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I think I've decided to get these next spring. I'm torn between Anthracite and Satin Black, but leaning toward black for that all black look. I understand that the Satin Black don't have any clear coat. Does that make them any more susceptible to rock dings or scrapes then a wheel with clearcoat? Should that factor into my decision?
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Our Satin finish has held up great. |
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The Satin Black was the wheel I was asking about. His response leads me to believe they can't be waxed. I hadn't thought of that before, but it makes sense with the finish. I'm wondering if anything can be used on them as a protectant.
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08-31-2011, 01:56 PM | #205 |
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3 out of the 4 finishes have a full gloss clear coat and they can be waxed. The satin black finish is not a glossy wheel. If you apply wax to it, the finish will look significantly different. It would be like applying wax to a car with a satin paint finish.
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09-01-2011, 11:13 AM | #206 | |
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a) 18x10" Front 275/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18 Rear b) 18x9.5" Front 265/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18 c) 18x10" Front 265/35/18 - 18x10/10.5" Rear 285/35/18 Rear This will be used primarily for daily driving, and I try to go to performance driving schools maybe 2-3 times a year. I would like to maintain the oem handling feel as much as possible. Thanks! |
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09-01-2011, 12:48 PM | #207 | |
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If you wanted to go wider in the rear you could go 295/30/18. but 285/35/18 is a better overall rear diameter for street use, as it's much closer to the original tire diameter, while the 295/30/18 would be short. It's OK to be shorter, but if the track is less of a priority then there is less reason to make that compromise. |
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09-02-2011, 10:33 PM | #208 |
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I'm having difficulty figuring out what Hyper Black looks like from the picture. The pictures look like a dark silver, But I'm Wondering then why it has black in the name. Is there an underlying black hue that doesn't show up in pictures. Is it line a Black Chrome look? Any help greatly appreciated
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09-03-2011, 05:47 AM | #209 |
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hyper black is like dark silver with a slight sheen to it. Think of a silver wheel with brake dust that's a bit shiny. Looks excellent!
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If it had it's own name it would be called "shadow chrome" or "slightly darker silver". |
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09-13-2011, 09:45 AM | #211 |
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So... I'm a sucker for as much tire as I can get..
Has anyone tried a square 10.5" setup with 285/35-18's? Love me some RS3's and they come in 285's... their next tire down is a 265/35, so I'd like to keep it with the 285's. Judging by the pictures (exterior), it LOOKS like 285's will fit on the front. But the question is will the 10.5's fit on stock suspension? Would be potentially ordering all this within the month if the sizes work. Thanks!
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09-13-2011, 11:43 AM | #212 |
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^^ i doubt 10.5 in the front will work. clearance on the strut side is pretty tight even with 10" wide wheels.
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Would square 285's work then? Reading through the thread it looks like 275's have been the only tire run up front.
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09-13-2011, 12:41 PM | #214 | |
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i dont recommend going 10.5" in the front due to the tight clearance on the strut side (something that more negative camber wont be able to fix).
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09-13-2011, 12:52 PM | #215 |
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A friend of mine has 18x10.5 et20 285/35/18 RS3 square
How is he running it? I have no idea
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285/35/18 is tall for the front.
18x10.5" ET27 can work up front but you will need camber plates to dial in a decent amount of camber. A spacer for wheel/tire to strut tube clearance and the right sized tire. I placed a 285/35/18 on 18x10" up front before just for the heck of it on a stock E90 M3. We did not drive around so we have no idea if it will rub on the fender side, but here are the photos. judging by the photos it will rub a lot, but with negative camber it would clear. The 10.5's would need even more camber due to the added with and more aggressive offset once spacers are included. Because of how tall a 285/35/18 is it may actually be easier to fit a 295/30/18. Our sponsored E90 M3 team is waiting to do final testing on their 295/30/18 on 18x10.5" square setup. But that's a dedicated race car. |
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09-13-2011, 11:26 PM | #217 |
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Interesting. Looks like a staggered setup may be in my future, or just suck it up and run 275's all around..
I just really wanna run RS3's.... UGH. edit: just found that RS3's come in 275/35-18! Might have to run this setup soon!
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18x10" ET25 with 275/35/18 all around or 18x9.5" ET22 with 265/35/18 and 18x10.5" ET27 with 285/35/18 They make great tire sizes for the E9X M3 |
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Lets see how work goes, and perhaps I will order me a set this or next month .
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