[kkrriiss]

Does anyone know what size of tires/rims that I would need to go with if I don not want to lower my 2011 328i allwheel drive. I have 19' staggered rims already and was thinking 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires. Do any of you guys know if there is a better combo or is that the best way to go.

Thanks

[Express]

careful of your rolling diameter.. you cant exceed 1% difference with xi models or you will tear up your transfer case and no, its not covered by bmw when you do.

[kkrriiss]

I thought that was addressed in any XI from 2009 +....... regarding the transfer case.....I do know that Endras sells staggered packages for the 3 series. Should I spin by and check out their tire sizes offered?

[SuperBmw]

The 235/265 combo is not recommended for xdrive

[kkrriiss]

Thanks man, I'll spin by and see what they offer at BMW.

Anyone with my drivetrain that has a staggered set up that works? Shoot some info my way.

[AKF12]

Here we go again!!
The famous debate of staggered versus non-staggered for xi E90.
I has a thread posted a while ago and many members thought staggered is not an issue for xi and many have this setup for a long time with no transfer case problems.

I don't know which opinion is right..

[platinumcars]

put it like this, my boy ran staggered vmrs on a 328xi , annnnd now randomly his car loses all power and shakes violently.. then returns to normal.. funny thing is bmw installed his wheel and tire package for him lolol

[AKF12]

I just asked the question in another thread under this "canada" section to a BMW sales adviser, I think it's "the fastestone" or something like that.

[Asclepius]

FYI.. If you can fit 235/35/19 I have 2 brand new goodyear f1 assymetric tires for a great price: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524001

[teamadobo]

Originally Posted by platinumcars

put it like this, my boy ran staggered vmrs on a 328xi , annnnd now randomly his car loses all power and shakes violently.. then returns to normal.. funny thing is bmw installed his wheel and tire package for him lolol

What size tires? My car came from factory with staggered.

225/45/17
255/40/17

Your buddy must be off on the rolling diameter and its confusing the AWD system

[Andy1991]

Go to Xdrive discussion section and check for the info. TONs.

I personally run 235 front 275 back on xi, no problem so far.

[diehard]

hummm interesting coz iam running 235 front and 265 rear for 2yrs now sofar no issues....

[AKF12]

You see, I told you guys it's black and white when it comes to this subject

[kkrriiss]

thanks guys for all the info. I also called Endras BMW and they stated that for the Xi they do supply staggered setups 225/255. So in my mind 235/265 will have the exact same difference in rolling diameter as the one they sell... Staggered it is then thanks.....

[AKF12]

Good question to Endras. Thanks!

[MMOTION]

I'm running 19x8.5 245/35/19 front and 19x10 275/30/19 rears. Ideally you should be running 235/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rears to stay within the 1% rolling diameter.

Xi's not being able to run staggered setup is a myth.