Help me do this right the first time around... new wheels and tires

npowell93 · 03-23-2016, 05:20 PM

Hey,
I drive a 2011 e90 335i xdrive and I'm looking into getting new wheels and tires. My current setup is:
17" OEM wheels that are 225/45/17, 8" wide? with 12mm spacers in front and 18mm spacers in the rear. I believe the oem offset is +34.

I'm looking to go with 19" wheels, 8.5" wide but am willing to go 8", 9" or 9.5" wide, whichever setup will give me the best setup. I want the wheels to be almost flush and was hoping to have the offset of the new rims so that I don't need the spacers.

-I am also open to running a small spacer in the back so that all of my rims are the same offset and can be rotated regularly.
-I've been looking at the Niche Targa M129

What works? Can anyone tell me what they're running on their xdrive?

Please and thanks ahead of time, pics are always appreciated too if you have them. Thanks, Nick

Bmw_Crazy · 03-23-2016, 05:25 PM

Doing 18 this summer want to keep it comfortable 19 are a bit harsh and no run flats

VMRWheels · 03-24-2016, 10:21 AM

For a rub free fitment, we typically recommend 19x8.5 ET35 in the front with a 235/35/19 tire and 19x9.5 ET45 in the rear with a 265/30/19 tire.

bmw325i · 03-25-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by npowell93

Hey,
I drive a 2011 e90 335i xdrive and I'm looking into getting new wheels and tires. My current setup is:
17" OEM wheels that are 225/45/17, 8" wide? with 12mm spacers in front and 18mm spacers in the rear. I believe the oem offset is +34.

I'm looking to go with 19" wheels, 8.5" wide but am willing to go 8", 9" or 9.5" wide, whichever setup will give me the best setup. I want the wheels to be almost flush and was hoping to have the offset of the new rims so that I don't need the spacers.

-I am also open to running a small spacer in the back so that all of my rims are the same offset and can be rotated regularly.
-I've been looking at the Niche Targa M129

What works? Can anyone tell me what they're running on their xdrive?

Please and thanks ahead of time, pics are always appreciated too if you have them. Thanks, Nick

I'd recommend a set of Apex wheels 19x9 et35 square 245/35/19 or 255/30/19 all around. Strong, light, and wide perfect setup for an awd IMO.

03-23-2016, 05:20 PM	#1
npowell93 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive e90 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	Help me do this right the first time around... new wheels and tires Hey, I drive a 2011 e90 335i xdrive and I'm looking into getting new wheels and tires. My current setup is: 17" OEM wheels that are 225/45/17, 8" wide? with 12mm spacers in front and 18mm spacers in the rear. I believe the oem offset is +34. I'm looking to go with 19" wheels, 8.5" wide but am willing to go 8", 9" or 9.5" wide, whichever setup will give me the best setup. I want the wheels to be almost flush and was hoping to have the offset of the new rims so that I don't need the spacers. -I am also open to running a small spacer in the back so that all of my rims are the same offset and can be rotated regularly. -I've been looking at the Niche Targa M129 What works? Can anyone tell me what they're running on their xdrive? Please and thanks ahead of time, pics are always appreciated too if you have them. Thanks, Nick
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