Help--will these OEM M3 260 wheels fit?

Dereleek · 09-06-2009, 12:23 PM

I just bought these wheels off eBay and now I'm now wondering if these will fit without rubbing or modification needed. I did check before hand and found people that fit the, but now I am seeing others talking about issues. They are the 18" E92 M3 wheel, Style 260, 8.5" et29 F & 9.5" et23. The tires are 245/40 and 265/40. Some posts talk about fender rolling? Can anyone provide any insight on this and what will be needed to fit them?

Here is a post where it worked okay with modifications--will this still be the case with an XI?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270588

Thanks for the help.

ZRsaad · 09-07-2009, 01:25 AM

Not sure about beemers but with my Subaru STi which is also all wheel drive you are not supposed to run a staggered fitment... it causes issues with the all wheel drive... i'm sure someone with knowledge about BMW will chime in soon...

josarsportsfish · 09-11-2009, 07:56 AM

I called BMW a couple of weeks ago as I was wondering what the biggest rim size was for the xi models. They said stock, the biggest you can go is:

225 35 19 front
8x19
Offset 37

255 30 19 Rear
9x19
Offset 39

The ones you are looking at are a bit bigger, you may need spacers but ultimately, won't know unless you try it.

reprod · 09-11-2009, 12:35 PM

With xi you can run staggered once the overall diameter is within spec.

If you are planning on tracking your car then running non-staggered is recommended to reduce understeer.

TL · 09-13-2009, 11:53 PM

I run a staggered setup with my Xi and it's fine

Old setup
Front wheels = 19x8.5 40mm offset
Front tires = 235/35/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

Rear wheels = 19x9.5 39mm offset
Rear tires = 265/30/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

new setup
Front wheels = 19x8.5 35mm offset
Front tires = 235/35/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

Rear wheels = 19x9.5 30mm offset
Rear tires = 265/30/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

jgalaxy · 09-13-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL

I run a staggered setup with my Xi and it's fine

Front wheels = 19x8.5 40mm offset
Front tires = 235/35/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

Rear wheels = 19x9.5 39mm offset
Rear tires = 265/30/19 michelin pilot sport PS2

I run front 19 x 8.5 - 38mm offset on 235/35/19
I run rear 19 x 10.5 - 38mm offset on 265/30/19
(Goodyear F1 GS-3D)

Car lowered on KWv3

MassBimmer · 09-21-2009, 02:44 PM

The LCI E90's (2009 & 2010 model years) require a much more conservative offset than previous E90's. I don't think you'll be able to go further out than a 35 mm offset in the rear. 35-45 mm offset is really the ideal range in the rear for an LCI. You might be able to pull it off with some serious fender rolling in the back, not positive though..

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Dereleek Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centennial, CO. iTrader: (1)	Help--will these OEM M3 260 wheels fit? I just bought these wheels off eBay and now I'm now wondering if these will fit without rubbing or modification needed. I did check before hand and found people that fit the, but now I am seeing others talking about issues. They are the 18" E92 M3 wheel, Style 260, 8.5" et29 F & 9.5" et23. The tires are 245/40 and 265/40. Some posts talk about fender rolling? Can anyone provide any insight on this and what will be needed to fit them? Here is a post where it worked okay with modifications--will this still be the case with an XI? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270588 Thanks for the help.
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josarsportsfish New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Black on black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakville.Ontario iTrader: (0)	I called BMW a couple of weeks ago as I was wondering what the biggest rim size was for the xi models. They said stock, the biggest you can go is: 225 35 19 front 8x19 Offset 37 255 30 19 Rear 9x19 Offset 39 The ones you are looking at are a bit bigger, you may need spacers but ultimately, won't know unless you try it.
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	I run a staggered setup with my Xi and it's fine Old setup Front wheels = 19x8.5 40mm offset Front tires = 235/35/19 michelin pilot sport PS2 Rear wheels = 19x9.5 39mm offset Rear tires = 265/30/19 michelin pilot sport PS2 new setup Front wheels = 19x8.5 35mm offset Front tires = 235/35/19 michelin pilot sport PS2 Rear wheels = 19x9.5 30mm offset Rear tires = 265/30/19 michelin pilot sport PS2 __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	The LCI E90's (2009 & 2010 model years) require a much more conservative offset than previous E90's. I don't think you'll be able to go further out than a 35 mm offset in the rear. 35-45 mm offset is really the ideal range in the rear for an LCI. You might be able to pull it off with some serious fender rolling in the back, not positive though..
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