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[S1RC]

I have a 2008 e92 M3 which I picked up in February, however the tires that came with it are out of round. I can't seem to get rid of the front vibration, but putting on my friends 335i's rims seem to be much more smooth. So I've decided to buy new rims and tires.

Currently I have what I can determine to be e46M3 CSL replicas. They are stamped RC337 19x8.5et44 and RC338 19x9.5et27. I'm running stock suspension, which is supposed to be ZCP suspension, and I don't plan in changing it soon nor do I want to roll fenders.

What I want to go with is:
Front: VMR VB3 19x9.5 et 22 Michelin PSS 265/30R19
Rear: VMR VB3 19x10 et 25 Michelin PSS 295/30R19

If I put the numbers into willitheyfit the rears look ok, but the fronts say they will stick out another 34mm from what I'm running now, which would be insane (way past the fender). I found this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=795257 and it looks like they should fit without issue. As well as this post, just smaller tires http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...24&postcount=4

Have they changed the axle/suspension from the 08s to 13s?
Am I good with the 22mm offset front or should I go with 33mm?

Here are links to willtheyfit with what I have vs what I want:
Front
Rear

[kawasaki00]

They will fit. Offsets are fine.If you have smooth roads run the 265 but if you have crappy roads the 255/35 would be better on the front. The 265 is really thin.

[slicer]

You can fit a 275/30/19 tire in the front with that size/offset wheel.

Do they have a wider rear wheel option? I wouldn't run a 295 on a 10" wheel.

There is an entire thread dedicated to this topic. 9.5 et 22 is probably the most common aftermarket front wheel spec.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522139

FYI the wheels that you are considering are cheap cast replicas. They are relatively good for what they are but I would much rather have OEM wheels. ZCP wheels would be a great option.

[S1RC]

I'd have to change to V710 for 19x11 and not sure I like the style as much.

The guy in the thread I posted was running 19x10s with 295s. Doesn't look like there's any bulge.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by S1RC

I'd have to change to V710 for 19x11 and not sure I like the style as much.

The guy in the thread I posted was running 19x10s with 295s. Doesn't look like there's any bulge.

The pictures in that thread are so crappy I can't see what's going on with the tires. Plus it's not even showing the wheels you are considering... You must have intended to post this link:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...0#post13364520

It can be done but they will be oversized for the wheel. I have tried 295's on 10", 10.5", and 11" wheels. I wouldn't recommend them on 10" from my personal experience.

There are many quality wheels available in the for sale section. I recommend spending the same money on a used high quality wheel instead of a new cheap replica wheel. Volk, hre, BBS, advan, oz, and OEM BMW wheels are what I would consider.