Time for new wheels and tyres

RaihaX · 09-14-2011, 08:24 PM

Hey all it looks like my tires are getting really bad so it is good excuse for me to buy both new tires and wheels.

I am thinking of getting wheels from Jason @ Euro-Division, still not sure whether to get anthracite or matte black on my car any opinion?

The tire that I was thinking of getting is the AD08 (225 & 255) but I am not sure if i will be rubbing as I am lowered (from memory is about 35-37mm front and back).

I guess my question would if there are anyone running AD08 (and preferably with the wheels from euro-division) and is lowered. I only ask as I know the AD08 are wide tires

Sorry if the question had been asked before as I couldn't find it VIA the search function.

BMW86 · 09-14-2011, 09:50 PM

Hey Rey, you will rub with AD08's if you're lowered. There are plenty of other good options available in that price range.

RaihaX · 09-14-2011, 10:11 PM

That is what I thought I suppose PSS would be a safe bet hey?

SparklingRed · 09-14-2011, 10:40 PM

Anthracite!
Do you wanna buy my set? Wrapped in Kumho's~

dh58 · 09-14-2011, 10:51 PM

those wheels look good.. what are they?

RaihaX · 09-14-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SparklingRed

Anthracite!
Do you wanna buy my set? Wrapped in Kumho's~

Check your PM

SparklingRed · 09-14-2011, 10:58 PM

GTC GT-CS from Jason with Racing stripes from EAS

dh58 · 09-14-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SparklingRed

GTC GT-CS from Jason with Racing stripes from EAS

Going to have to google that one lol

SparklingRed · 09-14-2011, 11:17 PM

Try eBay

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Originally Posted by dh58

Going to have to google that one lol

woosh · 09-14-2011, 11:39 PM

So that was GTC's GTC? or GTC GTC's? LOL jokes.

Looking very nice in the SGM, SparklingRed!

SparklingRed · 09-14-2011, 11:47 PM

Haha yeah i had to look it up again for the right code..

Thanks

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Originally Posted by woosh

So that was GTC's GTC? or GTC GTC's? LOL jokes.

Looking very nice in the SGM, SparklingRed!

RaihaX · 09-15-2011, 12:14 AM

you can just PM jason on here as well

Honny · 09-15-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SparklingRed

GTC GT-CS from Jason with Racing stripes from EAS

Do they come in 18s?

Ah Ray I might be interested in doing new rims/tires aswell, my RFT are close to gone.

RaihaX · 09-15-2011, 01:05 AM

only the GT-CX comes in 1er offset johnny.

Yeah my runflats are pretty much gone i probably have 1000km left in them!

makes for an interesting drive though!

Honny · 09-15-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

only the GT-CX comes in 1er offset johnny.

Yeah my runflats are pretty much gone i probably have 1000km left in them!

makes for an interesting drive though!

Can you link me some pics on a 135i please?

RaihaX · 09-15-2011, 01:20 AM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=22

BMW86 · 09-15-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

That is what I thought I suppose PSS would be a safe bet hey?

I'll confirm once I put my PSS on but I have been told they run a bit square too. My personal preference is RE-11s though.

Jason@Euro-Division · 09-15-2011, 03:23 AM

The offsets we have for GT-CX are 18x8.5 ET45 and 18x9.5 ET50.

On stock height you will have no rubbing issues. Slight lowering will be fine and of course tire brand matters a lot as some have rounder sidewalls than some other brands.

RaihaX · 09-15-2011, 09:35 AM

Still researching on tyres and was wondering which one has a rounder sidewalk between pss and the starspec.

ATM I have got those 2 in mind, also heard the hankook v12 is pretty good and quite thin?

RaihaX · 09-19-2011, 01:15 AM

After days of research I have concluded that it is quite difficult to find wheels that will fit decent tyres and not rub when you are lowered (PSS, StarSpec) without fender modification or negative camber

I am going to leave my wheels as stock for now...

ippykaye · 09-19-2011, 01:30 AM

Michelins PS2/3/S seem to be the ones with quite rounded sidewalls. I've got PS2s on one of my other cars (245/40/18) and it's quite obviously rounded rather than a squared-off shoulder say an Advan Neova would have.

The high offset on 1ers seems to be the culprit for our limited options. The same problem existed with my Golf MkV and also our W204.

Have u considered the two BMW Performance wheels or are they not to your liking? They have a high offset which may work with your drop?

RaihaX · 09-19-2011, 01:33 AM

I thought about it but to be honest I prefer a CSL type wheel and I want it in black.

with the PSS I will need to roll my fenders with a 9.5 + 50 wheel and possible with 9.0 + 48 wheel.

The only tires that might work are the Falken, Toyo T1R or the Hankook V12 and judging from reviews they are all pretty crap.

The only wheel quote I haven't got yet are the Apex ARC-8 which I am waiting on.

09-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Time for new wheels and tyres Hey all it looks like my tires are getting really bad so it is good excuse for me to buy both new tires and wheels. I am thinking of getting wheels from Jason @ Euro-Division, still not sure whether to get anthracite or matte black on my car any opinion? The tire that I was thinking of getting is the AD08 (225 & 255) but I am not sure if i will be rubbing as I am lowered (from memory is about 35-37mm front and back). I guess my question would if there are anyone running AD08 (and preferably with the wheels from euro-division) and is lowered. I only ask as I know the AD08 are wide tires Sorry if the question had been asked before as I couldn't find it VIA the search function.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Rey, you will rub with AD08's if you're lowered. There are plenty of other good options available in that price range.
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woosh Colonel 212 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: rs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bne iTrader: (0)	So that was GTC's GTC? or GTC GTC's? LOL jokes. Looking very nice in the SGM, SparklingRed!
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	you can just PM jason on here as well
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	only the GT-CX comes in 1er offset johnny. Yeah my runflats are pretty much gone i probably have 1000km left in them! makes for an interesting drive though!
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=22
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Jason@Euro-Division First Lieutenant 59 Rep 371 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne / Australia iTrader: (2)	The offsets we have for GT-CX are 18x8.5 ET45 and 18x9.5 ET50. On stock height you will have no rubbing issues. Slight lowering will be fine and of course tire brand matters a lot as some have rounder sidewalls than some other brands.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Still researching on tyres and was wondering which one has a rounder sidewalk between pss and the starspec. ATM I have got those 2 in mind, also heard the hankook v12 is pretty good and quite thin?
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09-19-2011, 01:15 AM	#20
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	After days of research I have concluded that it is quite difficult to find wheels that will fit decent tyres and not rub when you are lowered (PSS, StarSpec) without fender modification or negative camber I am going to leave my wheels as stock for now...
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09-19-2011, 01:30 AM	#21
ippykaye Lieutenant 9 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Michelins PS2/3/S seem to be the ones with quite rounded sidewalls. I've got PS2s on one of my other cars (245/40/18) and it's quite obviously rounded rather than a squared-off shoulder say an Advan Neova would have. The high offset on 1ers seems to be the culprit for our limited options. The same problem existed with my Golf MkV and also our W204. Have u considered the two BMW Performance wheels or are they not to your liking? They have a high offset which may work with your drop?
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09-19-2011, 01:33 AM	#22
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	I thought about it but to be honest I prefer a CSL type wheel and I want it in black. with the PSS I will need to roll my fenders with a 9.5 + 50 wheel and possible with 9.0 + 48 wheel. The only tires that might work are the Falken, Toyo T1R or the Hankook V12 and judging from reviews they are all pretty crap. The only wheel quote I haven't got yet are the Apex ARC-8 which I am waiting on.
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