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[RebornS14]

Just got these Volk Racing TE37 Classics put on last night.
Perfect fitment on the narrow body E9X chassis.
Lowered on Ohlins Road & Tracks

18x9.5 +28 5x120 with 255/35ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1Sports
no rubbing or fender roll required.

[Boston335iGuy]

Looks good!

[cruizinmax]

255's all the way around? Is that an LCI?

[Senpai]

Originally Posted by RebornS14

Just got these Volk Racing TE37 Classics put on last night.
Perfect fitment on the narrow body E9X chassis.
Lowered on Ohlins Road & Tracks

Looks amazing man! Was this the same set the guy with the f31 wagon was selling? I wish I got a +28 instead of +22 squared, still fit a 255/35 pss all around but it still rubs a bit

[RebornS14]

Originally Posted by Boston335iGuy

Looks good!

THANK YOU! i love the way it looks. and feels great too. these wheels are so light, makes the car feel so nimble.

Originally Posted by cruizinmax

255's all the way around? Is that an LCI?

2011 yes, LCI - is there difference in wheel fitment between the pre and lci?

Originally Posted by Senpai

Looks amazing man! Was this the same set the guy with the f31 wagon was selling? I wish I got a +28 instead of +22 squared, still fit a 255/35 pss all around but it still rubs a bit

i don't know who the f31 wagon guy is but Evasive Motorsports in CA stocks these wheels.

my other options were Advan GT's & CE28N in 18x9.5 +35 - 5x120 but i would have had to use a 4mm spacer in the front to clear my coilover perch in the front and add like a 7mm spacer to bring the rears out.

[AngelOfVerdunE92]

I keep debating whether I should get 18's or 19's. When I see pics like these it seems 18's is the way to go! Great looking E90 man!

[RebornS14]

Originally Posted by AngelOfVerdunE92

I keep debating whether I should get 18's or 19's. When I see pics like these it seems 18's is the way to go! Great looking E90 man!

Thanks man.

originally i did plan on going 19's as well but the tire prices and overall diameter seemed like it would get too close to rubbing on stuff at full lock and what not.

im really happy with the fitment on these 18s. i might try to see how a 40 series tire will fill with this set up next time around.

[Twin_Snails]

Oh boy, those volks are just so nice . One day lol

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by RebornS14

2011 yes, LCI - is there difference in wheel fitment between the pre and lci?

Yes, pre-lci has a narrower rear track that can allow for more aggressive fitments at the rear.

[cruizinmax]

Originally Posted by RebornS14

THANK YOU! i love the way it looks. and feels great too. these wheels are so light, makes the car feel so nimble.




2011 yes, LCI - is there difference in wheel fitment between the pre and lci?




i don't know who the f31 wagon guy is but Evasive Motorsports in CA stocks these wheels.

my other options were Advan GT's & CE28N in 18x9.5 +35 - 5x120 but i would have had to use a 4mm spacer in the front to clear my coilover perch in the front and add like a 7mm spacer to bring the rears out.

Looks great!

[OTN55]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

Yes, pre-lci has a narrower rear track that can allow for more aggressive fitments at the rear.

what is the actual difference of the lci to pre lci what parts make the rear track wider?

[mashimarho]

Looks great. Nice fitment.

[lab_rat]

Originally Posted by OTN55

what is the actual difference of the lci to pre lci what parts make the rear track wider?

The pre-LCI rear track is 8mm narrower. Per side.

[RebornS14]

Originally Posted by lab_rat

The pre-LCI rear track is 8mm narrower. Per side.

so a pre-LCI would add a 8mm spacer in the rear to fit these wheels correct?

[joeinsd]

Love it! I know this is a wheel thread, but how do you like your Ohlins? They are top on my list..

[RebornS14]

Originally Posted by joeinsd

Love it! I know this is a wheel thread, but how do you like your Ohlins? They are top on my list..

best ride quality on the streets and also tested them at buttonwillow. performs great. by far the best setup. i've never heard any complaints from DFV owners.

[lab_rat]

Originally Posted by RebornS14

so a pre-LCI would add a 8mm spacer in the rear to fit these wheels correct?

I believe most pre-LCI owners usually install 12mm or 15 mm spacers on the rear, and 12mm on the front.

Keep in mind that's a conservative fitment for either a set of OEM wheels *OR* a set of aftermarket wheels w/stock diameter/width/offsets.

No 'hellaflush' fitment, but noticeably more 'aggressive' than stock. IIRC, any wider than 12mm front/15mm rear is when fitment/clearance issues begin.

Disclaimer: I don't have spacers on my car, but this is researched/based on what I've seen from a large number of owners who have installed spacers & who have had great feedback regarding fitment/clearance/ride/safety.

And those Ohlins....mmm...they are on my list of goodies, too.

I'd love to hear a periodic update on your opinion of their performance, etc.

Great choice of wheels, and I am a huge fan of bronze color, too. I've got a set on my 10AE Miata.

[joeinsd]

Originally Posted by RebornS14

best ride quality on the streets and also tested them at buttonwillow. performs great. by far the best setup. i've never heard any complaints from DFV owners.

I pulled the trigger on them today after speaking to Harold @ HPA for the past week or so. Can't wait!!

Originally Posted by lab_rat

I believe most pre-LCI owners usually install 12mm or 15 mm spacers on the rear, and 12mm on the front.

Keep in mind that's a conservative fitment for either a set of OEM wheels *OR* a set of aftermarket wheels w/stock diameter/width/offsets.

No 'hellaflush' fitment, but noticeably more 'aggressive' than stock. IIRC, any wider than 12mm front/15mm rear is when fitment/clearance issues begin.

Disclaimer: I don't have spacers on my car, but this is researched/based on what I've seen from a large number of owners who have installed spacers & who have had great feedback regarding fitment/clearance/ride/safety.

And those Ohlins....mmm...they are on my list of goodies, too.

I'd love to hear a periodic update on your opinion of their performance, etc.

Great choice of wheels, and I am a huge fan of bronze color, too. I've got a set on my 10AE Miata.

Yep. I ran 12/f15r on my pre (e92) as well. It helped fill in the wheels gaps nicely with no rubbing at all.

OP what are your alignment settings?

How much more room do you have up front between tire/spring perch?

Would be nice to see more meat on those wheels given their width.

[joeinsd]

So this gives me hope with my setup - Apex Arc-8
front: 18x9 et30 (245/40/18), rear: 18x9.5 et35 (265/35-18). I've been going back and forth with it as some have said a 10mm is needed to clear the fronts with Ohlins. That's going to be a problem given that the fronts will then sit at et20. If I can fit the front with just rolling, I'd be happy. Otherwise, I'd have to look for new wheels.

According to this, https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...9-5&offset2=28 it should fit, I think...

And like FCobra, I'd like to know how much room you have on the inside with the fronts.

[RebornS14]

Originally Posted by FCobra94

OP what are your alignment settings?

How much more room do you have up front between tire/spring perch?

Would be nice to see more meat on those wheels given their width.

my fronts are maxed with the factory camber notches which didn't give me much camber, i'll have to dig up my sheet to get the exact number.
rear's don't have any adjustments but was in the green from what i remember.

i had 7mm room on the inside to my ohlins dfv perch. so i had plenty of inner clearance for a meatier tire but not to the fender.

255's are plenty enough for me. the rears had way more inner clearance. i had 10.5 +34 fit with no issues before. i believe the rears were the same as E90M fitment. just the front fenders are not able to take M fitment (9.5 +21 etc)

i'll post my alignment sheet once i dig it up.