want to get away from low profile tires

Johnnyc1 · 03-26-2023, 06:41 PM

I have a 2013 650 gran coupe with 20in low profile tires i want to go with a meater run flat tire can i use the samerims or do i have to go with a smaller rim did any one else gothis route? thanks

Qsilver7 · 03-26-2023, 07:03 PM

Most of the 18” & 19” wheels don’t look as sexy…but the added sidewall height does make the ride more compliant.

When I swap on my 18” winter setup from the 20” summer setup…the ride is a lot smoother/softer/compliant. But the car looks like it’s wearing Crocs instead of 3” spiked high heels.

You can play around with finding a 20 tire with a slightly higher sidewall that won’t rub against that suspensions arm…but you won’t be gaining much “cushion” which is what it sounds like what you really want. If that’s the case…look for a 19” wheel that you like and go with the recommended 19” tire sizes listed in the owners manual.

Johnnyc1 · 03-26-2023, 08:10 PM

thaks for the reply.I live in ny pothole s all over the place thank god for the last 5years tire and rims were covered under warranty needless to say it over last week i was able to get another 2 brand new rims and tires a 2500 hundred dollar value which brought my 5year total between many tires and aleast 10 rims to$26000 dollars half of what i paid for the car. I never liked hitting those potholes with the low profile thats why im changing since there is no more free ride. i cant wait to change the tires and sell the ones i have

iamvanja · 04-02-2023, 11:06 PM

I don’t think your issue is the low profile tire as much as run flats.

My 640i GC completely transformed after replacing 20” with non-run flats.

shine775 · 04-03-2023, 05:35 AM

I run 275/40-20 rear and 245/40-20 front. Better rim protection and a smoother ride, plus fills in tire gaps.

RJV3 · 07-19-2023, 08:23 PM

Ditch the run flats. A pair of Michelin pilot sport 4s will transform your ride completely.
I have stock 19” 353’s powder coated in black running the Pilot sports. What a transformation……. Especially coming from. NY driver

rodne · 07-23-2023, 09:00 AM

What brand/type of tires are you running? My 2017 650i GC has 20 inch 373M wheels. I am considering moving up to those tire sizes for the same reasons that you stated. Thanks.

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Johnnyc1 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2013 bmw650 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: bay shore ny iTrader: (0)	want to get away from low profile tires I have a 2013 650 gran coupe with 20in low profile tires i want to go with a meater run flat tire can i use the samerims or do i have to go with a smaller rim did any one else gothis route? thanks
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Qsilver7 Major General 4415 Rep 7,452 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Most of the 18” & 19” wheels don’t look as sexy…but the added sidewall height does make the ride more compliant. When I swap on my 18” winter setup from the 20” summer setup…the ride is a lot smoother/softer/compliant. But the car looks like it’s wearing Crocs instead of 3” spiked high heels. You can play around with finding a 20 tire with a slightly higher sidewall that won’t rub against that suspensions arm…but you won’t be gaining much “cushion” which is what it sounds like what you really want. If that’s the case…look for a 19” wheel that you like and go with the recommended 19” tire sizes listed in the owners manual. __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.
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Johnnyc1 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2013 bmw650 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: bay shore ny iTrader: (0)	thaks for the reply.I live in ny pothole s all over the place thank god for the last 5years tire and rims were covered under warranty needless to say it over last week i was able to get another 2 brand new rims and tires a 2500 hundred dollar value which brought my 5year total between many tires and aleast 10 rims to$26000 dollars half of what i paid for the car. I never liked hitting those potholes with the low profile thats why im changing since there is no more free ride. i cant wait to change the tires and sell the ones i have
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04-02-2023, 11:06 PM	#4
iamvanja Lieutenant 167 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC white on red Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I don’t think your issue is the low profile tire as much as run flats. My 640i GC completely transformed after replacing 20” with non-run flats.
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shine775 Scott 36 Rep 97 Posts Drives: BMW 640i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Tampa Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 640i [0.00]	I run 275/40-20 rear and 245/40-20 front. Better rim protection and a smoother ride, plus fills in tire gaps. Attached Images __________________ Scott
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RJV3 Customize Everything! 44 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 17 F06 Gran Coupe/ 16 F10 535 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Ditch the run flats. A pair of Michelin pilot sport 4s will transform your ride completely. I have stock 19” 353’s powder coated in black running the Pilot sports. What a transformation……. Especially coming from. NY driver
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07-23-2023, 09:00 AM	#7
rodne Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw 650i Join Date: May 2023 Location: US iTrader: (0)	What brand/type of tires are you running? My 2017 650i GC has 20 inch 373M wheels. I am considering moving up to those tire sizes for the same reasons that you stated. Thanks.
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