[DanATL]

Despite my dealer assuring me my M235i would have summer tires it arrived from a dealer trade with the non-staggered 18x7.5 wheels and the P7 all season runflats.

Two questions for those who know:
1) Can I put wider tires on the rear 7.5 wide wheels without causing a problem? They just look skinny from the rear.
2) If I replace the P7 all seasons with Pilot SS run flat or Pilot SS non-runflats will a see a big difference in grip, ride, noise, etc?

Thanks,
Dan

[DanG]

Originally Posted by DanATL

Despite my dealer assuring me my M235i would have summer tires it arrived from a dealer trade with the non-staggered 18x7.5 wheels and the P7 all season runflats.

Two questions for those who know:
1) Can I put wider tires on the rear 7.5 wide wheels without causing a problem? They just look skinny from the rear.
2) If I replace the P7 all seasons with Pilot SS run flat or Pilot SS non-runflats will a see a big difference in grip, ride, noise, etc?

Thanks,
Dan

1. No, the 225/40/18s are already a bit big for the 7 1/2 inch rims. The ideal rim with for a 225/40/18 is 18 inches.

2. Don't buy run flats. The PSS are a superior tire.

If you buy non run flats you will also need to get an M mobility kit. You should make the dealer give you one. They only come with M235i that have non run flats.

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by DanATL

Despite my dealer assuring me my M235i would have summer tires it arrived from a dealer trade with the non-staggered 18x7.5 wheels and the P7 all season runflats.

Two questions for those who know:
1) Can I put wider tires on the rear 7.5 wide wheels without causing a problem? They just look skinny from the rear.
2) If I replace the P7 all seasons with Pilot SS run flat or Pilot SS non-runflats will a see a big difference in grip, ride, noise, etc?

Thanks,
Dan

Man, you weren't stuck. I wouldnt have taken delivery of the car until they gave me a staggered OEM set-up...You had great leverage for a moment in time to rectify that miss.

Now its going to cost you $$.

Check out the tires and wheels section - all of your questions will be answered there or with search here.

[Luminous]

I've got a spare set of staggered wheels if you're interested...

[artztt]

I have a set of staggered wheels from my 228i M-Sport, style 461M. Some people like them more than the 235 OEM wheels. They have MPSS already on them. If you are interested let me know. I also get great rates for shipping at work.

[artztt]

Originally Posted by DanATL

Despite my dealer assuring me my M235i would have summer tires it arrived from a dealer trade with the non-staggered 18x7.5 wheels and the P7 all season runflats.

Two questions for those who know:
1) Can I put wider tires on the rear 7.5 wide wheels without causing a problem? They just look skinny from the rear.
2) If I replace the P7 all seasons with Pilot SS run flat or Pilot SS non-runflats will a see a big difference in grip, ride, noise, etc?

Thanks,
Dan

I have a set of staggered wheels from my 228i M-Sport, style 461M. Some people like them more than the 235 OEM wheels. They have MPSS already on them. If you are interested let me know. I also get great rates for shipping at work.