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[e90x2011]

So I know I\'ve posted threads already and I appreciate Lawrence at BavX for his help. And **********s for their help online . Just wanted to clarify
I am pretty much ready to pull the trigger on .
E90 lci lowered on h&r sports.
Assuming I ONLY shave the inner lining of the rear fenders. Would 19x8.5 Et 35 front and 19x9.5 Et 33 work? With tires v12 235/35 front and 265/30 rear? OR if in the rears if I went 19x10 Et 38 which would be more aggressive in the rear? And would it look a bit off for the front and rear set up like that? Thanks

[Pcemkr]

That is not aggressive at all; it's standard. Just look at other examples of cookie cutter E90s.

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by e90x2011

So I know I\'ve posted threads already and I appreciate Lawrence at BavX for his help. And **********s for their help online . Just wanted to clarify
I am pretty much ready to pull the trigger on .
E90 lci lowered on h&r sports.
Assuming I ONLY shave the inner lining of the rear fenders. Would 19x8.5 Et 35 front and 19x9.5 Et 33 work? With tires v12 235/35 front and 265/30 rear? OR if in the rears if I went 19x10 Et 38 which would be more aggressive in the rear? And would it look a bit off for the front and rear set up like that? Thanks

The E90 LCI does have a 8mm wider track as compared to the E90 Pre-LCI models. With that being said, the offset requirement is a bit more conservative on the E90 LCI. The recommended spec in back is the 19x9.5 ET40-45 on an E90 LCI. However, you can still most definitely fit the 19x9.5 ET33 or 19x10 ET38 in the rear with a 265/30/19. I would also recommend that you run a tire with a rounded sidewall such as the Falken 452 to make for more clearance as well. Since you're lowering the car, keep in mind that if you do run into rubbing issues in the back, it's most likely due to the more aggressive offset. You can solve that problem easily with a fender roll as well. Here are two examples for you to check out from a few of my other customers and forum members.

AG M310:
19x8.5 ET35 - Falken 452 235/35/19
19x9.5 ET33- Falken 452 265/30/19

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M310%20Gallery%202/ag-m310-matte-gun-metal-white-e90-7.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M310%20Gallery%202/ag-m310-matte-gun-metal-white-e90-3.JPG[/IMG]

AG M359:
19x9.0 ET35 - Falken 452 235/35/19
19x10 ET38 - Falken 452 265/30/19

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-7.jpg[/IMG]

[cssnms]

I have a lowered e90 LCI running the same specs except my rear wheels are ET35 fronts are ET35 w/5mm spacer so in effect ET30. ET33 may rub in the rear w/a 265/30 tire depending on the tire make. I am running Conti DWS (not a fat tire) and I know if I pushed my wheels out another 2mm they would hit the fender liner and maybe the fender itself going over dips/bumps. There just isn't much in the way of clearance with an ET35. Maybe if you ran a 255/35 tire you could get away with it.

Remember the LCI has a wider rear track so even though ET33 will work on a pre LCI the wider track of the LCI makes it a difficult offset to run on an LCI without modification. There have been more than a few reports/posts on here of LCI owners running ET33 and rubbing under certain conditions.

Here's a pic of my car.

[wdeerfield]

^ a little off topic, but what lip is that?

[VMRWheels]

Fitting the more aggressive offsets in the rear are definitely possible with a little bit of work. Here's an E90 LCI with the E90 pre-LCI fitment.





http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387786

Same tires you were considering as well.

[e90x2011]

Originally Posted by cssnms

I have a lowered e90 LCI running the same specs except my rear wheels are ET35 fronts are ET35 w/5mm spacer so in effect ET30. ET33 may rub in the rear w/a 265/30 tire depending on the tire make. I am running Conti DWS (not a fat tire) and I know if I pushed my wheels out another 2mm they would hit the fender liner and maybe the fender itself going over dips/bumps. There just isn't much in the way of clearance with an ET35. Maybe if you ran a 255/35 tire you could get away with it.

Remember the LCI has a wider rear track so even though ET33 will work on a pre LCI the wider track of the LCI makes it a difficult offset to run on an LCI without modification. There have been more than a few reports/posts on here of LCI owners running ET33 and rubbing under certain conditions.

Here's a pic of my car.

So your et30 in the rear with 265/30 does not rub? And you are lowered? And no rolled fenders? I'm looking around I hear even if I get a et40 it would be more aggressive than my stock Et 37 set up because rears would be 19x9.5 instead of 18x8.5?

