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      11-10-2025, 10:14 AM   #1
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TE37 Saga SL 10.5 ET 30 Squared

Wondering if the above size will fit on the E90 M3.

Current setup is as follows:

Front
- Apex VS-5RS 18x10 +25 plus a 5mm spacer.
- 265/35/18 AD09 tyres.
- ST XTA Coilovers, -2.5 camber.

Rear
- Apex VS-5RS 18x11 +44 plus a 20mm spacer.
- 295/30/18 AD09 tyres.
- ST XTA Coilovers, -2 camber.

Looking at purchasing TE37 Saga SL, only available in 18x10.5J +30.

Does anyone know if these will fit on the above suspension and camber settings?

Planning on running a 275/35 squared setup.

Any input appreciated.

Thanks

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      11-10-2025, 10:45 AM   #2
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18x10.5, and 275 square is a really common track setup. Not familiar with the specifics of your coilovers, but I'd be surprised if it didn't fit.
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      11-10-2025, 11:26 AM   #3
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18x10.5, and 275 square is a really common track setup. Not familiar with the specifics of your coilovers, but I'd be surprised if it didn't fit.
Thanks for the reply.

I think as im currently running effective ET20 on the front, I assume i would need a (minimum) 10mm spacer because of the ET30 wheels.

Plus an extra half inch wheel size, im worried it may not fit without fouling either the suspension, arch liner or both.
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      11-10-2025, 05:50 PM   #4
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I think you'll run into issues on the rear (front should be no problem).
I run a 18x11" +44 with a 12mm spacer, also with 295/35R18 as my street/rain setup. I'm at closer to -2.5*. I would have big issues coming out 8mm more and half a degree LESS negative camber. Unless you're at a seriously high ride height, I'd quite confident you will rub pretty bad, or simply hit the fender under compression.

If you step down to a 295/30R18, then you might be able to pull it off with the 20mm spacers. The 295/30 has been done with that effective +24 offset (might still need more camber though). But with the 35 profile, I think the tire will be too tall for the offset.
Or, run more camber.
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I think you'll run into issues on the rear (front should be no problem).
I run a 18x11" +44 with a 12mm spacer, also with 295/35R18 as my street/rain setup. I'm at closer to -2.5*. I would have big issues coming out 8mm more and half a degree LESS negative camber. Unless you're at a seriously high ride height, I'd quite confident you will rub pretty bad, or simply hit the fender under compression.

If you step down to a 295/30R18, then you might be able to pull it off with the 20mm spacers. The 295/30 has been done with that effective +24 offset (might still need more camber though). But with the 35 profile, I think the tire will be too tall for the offset.
Or, run more camber.

Hey man. Apologies - edited first post. I am indeed running 295/30 on the rear. (Not 35)

Really? I thought it would be the front that would cause issues.

I would be going from an effective 295/30 ET24 to an 275/35 ET30 but half an inch narrower rim?
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      11-16-2025, 01:09 AM   #6
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Is there an advantage of 10.5 if you're running 275 tires that fit on a 10" wheel?
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      11-16-2025, 04:17 AM   #7
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Unfortunately TE37 Saga SL are only available in 18 x 10.5J +30 from Rays.
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Is there an advantage of 10.5 if you're running 275 tires that fit on a 10" wheel?
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Generally speaking, a wider wheel for the same tire width will perform better on track. Grassroots (I think) has a writeup on this.
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Is there an advantage of 10.5 if you're running 275 tires that fit on a 10" wheel?
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Generally speaking, a wider wheel for the same tire width will perform better on track. Grassroots (I think) has a writeup on this.
Tire Rack also has good tests on this: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...lFsAtjhhp6eCyH

Short answer, yes.
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275 on 10x5 is the most optimal sizing.

i run 18x10.5 ET12 all around.
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      11-17-2025, 05:16 PM   #11
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I did 275's on 11's this year and it's really nice.
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FN2M3 This place has a few sets available in proper E9x M3 specs:

https://rimandtirecenter.com/products/volk-racing-te37-saga-sl-18x9-5-20-18x10-5-20-5x120-pressed-graphite-staggered-set-of-4
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Thanks, will try them. Although I'm in the UK

System Motorsport won't ship to UK, so I'm looking at importing from Japan. And they only have the 10.5 wheel in ET30
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Thanks, will try them. Although I'm in the UK

System Motorsport won't ship to UK, so I'm looking at importing from Japan. And they only have the 10.5 wheel in ET30
just order directly from sunbeam motorsport.
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just order directly from sunbeam motorsport.
Who are they? Japanese seller?
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Who are they? Japanese seller?
they are bmw specialty shop in japan, but they ship to the US/EU/UK.

I personally order my wheels through them to the US, and when I was living in London.
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they are bmw specialty shop in japan, but they ship to the US/EU/UK.

I personally order my wheels through them to the US, and when I was living in London.
When i add to cart and put my address in, it says cannot ship to my address.

I've dropped them a message
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I'm in the UK

System Motorsport won't ship to UK, so I'm looking at importing from Japan. And they only have the 10.5 wheel in ET30
Damn. Check out Sunbeam. They recently released some special M spec TE's:

https://sunbeam8store.com/en-us/prod...eam-spec-for-m

Hit them up on IG. Dude is pretty cool, and might help you get what you need.

Lol omgzirra_exe beat me to it. They hooked me up too. Definitely check with them and DM on IG. All the best.

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When i add to cart and put my address in, it says cannot ship to my address.

I've dropped them a message
oh yeah the website wont let you do it, you have to message Ken on Instagram directly at sunbeam.motorsports
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oh yeah the website wont let you do it, you have to message Ken on Instagram directly at sunbeam.motorsports
Thank you.

Currently speaking to Ken.

They have the TE37 Saga S Plus in stock. 10.5 ET25 which seem better sizes than the ET30's. - https://sunbeam8store.com/en-us/prod...44924262514849

Any pics of your setup on the ET12? I assume that's with spacers?
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Thank you.

Currently speaking to Ken.

They have the TE37 Saga S Plus in stock. 10.5 ET25 which seem better sizes than the ET30's. - https://sunbeam8store.com/en-us/prod...44924262514849

Any pics of your setup on the ET12? I assume that's with spacers?
its just et20 with 8mm spacer. i run 285 or 295s depending on my mood... its not for the faint of heart. aggressive track alignment and set up.

and yes ET25 is the better spec over ET30.
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Hey man. Apologies - edited first post. I am indeed running 295/30 on the rear. (Not 35)

Really? I thought it would be the front that would cause issues.

I would be going from an effective 295/30 ET24 to an 275/35 ET30 but half an inch narrower rim?
I see no problem with the front. What's your concern in terms of fitment? Worst case, you need a slightly bigger spacer if you're not clearing your coilovers.

I've used 10" +25 in the front with 12-15mm spacers and 275/35R18. That's with a bit more camber then you'd run though. So I don't see any issue in the front if you're doing 265's. I'd prefer a 265 on a 10 anyways for both performance and aesthetics.

If you're 30 profile in the back, then that will help a lot with the shorter tire.
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