18x10 ET25 ok for front? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

clubspec330i · 11-13-2008, 01:24 AM

I am ready to pickup a set of track wheel.

Looking at TR 18x10 ET25 mounting on either R888 or R1 265/35 all around. I know the rear should be ok but how about the front.

Any picture of 265 front with 18x10 please post. Thanks in advance.

-Mack

jbrucebmw · 11-17-2008, 08:02 PM

Here's a link to pics of the factory Bilstein E92 M3 at the ring with 19x10 BBS CH with 265 Pilot Sport Cups all around. I did not see any spacers or rubbing.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...WD9yDAZX0J35Hg
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...vkmoykmtjEqjKw
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...rwgYSdCCArMpAQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...2BkXOcqmLja68Q
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo..._9cRpIstAluxeg

samM376' · 11-18-2008, 10:51 AM

All of those pics dont work

jbrucebmw · 11-18-2008, 10:55 AM

I think I fixed the links. Sorry, I had cut and paste from a discussion on the wheel forum.

sayemthree · 11-18-2008, 02:46 PM

go for the BFG R1 tires - they are much better.

clubspec330i · 11-18-2008, 06:51 PM

thanks guys..

mdiez1 · 11-19-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrucebmw

Here's a link to pics of the factory Bilstein E92 M3 at the ring with 19x10 BBS CH with 265 Pilot Sport Cups all around.

Wouldn't happen to know the offset on those CHs would you?

jbrucebmw · 11-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Tire rack says:

19x10
Offset: +20mm Backspacing: 6.41"
Rec. Tire Size: 265/35-19
Weight: 30.0lbs.

too bad they weigh so much

mdiez1 · 11-21-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrucebmw

too bad they weigh so much

Thanks! Wow, 30lbs!! Boat anchor city!

Hmmm...I wonder if the sizes and offsets in Europe are different than the ones Tirerack offers...

jbrucebmw · 11-21-2008, 12:35 AM

Yeah, I have thought about calling BBS to see if that was a miss-print of the weight on the tire rack site.

8INTO3=M · 03-24-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubspec330i

I am ready to pickup a set of track wheel.

Looking at TR 18x10 ET25 mounting on either R888 or R1 265/35 all around. I know the rear should be ok but how about the front.

Any picture of 265 front with 18x10 please post. Thanks in advance.

-Mack

did you end up with this setup? It sounds like the right call -- if it will fit...

attbimmer · 03-27-2009, 07:47 PM

I test fitted an 18x10 ET 40 with 12mm spacer (so effectively 28mm offset) on the front of my E90 earlier today and it fits fine. There is probably 3-4mm between the top inside of the wheel and the strut. I have not added any negative camber to the front yet either and it still clears the fender easy.

I just did a quick check and took them back off, but will post a few pics later next week.

V1.47fan · 04-12-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attbimmer

I test fitted an 18x10 ET 40 with 12mm spacer (so effectively 28mm offset) on the front of my E90 earlier today and it fits fine. There is probably 3-4mm between the top inside of the wheel and the strut. I have not added any negative camber to the front yet either and it still clears the fender easy.

I just did a quick check and took them back off, but will post a few pics later next week.

That's good to know.how wide (tires) did you go in the front?

attbimmer · 04-12-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

That's good to know.how wide (tires) did you go in the front?

The tires on them right now are 250/650/18 yokohama slicks which are about as wide as a 265 street tire. Ultimately these wheels are for my E36 and will be running 285/30/18 V710s, but I've got some life in the yoks still so I'll do a few events in the E90 with them.

V1.47fan · 04-12-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks! attbimmer for the info.

dawgdog · 04-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubspec330i

I am ready to pickup a set of track wheel.

Looking at TR 18x10 ET25 mounting on either R888 or R1 265/35 all around. I know the rear should be ok but how about the front.

Any picture of 265 front with 18x10 please post. Thanks in advance.