[e90x2011]

Originally Posted by **********s.com

The E90 LCI does have a 8mm wider track as compared to the E90 Pre-LCI models. With that being said, the offset requirement is a bit more conservative on the E90 LCI. The recommended spec in back is the 19x9.5 ET40-45 on an E90 LCI. However, you can still most definitely fit the 19x9.5 ET33 or 19x10 ET38 in the rear with a 265/30/19. I would also recommend that you run a tire with a rounded sidewall such as the Falken 452 to make for more clearance as well. Since you're lowering the car, keep in mind that if you do run into rubbing issues in the back, it's most likely due to the more aggressive offset. You can solve that problem easily with a fender roll as well. Here are two examples for you to check out from a few of my other customers and forum members.

AG M310:
19x8.5 ET35 - Falken 452 235/35/19
19x9.5 ET33- Falken 452 265/30/19

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M310%20Gallery%202/ag-m310-matte-gun-metal-white-e90-7.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M310%20Gallery%202/ag-m310-matte-gun-metal-white-e90-3.JPG[/IMG]

AG M359:
19x9.0 ET35 - Falken 452 235/35/19
19x10 ET38 - Falken 452 265/30/19

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Avant%20Garde/M359%20Pictures/avant-garde-m359-wheels-white-e90-335i-7.jpg[/IMG]

First of all I want to thank the team at **********s . Have been very helpful with my questions about wheels and tires . With that said say if I run a 19x9.5 set up in The rear Et 35 I can just shave the inner lining of the fender and be okay? Or would I need to do actual fender work. For the reason being my car is wrapped in matte black therefore I cannot do any alterations of the fender itself . But would still like to have an aggressive set up that does not rub for the most part. Thank you

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by e90x2011

So your et30 in the rear with 265/30 does not rub? And you are lowered? And no rolled fenders? I'm looking around I hear even if I get a et40 it would be more aggressive than my stock Et 37 set up because rears would be 19x9.5 instead of 18x8.5?

NO re-read what I wrote,,, I have et35 rear and effectively et30 front. I am not rolled and I DO NOT RUB. My set-up works without issue. I would suggest you get et35 all around and depending on your tire you might be able to add 5mm spacers up front if you want to try a more aggressive off-set like I did.

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by e90x2011

With that said say if I run a 19x9.5 set up in The rear Et 35 I can just shave the inner lining of the fender and be okay?

Oy vey,,,, let's try this again in a more direct fashion,,, if you run a 19x9.5 et 35 with a 265/30 tire you DO NOT have to do anything to your fenders or liner. Comprende?

[e90x2011]

Originally Posted by cssnms

Oy vey,,,, let's try this again in a more direct fashion,,, if you run a 19x9.5 et 35 with a 265/30 tire you DO NOT have to do anything to your fenders or liner. Comprende?

Thank you. Sorry it's because I keep hearing that I need to run et40 to be safe and that Et 33 or et35 in the rear I need to roll fenders ... What kind of suspension r u lowered on ? Thanks again

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by e90x2011

Thank you. Sorry it's because I keep hearing that I need to run et40 to be safe and that Et 33 or et35 in the rear I need to roll fenders ... What kind of suspension r u lowered on ? Thanks again

ET40 is the "safe" offset the vendors that sell wheels will tell you to go with, because it's a more factory-like offset when running a 9.5" wheel. If they tell you anything else, they (vendor) run the risk of you coming back to them with a problem or looking for a wheel exchange on their dime.

19 x 9.5" ET35 wheel w/a more rounded 265/30 tire like Conti DW's will definitely be okay in the rear, no rubbing even with people in the back seat going over dips, I NEVER had a problem, there's enough clearance. My alignment is pretty square too. ET33 you will more than likely have problems esp if you are lowered. I am lowered on EPK springs and BMW Performance Shocks.

[cssnms]

Here is another pic of my car from a better angle so you have a better idea of the clearance.

[e90x2011]

Originally Posted by cssnms

Here is another pic of my car from a better angle so you have a better idea of the clearance.

Thanks you have been very very helpful I guess . I'm thinking if 19x10 Et 38 will be okay ? Since 19x9.5 Et 33 is only set up offered for VMR . And avant garde.

[e90x2011]

I meant "I guess I am going to " not you are helpful I guess haha

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by e90x2011

Thanks you have been very very helpful I guess . I'm thinking if 19x10 Et 38 will be okay ? Since 19x9.5 Et 33 is only set up offered for VMR . And avant garde.

