switching to a smaller wheel and square tire setup?

nicknaz · 06-19-2012, 05:55 PM

Hey guys,

I've been thinking about moving from the stock 19" wheels to a 17" setup with something like a 255/40/17 square setup to reduce weight, tire replacement cost and gain access to sticker street tires like Dunlop Star Spec, Kumho XS, etc

Seems like a win on many levels (other than perhaps looks)

Tried to search around the forums but haven't found anything. Has anyone done this?

Desmoduece · 06-19-2012, 07:56 PM

I saw a Z4, newer, with 15" steel wheels with Smoothie hub caps and white wall tires.

He must like it that way....

cdeslandes · 06-19-2012, 09:08 PM

That's what my winter setup is.

nicknaz · 06-20-2012, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdeslandes

That's what my winter setup is.

255/40/17 square setup ?

Do the fronts rub under hard cornering ?

Z_Victor1 · 07-16-2012, 03:01 PM

Is this any help?

Mine came new with the following 17" size.

"Light Alloy Wheels Turbine Styling 292 17" with mixed tyres"
"Option Code" 2AE
Fronts:- 225/45RF17 91W
Rears:- 255/40RF17 94W

FWIW, ride on (original) Bridgestone RFTs was hard and uncomfortable. Ride on (replacement) Continental SSRs is a great improvement.

Despite the fact that they 'look' far more attractive, I am not tempted by larger wheels.

Just so long as I refrain from vainly looking in shop windows for reflections, I can't see the wheels when I'm driving so it doesn't bother me

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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	switching to a smaller wheel and square tire setup? Hey guys, I've been thinking about moving from the stock 19" wheels to a 17" setup with something like a 255/40/17 square setup to reduce weight, tire replacement cost and gain access to sticker street tires like Dunlop Star Spec, Kumho XS, etc Seems like a win on many levels (other than perhaps looks) Tried to search around the forums but haven't found anything. Has anyone done this?
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Desmoduece ESA Vorderbau X3 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spartanburg, SC iTrader: (0)	I saw a Z4, newer, with 15" steel wheels with Smoothie hub caps and white wall tires. He must like it that way....
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Z_Victor1 First Lieutenant 62 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i 👍 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthEast UK iTrader: (0)	Is this any help? Mine came new with the following 17" size. "Light Alloy Wheels Turbine Styling 292 17" with mixed tyres" "Option Code" 2AE Fronts:- 225/45RF17 91W Rears:- 255/40RF17 94W FWIW, ride on (original) Bridgestone RFTs was hard and uncomfortable. Ride on (replacement) Continental SSRs is a great improvement. Despite the fact that they 'look' far more attractive, I am not tempted by larger wheels. Just so long as I refrain from vainly looking in shop windows for reflections, I can't see the wheels when I'm driving so it doesn't bother me
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