M3 GTS Wheels and Spacers??

frankzlin79 · 05-08-2011, 07:30 PM

According to this thread, it appears that the M3 GTS already comes with factory spacers.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491118

I currently have the 19" OEM Style 220 wheels. I plan to get genuine 19" BMW M3 GTS wheels and use 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. I'll be lowered with Eibach Pro-kit springs.

Do I need spacers with the above setup?? (I prefer not to run spacers if possible)

Also, I read that the genuine GTS wheels are very aggressive for the E90 M3 and that some experience that they don't fit. Any truth to this?

aajami · 05-09-2011, 12:15 PM

No spacers required. The M3 ZCP comes with these same wheels but without the front spacers, and fitment isn't a issue. Additionally, many forums members (myself included) have run a +1 size tire on the Style 359Ms (the name of the wheel you're interested in) without any issues at all.

As for your last statement, I don't know where that comes from. The Style 359Ms will fit any E9X without any problem -- they were designed specifically for our cars.

Malek@MRF · 05-09-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

As for your last statement, I don't know where that comes from. The Style 359Ms will fit any E9X M3 without any problem -- they were designed specifically for our cars.

Corrected.

aajami · 05-09-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

Corrected.

Oops. Yes, that's what I meant. By "our" cars, I was referring to our E9X M3s

Malek@MRF · 05-09-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Oops. Yes, that's what I meant. By "our" cars, I was referring to our E9X M3s

No worried man. You know how it is, the non-M folks visit here from time to time and may get the wrong idea.

frankzlin79 · 05-09-2011, 12:56 PM

Great info. I'm tempted to place an order of the GTS wheels (Style 359m) next month when my stock Conti tires are done and order Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in 255/35/19 and 275/35/19.

supercar03 · 09-27-2011, 09:38 AM

hey guys i think its a 285 tyre on the rear you need

THE TECH · 09-27-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

Great info. I'm tempted to place an order of the GTS wheels (Style 359m) next month when my stock Conti tires are done and order Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in 255/35/19 and 275/35/19.

No need to order as there are a few sets for sale right now.

Locksmythe · 09-27-2011, 11:03 PM

I too have this wheel/tire combo, no spacers, fits great.

auggiem3 · 04-25-2012, 06:47 AM

Anybody still selling black gts wheels? Setup with tpms and pss would be ideal.

Rakus · 04-25-2012, 04:22 PM

That's the exact set-up I have 255/35 Front, 275/35 Rear, pilot super sport tires and genuine M3 GTS wheels. Its not lowered thought Originally I had 12.5 mm spacers front and 10mm in rear. But I removed all of it and it fits just fine without spacers without rubbing. Little wider tires helped compared my stock ZCP wheels and tires. Which were 245/35 and 265/35.
Run without spacers, I think

THE TECH · 04-25-2012, 04:37 PM

I run the GTS wheels with stock sizes and with 15mm spacers front and rear. No rubbing whatsoever. I'm also on H&R springs.

Modena NYC · 04-26-2012, 12:26 PM

So the GTS runs spacers from the factory? What size? can we order the spacers as well OEM?

THE TECH · 04-26-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Modena NYC

So the GTS runs spacers from the factory? What size? can we order the spacers as well OEM?

I don't believe that that was confirmed. The GTS has a totally different brake setup as well.

05-08-2011, 07:30 PM	#1
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	M3 GTS Wheels and Spacers?? According to this thread, it appears that the M3 GTS already comes with factory spacers. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491118 I currently have the 19" OEM Style 220 wheels. I plan to get genuine 19" BMW M3 GTS wheels and use 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. I'll be lowered with Eibach Pro-kit springs. Do I need spacers with the above setup?? (I prefer not to run spacers if possible) Also, I read that the genuine GTS wheels are very aggressive for the E90 M3 and that some experience that they don't fit. Any truth to this?
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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	No spacers required. The M3 ZCP comes with these same wheels but without the front spacers, and fitment isn't a issue. Additionally, many forums members (myself included) have run a +1 size tire on the Style 359Ms (the name of the wheel you're interested in) without any issues at all. As for your last statement, I don't know where that comes from. The Style 359Ms will fit any E9X without any problem -- they were designed specifically for our cars. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Great info. I'm tempted to place an order of the GTS wheels (Style 359m) next month when my stock Conti tires are done and order Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in 255/35/19 and 275/35/19.
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Locksmythe First Lieutenant 48 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I too have this wheel/tire combo, no spacers, fits great.
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auggiem3 Captain 295 Rep 939 Posts Drives: F87 M2C & E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (1)	Anybody still selling black gts wheels? Setup with tpms and pss would be ideal.
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Rakus Private First Class 18 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Competition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central, NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW X5M [0.00]	That's the exact set-up I have 255/35 Front, 275/35 Rear, pilot super sport tires and genuine M3 GTS wheels. Its not lowered thought Originally I had 12.5 mm spacers front and 10mm in rear. But I removed all of it and it fits just fine without spacers without rubbing. Little wider tires helped compared my stock ZCP wheels and tires. Which were 245/35 and 265/35. Run without spacers, I think
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Modena NYC Private First Class 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	So the GTS runs spacers from the factory? What size? can we order the spacers as well OEM?
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