Which 18" wheels to get?

BimmerRob08 · 09-09-2011, 12:16 AM

Fella's,

I'm gonna go with some new 18" wheels to clear my APracing BBK. I just got new stock tire size PS2's. So gonna keep them. Please suggest some solid good quality wheels. I've looked at alot of different wheels but just can't decide on anything yet. Color will be either Gloss Black or Gunmetal as I think those two colors will look good with Space Gray Metalic. The wheels must clear the BBK without spacers though.

The part I'm having trouble figuring out is what wheels with offset should I go with that will equal the same stance as my OEM 18" wheels with 12mm spacers. Or something close +/- a few Milimeters.

I don't want to spend $$$$$$$ but something under $2000 for a set F/R. Either stock size, Front 18x8.5 & Rear 18x9.5 or a 0.5" wider front/back for my next set of tires down the road. Thanks!

Eddy@ApexWheels · 09-09-2011, 11:57 AM

What size is your AP Racing BBK?

Does your 2k budget include the cost of the new tires, or is that 2k for wheels alone?

If you're going for relatively narrow wheels (the stock tire wheel and tire sizes are conservative) because you already have stock sized tires, then there won't be many wheels out there in those widths with an offset that low.

It would have been better to not purchase the tires so that you could run a wider wheel front and rear, as those wheels by nature will be more flush with the fenders, getting you the look you wanted. If you run a wider wheel now, but mount the stock sized PS2's, they'll be very stretched, and will then still look conservative.

I suggest you consider getting the wheel you like most in the correct widths and using spacers if they aren't a custom wheel. There is nothing wrong with spacers. If they are custom, then there's even less to think about.

pbonsalb · 09-09-2011, 03:03 PM

Stock 245/40/18 and 265/40/18 are within the recommended tire size range for the very nice Apex ARC8 wheels in 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5. They do look a bit stretched, so I when my tires are done, they will be replaced with 265/35/18 and 285/35/18. The Apex ARC8s have back spacing that gives them an aggressive fitment look. No need for spacers.

elh0102 · 09-09-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Stock 245/40/18 and 265/40/18 are within the recommended tire size range for the very nice Apex ARC8 wheels in 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5. They do look a bit stretched, so I when my tires are done, they will be replaced with 265/35/18 and 285/35/18. The Apex ARC8s have back spacing that gives them an aggressive fitment look. No need for spacers.

I have these Apex wheels in 18x10. The offset is 25, and with 275/35 all around, the fitment is fine, no spacers required.

GewoW · 09-09-2011, 04:04 PM

apex or stock 18s will fit. need a spacer up front or you can get 4x9.5 stock 18s and no spacer needed

sawzall · 09-09-2011, 04:27 PM

I would recommend looking for a set of used Volk TE37. There are quite a few sets available in the used classifieds. The M3 fitment wheels have been run with quite a few of the members here, and clear many 380mm BBK without any issues.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 09-09-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Stock 245/40/18 and 265/40/18 are within the recommended tire size range for the very nice Apex ARC8 wheels in 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5. They do look a bit stretched, so I when my tires are done, they will be replaced with 265/35/18 and 285/35/18. The Apex ARC8s have back spacing that gives them an aggressive fitment look. No need for spacers.

Yes, the 18x9.5" ET22 front wheel has a low offset that pushes the wheel out further than stock, and would act like a spacer behind the stock wheels (more aggressive look). The same would go with the 18x10" ET25 ARC-8 wheel if used in the rear.

pbonsalb, you are using those stock sizes on the 9.5/10.5" setup? Do you have any photos of that?

BimmerRob08 · 09-09-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

Yes, the 18x9.5" ET22 front wheel has a low offset that pushes the wheel out further than stock, and would act like a spacer behind the stock wheels (more aggressive look). The same would go with the 18x10" ET25 ARC-8 wheel if used in the rear.

pbonsalb, you are using those stock sizes on the 9.5/10.5" setup? Do you have any photos of that?

Well if for a while the stock size tires I have, which are new, will fit the
ARC-8's 18x9.5 Front and 18x10.5 Rear and still be within limits, then will that work? I really want to get away from spacers and of course I have to clear the APracing BBK also.

pbonsalb · 09-09-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paintpro21

Yes, the 18x9.5" ET22 front wheel has a low offset that pushes the wheel out further than stock, and would act like a spacer behind the stock wheels (more aggressive look). The same would go with the 18x10" ET25 ARC-8 wheel if used in the rear.

pbonsalb, you are using those stock sizes on the 9.5/10.5" setup? Do you have any photos of that?

