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[SSSnakeman]

Originally Posted by cpt97m3

I've been running the rear wheels on the front for several years now. I use a 10mm spacer, and it's been working fine for me.

Sweet! Are you running wider tires as well? I would like to try to fit a 245 if possible.

[cpt97m3]

Originally Posted by SSSnakeman

Sweet! Are you running wider tires as well? I would like to try to fit a 245 if possible.

I ran 245/35's in front, but I had a bit of extra camber to clear them, but they fit fine. I now have camber plates, so I should have plenty of clearance now. I'm going to be trying the 255/35's in front soon. I already have 255/35's in the rear, and they work fine there.

[SSSnakeman]

Originally Posted by cpt97m3

I ran 245/35's in front, but I had a bit of extra camber to clear them, but they fit fine. I now have camber plates, so I should have plenty of clearance now. I'm going to be trying the 255/35's in front soon. I already have 255/35's in the rear, and they work fine there.

Are you on stock suspension or lowered? Any fender work? I'm going to be doing my fenders anyway this week. I have 12mm and 15mm spacers to play with and might test fit the 255 PSS rear on the front just to get a better idea. I'm not sure I want to go that big though. Really interested to hear your results, thanks again man!

[cpt97m3]

Originally Posted by SSSnakeman

Are you on stock suspension or lowered? Any fender work? I'm going to be doing my fenders anyway this week. I have 12mm and 15mm spacers to play with and might test fit the 255 PSS rear on the front just to get a better idea. I'm not sure I want to go that big though. Really interested to hear your results, thanks again man!

Originally it was stock, but now I have the BMW performance springs, so it's lowered some. Fenders are still stock.

[HPFREAK]

I assume with my Breytons to fit 265 Dunlops on the rear I would need a 10mm spacer since the wheels at 48mm offsets? I have no fender rolling and I have no idea who to trust to do it near me.

[cpt97m3]

Originally Posted by HPFREAK

I assume with my Breytons to fit 265 Dunlops on the rear I would need a 10mm spacer since the wheels at 48mm offsets? I have no fender rolling and I have no idea who to trust to do it near me.

If you add a 10mm spacer to a 48mm offset wheel, it then becomes a 38mm offset wheel, so that will make things much worse. My rear wheels are 62mm offset, although I am running 275's.

[VMRWheels]

If you want the least amount of trouble and body work, go with the 245's. 255's are pushing it in my opinion.

[jbarzelatto]

Whats up guys. I need some help on making a decision of some wheels

I have in the front 225/45 18
and in the read I have 255/35/18.

Im looking into rims that are M3 CSL COMPETITION STYLE
F: 18X8.0
R: 18X9.0

Will these work for me, or will it touch? What other rim size can I use?

thank you guys!

[e36addict]

Originally Posted by jbarzelatto

Whats up guys. I need some help on making a decision of some wheels

I have in the front 225/45 18
and in the read I have 255/35/18.

Im looking into rims that are M3 CSL COMPETITION STYLE
F: 18X8.0
R: 18X9.0

Will these work for me, or will it touch? What other rim size can I use?

thank you guys!

The sizes will work, depending entirely on offsets... what are they?

[Phlonx]

For what it's worth, I have Apex EC-7's (18x8.5 et45 and 18x9.5 et 58) with 235/40 and 265/35 Conti Extreme Contact DW. Without camber plates, spacers or fender mods, based on my research that's as good as it gets. I lowered the car about an inch or so, any lower and it will rub. Apex told me that to safely run 245 fronts I would need to have pretty negative camber, more than you would want for a DD.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6r...it?usp=sharing

[Kgolf31]

Running 245/40/17 on 17x8.5 ET40 ARC8s. On Hankook RS3s (previously Dunlop Z2s)

Lowered probably 1.5", rolled front and rear with A LOT of camber.

You won't fit 245s unless you get camber or keep stock ride height. The fitment is terrible unless you meet certain criteria