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[mouse007]

Hello,

I’m new to the forum so 1st allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mauricio I just bought a 2009 135i M sport. Love the car, amazing & a joy to drive .

I’m a bit of a wheel whore and wanted to get some feedback on an idea I have.

So, I’m looking to run a squared set up 18x9.5 +40 with a 15mm adapter due to the wheels being a 5x114.

Just wondering will this work or am I crazy ....? Was thinking of running 235-35-18 & 245-35-18 not sure yet....? It goes without saying I’ll lower the car on Coils.

What do you guys think, ...? Would love some input from the hellaflush wheel guys.

[b1aze]

Not a snowballs chance in hell even with fender rolling and pull.

[135IS]

MEXIPOKE!

[mouse007]

Originally Posted by b1aze

Not a snowballs chance in hell even with fender rolling and pull.

I had a feeling it would be way to crazy. I guess the rear would be ok, and run an 8.5 up front?

[mouse007]

Originally Posted by 135is

mexipoke!

LMAO...!!!!

[135IS]

and since u have 15mm adapters you gotta get even higher offset in front and rear

[b1aze]

Originally Posted by mouse007

I had a feeling it would be way to crazy. I guess the rear would be ok, and run an 8.5 up front?

8.5" up front with a 40mm offset is fine, its just the 15mm adapter that is going to be the issue. You would have to run something like a 205 tire in order to not rub, and even then, it would be close. A lot of people cant fit more than a 225 wide tire without major camber (2.5*+) or a solid fender roll.

The "Perfect" offsets/widths for these cars is as follows:
Front: 8.5 wide with a 45mm offset
Rear: 9.5 wide with a 59mm offset

You "could" go with an e9X set of wheels, but the required fender work and lack of usable rubber just makes it look retarded IMO.

Originally Posted by 135IS

and since u have 15mm adapters you gotta get even higher offset in front and rear

^that.

Edit:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...66&postcount=4

There is a 1er with E9X wheel offsets on it. No mention of tire size or fender work, but i would imagine its more than its worth. Sell the Evo/STI wheels and buy a proper fitted wheel setup.

[mouse007]

Originally Posted by 135IS

and since u have 15mm adapters you gotta get even higher offset in front and rear

Got you...!! Thanks.

Originally Posted by b1aze

8.5" up front with a 40mm offset is fine, its just the 15mm adapter that is going to be the issue. You would have to run something like a 205 tire in order to not rub, and even then, it would be close. A lot of people cant fit more than a 225 wide tire without major camber (2.5*+) or a solid fender roll.

The "Perfect" offsets/widths for these cars is as follows:
Front: 8.5 wide with a 45mm offset
Rear: 9.5 wide with a 59mm offset

You "could" go with an e9X set of wheels, but the required fender work and lack of usable rubber just makes it look retarded IMO.



^that.

Edit:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...66&postcount=4

There is a 1er with E9X wheel offsets on it. No mention of tire size or fender work, but i would imagine its more than its worth. Sell the Evo/STI wheels and buy a proper fitted wheel setup.

I see, I don't have the wheels. Thank you this helps a lot.