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[jamba]

From everything I'm able to gather, 18x9.5 +34 LM reps in a square set up should fit all around on stock ride height, but I may encounter some issues when I decide to get coilovers. Anybody have a similar set up?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

From everything I'm able to gather, 18x9.5 +34 LM reps in a square set up should fit all around on stock ride height, but I may encounter some issues when I decide to get coilovers. Anybody have a similar set up?

Yes they will fit with a 235/40/18 or a 245/40/18. If you get coilovers you will need a spacer in the front. Also you should use a 12-15mm spacer in the rear otherwise the rear will be sunken in while the front is nearly flush.

[jamba]

Originally Posted by bmw325i

Yes they will fit with a 235/40/18 or a 245/40/18. If you get coilovers you will need a spacer in the front. Also you should use a 12-15mm spacer in the rear otherwise the rear will be sunken in while the front is nearly flush.

Thanks. Any recommendations on size of spacer for fronts when I get coilovers?

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Thanks. Any recommendations on size of spacer for fronts when I get coilovers?

A 5mm might be enough but you should search or wait for someone else to answer.

[VMRWheels]

That sizing is more aggressive than we recommend, but I've seen people do similar specs with our wheels (ET33 instead of ET34). You may need a spacer in the front to clear the coilovers though.

235/40/18 is generally what I've heard of people using.

[_shim]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Thanks. Any recommendations on size of spacer for fronts when I get coilovers?

a 5mm should be fine. you'll probably want a larger spacer in the rear to even out the look.


but please do the drop before wheels. stock xi height ..

[jamba]

Thanks all.

Essentially, I know its not a perfect fit, but it's basically some clearance wheels with Varrstoen. I originally wanted a staggered setup, but thought it might be a good compromise given the sale price. When I do the math, its probably going to cost the same with cost of 4 spacers, plus I always wanted 19"s from the start

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Thanks all.

Essentially, I know its not a perfect fit, but it's basically some clearance wheels with Varrstoen. I originally wanted a staggered setup, but thought it might be a good compromise given the sale price. When I do the math, its probably going to cost the same with cost of 4 spacers, plus I always wanted 19"s from the start

Theres nothing wrong with this fitment. 9.5 up front works very well because its pretty much flush and an easy fit.

[jamba]

I contacted Varrstoen and they said fronts are fine but rears won't work once I get coilovers unless I roll the fenders. Still might be worth doing

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

I contacted Varrstoen and they said fronts are fine but rears won't work once I get coilovers unless I roll the fenders. Still might be worth doing

You might need a slight roll in the rear depending on how low you go and what spacers you use. Without the spacers theres no way it would rub.

[MonacoBlueE90]

With coilovers you definitely need spacer like 5mm. I used to have 18x9.5 et35 front with 235/40/18. It had about 2mm clearance to stock shocks. Also had 9.5 et30 front and now it is 9.5 et22 front.

For rear at least 12mm spacer and if you use 235/40/18 rear also you wont need fender roll. I used to have 18x9.5 et22 rear with 235/40/18 and i was going to add 10mm spacer to those, but instead bought new wheels.

You probably could add about 15-18mm spacer to your 9.5 et34 rear and still wouldn't rub with 235/40/18.

[jamba]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

With coilovers you definitely need spacer like 5mm. I used to have 18x9.5 et35 front with 235/40/18. It had about 2mm clearance to stock shocks. Also had 9.5 et30 front and now it is 9.5 et22 front.

For rear at least 12mm spacer and if you use 235/40/18 rear also you wont need fender roll. I used to have 18x9.5 et22 rear with 235/40/18 and i was going to add 10mm spacer to those, but instead bought new wheels.

You probably could add about 15-18mm spacer to your 9.5 et34 rear and still wouldn't rub with 235/40/18.

Which wheels did you have? Do you happen to have more pics?

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Which wheels did you have? Do you happen to have more pics?

I had Apex arc8 18x9.5 et35, 235/40 front and 18x9.5 et22, 235/40/18 rear
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...24&postcount=1

Same wheels but 5mm spacer at front, so 9.5 et30
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=39

Now i have Varrsstoen ES2 18x9.5 et22, 225/40/18 front and 18x10.5 et15, 255/35/18 rear.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=45

[jamba]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

I had Apex arc8 18x9.5 et35, 235/40 front and 18x9.5 et22, 235/40/18 rear
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...24&postcount=1

Same wheels but 5mm spacer at front, so 9.5 et30
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=39

Now i have Varrsstoen ES2 18x9.5 et22, 225/40/18 front and 18x10.5 et15, 255/35/18 rear.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=45

Nice car!

The 5 mm spacer helps, but it doesn't look terrible in that first set of pics. This was helpful. Thanks

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Nice car!

The 5 mm spacer helps, but it doesn't look terrible in that first set of pics. This was helpful. Thanks

Thank you and no problem.