17" Wheel & Tire Setups on E90 [PHOTOS]

NEED5MIL · 07-23-2021, 05:11 AM

Ordered a set of Apex ARC-8 17x9 Square which should be here today and wanted to know what tire set ups everyone is running so I know what I'm able to clear without rolling fenders before I go buy tires.
I think I want to run 235/45r17 Federal 595 RS-RR's I know they run bigger than others but will I have any rubbing issues? I'm currently on stock sport suspension I have a Pre LCI E90 but I do plan on gettin coilovers soon.

Please post photos of 17" wheel setups

Here's a photo of my build so far[IMG][/IMG]

tetsuo111 · 07-23-2021, 04:28 PM

I'm a fan of 17" rims for superior ride, lower weight, and "meaty" aesthetic.

Great choice on wheels. I'm running the same Apex rims, ARC8, 17 x 9, ET:30, with 5mm spacers in front (net ET:25) and 12.5mm spacers in the rear (net ET:17.5), 255 square, no rubbing. Tires are Bridgestone Potenza S-04 on the street, and RE-71R on track.

Apex stands behind what they sell with a terrific replacement policy. Bonus: this setup gets smiles and comments almost every time the car's out for a spin.

Love The Drive · 07-31-2021, 02:10 AM

Congrats on the wheels! Pre LCI might be a bit different, you should definitely check with Apex on tire fitments for your car. I went with same as tetsuo111's setup. 17x9et30 ARC-8s with the 255s square. I love the grip on the turns and the fitment is perfect too. The meaty tire look is

No rubbing or clearance issues for me with the B12 Pro Kit suspension.

Rodarbal · 10-12-2021, 11:41 AM

Here's my LCI E90 with 17x9 ET35 Kansei KNP wheels shod with 255/40 RE71s, square. I have 5mm spacers (net ET30) and could probably go with 10, but right now I'm good with it. It sits on Megan coilovers, 2° camber all around. The only rubbing is when I'm autocrossing and it's minor which I can live with. One unexpected issue was that the front wheels barely clear the front calipers. My wheel balance weights were actually rubbing.

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NEED5MIL New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 335i (E90) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	17" Wheel & Tire Setups on E90 [PHOTOS] Ordered a set of Apex ARC-8 17x9 Square which should be here today and wanted to know what tire set ups everyone is running so I know what I'm able to clear without rolling fenders before I go buy tires. I think I want to run 235/45r17 Federal 595 RS-RR's I know they run bigger than others but will I have any rubbing issues? I'm currently on stock sport suspension I have a Pre LCI E90 but I do plan on gettin coilovers soon. Please post photos of 17" wheel setups Here's a photo of my build so far[IMG][/IMG] Attached Images __________________ Need 5MIL
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1227 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	I'm a fan of 17" rims for superior ride, lower weight, and "meaty" aesthetic. Great choice on wheels. I'm running the same Apex rims, ARC8, 17 x 9, ET:30, with 5mm spacers in front (net ET:25) and 12.5mm spacers in the rear (net ET:17.5), 255 square, no rubbing. Tires are Bridgestone Potenza S-04 on the street, and RE-71R on track. Apex stands behind what they sell with a terrific replacement policy. Bonus: this setup gets smiles and comments almost every time the car's out for a spin. Attached Images __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794 Last edited by tetsuo111; 08-04-2021 at 06:01 PM..
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Love The Drive Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 MT N51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Canyons iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the wheels! Pre LCI might be a bit different, you should definitely check with Apex on tire fitments for your car. I went with same as tetsuo111's setup. 17x9et30 ARC-8s with the 255s square. I love the grip on the turns and the fitment is perfect too. The meaty tire look is No rubbing or clearance issues for me with the B12 Pro Kit suspension. __________________ 2011 E90 328i \| CDV Delete \| BMW PE \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| 17x9 ET30 APEX ARC-8's \| 255/40
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Rodarbal Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E90 N55 MT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (0)	Here's my LCI E90 with 17x9 ET35 Kansei KNP wheels shod with 255/40 RE71s, square. I have 5mm spacers (net ET30) and could probably go with 10, but right now I'm good with it. It sits on Megan coilovers, 2° camber all around. The only rubbing is when I'm autocrossing and it's minor which I can live with. One unexpected issue was that the front wheels barely clear the front calipers. My wheel balance weights were actually rubbing.
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