-Mack

I am looking into this setup as well. Anyone know the verdict? Will these fit without rubbing in the front?

11-13-2008, 01:24 AM	#1
clubspec330i Private First Class Drives: 2003 660i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	18x10 ET25 ok for front? I am ready to pickup a set of track wheel. Looking at TR 18x10 ET25 mounting on either R888 or R1 265/35 all around. I know the rear should be ok but how about the front. Any picture of 265 front with 18x10 please post. Thanks in advance. -Mack

11-17-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
jbrucebmw jbrucebmw Drives: E90 M3&335i, 95 M3, 85 M635CSi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beverly Hills & Newport Beach Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Here's a link to pics of the factory Bilstein E92 M3 at the ring with 19x10 BBS CH with 265 Pilot Sport Cups all around. I did not see any spacers or rubbing. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...WD9yDAZX0J35Hg http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...vkmoykmtjEqjKw http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...rwgYSdCCArMpAQ http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...2BkXOcqmLja68Q http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo..._9cRpIstAluxeg __________________ Juan Bruce BMW CCA LA & GGC 08 E90 M3 \| 07 E90 335i \| 95 M3 3.2 \| 85 M635CSi Last edited by jbrucebmw; 11-18-2008 at 10:54 AM.

11-18-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
samM376' ///M Enthusiast Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	All of those pics dont work __________________ E92 ///M3 AW/Black-Extended 6MT Cold/Premium/Tech/Sound/iPod/HD/SAT/PDC/CF Roof/Shade/aFe Filter/RD LED AE/Painted Reflectors http://chitownm.com

11-18-2008, 10:55 AM	#4
jbrucebmw jbrucebmw Drives: E90 M3&335i, 95 M3, 85 M635CSi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beverly Hills & Newport Beach Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	I think I fixed the links. Sorry, I had cut and paste from a discussion on the wheel forum. __________________ Juan Bruce BMW CCA LA & GGC 08 E90 M3 \| 07 E90 335i \| 95 M3 3.2 \| 85 M635CSi

11-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#8
jbrucebmw jbrucebmw Drives: E90 M3&335i, 95 M3, 85 M635CSi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beverly Hills & Newport Beach Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Tire rack says: 19x10 Offset: +20mm Backspacing: 6.41" Rec. Tire Size: 265/35-19 Weight: 30.0lbs. too bad they weigh so much __________________ Juan Bruce BMW CCA LA & GGC 08 E90 M3 \| 07 E90 335i \| 95 M3 3.2 \| 85 M635CSi

11-18-2008, 02:46 PM	#5
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	go for the BFG R1 tires - they are much better.

11-18-2008, 06:51 PM	#6
clubspec330i Private First Class Drives: 2003 660i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	thanks guys..

11-21-2008, 12:35 AM	#10
jbrucebmw jbrucebmw Drives: E90 M3&335i, 95 M3, 85 M635CSi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beverly Hills & Newport Beach Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I have thought about calling BBS to see if that was a miss-print of the weight on the tire rack site. __________________ Juan Bruce BMW CCA LA & GGC 08 E90 M3 \| 07 E90 335i \| 95 M3 3.2 \| 85 M635CSi

03-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#12
attbimmer Private First Class Drives: '08 M3 dd, '95 M3 track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal Posts: 170 iTrader: (2)	I test fitted an 18x10 ET 40 with 12mm spacer (so effectively 28mm offset) on the front of my E90 earlier today and it fits fine. There is probably 3-4mm between the top inside of the wheel and the strut. I have not added any negative camber to the front yet either and it still clears the fender easy. I just did a quick check and took them back off, but will post a few pics later next week. __________________

04-12-2009, 07:32 PM	#15
V1.47fan Captain Drives: Bay M Vee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: No longer In my garage tweakin the 335i Posts: 640 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! attbimmer for the info. __________________ Alpine White E92 M3;Lethargic Red Jeep Cherokee (rumbles like chubacca in a tight turn, No warranty)