[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by H0bb3z

Okay -- that's pretty sweet and looks exactly like my car minus the nice wheels (I still have the stock 18's on my car).

I know you've probably answered this several times in this thread, but I've gotten confused trying to keep up with the questions/answers, so I'm going to ask for another response specific to my car:

I'd like to see what would fit my 2008 e92 coupe (w/sport) without having to roll the fenders. I'm not running any suspension mods or upgrades at the moment...

I could go 18" or 19" I guess, but the 18's seem to look pretty good from what I can see and it probably is best considering I don't want to roll the fenders...

Between the 18" and 19" diameter, it would be dependent on which you'd prefer. For 18", the recommended fitment for your 08 e92 coupe in stock form would take the 18x8.5" ET35 Profile 1front and 18x9.5" ET35 Profile 2 rear EC-7s. Some people opt to go with the 18x9.0" ET31 fronts with the 18x10" ET33 rears, which sits more flush to the fender of your car for both front and rear, but can require negative camber in front and possibly rolled rear fenders, depending on the tire's actual make and model. It depends how aggressive you would like to go with your car and what wheel design you would prefer between the two.

We would recommend the 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 street tire sizes for the conservative 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET35 fitment. For the 18x9" ET31 fronts, we'd recommend at least a 245/40/18, though there has been many customers using normal street tires in the 255/35/18 tire size without issues. Negative camber would be needed for those looking to run extreme summer tires or R-compound tires. If you decide to go with the 18x10" ET33 rears and roll or pull the rear fenders, you can fit a 275/35/18 in the rear of your car, allowing for more rear traction. The 19" fitment would be similar, just a smaller sidewall for the tires due to larger diameter, and offsets are a little bit different on certain widths.

[H0bb3z]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

Between the 18" and 19" diameter, it would be dependent on which you'd prefer. For 18", the recommended fitment for your 08 e92 coupe in stock form would take the 18x8.5" ET35 Profile 1front and 18x9.5" ET35 Profile 2 rear EC-7s. Some people opt to go with the 18x9.0" ET31 fronts with the 18x10" ET33 rears, which sits more flush to the fender of your car for both front and rear, but can require negative camber in front and possibly rolled rear fenders, depending on the tire's actual make and model. It depends how aggressive you would like to go with your car and what wheel design you would prefer between the two.

We would recommend the 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 street tire sizes for the conservative 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET35 fitment. For the 18x9" ET31 fronts, we'd recommend at least a 245/40/18, though there has been many customers using normal street tires in the 255/35/18 tire size without issues. Negative camber would be needed for those looking to run extreme summer tires or R-compound tires. If you decide to go with the 18x10" ET33 rears and roll or pull the rear fenders, you can fit a 275/35/18 in the rear of your car, allowing for more rear traction. The 19" fitment would be similar, just a smaller sidewall for the tires due to larger diameter, and offsets are a little bit different on certain widths.

Okay - excellent and thank you! I think my Christmas present to myself will come a bit early this year...

[H0bb3z]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

Between the 18" and 19" diameter, it would be dependent on which you'd prefer. For 18", the recommended fitment for your 08 e92 coupe in stock form would take the 18x8.5" ET35 Profile 1front and 18x9.5" ET35 Profile 2 rear EC-7s. Some people opt to go with the 18x9.0" ET31 fronts with the 18x10" ET33 rears, which sits more flush to the fender of your car for both front and rear, but can require negative camber in front and possibly rolled rear fenders, depending on the tire's actual make and model. It depends how aggressive you would like to go with your car and what wheel design you would prefer between the two.

We would recommend the 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 street tire sizes for the conservative 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET35 fitment. For the 18x9" ET31 fronts, we'd recommend at least a 245/40/18, though there has been many customers using normal street tires in the 255/35/18 tire size without issues. Negative camber would be needed for those looking to run extreme summer tires or R-compound tires. If you decide to go with the 18x10" ET33 rears and roll or pull the rear fenders, you can fit a 275/35/18 in the rear of your car, allowing for more rear traction. The 19" fitment would be similar, just a smaller sidewall for the tires due to larger diameter, and offsets are a little bit different on certain widths.

I just saw this pic on the Turner Motorsport page with the profile 3 EC-7's in the rear with what looks like the stock e92 fenders.

They are running 18x9 ET31 front with 255/35-18 tires and in the rear they have 18x9.5 ET22 deep dish (profile 3) running 275/35-18 tires. I like that aggressive look of the deeper dish on the rear wheel.

I couldn't find the 18x9.5 ET22/profile 3 wheels on your page -- did I miss them?

[ihc95]

Originally Posted by H0bb3z

I just saw this pic on the Turner Motorsport page with the profile 3 EC-7's in the rear with what looks like the stock e92 fenders.

They are running 18x9 ET31 front with 255/35-18 tires and in the rear they have 18x9.5 ET22 deep dish (profile 3) running 275/35-18 tires. I like that aggressive look of the deeper dish on the rear wheel.

I couldn't find the 18x9.5 ET22/profile 3 wheels on your page -- did I miss them?

The 18x9.5 et22 will absolutely require a fender-roll for a non M E92.

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by ihc95

The 18x9.5 et22 will absolutely require a fender-roll for a non M E92.

That's correct, there isn't a direct fitment available for the e9x non-M with a Profile 3 face. It can be fitted with modifications, so please contact us via phone to discuss with one of our product specialists if you are interested in making a more aggressive fitment work on your car.

[ApexWheels]

For any fitment concerns or finish questions, feel free to contact us today.

[Isaiah5411]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

Beautiful Blue e92 with Race Silver EC-7's:



Let us know if you had any questions regarding fitment.

