rolling circumference, but unfortunately, it didn’t work — the DSC still triggered faults. In the end, I had to switch back to my stock tire size, and now the system works fine again.

I’m posting to see if anyone here has:

-Successfully run larger-than-stock tires on an E83 without DSC problems

-Managed to adjust DSC/xDrive to accept a significantly bigger tire size

-Any insight into why the recalibration might fail, even with proper tools

Also curious — if you run oversized tires without reprogramming, what’s been your long-term experience with the DSC and transfer case?

I really liked the look of the car, but it was running really bad, with 4x4 lights and system triggered in every sharp turn more than 50 Km per hour.

AKAMagicmike wrote

I was able to fit 255/55/19 without spacers

Hi mate, how was the ride on these? Did you run 17” before them?

E83 X3 lci 2007 RHD. Fitted 235/65/17 All terrain tyres/stock alloys, no spacers, no lift kit, stock standard suspension. No rubbing, tyres are bit noisy due to AT tread, but I don't mind. Ride is comfy enough and is good on off roads too. No issues with TC or DSC or 4x4 lights. Will add 1.5" lift kit and some spacers and will try 245/70 in the next couple of weeks.

I put 235/65/17 on mine as well, with 20mm spacers up front and 15mm in the rear. I've seen very minimal signs of tire rub in the fender liners

jord20vt wrote

225/65/17 all terrains on mine with a lift kit. 15mm front and 30mm spacers on the rear, no rubbing anywhere. Also didnt rub before the lift kit or the spacers 👍

...

Wondering if you mean a real lift or spacers. If suspension lift do you mind sharing what brand? Im really close to buying a 2in suspension lift from flatout after getting stuck in a canyon over some boulders and there seems to be little to no other options other than stock.

Thanks

VicZGZ wrote

Hi everyone,

I have a 2008 BMW X3 (E83) and recently tried running 245/65 R17 Toyo Open Country A/T tires. As soon as I installed them, I started getting DSC warnings and interventions that weren’t there before.

I took the car to a shop to reprogram/recalibrate the DSC module for the new rolling circumference, but unfortunately, it didn’t work — the DSC still triggered faults. In the end, I had to switch back to my stock tire size, and now the system works fine again.

I’m posting to see if anyone here has:

-Successfully run larger-than-stock tires on an E83 without DSC problems

-Managed to adjust DSC/xDrive to accept a significantly bigger tire size

-Any insight into why the recalibration might fail, even with proper tools

Also curious — if you run oversized tires without reprogramming, what’s been your long-term experience with the DSC and transfer case?

I really liked the look of the car, but it was running really bad, with 4x4 lights and system triggered in every sharp turn more than 50 Km per hour.

3.0si AWD on 235/65/17 with no issues. Made it in Pismo, K.O.H. No issues. Never reprogrammed anything. I actually need to go get a set of other rims to put my street tires back on.

Robb678 wrote

E83 X3 lci 2007 RHD. Fitted 235/65/17 All terrain tyres/stock alloys, no spacers, no lift kit, stock standard suspension. No rubbing, tyres are bit noisy due to AT tread, but I don't mind. Ride is comfy enough and is good on off roads too. No issues with TC or DSC or 4x4 lights. Will add 1.5" lift kit and some spacers and will try 245/70 in the next couple of weeks.

....
hey dude, where will you be getting your lift kit from?
I can only find " flat out " but no real reviews for them. Did you ever get around to the lift?
kind regards.