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[Seed]

I have been spending countless hours working on what setup I am going to go with and I was fairly certain that the VMR VB3 19x10 et38 with a 265 was a sure fit on the back of an 09 M Sport. Now I am told by a vendor here "there is no way on stock".

The conflict of information here is frustrating. I understand different tires and all that but there must be someone.... Is there someone with an e90 LCI running a 19x10 rear without fender roll here?

Does anyone have real life experience with this setup?

-Seed

[coolchu001]

Not sure if that's true, I have 19x9.5 ET42 with 275 tires and I still have about 10-15mm clearance from the fender. This was on non-sports suspension though.

Update: some pics of the clearance:

[E90ED]

are you not planning to roll the fenders?
i don't think they fit if you don't roll

[Seed]

Originally Posted by coolchu001

Not sure if that's true, I have 19x9.5 ET42 with 275 tires and I still have about 10-15mm clearance from the fender. This was on non-sports suspension though.

Update: some pics of the clearance:

beauty.

[MassBimmer]

On stock suspension (even sport) you should be fine
A slight fender roll isn't a big deal for added peace of mind

[ModBargains.com]

You're definitely going to have to roll your rear fender your planning to lower your E90 LCI and want to fit the 19x10 ET38. If your at a stock height, you'll be cutting it close.

[NiVeDh]

I have 19x10 ET38 on my pre-LCI. The LCI track is 8mm wider on each side so that would be the same as a 19x10 ET30 on a pre-LCI right? A lot of people are running 19x10 ET25 on their pre-LCIs with just a minor fender roll and 265s so I don't know...

[david @ eas]

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I have 19x10 ET38 on my pre-LCI. The LCI track is 8mm wider on each side so that would be the same as a 19x10 ET30 on a pre-LCI right? A lot of people are running 19x10 ET25 on their pre-LCIs with just a minor fender roll and 265s so I don't know...

That sounds about right actually. But the most important part of all that is that if you go with the 19x10 ET38, with a 265 then you're probably going to still need to roll the fenders a bit to make everything work properly.

[VMRWheels]

19x10 +38 with a 265 can work on a LCI with a slight fender roll if you plan on lowering the vehicle. You should be fine at stock height if you run a rounded sidewall 265 tire.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[LCIr]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

19x10 +38 with a 265 can work on a LCI with a slight fender roll if you plan on lowering the vehicle. You should be fine at stock height if you run a rounded sidewall 265 tire.

-Charles@VMRWheels

This is equivalent of a 19 x 9.5 ET33 right??? If we are taking it on a 9.5 wide perspective of course.

[mikegronholz]

I thought e90 could run MORE aggressive than e92. Is that not right ?

I have a 2011 e92 with 19x10 +37 with a Michelin 265 (same measurements as Nitto and Toyo 275) and I stuffed mine today and had a full finger width clearance. So much clearance in fact I am putting 275 Michelins on next week.

[Seed]

This thread alone is proof as to the confusion.

To migkegron. I believe the e90 LCI is the same as the current e92. The pre-LCI had more love. But it's good to hear you with a 19x10 et37 have some space. Makes me feel more confident with my risk.

See

[mikegronholz]

Originally Posted by Seed

This thread alone is proof as to the confusion.

To migkegron. I believe the e90 LCI is the same as the current e92. The pre-LCI had more love. But it's good to hear you with a 19x10 et37 have some space. Makes me feel more confident with my risk.

See

oh, ok. Well, my suspension is stock and you +38 will sit in 1mm more than mine. but anyway, like I said, I had 400 in the passenger seat, 200 in the rear seat, 50 worth of gear in the trunk and me in the driver and the rear passengerside had a full finger of clearance easily. And forget a 265 unless you go Michelin ... go 275. My tires are 265 Michelins ... they are 10.7 wide. Go from there.

Here is ride height, unloaded

[Seed]

Cool Mike. I went with a Hankook 275 so we'll see. If I have to roll I have to roll. We'll see in two weeks!

Did that 265 sit well on that 10"?

Seed

[mikegronholz]

Originally Posted by Seed

Cool Mike. I went with a Hankook 275 so we'll see. If I have to roll I have to roll. We'll see in two weeks!

Did that 265 sit well on that 10"?

Seed

The Michelin 265 sits ok. That is what that picture is. Michelins have a nice deep bead also so it helps in the appearance. If the tire has a shallow bead the wheel will stick out past the sidewall.

[mikegronholz]

Here's what I would do ... you have a ton of vendors posting in this thread. Add Zoeb at wheel dude to the list for those in California. I would bet at least one of them has a set on their "shop car" they will test fit for you. Which ever one goes that mile for you ... give that one your money. My 2 cents.

But I think you'll be fine. I bought mine on blind faith. Being in CA, you don't have to.

[remmib]

That will fit very nicely I think.