[PhilT3]

If I get the all season tires on the M-Sport 535i with the 19" style 351M wheels, will they be a staggered sizing or squared?

Thanks.

[Alan l.]

Squared with all season tires.

[Donser]

Most likely, squared...

Originally Posted by PhilT3

If I get the all season tires on the M-Sport 535i with the 19" style 351M wheels, will they be a staggered sizing or squared?

Thanks.

[PhilT3]

thanks guys.

Does anyone know if a staggered set-up can be used with no problems? and supported by BMW?

[HighConcept]

Originally Posted by PhilT3

thanks guys.

Does anyone know if a staggered set-up can be used with no problems? and supported by BMW?

Squared, and yes it's possible -- some have attempted that setup.

[Scott2013]

Squared

[rickhaag]

For my 2011 535i xDrive M Sport, I had the my dealer take of the squared set (OEM Style 351) and put on the staggered set that comes with the F10 M Sport RWD (OEM Style 351).

Original Configuration
front: 245/40/19 19x8.5 ET33
front: 245/40/19 19x8.5 ET33

Current Configuration
front: 245/40/19 19x8.5 ET33 (Diameter - 26.72 inches)
rear: 275/35/19 19x9.0 ET44 (Diameter - 26.58 inches)


I have had zero issues. The variance between diameter, which is an important consideration for xDrive vehicles is 0.5%.

Some wonder why the european F10 M Sport is fitted stock with staggered wheels while the U.S. cars are squared. My guess, as I have not been able to confirm this, is there are no All-Season (A/S) Run Flat Tires (RTF) available in the U.S.* for 275/35/19*. When I replace the tires that are on it now, I will switch to Michelin A/S Sport (non-RTF).

*Available at tirerack in 275/35/19 RTF: Max Performance Summer & Grand Touring Summer. There are no A/S RTF in this size, however for 245/40/19 there is a Good Year A/S tire available (OEM Tire).

I currently have the Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT. While I have not tested them in the snow, my guess is they will perform miserably in freezing conditions.

Hope this helps.

[pillpusher84]

Originally Posted by PhilT3

thanks guys.

Does anyone know if a staggered set-up can be used with no problems? and supported by BMW?

Yes, my summer set are 20" 343M M5 rims on Michelin PSS rubbers. These are a staggered setup and work without issue on my 550xi.

[PhilT3]

Thanks guys. I have since purchased staggered Forgestar CF10's.