TE37LS Final Decision

sergkoko · 12-14-2012, 12:15 AM

So i Decided to get a set of TE37Sls. The following size:
19×9.5 ET22 Front
19×10.5 ET22 Rear

I did some height calculations and am guessing I should run a 265/30 on the front. Is that correct or can I fit a 275/30 on stock suspension without rubbing?

The rear is still a mystery, I was considering running a 285/30 like alot of people seem to be doing, but I was wondering if I could do a 295/30?

Please let me know what you think, and also how limited would I be as far as track worthy tires in those sizes. Because prior to this train of thought I was going to go with the Apex set up of 18 x 10 ET25 with 275s all around.

1MOREMOD · 12-14-2012, 12:25 AM

i have same front and run 265-30 advan ad08. dont think any more will fit.

whats77inaname · 12-14-2012, 12:41 AM

I have some TE37 Time Attacks, 19x8.5/19x10.5 30mm/25mm f/r (on PS2s). I found one other person running that offset, S65B40. Based on conversations with him, I'm running 295/30 in the rear w/a 5mm spacer, and a 255/30 up front w/a 12mm spacer. Stock height, no rubbing, but I have a sedan. He has a coupe that is dropped, and also said he doesn't rub after he went with the setup he's running...
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155496

bbs_lm · 12-14-2012, 02:39 AM

Why not go with 18"s if u r going to track?

sergkoko · 12-14-2012, 02:48 AM

I am considering it, I just leaned towards the 19s because I think they look a little better. What size tires could I run with the 18s would it still be 265/275 front with a 35 sidewall and 275/285 with 35 sidewall rear? If thats the case I am sure the little extra sidewall would help out on the track. My concern is just whether that little bit of height on the sidewall would make enough difference in handling to choose them over the look of the 19s. I think the weight difference between the two sizes is only about 1.5 pounds.

slicer · 12-14-2012, 10:14 AM

I used to have the same wheels. I had eibach springs and yokohama AD08 275/30 front and 295/30 rear tires. Ad08's are probably the widest / squarest street tire available. I ended up adjusting my suspension to maximize negative camber in order to make them look "right" (tires stuck out past fenders). The fronts ultimately fit without rubbing (I have run 275's on all my wheels since then). The rear rubbed slightly on large dips in the road even after the camber adjustment. You may be able to eliminate rubbing in the rear with a more rounded tire. 295's on the rear with that offset will be tough to fit if you go really low on coilovers but you should be ok on stock suspension and neg camber. The issue is the offset - 10.5 et 27 allows 295's without problems. The other tire size I would consider is 255/35 & 275/35. That size won't rub but the tires will look a little stretched.

kchu221 · 12-14-2012, 12:06 PM

im running the TE's as well, my specs are 18x9.5 +22 front and 18x10.5 +22 rear with michelin PSS 265/35 front and 285/35 rear. theres no rubbing at all, and im pretty low with my car also! my alignment is -1.75 degrees of camber on all corners, if i wanted to fit a 295/35 in the rear itll be no problme! hope that helps!

LimiTed · 12-14-2012, 01:31 PM

i have 19" te37sl's with a 9.5 +21 up front and 10.5 +22 rear. I'm running 255/35 and 275/35 in PSS's. Both front and rear look stretched similar to stock zcp's. 265/30 and 285/30 should be no problem.

Ilia@IND · 12-14-2012, 02:41 PM

Here is a client's car with a similar setup to what you're considering:

19x9.5 +22 front, 19x10.5 +22 rear, 265/30/19 front 295/30/19 rear AD08

Hopefully this gives you an idea of what it will look like.

bbs_lm · 12-14-2012, 08:23 PM

If u go with 18"s, 265/35 and 285/35 would be an ideal combo.
For the 19"s, I'd go with 255/35 and 285/30, the M3 GTS size combo. Then again, the wheels you are going to get is 0.5" wider than the GTS one in both F&R, so 265/30 and 295/30 should be good too.
I have 19" te37s in the exactly same spec as your OP, running 255/35 and 285/30 with no problem. I am also lowered on KW V3, no rubbing at all.

David@ApexRaceParts · 12-14-2012, 09:01 PM

The 295/30/19 would work on the rear of your car on the 19x10.5" ET22 TE37 Super Laps, there have been a few members that run that same exact rear setup. The Yokohoma Advan Neova AD08 comes in that tire size.

sergkoko · 12-14-2012, 09:40 PM

So far I am leaning towards the 275/30 fronts and 295/30 rears, with PSSs on them. Now to just find someone who has them in those offsets, it would be nice to buy the tires from the same people so they could mount/balance them. I found two places so far but I am not sure if they sell/mount tires.

