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02-22-2022, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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Any one have any idea on what size spacers and what’s the best brand to run on my E-92 M3. I have M359 wheels size 18”. The car is on H&R lowering comp springs. I was wondering if I could run a 285 or even a 295 on the rear. Maybe a 265 or even a 275 on the front. Thanks! |
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I can tell you that on 18s, most people commonly run 265/35 (f), 285/35 (r) but theoretically, 275/295 are closest to the stock rolling distances. What I don’t know is if they fit without issue (assuming your wheel widths can take them).
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Front Axle OEM Wheel Width = 8.5 in wide Recommended rim width ranges for tire sizes assuming OEM wheels are listed below: 245/40ZR18 rim width range = 8.0 - 9.5 in 255/40ZR18 rim width range = 9.0 - 10.0 in (~0.5in taller tire and 10mm wider than OEM) 255/35ZR18 rim width range = 8.5 - 10.0 in (~0.5in shorter tire and 10mm wider than OEM) Rear Axle OEM Wheel Width = 9.5 in wide 265/40ZR18 rim width range = 9.0 - 10.5 in 275/40ZR18 rim width range = 9.0 - 11 in (~0.5in taller tire and 10mm wider than OEM) 275/35ZR18 rim width range = 9.0 - 11 in (~0.7in shorter tire and 10mm wider than OEM) 285/35ZR18 rim width range = 9.5 - 11 in (~0.4in shorter tire and 20mm wider than OEM) OEM Tire Diameters 245/40ZR18 O.D. = 25.7 in 265/40ZR19 O.D. = 26.3 in IF you really want to run a 265mm or 275mm section width up front then a wheel wider than 8.5in is recommended (needed) i.e. at least 9.0 inches or wider is preferred. IF you really want to run a 285mm section in the rear, you can do that on a 9.5 in wide wheel but I don't recommend it, because handling will degrade as well as wear life (irregular wear). Seems you can probably get away with running a 255/35ZR18 on the front OEM wheel and a 275/35ZR18 on the rear OEM wheel. These will lower the car another ~0.5in over the stock OEM tire fitment as well as preserve O.D. stagger but the speedo, and gearing will be altered. At stock ride height another alternative would be 255/40ZR18 fronts and 275/40ZR18 rears on the OEM wheels, though this fitment lifts the car ~0.5in over the stock OEM fitment. Related and reading: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=233 Regarding spacers: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336209 15mm front and 12mm rear hub centric spacers have been used my many forum members. Be absolutely sure that the spacers you purchase are hub centered and not stud centered or ride will be compromised due to vibrations. APEX makes some good ones as does Turner Motorsports.
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Jeez, then everything I just wrote goes out the window. Perhaps they're after-market like these:
https://www.westworksap.com/product-...w-2008-2013-m3 You're right though.. Turner's listing does not show an OEM 18in M359. https://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW...wheel-upgrades Nubes.. Reminds me of the movie, "Babes in Toy Land"
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And I qualified my comments by saying “assuming your wheel widths can take them” based on my own 18 X 9.5” and 10.5” wheel widths. Sorry for any confusion.
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