Fit or Hit? 18x9 ET 35 on the front of an E90 Sport

scollins · 06-25-2008, 06:44 PM

I'm looking over options for new wheels for my E90 ZSP, and I was wondering if 18x9 ET 35 will fit the front without issues (rubbing, strut impact, etc.) I'm on the stock sport suspension with no real plans to lower it.

From the calculator above, it seems that it probably won't work. From the stock 162s, the 18x9 ET 35 decreases strut clearance by 14mm and extends the outer edge by 12mm. I don't want to run a spacer either.

I'd like to run a 245 tire up front too, looking at the Goodyear F1 GS-D3s.

Anyway, on the off-chance that someone has tried this setup on an E90, I thought I'd ask....

HP Autosport · 06-27-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scollins

I'm looking over options for new wheels for my E90 ZSP, and I was wondering if 18x9 ET 35 will fit the front without issues (rubbing, strut impact, etc.) I'm on the stock sport suspension with no real plans to lower it.

From the calculator above, it seems that it probably won't work. From the stock 162s, the 18x9 ET 35 decreases strut clearance by 14mm and extends the outer edge by 12mm. I don't want to run a spacer either.

I'd like to run a 245 tire up front too, looking at the Goodyear F1 GS-D3s.

Anyway, on the off-chance that someone has tried this setup on an E90, I thought I'd ask....

You will be very close to the struts, about 2-3 mm of clearance only.

evoi19 · 06-27-2008, 04:06 AM

when i had my volk re30's i ran a 19x9 et38 with a 265 tire on it and it cleared w/o any issues at all. In fact the wheel sat too far in and wasn't flush enough.

scollins · 06-27-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

You will be very close to the struts, about 2-3 mm of clearance only.

That is far too close in my opinion. I guess a 5mm spacer at the minimum then, but that pushes the outer edge out quite a bit (+17mm.) I don't really want to run a spacer if I can avoid it.

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Originally Posted by evo119

when i had my volk re30's i ran a 19x9 et38 with a 265 tire on it and it cleared w/o any issues at all. In fact the wheel sat too far in and wasn't flush enough.

You got a 265 tire squeezed in up FRONT? Wow! I've heard of Dinan running a 255 up front, but nothing wider than that.

HP Autosport · 06-27-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

That is far too close in my opinion. I guess a 5mm spacer at the minimum then, but that pushes the outer edge out quite a bit (+17mm.) I don't really want to run a spacer if I can avoid it.

You got a 265 tire squeezed in up FRONT? Wow! I've heard of Dinan running a 255 up front, but nothing wider than that.

We are using 9" ET 35 wheels with 265s for track with no clearance issues.

Soon we will step up to a 9.5" using the same size tire.

J. · 06-28-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

That is far too close in my opinion. I guess a 5mm spacer at the minimum then, but that pushes the outer edge out quite a bit (+17mm.) I don't really want to run a spacer if I can avoid it.

You got a 265 tire squeezed in up FRONT? Wow! I've heard of Dinan running a 255 up front, but nothing wider than that.

I am running 18 x 9.5 ET 25 on 265/35/18 in the front.

evoi19 · 06-29-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by scollins

That is far too close in my opinion. I guess a 5mm spacer at the minimum then, but that pushes the outer edge out quite a bit (+17mm.) I don't really want to run a spacer if I can avoid it.

You got a 265 tire squeezed in up FRONT? Wow! I've heard of Dinan running a 255 up front, but nothing wider than that.

haha oops..i'm running a 235.

HP Autosport · 06-29-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by J.

I am running 18 x 9.5 ET 25 on 265/35/18 in the front.

Nice looking car!

Which wheels are those?

Harold

Lazzer · 06-29-2008, 03:26 PM

I'm running 19x9 ET38 with 245/35/19 no rubbing at all and I have attended a track they with them.

hotrod2448 · 06-29-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Nice looking car!

Which wheels are those?

Harold

Look like Advan RS's.

HP Autosport · 06-29-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

Look like Advan RS's.

Has anyone weigh this particular wheel?

VMRWheels · 06-30-2008, 01:08 AM

I might suggest that as you are pushing fitment to the limit, different tire brands will affect fitment due to the sidewalls/shoulders being different. Regardless, once you go above the "standard" sizes be ready for the next step as necessary.

turbojet3 · 06-30-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Has anyone weigh this particular wheel?

edzilla has posted a picture of 18" Advan RS on a scale at 18lbs.

HP Autosport · 06-30-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by turbojet3

edzilla has posted a picture of 18" Advan RS on a scale at 18lbs.

I did a search, but couldn't find the thread. Would you be so kind to posted the link here? Thanks.

scollins · 06-30-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

I did a search, but couldn't find the thread. Would you be so kind to posted the link here? Thanks.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=advan

HP Autosport · 06-30-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=advan

Thank you!

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