LimiTed · 12-18-2012, 05:04 PM

here's mine before the drop with 255/35 & 275/35 PSS. As you can see they are a bit stretched. I think 275/295 would look pretty good.

radiantm3 · 12-18-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimiTed

here's mine before the drop with 255/35 & 275/35 PSS. As you can see they are a bit stretched. I think 275/295 would look pretty good.

http://i48.tinypic.com/nmgt21.jpg

Those don't look stretched at all.

1MOREMOD · 12-18-2012, 06:07 PM

look streched to me.

radiantm3 · 12-18-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

look streched to me.

How so? Maybe my definition of "stretched" is wrong.

This is stretched:

1MOREMOD · 12-18-2012, 06:29 PM

yeah that is streched for sure

. i see streched as the shoulder being inside the edge of the rim. guess im used to a square edge.

M3SQRD · 12-18-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

How so? Maybe my definition of "stretched" is wrong.

This is stretched:

- damn!

radiantm3 · 12-18-2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

yeah that is streched for sure

. i see streched as the shoulder being inside the edge of the rim. guess im used to a square edge.

Pilot Super Sports don't have that square edge look like, for example, AD08's do.

1MOREMOD · 12-18-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Pilot Super Sports don't have that square edge look like, for example, AD08's do.

yeah true. guess i should know that. been a long time since ive had my ps2s on the car. they just sit now days. love the look of the ad08s now. just got a fresh set on today.

meisterm3 · 12-19-2012, 10:39 AM

I run 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 with 265/35 & 295/30 AD08s (street) and 255/35 & 285/30 Hoosier R6s (track). There were 19's on it before but the more concave look of the 18's won out.

Also, having a little bit of a margin of error (vs 19s) is always nice. Never know what you might encounter on the street.

Oh yeah... they also happen to be for sale (and willing to make a deal).

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780951

kchu221 · 12-19-2012, 11:54 AM

no guys, THIS is stretched...

12-14-2012, 12:15 AM	#1
sergkoko Comrade Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 118 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	TE37LS Final Decision So i Decided to get a set of TE37Sls. The following size: 19×9.5 ET22 Front 19×10.5 ET22 Rear I did some height calculations and am guessing I should run a 265/30 on the front. Is that correct or can I fit a 275/30 on stock suspension without rubbing? The rear is still a mystery, I was considering running a 285/30 like alot of people seem to be doing, but I was wondering if I could do a 295/30? Please let me know what you think, and also how limited would I be as far as track worthy tires in those sizes. Because prior to this train of thought I was going to go with the Apex set up of 18 x 10 ET25 with 275s all around. __________________ 09 Black DCT Coupe, smartTV, White Halos, APR Splitter, ZCP Spoiler, MS2 Intake, B&B Exhaust, 4 Rear GTS wheels 275/295 PSS.
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12-14-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,632 iTrader: (3)	i have same front and run 265-30 advan ad08. dont think any more will fit. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Turner race pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|

12-14-2012, 12:41 AM	#3
whats77inaname Native Texan Drives: when at all possible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 686 iTrader: (8)	I have some TE37 Time Attacks, 19x8.5/19x10.5 30mm/25mm f/r (on PS2s). I found one other person running that offset, S65B40. Based on conversations with him, I'm running 295/30 in the rear w/a 5mm spacer, and a 255/30 up front w/a 12mm spacer. Stock height, no rubbing, but I have a sedan. He has a coupe that is dropped, and also said he doesn't rub after he went with the setup he's running... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155496 Last edited by whats77inaname; 12-14-2012 at 10:45 AM.

12-14-2012, 02:48 AM	#5
sergkoko Comrade Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 118 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I am considering it, I just leaned towards the 19s because I think they look a little better. What size tires could I run with the 18s would it still be 265/275 front with a 35 sidewall and 275/285 with 35 sidewall rear? If thats the case I am sure the little extra sidewall would help out on the track. My concern is just whether that little bit of height on the sidewall would make enough difference in handling to choose them over the look of the 19s. I think the weight difference between the two sizes is only about 1.5 pounds. __________________ 09 Black DCT Coupe, smartTV, White Halos, APR Splitter, ZCP Spoiler, MS2 Intake, B&B Exhaust, 4 Rear GTS wheels 275/295 PSS.

