9.5 et45 users please chime in!

Kizzu · 04-16-2015, 05:59 PM

So I have ordered a set of wheels with the following specs : 18" 8.5 et40 and 9.5 et45
I am planning to run 235/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rears. Tyres are federals rsr's. i think fronts won't be a problem as the offset is just about right and camber is set at -2.75. My main concern are the rear fitment as I think that et 45 is too aggressive especially if mated with 255 semislicks. Is there any chance that it will rub? Camber is set at -2.5. can anyone running this setup chime in and share his experience please. Thanks in advance

GuamX1 · 04-16-2015, 06:32 PM

I just ordered from the Tire rack 9.5" Wide rears and 255/35 tyres and they look like the stance set-up the lip of the wheel sticks out. Not my liking but next time it will be wider than a 255

Eyeman · 04-16-2015, 07:28 PM

Guam, you must have ordered a tire brand that runs small like a Toyo or Falken.

With Kizzu's planned tires are R rated track tires, they'll run much wider. My stats are listed in my sig. I am running nearly 3 deg or rear cam and 255 PSS's rubbed pretty bad on my 1 inch lowered suspension even with rolled, trimmed and pulled fenders. No way an R rated tire will fit once your suspension compresses on a track.

The only way to make that setup work is to do the rear rotor mod that I recently did. It will work with different/semi stretched tires. Or just get different wheels. Good luck.

MuNkY6913 · 04-16-2015, 07:34 PM

Hey man. Check out my thread with the same setup. I also ran federal tires. The ss595. Here's some pics of the federal on the rear with stock alignment specs, lowered 1 inch.http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1084697 I don't have a back seat and over super big bumps it would rub very slightly. Not enough to put any kind of a mark on the tire ever. It should work fine for you. Definitely doesn't have the stretched stanced look. Not at all.

mike082802 · 04-16-2015, 08:57 PM

i run 18x9.5 et 45 with hankooks 255/35 lowered on bmwps springs and never rub in the rear.

Kizzu · 04-17-2015, 05:47 PM

thanks for the input guys! I think I'll try my luck on this set as it is a set for once is feasible and good looking on these cars and if federal's don't fit (which hopefully they will) I'll guess I'll have to run ad08's or hanks rs3's.

VMRWheels · 04-17-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzu

thanks for the input guys! I think I'll try my luck on this set as it is a set for once is feasible and good looking on these cars and if federal's don't fit (which hopefully they will) I'll guess I'll have to run ad08's or hanks rs3's.

Keep in mind, AD08s and RS3s run just as wide (if not wider) than Federal RSRs

Eyeman · 04-17-2015, 06:07 PM

Yep, the wheels will work as long as you run the right tires. Munky is running the SS595, probably no where near as wide as the RSR, but then again, you are running much more camber. For sure any rear 255 that runs wider than a PSS will be tough. Good luck.

Kizzu · 04-18-2015, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyeman

Yep, the wheels will work as long as you run the right tires. Munky is running the SS595, probably no where near as wide as the RSR, but then again, you are running much more camber. For sure any rear 255 that runs wider than a PSS will be tough. Good luck.

Thanks. I know the issue but I have to keep it functional, I'm trying to find good track tyres and that's all I can get hold of atm. If it will rub then I will have to end up running 245s

MuNkY6913 · 04-18-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kizzu

Thanks. I know the issue but I have to keep it functional, I'm trying to find good track tyres and that's all I can get hold of atm. If it will rub then I will have to end up running 245s

This can give you an idea of what the 255 rsr will look like on a 9.5 wheel. You can see the curve of the tire and how level the wheel sits with the tire. Loesch towards the bottom of the second page has a pic of his rear wheel. Obviously this isn't the same as a +45 wheel but you can see how the face compared to the curve into the tread will look.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...6#post17760186

Kizzu · 04-18-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MuNkY6913

This can give you an idea of what the 255 rsr will look like on a 9.5 wheel. You can see the curve of the tire and how level the wheel sits with the tire. Loesch towards the bottom of the second page has a pic of his rear wheel. Obviously this isn't the same as a +45 wheel but you can see how the face compared to the curve into the tread will look.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...6#post17760186

I knew that 255s where going to look good especially if they are semislicks on a 9.5 wheel. What are the offsets that Loesch has on its rears if you don't mind asking?

chrisko · 04-19-2015, 01:44 PM

On Tuesday I'll be putting Michelin PSS 255/35 on 18x9.5 rears. I'll let you know how it goes.

AyJay87 · 04-19-2015, 03:36 PM

Im on ST coils and as low as possible on the rear with 245/40 MPSS, 18 x 9.5 et 45 (of course). The outside tire side walls rub the fender (metal part, not the liner) when the car hits large bumps or is loaded heavily.

If you aren't low, then you may have no rubbing issues. Not sure what others have experienced with 255 tires.

MuNkY6913 · 04-19-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzu

I knew that 255s where going to look good especially if they are semislicks on a 9.5 wheel. What are the offsets that Loesch has on its rears if you don't mind asking?

