[Eddy@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Smac355

I am currently running the stock 264's w/ the typical 255 setup in the rear. Traction is still an issue w/ the added HP. I've been trying to find some detail on running 265's, but to be honest this doesn't seem to be a popular option. i would think i need larger wheels over the 264's maybe 9/9.5 wide. In addition i would like to get my fenders rolled.

Is this even a feasible option? I don't want rubbing, and if i were to lower the car would i definitely incur rubbing issues?

thanks

You don't need to roll fenders to fit a 265 onto a wider wheel. You just need a wider wheel with a true 1 series offset. Sadly most wheels being used on the 1 series are either narrow, or a 3 series wheel with too aggressive offsets.

The APEX ARC-8 wheel was developed over a year ago for this very reason. The rear wheel is 18x9.5" et62 (note the high offset to account for the added wheel width).

You can easily run a 265/35/18 on this wheel on both stock and lowered cars with zero rubbing. Members are even running 275/35/18 rear tires or even 275/35/18 r-compounds without rubbing issues (unless the car is slammed/lowered excessively low).

Here are some photos to show the fitment:

Stock 135i with 265/35/18 Nitto NT-05 extreme summer tire



Same wheel and car tested with 275/35/18 Nitto NT-01 r-compound


Here's a member's car with 275/35/18 Dunlop Direzza sport Z1's



Here's a member's car with the 275/35/18 NT-01's



And some other wide front/rear setups