[JasinGV]

Originally Posted by Narvin

uneven pavement so the rear looks a little high but it's actually matching front and rear (fender to lip distance)

Lookin real good! Specs?

Needs work on fenders?

[ApexWheels]

Some great photo's here guys, thank you so much for sharing

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

What about a 245/45/17 on the 17x9 on the fronts? I'd like to keep tire diameter similar if possible with 275/40/17 tears on 17x9.5

The 245/40/17 is really the recommended size for the front of the car. By bumping up to a 245/45/17, you are increasing your overall rolling diameter which does have implications - rubbing fender liners etc. Tire brand and vehicle ride height will be a major factor here.

Originally Posted by blau808

Whats the meatiest 18" wheel/tire combo that I could fit on a stock e90 LCI 335 X-drive without any mods to fenders?
I know these are the stock sizes on wheel-size.com

225/40R18 / 255/35R18
8.5Jx18 ET36 / 9.5Jx18 ET36

Would I be able to fit 235/40, 265/35 without mods or are those numbers pretty much max?

On a stock E90 LCI, your staggered wheel fitment listed above is spot on (only the offsets are slightly off ). In regards to tires, you have a few options:

F: 225/40/18 / R: 255/35/18

^ This is the "conservative" tire fitment, and will result in a direct fit onto a stock E90 LCI without modifications needed.

F: 235/40/18 / R: 265/35/18

^ Up front this is a direct fit with no modifications required. In the rear, it is highly likely that at stock ride height this will also be a direct fit with no modifications required. This assumes you are using street tires. Please note that the E90 LCI sedan has a wider rear track width (16mm extra) in comparison to the e92 coupe and E90 pre-LCI sedan, which results in 8mm of LESS clearance to the rear fenders. In some cases, if the car has been lowered significantly, or a brand of tire is used that runs very wide (extreme summer tires / r-comps) you may need to roll the rear fenders to prevent rubbing under load. 275/35/18 rear tires could also be thrown into the mix if you really want to maximize rear end grip, but you will need to roll the rear fenders to prevent rubbing.

Originally Posted by n54SQUAD

What's the meatiest setup I can do on an 18? I'm planning on dropping in but just to have an idea on a pre lci e92, lowered, I'm planning on running r888 , but want some sidewall as I'm currently on 19s and just need some meat on the car, . I live locally in the bay but just needed some insight , going for a aggressive meaty look with the arc 8 style thanks !

Happy to help sir. May I ask why you chose R888's for tires? It sounds like this is going to be a street car, is that correct? What suspension are you planning on purchasing, and will you be installing camber plates as well?

- Ryan

[n54SQUAD]

Yeah this is going to be a street car, just and I was either going with koni yellow or bilstein shocks and lowering springs, I've had KW enjoyed them for a bit but I've gone out of enjoying the feel for coil overs anymore and the r888 is gonna be my quick setup, as I don't drive the car on a day to day basis maybe a couple weekend quick roll arounds , and i just like the compound of the tire as I've had them before and I like the way they look and feel as well! And if not that maybe some Pss I just want the meaty feel and look again if that makes sense. If I have to install camber plates that's a no problem on my end as well , but I'm not looking to much for camber but if I have to what are my options for opting out , as I don't really enjoy to much camber as well sorry if this was a little confusing !

[Ruddigger]

Apex Arc-8 17x9 et30. Sumitomo HTR Z III's 245/40/r17 square on basically sport suspension height. 12mm spacers in the back, 10mm spacers in the front. I really should have done either 245/45 or 255/40. Sigh.

[bigdnno98]

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Apex Arc-8 17x9 et30. Sumitomo HTR Z III's 245/40/r17 square on basically sport suspension height. 12mm spacers in the back, 10mm spacers in the front. I really should have done either 245/45 or 255/40. Sigh.

I went with 245/45/17 up front with the new Nitto NT555 G2. Should have them on soon. I'll post pics as soon as they're mounted.

[bigdnno98]

Here you go. I'll take some better ones tomorrow. They fit perfectly though. 17x9F with 245/45/17 and 17x9.5R with 275/40/17

[Ruddigger]

Damnit, that looks so much better. Back to TireRack I go. anyone want some 245/40's? Lol.

[bigdnno98]

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Damnit, that looks so much better. Back to TireRack I go. anyone want some 245/40's? Lol.

