265/35-19" for Front Tires on Model 3 AWD LR?

[robelectric]

When I look up alternative tire sizes for the 19" rims for the LR AWD Model 3, I see 265/35-19 listed only for the Rear and it still lists 235/40-19 for the Front. Has anyone tried 365/35-19 for the Front?

 

[beastmode13]

365/35/19 no. 265/35/19, yes. Plenty of us uses 265/35/19 square setup.

 

[robelectric]

365/35/19 no. 265/35/19, yes. Plenty of us uses 265/35/19 square setup.

Thanks for correcting my 365 typo. and thanks for the info.

 

[robelectric]

When I look up alternative tire sizes for the 19" rims for the LR AWD Model 3, I see 265/35-19 listed only for the Rear and it still lists 235/40-19 for the Front. Has anyone tried 265/35-19 for the Front?

 

[robelectric]

365/35/19 no. 265/35/19, yes. Plenty of us uses 265/35/19 square setup.

Does it help protect the rims from curb rash?

 

[beastmode13]

Does it help protect the rims from curb rash?

There are too many variables to give a simple yes or no answer. In general, if you look at the specifications of each tire on the manufacture website, it will provide a wheel width range for that particular tire. For example, a Michelin PS4S in 265/36/19 might have a wheel width range of 8.5" to 10". If your wheel is 8.5", the tire walls would be bulgier compare when mounted on the wheel. The same time mounted on a 10" wheel, the sidewall of the tire would be flatter. Bulgier would typically provide a more cushion to the curb before the wheel makes contact with the curb.

 

[gcmak]

Additional factor to keep in mind that not every tire model supports the weight of the car for every tire size combination. Just one example...the PS4S in 255 width in some configs do not support XL loads.

 

[mr.t0fu]

Sorry to thread bump, but is everyone running the PS4S? I used to run the MPSS MO spec on my M4, in 265/35/19, and loved it. Looks like the PS4S has a wider contact patch, but it is also just a generic tire. Also the star spec 265/35/19 is meant to be a rear tire as well.

 

[robelectric]

For those that have 265/35R19 in the front (M3), does it rub against the fender during tight turns or heavy loads?

 

[SD_Engnr]

For those that have 265/35R19 in the front (M3), does it rub against the fender during tight turns or heavy loads?

Nope.

 

[robelectric]

Nope.

Thanks. Are you also using the OEM 19" rims?

 

[SD_Engnr]

Thanks. Are you also using the OEM 19" rims?

No. I'm not sure you'd want to go up to 265 on an 8.5" wide wheel. At least not for daily driving. 255 is probably the max. 265 on 8.5" will likely have quite a bit of sidewall bulge and might look silly.

 

[Murattukaalai]

No. I'm not sure you'd want to go up to 265 on an 8.5" wide wheel. At least not for daily driving. 255 is probably the max. 265 on 8.5" will likely have quite a bit of sidewall bulge and might look silly.

How does 265 on a 9 inch wheel look?