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Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts
We will likely release a 18x8.5 in the future, but that will be sometime in the middle of next year. This hasn't gone through engineering yet so it isn't listed on our tables at the moment. The 18x9 ET30 should work well up front and can support a 235 section tire although the tire will be slightly stretched if the model runs narrow.
Our guide recommends 9.5" wide wheels in an ET33 offset for the 19" fitments I believe and the 18x10 ET33, but the offset I would recommend for the rear of most non-M3 E9X cars would be 18x9.5 ET35 which is available in the upcoming group buy. Pre-LCI e90s and e91s and all e92/3s can run 18x9.5 ET22 in the rear, but depending on the tire model this fitment may need rear fender rolling.
Our limited choice in sample wheels meant that we weren't able to bring over non-M3 offset wheels, but we should have some 19" photography featuring 19x9 ET30 wheels in the next month or two.
-Tom
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Thanks for the feedback Tom! Based on this it sounds like the ideal set-up for the rear of my pre-LCI 335xi E90 would be 18x9.5 ET28 as this seems a happy medium between ET35 and ET22. I do not intend to use anything more than street summer tires at this time and would like to avoid rolling fenders if possible to avoid rust issues long term.
Future release plans for 18x8.5s is great news! Do you believe this would result in another group buy opportunity? Ideally with the 18x9.5s being offered at that time as well.
Looking forward to more images!