I was really torn on the front sizes. 40 vs 45. I'm really glad I went with the 45. I did though, change my tire order from BFG sport comp 2s to the new NT555 because the BFG is really wide at the tread. I think I'd be rubbing with the BFGs.

[blau808]

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Damnit, that looks so much better. Back to TireRack I go. anyone want some 245/40's? Lol.

What? Is that your wagon? Thing looks great! I wouldn't change anything.

[Ruddigger]

Originally Posted by blau808

What? Is that your wagon? Thing looks great! I wouldn't change anything.

Thanks man. I just want a bit less fender gap.

[e90ca]

Here's my contribution on my 11 335i.

Apex Arc-8
Front: 18x8.5" ET38 with 225/40/18 (profile 1)
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 255/35/18 (profile 3)
Color: Satin Black

[minaret]

Apex ARC-8
17x9" ET30 with 245/40/17 Hankook R-S3 Square Setup
Color: Hyper Black
TC Kline Coilovers, one inch drop, front camber plates, -1.5 degrees camber all around.

[orteeze]

Originally Posted by e90ca

Here's my contribution on my 11 335i.

Apex Arc-8
Front: 18x8.5" ET38 with 225/40/18 (profile 1)
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 255/35/18 (profile 3)
Color: Satin Black

Looking good!

[mojobmw_e90]

http://postimg.org/image/r56hqr7jr/

Apex ps7.. 18x9 front and 18x10 rear. M3 fitment. I beleive offset is 31 front and 25 rear. No fenders rolled, lowered in koni struts and hr Springs.. 225-40 and 255-35

[Bimmer 808]

Originally Posted by e90ca

Here's my contribution on my 11 335i.

Apex Arc-8
Front: 18x8.5" ET38 with 225/40/18 (profile 1)
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 255/35/18 (profile 3)
Color: Satin Black

I'm looking at this wheel as well. For the fronts, why did you go with profile 1? Would profile 3 clear a BBK without mods?

I'm also looking at 18x9s in the front. Your 8.5s seem to poke out a bit. Would 9in be too much?

Thanks!

[modobrew]

Originally Posted by JasinGV

Lookin real good! Specs?

Needs work on fenders?

I'd like to know the specs as well.

[e90ca]

Originally Posted by Bimmer 808

I'm looking at this wheel as well. For the fronts, why did you go with profile 1? Would profile 3 clear a BBK without mods?

I'm also looking at 18x9s in the front. Your 8.5s seem to poke out a bit. Would 9in be too much?

Thanks!

These were the default recommended sizes for my car from Apex. The profile 1 is for the front. I like the look of the profile 3 for the fronts, but was told I'd have to change the camber and other stuff to make it fit. Actually, with the 8.5 in the front, I felt it was too tucked in, so I actually added a 12mm spacer in the front and a 10mm spacer in the rear and its perfect now I think.

[E91Swagger]

Originally Posted by minaret

Apex ARC-8
17x9" ET30 with 245/40/17 Hankook R-S3 Square Setup
Color: Hyper Black
TC Kline Coilovers, one inch drop, front camber plates, -1.5 degrees camber all around.

love the 17 inch wheel/tire square setup combo. perfect one inch drop imo. would the setup work with kw v1 coilovers w/o camber plates and spacers on 2011 328ix wagon?

[Shrike360]

Got PS7s on today, 255/35/18 all around on BFG g-force comp-2 a/s. Really needs a drop now.

[Pig_in_Soup]

Been meaning to post some pics to this thread for awhile. I spent days reading through here before I ordered my PS-7s back over Black Friday.







19x9, ET35 in the front with 245/35/19 PSS
19x9.5, ET33 in the rear with 265/30/19 PSS

I need to crank my coilovers (Bilstein B14) down in the back a little more. But as is it rides perfect and I only scrub in the rear over really hard dips. I'm 100% satisfied with the look and quality.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Pig_in_Soup

Been meaning to post some pics to this thread for awhile. I spent days reading through here before I ordered my PS-7s back over Black Friday.







19x9, ET35 in the front with 245/35/19 PSS
19x9.5, ET33 in the rear with 265/30/19 PSS

I need to crank my coilovers (Bilstein B14) down in the back a little more. But as is it rides perfect and I only scrub in the rear over really hard dips. I'm 100% satisfied with the look and quality.

Very nicely done sir, well executed! I think the silver finish compliments the blue paint code very well.

[orteeze]

Wheels fitted. Apex ARC-8 Anthracite 18x9.5 et35 and 18x8.5 et38. Stock ride height of course!