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[Bouncer]

I have a pre-lci bluewater metallic e93. I want to swap out the 17" OEM rims. I have a line on some Alpina rims (don't judge me!) and I just like the look.

Rear Channel
8 J x 18 ET 30

Front Channel
9 J x 18 ET 35

Are these going to fit, and if so, what size tires am I looking at for these size rims? I'm fine with summer tires or all season.

Alternatively, if that's a no-go for some reason, are there similar multi-spoke rims out there people recommend? Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood is rolling the Apex ARC 8 and while it's a great looking wheel, I'm looking for something a little different. Standard silver as the car is a light blue/silver, so black would look awkward I think.

Anyways, you got any ideas or thoughts?

Thanks.

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I think that ET30 up front may poke a little, I went with VMR v703 18" 8.5" ET33 and 9.5 ET35. The Apex ARC8 were on backorder so I went with the VMR's and am happy with them.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

My stock staggered wheels (193M) are 18x8 ET34 front and 18x8.5 ET37 rear.
ET30 will poke 4 mm in the front and ET35 will poke 2 mm in the rear (plus an extra 6 mm from the wider wheel), both are quite minimal and I doubt would cause any issues.
Stock tires are 225/40R18 and 255/35R18 which would work well with your wheel choice.

[Bouncer]

Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast

My stock staggered wheels (193M) are 18x8 ET34 front and 18x8.5 ET37 rear.
ET30 will poke 4 mm in the front and ET35 will poke 2 mm in the rear (plus an extra 6 mm from the wider wheel), both are quite minimal and I doubt would cause any issues.
Stock tires are 225/40R18 and 255/35R18 which would work well with your wheel choice.

Sorry, can you clarify what you mean by "ET30 will poke 4 mm in the front and ET35 will poke 2 mm in the rear (plus an extra 6 mm from the wider wheel)" ? Is that a little? A lot? Will it cause rubbing or turning/handling issues?

Pardon my ignorance, I've got no experience with buying new wheels. From reading it appears poke means the wheels will be wider that the body of the car? Would I need to roll the fenders? I'm trying to avoid that kind of issue, I've no plans to lower the car from stock.

Sigh.. sorry for all the questions and thanks for the help.

[Ohio Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Bouncer

Sorry, can you clarify what you mean by "ET30 will poke 4 mm in the front and ET35 will poke 2 mm in the rear (plus an extra 6 mm from the wider wheel)" ? Is that a little? A lot? Will it cause rubbing or turning/handling issues?

Poke here means that the wheels will stick further out from the center of the car (the opposite would be tuck). A little poke (4 mm) will most likely make no difference in fit - you could use those wheels without modifications and without rubbing.

[Bouncer]

Fantastic, thanks!

Any thoughts on Michelin vs Continental vs..?

Thanks again