[213e90n51]

Originally Posted by HTran

18x8.5 +38 18x9.5 +35 Michelin Pilot Super Sport

i think i know this park

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Big thanks to our customer Armando for sending us these shots!

Lemans Blue E90

APEX wheel info:
Front:
18x9" ET30 ARC-8 in Hyper Silver and a 5mm spacer
Stretched 225/40-18

Rear:
18x9.5" ET35 ARC-8 in Hyper Silver and a 7mm spacer
255/35-18 (slight rubbing on highway bumps and big dips)

Suspension:
Bilstien B8 shocks and Eibach lowering springs.

[AK.]

Originally Posted by 213e90n51

do you rub on driveways or freeways?

It rubbed on huge bumps. I would run 18x10 275/35 instead if I could choose again though.

[309xi]

Originally Posted by Ferodrigu

18x10+25 w/ 5mm Square
255/35/18's all around

Love this look. Can I ask what your suspension setup is?

[309xi]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Hi there,

For a daily-able, square, meaty, and concave ARC-8 setup for your LCI E90, I would recommend the following fitment:

Front & Rear: 18x9" ET30 with 255/35-18 tires
-Direct fit.
-335is models may experience slight tire contact on front fender liner during
full-lock turns.
-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions,
see below.

With a 18x9" ET30 wrapped in a 255/35-18 tire at all four corners, this setup is a direct fit on both stock and modified LCI E9X vehicles. However, depending on what coilover setup you go with, you may need to run a small 5mm front spacer to clear kits that are known to reduce inner suspension clearance.

Hope this helps!

-Geirsen

Does this apply to the xdrive models also? Mine is a non-sport + xdrive LCI e90.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 309xi

Does this apply to the xdrive models also? Mine is a non-sport + xdrive LCI e90.

That is correct! This setup is applicable to both RWD and X-drive E9X models.

-Geirsen

[309xi]

Hey Apex, got any pictures of black e90s with bronze arc 8s in the archives? Could only find a couple going back through the thread.

[213e90n51]

that concave tho!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 309xi

Hey Apex, got any pictures of black e90s with bronze arc 8s in the archives? Could only find a couple going back through the thread.

I'm not seeing any shots in our Flickr that are an exact match but you might get some ideas from these:

Here are come shots of a E90 M3 track car on Bronze ARC-8s as well:

[309xi]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

I'm not seeing any shots in our Flickr that are an exact match but you might get some ideas from these:

Here are come shots of a E90 M3 track car on Bronze ARC-8s as well:

Hey thanks, I'll take it. Every new picture I see, the more sure I am about my future decision lol. Hope to have a couple extra to add to the Flickr for ya next spring.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 309xi

Hey thanks, I'll take it. Every new picture I see, the more sure I am about my future decision lol. Hope to have a couple extra to add to the Flickr for ya next spring.

We'll look forward to those shots! Let us know if you have any questions about any future purchases.

-Tom

[Renegadenick]

ARC - 8 Hyper Silver 18 x 9.5 et 35 with 12 mm Spacer. 275/35/18
ARC - 8 Hyper Silver 18 x 9.0 et 30 with 10 mm Spacer 255/35/18

Suspension: Sachs Performance Coilovers, Dinan Camber Plates, M3 Control Arms. Solid Upper and Lower Rear Shock Mounts.

[309xi]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

We'll look forward to those shots! Let us know if you have any questions about any future purchases.

-Tom

Me again.

Any pictures of non-sport or any setups with 255/40/18s? Thinking about whether I'll end up lowering my car or not, it being a DD in the midwest where we get plenty of snow. Wondering what the 255/40 looks like and if it works compared to the 255/35 you generally recommend with the 18x9 et30.

[kanovic]

What the most concave you could run in 19s on a e90 lci? Looking to possibly buy a set but I am torn between 18s or 19s

[Soden82]

Originally Posted by kanovic

What the most concave you could run in 19s on a e90 lci? Looking to possibly buy a set but I am torn between 18s or 19s

Are you looking for the most concave setup without doing anything else modification wise (rolled fenders/camber)?

[kanovic]

Originally Posted by Soden82

Are you looking for the most concave setup without doing anything else modification wise (rolled fenders/camber)?

Mine are rolled in the rear right now but it’s by no means crazy. I am on factory style 193 with a good drop and 15mm spacers. But just cannot decide between 19s or 18s.. don’t mind some roll but prefer as easy as possible..

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 309xi

Me again.

Any pictures of non-sport or any setups with 255/40/18s? Thinking about whether I'll end up lowering my car or not, it being a DD in the midwest where we get plenty of snow. Wondering what the 255/40 looks like and if it works compared to the 255/35 you generally recommend with the 18x9 et30.

We don't have any shots of cars running this setup. The 255/40-18 is going to be a bit too tall for this chassis and will likely cause rubbing issues even at the stock ride height.

Originally Posted by kanovic

What the most concave you could run in 19s on a e90 lci? Looking to possibly buy a set but I am torn between 18s or 19s

We have multiple fitment options that can work here in 18" and 19" but since you are asking about 19s I would recommend the following option: https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-b...l-package.html

There is a recommended tire section below with different tire options for this package that will definitely affect fitment.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

-Tom

[Soden82]

Originally Posted by kanovic

Mine are rolled in the rear right now but it’s by no means crazy. I am on factory style 193 with a good drop and 15mm spacers. But just cannot decide between 19s or 18s.. don’t mind some roll but prefer as easy as possible..

I tried to be as concave as possible with the 19s I went with and still be able to squeeze a 275/30/19 on the back.

I went with 19x9 et28 up front and 19x9.5 et 33 in the back with a rear fender roll.

Maybe I'll do a small spacer in the front but they sit very flush with the fender already on both front and rear

[kanovic]

Originally Posted by Soden82

I tried to be as concave as possible with the 19s I went with and still be able to squeeze a 275/30/19 on the back.

I went with 19x9 et28 up front and 19x9.5 et 33 in the back with a rear fender roll.

Maybe I'll do a small spacer in the front but they sit very flush with the fender already on both front and rear

Pics?

[309xi]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

We don't have any shots of cars running this setup. The 255/40-18 is going to be a bit too tall for this chassis and will likely cause rubbing issues even at the stock ride height.


Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

-Tom

Sorry, is it 245/40 that can squeeze in or is 40 series pretty much out on all 18s? I knew the 255 was too beefy.

[dualghost]

+1 on pics

Originally Posted by kanovic

Pics?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 309xi

Sorry, is it 245/40 that can squeeze in or is 40 series pretty much out on all 18s? I knew the 255 was too beefy.

245/40-18s should work just fine as well as 235/40s.

-Tom