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[Clayton]

i was wondering what offset i can use with the LCI E90 with eibach pro kit springs and not rub i was thinking of getting 19" VMR V715 staggered would that work?

[Borsig]

Depends on what size tire...

Dont learn the expesnive lesson that I did.... Espiaclly with lowering springs..

I just learned an expensive lession that the LCI is 8mm wider per side than the 06-08 model.

[Clayton]

Originally Posted by Borsig

Depends on what size tire...

Dont learn the expesnive lesson that I did.... Espiaclly with lowering springs..

I just learned an expensive lession that the LCI is 8mm wider per side than the 06-08 model.

what tire size are you using for your front and rear?

[khaye1]

perfect size would be 19x8.5 et 35 with a 235/35 tire for the fronts, 19x9.5 et 35 and a 265/35 tire for the rears. the only problem is that they don't make that offset, so you have to buy....i think a 40 et for the rear

[ALUFELGEN]

Originally Posted by khaye1

perfect size would be 19x8.5 et 35 with a 235/35 tire for the fronts, 19x9.5 et 35 and a 265/35 tire for the rears. the only problem is that they don't make that offset, so you have to buy....i think a 40 et for the rear

Please check our new SF-71. It`ll come in a 19x9.5ET35 offset for the LCI

[Derek Zoolander]

Originally Posted by khaye1

perfect size would be 19x8.5 et 35 with a 235/35 tire for the fronts, 19x9.5 et 35 and a 265/35 tire for the rears. the only problem is that they don't make that offset, so you have to buy....i think a 40 et for the rear

Just run a 5mm spacer on the et40..

[Borsig]

I am running 275 rears and 245 fronts... The fronts are fine and dont rub.

I just bought a pair of ET45 rears from VMR to correct my mistake... I want as much room as possible without looking tucked in.

265 is not an option for me becsaue I run UHP all seasons part time, and summer Max performace tires part time. There are no 265/30/19 tires in an all season even listed on tire rack.. Also, putting down over 375 to the rear wheels you want as much rubber as you can get.

If the ET45's look tucked (which they wont with 275's on them) then I will make it up with a spacer.

there is MINIMAL selection of tires in a 265/30/19. By going to a 275/30/19, your selection triples. Bear that in mind when choosing a wheel.

An ET35 will eb fine for 255, and probably 265. 275s will rub.

Also think of loading yor car.. I frequently load my car and even my 2006 non LCI rubbed over good sized highway bumps on ET33's with 275's, and a mild roll when fully loaded for a trip.

But Im stubborn on the 275s.

[VMRWheels]

OP,

If you decide to run our V715's, I would recommend our 9.5 +45's to be on the safe side. With the +45's you will have the ability to adjust accordingly to your liking with a spacer. What rear specific tire and size did you plan on going with?

If you have any further questions, feel free to shoot me an email at charles@velocitymotoring.com

-Charles@VMRWheels

[SV Concepts III]

I agree with Charles, the LCI models have less room in the rear so you are better off going conservative and using a spacer to push out the wheel based on how aggressive you want it.

[Derek Zoolander]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I agree with Charles, the LCI models have less room in the rear so you are better off going conservative and using a spacer to push out the wheel based on how aggressive you want it.

Less room? I thought they had a 8mm wider track?

[ALUFELGEN]

Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Less room? I thought they had a 8mm wider track?

They have 8mm wider track on each side meaning the wheels are closer to the fenders. 19x9.5ET45 is too conservative. An offset of ET35-ET40 is better suited for the LCI.

[JDLM]

I got my DPEs and there isn't an issue on my LCI

[khaye1]

Originally Posted by AluFelgen

They have 8mm wider track on each side meaning the wheels are closer to the fenders. 19x9.5ET45 is too conservative. An offset of ET35-ET40 is better suited for the LCI.

definitely agree...check my garage for pix i'm running et40 rears and it's still too conservative for me

[Derek Zoolander]

Originally Posted by AluFelgen

They have 8mm wider track on each side meaning the wheels are closer to the fenders. 19x9.5ET45 is too conservative. An offset of ET35-ET40 is better suited for the LCI.

You mean the hubs are 8mm out further on each side, and the fender width is the same?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

You mean the hubs are 8mm out further on each side, and the fender width is the same?

Track is widened by 8mm on each side meaning, the wheels now are virtually sitting closer to the outside fenders. Fenders on the LCI are the same as Pre-LCI models.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[Derek Zoolander]

Yeah, so the hubs are pushed out 8mm further..
that's fuckin gay. everyone keeps saying the track is 8mm wider, and i kept thinking the entire rear end was wider, not just the hubs.
can't run as low of an offset then

[Zoeb@WheelDude.com]

Originally Posted by AluFelgen

They have 8mm wider track on each side meaning the wheels are closer to the fenders. 19x9.5ET45 is too conservative. An offset of ET35-ET40 is better suited for the LCI.

I agree, et45 is too conservative.

You should get a wheel that will work without having to run a spacer, direct fit is better than shoving a piece of metal between your wheel and your rotor

[Zoeb@WheelDude.com]

check out the Linea Corse Z2S as well, they are available in a 19x9.5 +35 which will work perfect on your LCI without the use of spacers.

[Zoeb@WheelDude.com]

Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

Yeah, so the hubs are pushed out 8mm further..
that's fuckin gay. everyone keeps saying the track is 8mm wider, and i kept thinking the entire rear end was wider, not just the hubs.
can't run as low of an offset then

Don't worry, this is a good thing.

Unless you are running a $4-5K 3 piece wheel, the face of the wheel will not change anyways, so basically a +22mm offset 10" wide wheel will have the same face as a 19x10 +37mm offset wheel.

Keep in mind, high offset wheels weigh less, so you are getting less un sprung weight by running a higher offset wheel and achieving the same look as getting a wheel with a lower offset

[dlbrooks18]

OP, buy the right offset so you don't need a spacer since your getting new wheels.. sorry I can't help you with LCI fitment, but looks like you got a lot of feedback.. good luck

[Derek Zoolander]

Originally Posted by Zoeb@WheelDude.com

Don't worry, this is a good thing.

Unless you are running a $4-5K 3 piece wheel, the face of the wheel will not change anyways, so basically a +22mm offset 10" wide wheel will have the same face as a 19x10 +37mm offset wheel.

Keep in mind, high offset wheels weigh less, so you are getting less un sprung weight by running a higher offset wheel and achieving the same look as getting a wheel with a lower offset

I come from the VW world, and I have seen just about everything done.

I'm not concerned with wheel weight on a 328i xDrive. I'm gonna buy wheels for looks, and I want as fat of a brilliantly polished, stepped lip as possible.
I will run lower offsets than most here, and stretch tire. I haven't seen it pulled off on an E90 yet, but I need coils first. 120 miles on my car

[Zoeb@WheelDude.com]

Originally Posted by Derek Zoolander

I come from the VW world, and I have seen just about everything done.

I'm not concerned with wheel weight on a 328i xDrive. I'm gonna buy wheels for looks, and I want as fat of a brilliantly polished, stepped lip as possible.
I will run lower offsets than most here, and stretch tire. I haven't seen it pulled off on an E90 yet, but I need coils first. 120 miles on my car

If you're going with a 1 piece design you're gonna need more than a low offset to get that deep lip, you're gonna have to move up to a 10.5 or an 11