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[py0413]

I noticed a front tire blew when I was at the hwy exit, but it was too late the sidewall was destroyed. Luckily, I was 2 mins away from my BMW dealership. Now that I need to purchase a new set of summers for next spring. I will be running on my winters for the next few months. My question is, I have found a set of rep wheels but the offset is different from OEM. the front is 18x8.9 et35, reat is 18x9.5 et40. I am wondering if it's possible that I can use that rep to run my winters?

[Lemans_Blue_M]

Originally Posted by py0413

I noticed a front tire blew when I was at the hwy exit, but it was too late the sidewall was destroyed. Luckily, I was 2 mins away from my BMW dealership. Now that I need to purchase a new set of summers for next spring. I will be running on my winters for the next few months. My question is, I have found a set of rep wheels but the offset is different from OEM. the front is 18x8.9 et35, reat is 18x9.5 et40. I am wondering if it's possible that I can use that rep to run my winters?

Not without 18-20mm spacers on the rear wheels...

That rear wheel offset (+40mm) is way too high for the M3.

The front wheel offset is also VERY conservative, so would suggest adding a 10-15mm spacer to push the wheel out more. Without a spacer, it will be very tucked inside the fenderwell.

[py0413]

Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Not without 18-20mm spacers on the rear wheels...

That rear wheel offset (+40mm) is way too high for the M3.

The front wheel offset is also VERY conservative, so would suggest adding a 10-15mm spacer to push the wheel out more. Without a spacer, it will be very tucked inside the fenderwell.

Thanks for the input. That case I think I will stick with my original plan to run winters on OEM 18's from now on and buy a complete new set of wheel/tires next spring.

[novablackm3]

i have a set for sale 750 shipped obo

http://public.fotki.com/joekim1113/other/m3ps2tires/

[M3V8Driver]

I bought a set of OEM-sized Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetrics for just $752 from the Tire Rack (wholesale). They're just as good, if not better, than the PS2s in terms of dry/wet handling, and they might even wear a little longer (I only got 6700 miles out of my PS2s).