Need tire help on 18 inch for e90

3seriesfan · 09-23-2010, 02:03 PM

I know the wheel brand I am getting as well as tires but need to find out if this setup works.

2008 bmw 335i sedan base model.
18X8.5 staggered tires.

245/40/18" Front
275/40/18" Rear

Wheel Offset: 35

Will there be any rubbing? I plan to also get Eibach springs to lower the
suspension for only 1 inch and no more. Any rubbing?

Gavin@MMW · 09-23-2010, 02:08 PM

you want to run a 275/35/18 rear to keep things withing the correct rolling diameter.

and on an 8.5" rim, a 265/36/18 would be better for you

3seriesfan · 09-23-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craven 328

you want to run a 275/35/18 rear to keep things withing the correct rolling diameter.

and on an 8.5" rim, a 265/36/18 would be better for you

Thanks for the feed back.
Then I dont understand why some of these wheel manufacturer have these measurements for my car that dont make any sense. For instance they go as high as:

255/40/18" Front
275/40/18" Rear

And they say it is specified to run with my e90.

Gavin@MMW · 09-23-2010, 02:39 PM

just because you "can" run them on the car, doesnt mean you "should"

So yes, you are able to run those sizes, but its not the correct sizing for a staggered setup on an e9x body.

VMRWheels · 09-23-2010, 03:19 PM

275 is extremely wide on a 8.5" rim and is not within the recommended width range. 255/35/18 is the widest width that is safe. 265's are already pushing the envelope.

-Charles@VMRWheels

3seriesfan · 09-23-2010, 03:29 PM

Thank you. As Craven mentioned, I think I will go with either something smaller like 255 or 265 width or just upgrade to 19" tire sets.

3seriesfan · 09-23-2010, 03:43 PM

One more thing, If I went with 19" wheels then would this setup work?

Offset - 35F, 45Rmm
Wheel Width (Inches) - 8.5F, 9.5R"
235/35/19" Front
275/30/19" Rear

VMRWheels · 09-23-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3seriesfan

One more thing, If I went with 19" wheels then would this setup work?

Offset - 35F, 45Rmm
Wheel Width (Inches) - 8.5F, 9.5R"
235/35/19" Front
275/30/19" Rear

Yes this would work perfectly fine. You'll actually have some room in the rear to throw a small spacer on if you would like a more flush fitment.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Express · 09-23-2010, 04:38 PM

those offsets are terrible. please publish exactly what wheels you are looking at so the vendors and other members can help you make the right choices.

Gary@TireRack · 09-24-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

275 is extremely wide on a 8.5" rim and is not within the recommended width range. 255/35/18 is the widest width that is safe. 265's are already pushing the envelope.

-Charles@VMRWheels

+1

3seriesfan · 09-24-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express705

those offsets are terrible. please publish exactly what wheels you are looking at so the vendors and other members can help you make the right choices.

This is the information I received from wheeldude dot com.

Product Details:
Wheel Style - z2s
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 19"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 8.5F, 9.5R"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x120
Offset - 35F, 45Rmm
Hub Bore - 72.6mm
Color - Hyper Silver W/ Polished Lip
Quantity - 4 Pcs. (1 set)

Staggered 235/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear. Tires Falken FK-452

Hope that helps and the wheels are Linea Corse Z2s hypersilver with LIP.

Thanks.

remmib · 09-24-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3seriesfan

This is the information I received from wheeldude dot com.

Product Details:
Wheel Style - z2s
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 19"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 8.5F, 9.5R"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x120
Offset - 35F, 45Rmm
Hub Bore - 72.6mm
Color - Hyper Silver W/ Polished Lip
Quantity - 4 Pcs. (1 set)

Staggered 235/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear. Tires Falken FK-452

Hope that helps and the wheels are Linea Corse Z2s hypersilver with LIP.

Thanks.

Wrong offset. You should go with the ET30 front and ET35 in the rear.

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5476

3seriesfan · 09-24-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Wrong offset. You should go with the ET30 front and ET35 in the rear.

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5476

Thank you, I think you answered my question.

3seriesfan · 09-24-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3seriesfan

Thank you, I think you answered my question.

One last thing, would this wheel offset work for my car or not?

30F
37R

remmib · 09-24-2010, 01:14 PM

^Yes.

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