Advise needed for tyre sizes

[Gerald 5]

Hi, sifu-sifu,My ride is e39 and it is time for me to change all my 4 tyres cause the DOT was 3403, expired liao. The current tyre size is 235/45/17 all round. Rim are 8jx17". Question now: can I increase the rear to 265/40/17 while maintaining the tyre size for the front? Attached picture of rim just in case I missed out any point. Thanks a million.

 

[Jerman]

Gerald5,
Are your rear rims staggered? If yes, the correct specification is 255/40R17. If not, it's better to keep to 235/45R17 all round, if not the overall performance will suffer!

 

[affan66]

stay 235/45/17, but never go below 235 or you'll learn a very expensive mistake!!!

Jerman, we have same rims now Can I use the same 235/45/17 for my rear tyres as the fronts?

 

[Jerman]

Jerman, we have same rims now Can I use the same 235/45/17 for my rear tyres as the fronts?

Now, you car is back to the original specs:top:! Yes, no issue at all to use the same size all round.

p/s: I'm on Yokohama R1@ RM400 per pc

 

[Gerald 5]

Thanks to both Jerman and affan66. Initial intension was to have BIG wheel at rear, like the looks. Forgive my ignorance, have seen a lot in the tyre thread on "Staggered" but have not idea what it means...The reason I ask about the size of 265/40/17 was simply because when I check on the user manual on tyre pressure, it show 2 setting. 1) 235/45/17 all round and 2) front 235/45/17 and rear 265/40/17. Btw, I should take your advise Jerman. Yokohama R1, what is the speed rating?? Any place to recommend for my tyre change? Not a fast driven but would go up to more than 200km/h once in a while in my own spirited drive.. short sprint only. Thanka again guys.

 

[Jerman]

"Staggered" but have not idea what it means...

bro,
"looks" is always the "killer" in decision making! As the favourite Malaysian tagline "gaya mesti mahu" :top:

• staggered means both front and rear rims are different in width. Example, front 8Jx17' and rear 9Jx17"
• this means, one need to have different width tyres eg 235/45R17 (front) and rear 255/40R17.
• having said that, I'm on 235/45R17 for both front & back. Worry about the weight
• Yokohama R1 speed rating W (up to 270kph)

http://www.yokohama.co.nz/a_drive_r1.html

http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp

p/s: If you are from Klang Valley, try Bandar Sunway PJS 11/7 as there are row of tyres shop. My regular is in Taman Melawati, KS Tyres 03-41086316, Mr Chong.

 

[wc9922]

You want the staggerred tires for 17"?.

I probably will have 2 month old michelin pilot sports 255/40/17 tires x 2 for sale in a few days. Reason? Kena racun by these 5 series members guys to get 18" so I am upgrading to 18".

Ask Jerman, he's seen my tires. Also maybe I have 2 x 60% Yokohama ES300 DNA 235/45/17 tires from the front. Interested pls pm me.

 

[Gerald 5]

bro,
"looks" is always the "killer" in decision making! As the favourite Malaysian tagline "gaya mesti mahu" :top:

• staggered means both front and rear rims are different in width. Example, front 8Jx17' and rear 9Jx17"
• this means, one need to have different width tyres eg 235/45R17 (front) and rear 255/40R17.
• having said that, I'm on 235/45R17 for both front & back. Worry about the weight
• Yokohama R1 speed rating W (up to 270kph)

http://www.yokohama.co.nz/a_drive_r1.html

http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp

p/s: If you are from Klang Valley, try Bandar Sunway PJS 11/7 as there are row of tyres shop. My regular is in Taman Melawati, KS Tyres 03-41086316, Mr Chong.

Thanks Jerman, will go and see Mr Chong today. What is your view on spare? should I change as it bared manufacturing date as 02 also, but never use before..
BTW, can I mention your names as Jerman to Mr Chong to get the price of RM400/pc. How is their standard of alligment and balacing? I stay in D. Prima btw

 

[Jerman]

You want the staggerred tires for 17"?.

I probably will have 2 month old michelin pilot sports 255/40/17 tires x 2 for sale in a few days. Also maybe I have 2 x 60% Yokohama ES300 DNA 235/45/17 tires from the front. Interested pls pm me.

Gerald5,
Why not contact WC9922? Really good deal :top:.

p/s: check your PM too!

 

[JoeYazid]

I stay in D. Prima btw

It is nearer if you go to Sunway, MPS Auto, I am in Dataran Prima too ...

 

[syahruln]

Gerald... your expired tires bole bagi ka??? syiok oo buat donat

 

[Gerald 5]

It is nearer if you go to Sunway, MPS Auto, I am in Dataran Prima too ...

Bro Yazid,

Ada contact number not, can call and compare prices 1st. Are you staying in the condo too?

 

[Gerald 5]

Gerald... your expired tires bole bagi ka??? syiok oo buat donat

Hi syahruln,
See if I may trade in not, if not no issue. contact number please. May not be able to do it today. Will call you tomorrow.

 

[Mouse]

Hi, sifu-sifu,

My ride is e39 and it is time for me to change all my 4 tyres cause the DOT was 3403, expired liao. The current tyre size is 235/45/17 all round. Rim are 8jx17". Question now: can I increase the rear to 265/40/17 while maintaining the tyre size for the front? Attached picture of rim just in case I missed out any point. Thanks a million.

bro, your upgrade size should based on your stock tyre size. is your current size 235/45/17 stock standard that comes with your car? use the tyre calculator online to get the correct upgrade size. if 235/45/17 is not your stock size, then upgrading it again to a different size will give u a margin of error of more than 3%.

 

[Gerald 5]

bro, your upgrade size should based on your stock tyre size. is your current size 235/45/17 stock standard that comes with your car? use the tyre calculator online to get the correct upgrade size. if 235/45/17 is not your stock size, then upgrading it again to a different size will give u a margin of error of more than 3%.

It is stock, had make up my mind to change to the same size. Thanks for the info anyway. Cheers!

 

[Gerald 5]

Change all 4 to CSC3 and for the short drive back, happy man... even all the small rattle sound also disappear liao. Thanks sifu for all the advise... By the way, nice meeting you guys at MPS.Felix, Kelvin(hope the spelling in correct), Yazid and Alex. Yazid, thanks bro. learning some new thing about tyre as well as the car

 

[wc9922]

Nice to have met u too, Gerald5. U have a very nice car. Hope you do u the lobang in the splash shield behind the bumper. It can be a DIY thing also.

Of course here we have to use our nickname......But it's a bit uncomfortable in daily life use.

 

[Gerald 5]

Nice to have met u too, Gerald5. U have a very nice car. Hope you do u the lobang in the splash shield behind the bumper. It can be a DIY thing also.

Of course here we have to use our nickname......But it's a bit uncomfortable in daily life use.

Hi Bro, you have a nice ride too, mind sharing some photo post Rim change?

Btw, for the shield. Try seaching for the part number both vin and oem, tidak dapat la. Maybe don't know how to search kut. Do you have the part number since you have bought it not too long ago?

 

[affan66]

weiii yesterday went to MPS didn't call me. I was in USJ from 9am to 5pm. So bored donno what to do.

 

[wc9922]

I think we can make it a point to meet around MPS on some weekends. Ada car wash in front some more. I like this tire shop. service is quite likely one of the better ones.

Anyway gerald5 part no is: 51 71 81 594 25 ( Left) & 51 71 81 594 26 (right). as far as I know, Bavarian Auto has these in stock. Pls go direct to Segambut branch, talk to the nice girl in front desk.