If you are dead set on VMR why not just get a 9.5 et40 and 5mm spacers?

[oel]

I am running 19x9.5 et33 with conti DWS 265/35/19 at the back
no fender roll, no rubbing at all

[Ltboogz]

Originally Posted by cssnms

I have a lowered e90 LCI running the same specs except my rear wheels are ET35 fronts are ET35 w/5mm spacer so in effect ET30. ET33 may rub in the rear w/a 265/30 tire depending on the tire make. I am running Conti DWS (not a fat tire) and I know if I pushed my wheels out another 2mm they would hit the fender liner and maybe the fender itself going over dips/bumps. There just isn't much in the way of clearance with an ET35. Maybe if you ran a 255/35 tire you could get away with it.

Remember the LCI has a wider rear track so even though ET33 will work on a pre LCI the wider track of the LCI makes it a difficult offset to run on an LCI without modification. There have been more than a few reports/posts on here of LCI owners running ET33 and rubbing under certain conditions.

Here's a pic of my car.

Looks great! I just got my vmr v718's 19x8.5 et35 f and 19x9.5 et45 r mounted on my e90 lci. I went with the et45 in the rear for the safe fit. I would like a more flush look so want spacers in the rears and it seems 10mm would be pretty flush without rubbing. Someone told me from vmr that 10mm spacers don't work well with there wheels an that 5mm and 12mm are the recommended sizes. Not sure what thats about? do u think i could use a 12 in the rear without rubbing? Im also lowered about a finger and a half gap all around an have continental dw 235/35/19 an 265/30/19 tires? thanks

[Ltboogz]

Originally Posted by oel

I am running 19x9.5 et33 with conti DWS 265/35/19 at the back
no fender roll, no rubbing at all

did u go with the et33 wheel or use a 12mm spacer on a et45 wheel in the rear?

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by Ltboogz

Looks great! I just got my vmr v718's 19x8.5 et35 f and 19x9.5 et45 r mounted on my e90 lci. I went with the et45 in the rear for the safe fit. I would like a more flush look so want spacers in the rears and it seems 10mm would be pretty flush without rubbing. Someone told me from vmr that 10mm spacers don't work well with there wheels an that 5mm and 12mm are the recommended sizes. Not sure what thats about? do u think i could use a 12 in the rear without rubbing? Im also lowered about a finger and a half gap all around an have continental dw 235/35/19 an 265/30/19 tires? thanks

That is a tough to answer since each wheel/tire set-up fits different. 10mm would be safe, 12mm et33 there is an off chance that you might rub depending on your tire size and brand. The poster above fit et33 on the rear of his LCI w/o issue. Whatever you do just make sure you buy hub-centric spacers. I like Macht Snell and RS Technik spacers.

I am going to try and add 3mm spacers to my rear wheels which will make the et 32 to see if they rub. Visually it looks like I have enough neg camber and a skinny enough tire that I think it will work, it will be close, but I think I can squeeze it without having to roll my fenders.

[Ltboogz]

Originally Posted by cssnms

That is a tough to answer since each wheel/tire set-up fits different. 10mm would be safe, 12mm et33 there is an off chance that you might rub depending on your tire size and brand. The poster above fit et33 on the rear of his LCI w/o issue. Whatever you do just make sure you buy hub-centric spacers. I like Macht Snell and RS Technik spacers.

I am going to try and add 3mm spacers to my rear wheels which will make the et 32 to see if they rub. Visually it looks like I have enough neg camber and a skinny enough tire that I think it will work, it will be close, but I think I can squeeze it without having to roll my fenders.

thanks, I would like to see how that et32 works out for you. Also have you ever heard about 10mm spacers not being recommended or fitting correctly for vmr wheels? I would like to go with a 10mm but not sure if its safe?

[cssnms]

Originally Posted by Ltboogz

thanks, I would like to see how that et32 works out for you. Also have you ever heard about 10mm spacers not being recommended or fitting correctly for vmr wheels? I would like to go with a 10mm but not sure if its safe?

I have never head that you cannot use 10mm spacers with VMR wheels. I am not sure why a good hub centric 10mm spacer would fit their wheels any different than a 12mm spacer. I would make a post about this very subject directed to those that have VMR wheels on this forum.

The only thing I would say, try to keep your spacers as small as possible, because I believe anything over 10mm puts a lot of added stress on your wheel bearings.