Do you have more pics of this car? I'd like to see an E92/93 with 18" EC-7s from the side view. Thanks!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Isaiah5411

Do you have more pics of this car? I'd like to see an E92/93 with 18" EC-7s from the side view. Thanks!

Here is a rear 3/4 shot of the same car, we don't have a side profile image unfortunately.

[Isaiah5411]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

Here is a rear 3/4 shot of the same car, we don't have a side profile image unfortunately.

Thanks!

[SLOWER]

Could you please make a recommendation for EC-7 on my car?

LCI E90, lowered on KW V1. 18x8 front with 12mm spacer. 18x8.5 rear with 15mm spacer. I would like to keep my tires Conti DWS 225/40 and 255/35. Thank you.

[ApexWheels]

Here is a closeup to show fitment on an E90 pre-LCI sedan:



It is on 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET35 EC-7's in Race Silver with 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 BFGoodrich Sport comp tires.

[SLOWER]

Originally Posted by SLOWER

Could you please make a recommendation for EC-7 on my car?

LCI E90, lowered on KW V1. 18x8 front with 12mm spacer. 18x8.5 rear with 15mm spacer. I would like to keep my tires Conti DWS 225/40 and 255/35. Thank you.

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

Here is a closeup to show fitment on an E90 pre-LCI sedan:

It is on 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET35 EC-7's in Race Silver with 235/40/18 and 265/35/18 BFGoodrich Sport comp tires.

What are the proper offsets with my tires and an LCI car?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by SLOWER

What are the proper offsets with my tires and an LCI car?

The recommended fitment for your car would be the 18x8.5" ET35 and 18x9.5" ET43 EC-7's with 235/40/18 and 265/35/18. The current Continental tires you have would work on these wheels as well, though it is one size undersized. Unfortunately, we do not have any photos of the E90 LCI with this exact setup at this time, but if we find some we will be sure to share it on here.

[BayE30]

any pics of e9x with 19" EC-7? need a model?

[Rick e92]

I was looking at getting either 18x9 et31 front and 18x10 rear. The tires I am looking at getting are the Michelin PSS. Right now I am just on stock suspension but plan on upgrading soon. I'm just wondering how these sizes will fit and if there will be anything I need to worry about.

For the front it seems like it would be better to get a 255/35/18 than a 245/40/18, is that correct?

For the rear I was looking at getting a 285/35/18. I couldn't find much info on this but would this tire size work with the 18x10 et33? or would it be better to go for the et43 with a small spacer? I do plan on probably shaving my fenders or possibly just a roll. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[G i e l.]

I'm driving BMW E90 325 LCI with some Apex EC-7.
- Front: 9J et31 with 225/40 R18 Michelin PSS => NO rubbing!!
- Rear: 9,5J et22 with 255/35 R18 Michelin PSS (old version Michelin tyre without rim protector) + rollend fenders => No rubbing!!
- Rear: 9,5J et22 with 255/35 R18 Michelin PS3 (new generation Michelin tyre always with rim protector) + rolled fenders => RUBBING!!
- Rear: 9,5J et22 with 245/35 R18 Hankook evo S1 (with rim protector) + rolled fenders => No rubbing!!


You can see that I already spent a lot of time/money on tyres for my EC-7 set-up on my E90 LCI in the rear.
Every tyre is different and has is owne tyre curve/profile/rimprotector!
But finally I found the perfect set-up with Michelin PSS.


Follow me on Instagram: @gielwerkx

[zero2sixtyZ]

Another EC-7 GB on the horizon after the ARC-8s?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Rick e92

I was looking at getting either 18x9 et31 front and 18x10 rear. The tires I am looking at getting are the Michelin PSS. Right now I am just on stock suspension but plan on upgrading soon. I'm just wondering how these sizes will fit and if there will be anything I need to worry about.

For the front it seems like it would be better to get a 255/35/18 than a 245/40/18, is that correct?

For the rear I was looking at getting a 285/35/18. I couldn't find much info on this but would this tire size work with the 18x10 et33? or would it be better to go for the et43 with a small spacer? I do plan on probably shaving my fenders or possibly just a roll. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

That is correct, the 18x9" ET31 should be paired with a 255/35/18 when possible. This is because the 245/40/18 is a bit tall and can cause rubbing on the fenders, especially with a lowered car.

We have had one customer that ran the 18x10" ET43 EC-7's with a 285/35/18 Hankook RS-3 tire, and he ran it with a 5mm spacer on the rear, effectively making the wheel 18x10" ET38. This car had the rear fenders rolled and dialed in some negative camber. The following photos were provided by that customer:







Without the spacer, the rear wheels would have interfered with the suspension components with the much wider wheels and tires. Feel free to call us with any questions that you would like to ask via phone, PM, or email.

[MMMCOOKIES55]

still on back order? Went to just order some off the site and they are all on back order

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by MMMCOOKIES335...

still on back order? Went to just order some off the site and they are all on back order

I have PM'd you, thanks for the question.

[Hoooper]

I have the 18x9.5 et43 EC-7s on the rear of my LCI e90. Currently I have 265/35s Continental extreme contact DW on there and they seem to fit with plenty of room. Will a 275/35 in either the DW or PSS fit without rolling the fender or rubbing?

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Hoooper

I have the 18x9.5 et43 EC-7s on the rear of my LCI e90. Currently I have 265/35s Continental extreme contact DW on there and they seem to fit with plenty of room. Will a 275/35 in either the DW or PSS fit without rolling the fender or rubbing?

The 275/35/18 would be really close and will be dependent on ride height and alignment. We like to recommend a fender roll for those trying to fit 275s, but have heard of some being able to get away without any modifications. If you have any more questions, feel free to let us know.