Will my Winter 245/40/18 tires fit APEX ARC-8 18x10 ET25

w00tw00t · 10-01-2011, 02:09 PM

Hi Folks - I have a problem. I recently got the StopTech Trophy 380 BBK installed and it clears my ARC-8 18x10 ET25 rim absolutely fine. The problem is I also have a set of VMR V710 18x9.5 ET22 Square winter setup which it doesn't clear.

If I install my winter tires 245/40/18 (SQUARE Setup) onto my 18x10 ARCs - will the tires fit or will they be too narrow?

Radiation Joe · 10-01-2011, 02:28 PM

No. Not even close.

w00tw00t · 10-01-2011, 02:33 PM

ah sucks!

w00tw00t · 10-01-2011, 02:36 PM

how about if I order the APEX ARC-8s in 18x9.5 -- those should fit right ..? since my VMR V710s are also 18x9.5 ...

signes · 10-01-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

how about if I order the APEX ARC-8s in 18x9.5 -- those should fit right ..? since my VMR V710s are also 18x9.5 ...

They will be really stretched but may be within spec depending on the tire. I run 245/40 on OEM 18s, but would rather find a narrower rear wheel (like another pair of OEM 18 fronts.)

w00tw00t · 10-01-2011, 02:43 PM

hmm maybe I should sell my current wintersetup and get a wider tire/rim combo..

pbonsalb · 10-01-2011, 04:50 PM

I have stock 245/40/18 on Apex ARC8 18 x 9.5 and they are within the recommended tire width for the rim width but at the end of the range. Check the specs for your tire at Tire Rack. Probably 245/40/18 on 18 x 10 is not recommended, but kids stretch tires way beyond what is recommended. Of course stretched tires have stiffer sidewalls and that makes snow performance worse. You want some squish. I run 255/40/18 snows on the stock 18 x 9.5 rear wheels -- this size fits OK and works OK.

FrenchBoy · 10-10-2011, 12:25 AM

I'm planning to get Apex wheels for my winter setup. I think I will try to find 265 winter tires. I guess I should get the 18x9.5 et 22.

Eddy@ApexRaceParts · 10-10-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

I'm planning to get Apex wheels for my winter setup. I think I will try to find 265 winter tires. I guess I should get the 18x9.5 et 22.

ET35 fits as well with 265 tires but it's more tucked in. If you want the flush look, ET22 is the way to go.

FrenchBoy · 10-10-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

ET35 fits as well with 265 tires but it's more tucked in. If you want the flush look, ET22 is the way to go.

Ideally, I'd get a set of rims that I can put winter tires on and, if needed, put track tires in the summer. I run a square setup 275/35/18 for the track.

Which 18" APEX rim size should I pick so that I can fit 275 track tires and 265, or even 255, winter tires? Clearly, the smaller the width, the more winter tire option I have.

Thanks

Eddy@ApexRaceParts · 10-11-2011, 10:44 AM

The 9.5" ET22 wheel would work better for 255-275 sizes. Ideally you would run 10's for 275's and track use, but 9.5's square would work as well. Many do it, it just gives up a little bit of sidewall support/stiffness.

FrenchBoy · 10-11-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

The 9.5" ET22 wheel would work better for 255-275 sizes. Ideally you would run 10's for 275's and track use, but 9.5's square would work as well. Many do it, it just gives up a little bit of sidewall support/stiffness.

Great. Thanks. I will probably place an order soon.

10-01-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (9)	Will my Winter 245/40/18 tires fit APEX ARC-8 18x10 ET25 Hi Folks - I have a problem. I recently got the StopTech Trophy 380 BBK installed and it clears my ARC-8 18x10 ET25 rim absolutely fine. The problem is I also have a set of VMR V710 18x9.5 ET22 Square winter setup which it doesn't clear. If I install my winter tires 245/40/18 (SQUARE Setup) onto my 18x10 ARCs - will the tires fit or will they be too narrow? __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \| Last edited by w00tw00t; 10-01-2011 at 02:15 PM.
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10-01-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
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10-01-2011, 02:33 PM	#3
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (9)	ah sucks! __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

10-01-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (9)	how about if I order the APEX ARC-8s in 18x9.5 -- those should fit right ..? since my VMR V710s are also 18x9.5 ... __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

10-01-2011, 02:43 PM	#6
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,291 iTrader: (9)	hmm maybe I should sell my current wintersetup and get a wider tire/rim combo.. __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

10-01-2011, 04:50 PM	#7
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,170 iTrader: (3)	I have stock 245/40/18 on Apex ARC8 18 x 9.5 and they are within the recommended tire width for the rim width but at the end of the range. Check the specs for your tire at Tire Rack. Probably 245/40/18 on 18 x 10 is not recommended, but kids stretch tires way beyond what is recommended. Of course stretched tires have stiffer sidewalls and that makes snow performance worse. You want some squish. I run 255/40/18 snows on the stock 18 x 9.5 rear wheels -- this size fits OK and works OK.

10-10-2011, 12:25 AM	#8
FrenchBoy onehotlap.com contributor Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	I'm planning to get Apex wheels for my winter setup. I think I will try to find 265 winter tires. I guess I should get the 18x9.5 et 22. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| SG \| FR \| 6Speed \| Akrapovic Evo \| JRZ RS1 \| StopTech Trophy \| Cantrell Brake Ducts

10-11-2011, 10:44 AM	#11
Eddy@ApexRaceParts BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E30 M3, E34 540i/6, Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,499 iTrader: (3)	The 9.5" ET22 wheel would work better for 255-275 sizes. Ideally you would run 10's for 275's and track use, but 9.5's square would work as well. Many do it, it just gives up a little bit of sidewall support/stiffness.

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