Summer set up for 335d

Cottage Dude · 03-13-2010, 11:04 PM

I'm having a hard time deciding / figuring out what I can put on my car for the summer set up. I have a 335d (non-sport). I had the car delivered with the stock 17" rims, but had the dealer put winters on instead of all-season.

I definately want to go with 18s, or maybe 19s, and would like a staggered set up too. There is so much information out there, and honestly I'm lost. What size of tire is the 'right' fit??

Thanks,

burningchicken · 03-14-2010, 11:34 PM

I have also been looking at wheels for summer. When I save enough, I plan on purchasing either VMR V718 or V701 for my E90 without sport package. staggered 19 inches. Check out EAS europeanautosource.com They have tire recommendations for each of the wheels. Hope this helps

teamadobo · 03-14-2010, 11:47 PM

If you are going 18"s the stock sizes are 225/40/18 Front and 255/35/18 rear.

You selling your 17" wheels?

Cottage Dude · 03-15-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by teamadobo

You selling your 17" wheels?

Keeping my 17s. They have winters on them.
I'm aware of the stock set up. I'm just wondering what my limitations are? I can go 18x8.5 rims. Can I go 19x9.5?? And with what size tire?? I've used the calculator on the wheel and tire page, but that only tells me how much space i loose on the inside and outside.

I guess i'll word my question this way. With a stock 17" setup and no sport package, how much can I loose on the strut side / fender side before i get rubbing? Does sport / non-sport change the clearance?
Thanks,

remmib · 03-16-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cottage Dude

Keeping my 17s. They have winters on them.
I'm aware of the stock set up. I'm just wondering what my limitations are? I can go 18x8.5 rims. Can I go 19x9.5?? And with what size tire?? I've used the calculator on the wheel and tire page, but that only tells me how much space i loose on the inside and outside.

I guess i'll word my question this way. With a stock 17" setup and no sport package, how much can I loose on the strut side / fender side before i get rubbing? Does sport / non-sport change the clearance?
Thanks,

Only the height of the car.

Gary@TireRack · 03-16-2010, 02:39 PM

Common setups that always clear 8-8.5" up front (18" or 19") and 8.5"-9.5" rear (18" or 19") offsets vary but typically are in the area of 30-40mm. Of course more aggressive setups are possible but this is a good general range to start with.

Wheels
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp

david @ eas · 03-16-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by burningchicken

I have also been looking at wheels for summer. When I save enough, I plan on purchasing either VMR V718 or V701 for my E90 without sport package. staggered 19 inches. Check out EAS europeanautosource.com They have tire recommendations for each of the wheels. Hope this helps

Thanks for the recommendation!

Cottage Dude: If you need me to set you up with some wheels, or if you have questions on wheels, feel free to PM me. We've been helping out customers get the wheels their car deserves for quite some time now

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Cottage Dude Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2009 335d & 2012 X5d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Summer set up for 335d I'm having a hard time deciding / figuring out what I can put on my car for the summer set up. I have a 335d (non-sport). I had the car delivered with the stock 17" rims, but had the dealer put winters on instead of all-season. I definately want to go with 18s, or maybe 19s, and would like a staggered set up too. There is so much information out there, and honestly I'm lost. What size of tire is the 'right' fit?? Thanks,
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burningchicken Lieutenant 26 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	I have also been looking at wheels for summer. When I save enough, I plan on purchasing either VMR V718 or V701 for my E90 without sport package. staggered 19 inches. Check out EAS europeanautosource.com They have tire recommendations for each of the wheels. Hope this helps
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teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	If you are going 18"s the stock sizes are 225/40/18 Front and 255/35/18 rear. You selling your 17" wheels?
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Common setups that always clear 8-8.5" up front (18" or 19") and 8.5"-9.5" rear (18" or 19") offsets vary but typically are in the area of 30-40mm. Of course more aggressive setups are possible but this is a good general range to start with. Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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