F55 Wheel/tire options
#1
F55 Wheel/tire options
I have a F55s 2017 with dynamic damper (big mistake).
Running 18x7 stock rims with a 2015 Runflat. I cant lower the car because of the DDC.
Looking to move to a wider wheel/tire combo. I asked the dealer and was surprised when they did not know - said to call tire rack.
Is it possible to do a 18x8 and 225 wide - has anyone tried?
Or should I just go with 215/40?
I drove a 17 Clubman ALL4, and it took corners MUCH MUCH better than my car. Could it be the 225 tires???
Going crazy with this and am afraid I will be stuck with a poor handling car.
Running 18x7 stock rims with a 2015 Runflat. I cant lower the car because of the DDC.
Looking to move to a wider wheel/tire combo. I asked the dealer and was surprised when they did not know - said to call tire rack.
Is it possible to do a 18x8 and 225 wide - has anyone tried?
Or should I just go with 215/40?
I drove a 17 Clubman ALL4, and it took corners MUCH MUCH better than my car. Could it be the 225 tires???
Going crazy with this and am afraid I will be stuck with a poor handling car.
#2
Many folks complain of runflats in general. In the research I've done, prior to purchasing car, a few folks indicated they didn't like the handling of the 18" tires on the F55. I don't remember the specifics though.
And, ironically the DDC should improve cornering. What's happening in the corners ?
NM, I saw your other thread. Sucks. I wouldn't dump anymore money in to the car until your sure what the issue is. Maybe take it somewhere for a look over.
And, ironically the DDC should improve cornering. What's happening in the corners ?
NM, I saw your other thread. Sucks. I wouldn't dump anymore money in to the car until your sure what the issue is. Maybe take it somewhere for a look over.
Last edited by Zazoh; 03-16-2017 at 03:10 PM. Reason: answered own question.
#3
my set up will be as follows and will get installed by the end of April.
2016 F55S, non JCW brakes
Factory DDC
Neuspeed RSE10 18"x7.5"
+45 offset
225/40/18 tires
and just in case I have a 3mm spacer to install if needed.
So I will post up pictures and details once completed. I have read others are running a 225 wide tire with an 18" wheel. Plus Neuspeed said it would fit but Tire Rack won't touch this set up since they don't sell a wheel with the above specs, but they did confirm the tire will fit the wheel.
Good Luck
2016 F55S, non JCW brakes
Factory DDC
Neuspeed RSE10 18"x7.5"
+45 offset
225/40/18 tires
and just in case I have a 3mm spacer to install if needed.
So I will post up pictures and details once completed. I have read others are running a 225 wide tire with an 18" wheel. Plus Neuspeed said it would fit but Tire Rack won't touch this set up since they don't sell a wheel with the above specs, but they did confirm the tire will fit the wheel.
Good Luck