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[wwjd15]

Originally Posted by 325rider

Ill be looking for a set of 18x10.5 square in the near future. Would i have less or more clearance/fitment issues with 275/35/18 in the front due to profile and a 1" wider rim? And, why didn't you go with a square 18x10.5 setup if you're running square tires? Thanks!

I'm running square tires because of performance, not trying to save tires life or anything.

I used to run both 275/35/18 and 285/35/18 square tires on 18x10.5 square rims, you might hit the front fender liner just a little. The only thing to look for would be the clearance between front wheels and coilovers/springs.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by wwjd15

Thank you!

They are 18x9.5 et22 and 18x10.5 et20, 295/30/18 square

Wow! 295/30 is a lot of tire for a 9.5" rim! Don't you lose some performance by over-tiring the wheel?

[wwjd15]

Originally Posted by slicer

Wow! 295/30 is a lot of tire for a 9.5" rim! Don't you lose some performance by over-tiring the wheel?

Of course it loses some due to donut style and a little bit less tires. However, the gain is well over the lose here.

[325rider]

Originally Posted by wwjd15

I'm running square tires because of performance, not trying to save tires life or anything.

I used to run both 275/35/18 and 285/35/18 square tires on 18x10.5 square rims, you might hit the front fender liner just a little. The only thing to look for would be the clearance between front wheels and coilovers/springs.

Okay true... Well Ill be running stock shocks on lowered springs at first... I could always use a small spacer etc...

[JFWM3]

Originally Posted by ASU

Thanks for the info on the fronts especially given you actually got to try the other two set ups. I have been told the E93 has more wheel clearance but I can find anywhere to confirm this. Hopefully someone else will be able to help there.

I run 255/35 Front's and 295/30 Rears Michelin PSS on Volk TE37SL's. I spent a lot of time investigating, I wanted traction because my car is supercharged. But, I think I got it wrong. I have a slight rub in the back, which limits how low I bring down the back.

When I do it again I will go 265/30 Front, 285/30 Rear.

[ASU]

Originally Posted by JFWM3

I run 255/35 Front's and 295/30 Rears Michelin PSS on Volk TE37SL's. I spent a lot of time investigating, I wanted traction because my car is supercharged. But, I think I got it wrong. I have a slight rub in the back, which limits how low I bring down the back.

When I do it again I will go 265/30 Front, 285/30 Rear.

Very interesting. I haven't lowered my E93 as of yet so I may go with the 295s and when its time to replace them I will be ready to lower the car.

Tks,

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This thread is winnnn!

[M3Guy]

I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on these. From researching I see 18x9.5 22 and 18x10.5 20 is the way to go but I'm still unsure on the tire size. I'm planning on super charging at the end of the year so I want as much rubber as possible. Will 265/35 and 295/35 rub on stock zcp suspension or is it better to do 265/30 and 295/30?

[///M///]

Originally Posted by M3Guy

I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on these. From researching I see 18x9.5 22 and 18x10.5 20 is the way to go but I'm still unsure on the tire size. I'm planning on super charging at the end of the year so I want as much rubber as possible. Will 265/35 and 295/35 rub on stock zcp suspension or is it better to do 265/30 and 295/30?

I have 265/35 and 285/35, no rubbing at all. I wanted to go with 295/35 as well but didn't want to risk any incidental rubbing. Am lowered on KW sleeveovers and have had zero issues with my setup. Not sure about 295 in the rear but 265/35 in front has no issues.

[kaiv]

[M3ANMACHINE]

Dammit Kev, your car is so sexy!

[M3Guy]

Kaiv are those 18s or 19s? if 18s what size tires you got going on?

[kaiv]

18 vs 19 have differently shaped spokes and amount of lip. It should be pretty obvious those are 18"s

Tire size is your usual 265/35 F 285/35 R

[Kasé Zomé]

Thanks again kaiv

[dagolfpro]

Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

Thanks again kaiv

BIG Pimpin!!!

[exmowner]

19' TE 37's

[e92livin]

Originally Posted by exmowner

19' TE 37's

These wheels would look amazing on Melbourne Red. I love your set up

[exmowner]

Originally Posted by e92livin

These wheels would look amazing on Melbourne Red. I love your set up

thanks I think

[kaiv]

Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

Thanks again kaiv

ahah! I'm happy you are enjoying the setup!!

How are you liking those new Dunlops btw?

[M3Guy]

To the guys with the TE37 none SLs, what did you do about the incorrect bore size? Did you use rings and if so did they come with the wheels? From my understanding the SLs have the correct bore for our cars.

[Kasé Zomé]

Originally Posted by kaiv

ahah! I'm happy you are enjoying the setup!!

How are you liking those new Dunlops btw?

Hey kaiv - I love the set up! Next up would be the same GC camber kit you have. As for the Dunlops, I like them a lot. They're communicative, they handled the heat at CVR well for a street tire, and they warm up fast!

However, I feel like they let go a little suddenly. I would like a bit more telegraphing of when the rears would give up but so far the slides have been very manageable - probably in large part due to euro MDM. I would have a better idea of their characteristics when I take MDM off at the May 11th autox.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by M3Guy

To the guys with the TE37 none SLs, what did you do about the incorrect bore size? Did you use rings and if so did they come with the wheels? From my understanding the SLs have the correct bore for our cars.

Te37's have the correct bore size too. I think the need for hub centric rings was changed in the latest versions of te37's.