I am using the stock 245/265 tires on the 18 x 9.5/10.5 at present. I don't have any pictures but will try to take some and send them to you. Again, not my first choice in tire size for these wheels, but I had the tires.

I can't help the OP with the brake fitment. May depend on # of pistons in the calipers and the diameter of the rotors.

mdosu · 09-09-2011, 10:20 PM

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Eddy@ApexWheels · 09-10-2011, 01:36 PM

BimmerRob,

You never stated the specs of your AP BBK.

GewoW · 09-10-2011, 02:30 PM

I'm sure he has 368

BimmerRob08 · 09-10-2011, 03:18 PM

Sorry fella's,

I have the 14.5" front disc with 6 piston calipers and 4 piston calipers rear. Attahced is the AP brochure with the spec's and model no. of the brakes I have.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 09-13-2011, 02:24 PM

I verified that the above 14.5" 6 piston kit will fit behind any size of the ARC-8 wheel for the E9X M3.

Here are photos of an E90 M3 running stock tire sizes on the 9.5/10.5" setup. The next time you buy tires, you could easily fit wider tires such as 265/285.

09-09-2011, 12:16 AM	#1
BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	Which 18" wheels to get? Fella's, I'm gonna go with some new 18" wheels to clear my APracing BBK. I just got new stock tire size PS2's. So gonna keep them. Please suggest some solid good quality wheels. I've looked at alot of different wheels but just can't decide on anything yet. Color will be either Gloss Black or Gunmetal as I think those two colors will look good with Space Gray Metalic. The wheels must clear the BBK without spacers though. The part I'm having trouble figuring out is what wheels with offset should I go with that will equal the same stance as my OEM 18" wheels with 12mm spacers. Or something close +/- a few Milimeters. I don't want to spend $$$$$$$ but something under $2000 for a set F/R. Either stock size, Front 18x8.5 & Rear 18x9.5 or a 0.5" wider front/back for my next set of tires down the road. Thanks!
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	What size is your AP Racing BBK? Does your 2k budget include the cost of the new tires, or is that 2k for wheels alone? If you're going for relatively narrow wheels (the stock tire wheel and tire sizes are conservative) because you already have stock sized tires, then there won't be many wheels out there in those widths with an offset that low. It would have been better to not purchase the tires so that you could run a wider wheel front and rear, as those wheels by nature will be more flush with the fenders, getting you the look you wanted. If you run a wider wheel now, but mount the stock sized PS2's, they'll be very stretched, and will then still look conservative. I suggest you consider getting the wheel you like most in the correct widths and using spacers if they aren't a custom wheel. There is nothing wrong with spacers. If they are custom, then there's even less to think about.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,615 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Stock 245/40/18 and 265/40/18 are within the recommended tire size range for the very nice Apex ARC8 wheels in 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5. They do look a bit stretched, so I when my tires are done, they will be replaced with 265/35/18 and 285/35/18. The Apex ARC8s have back spacing that gives them an aggressive fitment look. No need for spacers.
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GewoW #thatsanicemovebro 202 Rep 3,920 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.34]	apex or stock 18s will fit. need a spacer up front or you can get 4x9.5 stock 18s and no spacer needed
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sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	I would recommend looking for a set of used Volk TE37. There are quite a few sets available in the used classifieds. The M3 fitment wheels have been run with quite a few of the members here, and clear many 380mm BBK without any issues.
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	BimmerRob, You never stated the specs of your AP BBK. __________________ 925-245-0773 /// info@apexraceparts.com Wheels /// Accessories /// Vehicle-Specific Fitment Guides
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GewoW #thatsanicemovebro 202 Rep 3,920 Posts Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.34]	I'm sure he has 368
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	I verified that the above 14.5" 6 piston kit will fit behind any size of the ARC-8 wheel for the E9X M3. Here are photos of an E90 M3 running stock tire sizes on the 9.5/10.5" setup. The next time you buy tires, you could easily fit wider tires such as 265/285.
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