Scott,
Some people do run different brand tires, but I would be
careful doing that. If you are running the stock size
wheels, then you could run the new Kumho 225/40-18
tire on front, which is good for a 7.5-9.0" wheel. That's not a bad
fit for your stock 8" wheel. Then you can run the 265/35-18
Kumho's on the rear which are spec'd for a 9-10.5" wheel,
which should still work OK on your stock 9" wheel.
The 245-18 Hoosiers spec's say 8.5" wheel minimum.
If you are going to run wider wheels, then just go with the
245 Hoosiers in front, and the 275's in back. Or check to see
if you can get 275's all the way around.
Chris
97 M3
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Kassan" <s.kassan@computer.org>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 8:36 AM
Subject: Tire Dilema x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
> Has anyone tried running two different brand tires? I have a problem
> locating tires for my new car, a 2002 M3. Ideally, I'd like 245/40-18s
> on the front and 265/35-18s on the rear. No one tire manufacturer
> produces that combination R compound tire, yet. What would happen if I
> ran, say, some old g-Forces or new Hoosiers on the front, and Kumhos in
> the rear?
>
> On another note: where can I find a trailer hitch for an M3? I'd hate to
> try to put 4 huge wheels and tires, tools and a jack in the car. I've
> already got a 4x4 utility trailer.
> --
> Scott Kassan
> s.kassan@computer.org
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