I don't remember but I want to say +55. Let's ask him. loesch what's the offsets on your rear wheels?

Kizzu · 04-19-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AyJay87

Im on ST coils and as low as possible on the rear with 245/40 MPSS, 18 x 9.5 et 45 (of course). The outside tire side walls rub the fender (metal part, not the liner) when the car hits large bumps or is loaded heavily.

If you aren't low, then you may have no rubbing issues. Not sure what others have experienced with 255 tires.

you have the wrong profiles for the rear that's why you're rubbing badly. the profile is bigger thus it will have less space from tyre to fender. you're supposed to be running 245/35/18 . I'm lowered an inch or two on bc and if it will rub slightly I'll just adjust the dampening a tad harder.

AyJay87 · 04-19-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kizzu

you have the wrong profiles for the rear that's why you're rubbing badly. the profile is bigger thus it will have less space from tyre to fender. you're supposed to be running 245/35/18 . I'm lowered an inch or two on bc and if it will rub slightly I'll just adjust the dampening a tad harder.

Oh wow, that was a mistake. I am running 245/35... The rub isnt a cringe worthy type of rub, I don't really mind it. I probably should though. I'll probably move on to different wheels though and I can correct the problem then.

loesch · 04-22-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MuNkY6913

I don't remember but I want to say +55. Let's ask him. loesch what's the offsets on your rear wheels?

+50. They rub with 255x35 Federal RS-R's. Factory alignment specs.

MuNkY6913 · 04-23-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by loesch

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Originally Posted by MuNkY6913

I don't remember but I want to say +55. Let's ask him. loesch what's the offsets on your rear wheels?

+50. They rub with 255x35 Federal RS-R's. Factory alignment specs.

damn. they rub? is it on turns or just on huge bumps. your lowered an inch as well though.

04-16-2015, 05:59 PM	#1
Kizzu First Lieutenant 41 Rep 306 Posts Drives: Bmw 125i Black Sapphire Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	9.5 et45 users please chime in! So I have ordered a set of wheels with the following specs : 18" 8.5 et40 and 9.5 et45 I am planning to run 235/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rears. Tyres are federals rsr's. i think fronts won't be a problem as the offset is just about right and camber is set at -2.75. My main concern are the rear fitment as I think that et 45 is too aggressive especially if mated with 255 semislicks. Is there any chance that it will rub? Camber is set at -2.5. can anyone running this setup chime in and share his experience please. Thanks in advance __________________ bc br's, afe airscoops, stud conversion kit. injen intake, p-torque tune ~220whp, muffler delete, 335i front brake kit, performance sideskirts, performance trunk lip.
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GuamX1 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 135i, 08 128 Cab Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Guam iTrader: (0)	I just ordered from the Tire rack 9.5" Wide rears and 255/35 tyres and they look like the stance set-up the lip of the wheel sticks out. Not my liking but next time it will be wider than a 255 __________________ 2013 BMW X1 * 1973 Clubman GT * 2016 Mazda MX5 * 2000 Honda S2000 2004 BMW 325i Touring * 2009 BMW X5 3.0xdrive
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	Hey man. Check out my thread with the same setup. I also ran federal tires. The ss595. Here's some pics of the federal on the rear with stock alignment specs, lowered 1 inch.http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1084697 I don't have a back seat and over super big bumps it would rub very slightly. Not enough to put any kind of a mark on the tire ever. It should work fine for you. Definitely doesn't have the stretched stanced look. Not at all. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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mike082802 Major 114 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2010 135 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ny iTrader: (2)	i run 18x9.5 et 45 with hankooks 255/35 lowered on bmwps springs and never rub in the rear.
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Kizzu First Lieutenant 41 Rep 306 Posts Drives: Bmw 125i Black Sapphire Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input guys! I think I'll try my luck on this set as it is a set for once is feasible and good looking on these cars and if federal's don't fit (which hopefully they will) I'll guess I'll have to run ad08's or hanks rs3's. __________________ bc br's, afe airscoops, stud conversion kit. injen intake, p-torque tune ~220whp, muffler delete, 335i front brake kit, performance sideskirts, performance trunk lip.
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Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Yep, the wheels will work as long as you run the right tires. Munky is running the SS595, probably no where near as wide as the RSR, but then again, you are running much more camber. For sure any rear 255 that runs wider than a PSS will be tough. Good luck. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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AyJay87 Private First Class 8 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Im on ST coils and as low as possible on the rear with 245/40 MPSS, 18 x 9.5 et 45 (of course). The outside tire side walls rub the fender (metal part, not the liner) when the car hits large bumps or is loaded heavily. If you aren't low, then you may have no rubbing issues. Not sure what others have experienced with 255 tires. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/the_driving_gallery/ '12 135i DCT Le Mans Blue * M Sport Package * BMW Performance Exhaust * PPK 1 * ST Coilovers * Cobb Sway Bars * Dinan Camber Plates * VMR V705 Wheels * Michelin PSS
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