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      04-30-2009, 01:13 AM   #17
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Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Jet Black
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver View Post
Since the 9.5" wheel is an inch wider than the stock 8.5", wheel, I figure the 6mm difference in offset is such that the wheel track is still a tad outward if anything, compared to stock (there are 25.4mm in an inch).

So what do you think about the following setup:
FRONT
TR Motorsports MT1 18"x9.5", 35mm offset
255/35/18 Hoosier R6
Optional tire: 265/35/18 BFG G-Force R1

BACK
TR Motorsports MT1 18"x10", 25mm offset
275/35/18 Hoosier R6
Optional tire: 275/35/18 BFG G-Force R1

Both front and rear track should be wider than stock and rear should be a little more outward than front, so no spacers.
I just placed my order for your option two. Only difference I put the front tire on a 9" wheel. I feel the track will be wider yet still close to stock ratio, the wheel/tire height will be smaller for both axles, but still close to stock ratio (they are closer together in size - but the rear is still larger). The speedo will be more off, but hey - reduced rotational inertia, right? And no spacers.

In any case, super excited. Have a track event - first this year - in a week and a half, then another at the end of the month. Can't wait, can't wait!
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