Ag Surfer

Fellow E63 owners, what's the ideal tire size for 20x9 and 20x10 wheels? Thanks!

dinman

I'm currently running a 265/30/20 and 285/30/20 on 20x9.5 and 20x10.5. stock suspension.

Ag Surfer

Thanks Dinman. What brand of tires are you running?

dinman

Michelin Pilot Super Sports

Ag Surfer

Why did you go 285 and not 295 in the rear? Any chance you can post some pictures of your set up?


Ideally, I'd like to go 255/35 and 295/30 for more sidewall. Check out this CLS63 with that set up: https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires/652767-fs-vossen-cv3-tires-cls-63-a.html Do you think that would work?

dinman

I'd love to, but I believe it would be way too tall of a tire. The stock tire is 25.9", and the 295/30 is a solid 27" tire. I ran a 295/25, and while it looked good, it has a ridiculously small sidewall. I wouldn't mind running it again, I just got a killer deal on the 285. I'll post pics of all of my tire setups when I get back to work. Out for lunch at the moment

dinman

ok, so here was the 285/25/20. looked terrible, rode terrible, would never run it again. removed these within like a week. also had 245/30 in the front at the time, hated it















Now here is the 295/25/20. A little better, would look awesome lowered on them. i will admit in some pics my suspension was sitting high because 3 people literally just got out of the back of the car. when it settled down (like the first pic) it looked better







































And here is the 285/30/20 in a Continental ExtremeContact DWS06. Before the Michelins












This was the front being a 255, which i did not care for







And currently, as it sits, with a 265/30 in the front and a 285/30 in the rear, both Michelin PSS's

































hope this helps

Ag Surfer

Helps tremendously! Thank you so much. Any rubbing with the current set up?

dinman

Up front, there is about a 1/2" long spot where dirt has been rubbed off of my strut. But the paint on the strut isn't damaged, and I never hear a single noise from inside. I may have just wiped it when I was changing some parts underneath the car, but even if it does rub, its extremely Minor and I'm not worried about it. I hit huge bumps daily (Louisiana roads) and have never heard any strange rubbing noises. The back is pretty close to the fender liner, but doesn't ever touch

Luke-BITURBO

Are the rear profile not meant to be a size down say running 30 front should run 25 rear?

baldmike73

i just spoke to 2 tire shops that deal in higher end cars and aftermarket wheels and both said the same thing for E63s wagon - would be same for sedan:

Front 245/35/20
Rear 275/30/20

I am currently running 255/30 and 285/25 (Vossen VFS1 9 and 10.5 rears) and said while those are a bit wider you are doing yourself a disservice on ride quality and potential to cracking/bending.

I currently have the Nitto INVO and will probably go with them again as I really like the look of the tread, perform well, are rather quiet (can't tell over the x-pipe at WOT)

Or just go back to Michellin or Bridgestone

Luke-BITURBO

im running 255/25/20 and 285/30/20 on 9 and 10.5 I don't think we have any other options to improve ride comfort really do we on this setup lowered

mj_39

While I understand what your shop is saying. Recommending a 275/30 on your 10.5 inch wheel doesn't sound right. That tire will have a decent stretch on it and I wouldn't want to run a 275 on 10.5

Luke-BITURBO

yep I wouldn't like to go lower then 285

you will probably end up with the same or less sidewall then a 25 even with a 30

baldmike73

I'm running (came with car) my set up is front and 10.5 in rear on 20 as well - lowered H&R up front links/star in rear
255/30 f (nitto invo - really like)
285/25 r

recommended by a high end tire shop locally
245/35 f
275/30 r

I do wonder if the new tire sizes for the 213 will fit though
265/35 f
295/30 r

Luke-BITURBO

front are more then likely be to big I think especially lowered on a 9

Ag Surfer

After a ton of research, I plan on going 255/30 and 295/25 on 20x9 and 20x10. Hopefully it works out.

Luke-BITURBO

I think that will be a perfect setup

Ag Surfer

Hope so! I'll post pics after installation.

mj_39

Ya, that should work out nicely. I'm contemplating the idea of running a 265/30 & 305/25 on a 9/10.5 setup I'm looking to have made.

Riche63

Hi, how has this worked out for you please? I'm just ordering a set of twenties with Super Sports in the same size set up and have been nervous due to so many mixed opinions...

Riche63

Hi, how has this worked out for you please? I'm just ordering a set of twenties with Super Sports in the same size set up and have been nervous due to so many mixed opinions...