12-14-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,700 iTrader: (3)	I used to have the same wheels. I had eibach springs and yokohama AD08 275/30 front and 295/30 rear tires. Ad08's are probably the widest / squarest street tire available. I ended up adjusting my suspension to maximize negative camber in order to make them look "right" (tires stuck out past fenders). The fronts ultimately fit without rubbing (I have run 275's on all my wheels since then). The rear rubbed slightly on large dips in the road even after the camber adjustment. You may be able to eliminate rubbing in the rear with a more rounded tire. 295's on the rear with that offset will be tough to fit if you go really low on coilovers but you should be ok on stock suspension and neg camber. The issue is the offset - 10.5 et 27 allows 295's without problems. The other tire size I would consider is 255/35 & 275/35. That size won't rub but the tires will look a little stretched. __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler/Carbon Trim/Center Console, BMW Edition Grills/Gills, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles Last edited by slicer; 12-14-2012 at 11:42 AM.

12-14-2012, 02:39 AM	#4
bbs_lm Lieutenant Drives: Asian Cutties Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 537 iTrader: (6)	Why not go with 18"s if u r going to track?

12-14-2012, 12:06 PM	#7
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,309 iTrader: (5)	im running the TE's as well, my specs are 18x9.5 +22 front and 18x10.5 +22 rear with michelin PSS 265/35 front and 285/35 rear. theres no rubbing at all, and im pretty low with my car also! my alignment is -1.75 degrees of camber on all corners, if i wanted to fit a 295/35 in the rear itll be no problme! hope that helps! __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

12-14-2012, 01:31 PM	#8
LimiTed Private Drives: 2012 MW/FR E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	i have 19" te37sl's with a 9.5 +21 up front and 10.5 +22 rear. I'm running 255/35 and 275/35 in PSS's. Both front and rear look stretched similar to stock zcp's. 265/30 and 285/30 should be no problem.

12-14-2012, 02:41 PM	#9
Ilia@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 08 Alpine M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,931 iTrader: (3)	Here is a client's car with a similar setup to what you're considering: 19x9.5 +22 front, 19x10.5 +22 rear, 265/30/19 front 295/30/19 rear AD08 Hopefully this gives you an idea of what it will look like.

12-14-2012, 08:23 PM	#10
bbs_lm Lieutenant Drives: Asian Cutties Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 537 iTrader: (6)	If u go with 18"s, 265/35 and 285/35 would be an ideal combo. For the 19"s, I'd go with 255/35 and 285/30, the M3 GTS size combo. Then again, the wheels you are going to get is 0.5" wider than the GTS one in both F&R, so 265/30 and 295/30 should be good too. I have 19" te37s in the exactly same spec as your OP, running 255/35 and 285/30 with no problem. I am also lowered on KW V3, no rubbing at all.

12-14-2012, 09:01 PM	#11
David@ApexRaceParts BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 487 iTrader: (0)	The 295/30/19 would work on the rear of your car on the 19x10.5" ET22 TE37 Super Laps, there have been a few members that run that same exact rear setup. The Yokohoma Advan Neova AD08 comes in that tire size. __________________ \| David D. \| 888.499.9135 x802 \| david@apexraceparts.com \| Facebook \| Blog \|

12-14-2012, 09:40 PM	#12
sergkoko Comrade Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 118 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	So far I am leaning towards the 275/30 fronts and 295/30 rears, with PSSs on them. Now to just find someone who has them in those offsets, it would be nice to buy the tires from the same people so they could mount/balance them. I found two places so far but I am not sure if they sell/mount tires. __________________ 09 Black DCT Coupe, smartTV, White Halos, APR Splitter, ZCP Spoiler, MS2 Intake, B&B Exhaust, 4 Rear GTS wheels 275/295 PSS.

12-18-2012, 05:04 PM	#13
LimiTed Private Drives: 2012 MW/FR E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	here's mine before the drop with 255/35 & 275/35 PSS. As you can see they are a bit stretched. I think 275/295 would look pretty good.

12-18-2012, 06:07 PM	#15
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,632 iTrader: (3)	look streched to me. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Turner race pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|

12-18-2012, 06:29 PM	#17
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,632 iTrader: (3)	yeah that is streched for sure. i see streched as the shoulder being inside the edge of the rim. guess im used to a square edge. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Turner race pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|

12-19-2012, 10:39 AM	#21
meisterm3 First Lieutenant Drives: Vroom Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 315 iTrader: (6)	I run 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 with 265/35 & 295/30 AD08s (street) and 255/35 & 285/30 Hoosier R6s (track). There were 19's on it before but the more concave look of the 18's won out. Also, having a little bit of a margin of error (vs 19s) is always nice. Never know what you might encounter on the street. Oh yeah... they also happen to be for sale (and willing to make a deal). http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780951

12-19-2012, 11:54 AM	#22
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,309 iTrader: (5)	no guys, THIS is stretched... __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

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