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drinkcoke3 · 02-04-2013, 05:07 PM

I have resolved this issue.

I put on 225/245 Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric All Seasons and used the VB3 as my winter rims.

turns out that the wheels are a more aggressive offset (as noted by many people here), and that with a narrower tire, ive rubbed once in about 600 miles so far.

livingboosted · 03-31-2013, 06:22 PM

Have any of you guys used an 18x9.5 et33 offset in the rear with vmr vb3's? I'm going to be picking some up and that's the offset I want to go with. I saw a picture of another 1 using that offset but no idea if he had any rubbing issues.

PeteA · 04-01-2013, 05:56 PM

Interesting problem you have here as the offsets are not THAT far off what is usually recommended for a 255 rear tyre. If I'm not mistaken, the higher the offset, the more inwards the wheel comes to the vehicle.

I'll be running a 19x8 ET48 225/35 and 19x9 ET50 255/30 front and rear on Michelin PSS. Hopefully I won't get any rubbing on stock suspension....though I am looking at the BMW PS as well after the wheel change. Hopefully I'll be ok too?

drinkcoke3 · 04-01-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteA

Interesting problem you have here as the offsets are not THAT far off what is usually recommended for a 255 rear tyre. If I'm not mistaken, the higher the offset, the more inwards the wheel comes to the vehicle.

I'll be running a 19x8 ET48 225/35 and 19x9 ET50 255/30 front and rear on Michelin PSS. Hopefully I won't get any rubbing on stock suspension....though I am looking at the BMW PS as well after the wheel change. Hopefully I'll be ok too?

I doubt you'll have issues since those offsets are closer to OEM offsets on m sport wheels.
Not sure though since you'll be on 19s.

PeteA · 04-01-2013, 06:15 PM

I'm unsure also, but it's all about rolling diameter and width if i am not mistaken. I calculated the differences using this tool (I recommend anyone else who changes wheels/tyres does the same):

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

VS. OEM:
Fronts
4mm closer to suspension/brakes
6mm father sticking out in fenders
6mm additional wheelwell fill
1.8% faster on speedometer

Rears
3mm closer to suspension/brakes
7mm father sticking out in fenders
4mm additional wheelwell fill
1.3% faster on speedometer

An 18" wheel package saw almost identical variances as the tyre width was upped from 215 to 225 and 245 to 255 respectively. The 19's only saw a step down in tyre wall height from 40 to 35 and 35 to 30 respectively.

Zombie1 · 04-02-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Just do a few donuts to wear down the outside shoulders of the tyres

02-04-2013, 05:07 PM	#23
drinkcoke3 Lieutenant Drives: 135i + Subaru Legacy (DD) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 594 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	I have resolved this issue. I put on 225/245 Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric All Seasons and used the VB3 as my winter rims. turns out that the wheels are a more aggressive offset (as noted by many people here), and that with a narrower tire, ive rubbed once in about 600 miles so far. __________________ 2013 135i Coupe / LMB on Oyster / 6 Speed / BMW Performance Front Bumper, Side Skirts, Front & Rear Rotors, Suspension, Electonic Steering Wheel V2, and CF Rear Spoiler / Dinan Stage 2 / VMR VB3 HyperBlack / Michellin PSS / BMS Intake / Hardwire V1 / ActiveAutowerke Axelback, Intercooler, Strut Bar / BMS CDV Mod / F30 Performance Shift Knob + Bimmian Alcentara Boots / SWS8x Subs + Amp

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03-31-2013, 06:22 PM	#24
livingboosted New Member Drives: 2008 bmw 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: toronto ontario Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Have any of you guys used an 18x9.5 et33 offset in the rear with vmr vb3's? I'm going to be picking some up and that's the offset I want to go with. I saw a picture of another 1 using that offset but no idea if he had any rubbing issues.

04-01-2013, 05:56 PM	#25
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Interesting problem you have here as the offsets are not THAT far off what is usually recommended for a 255 rear tyre. If I'm not mistaken, the higher the offset, the more inwards the wheel comes to the vehicle. I'll be running a 19x8 ET48 225/35 and 19x9 ET50 255/30 front and rear on Michelin PSS. Hopefully I won't get any rubbing on stock suspension....though I am looking at the BMW PS as well after the wheel change. Hopefully I'll be ok too?

04-01-2013, 06:15 PM	#27
PeteA Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	I'm unsure also, but it's all about rolling diameter and width if i am not mistaken. I calculated the differences using this tool (I recommend anyone else who changes wheels/tyres does the same): http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp VS. OEM: Fronts 4mm closer to suspension/brakes 6mm father sticking out in fenders 6mm additional wheelwell fill 1.8% faster on speedometer Rears 3mm closer to suspension/brakes 7mm father sticking out in fenders 4mm additional wheelwell fill 1.3% faster on speedometer An 18" wheel package saw almost identical variances as the tyre width was upped from 215 to 225 and 245 to 255 respectively. The 19's only saw a step down in tyre wall height from 40 to 35 and 35 to 30 respectively.