Quick question regarding Star specs

ichiban · 02-09-2010, 02:40 AM

So i'm planning on getting some star spec soon, and I hear they are a little wider than normal.

I'm lowered on H&R sport springs with stock struts. And have the Breyton GTS-R's on.

I was thinking of going 235/18/40 front and 255/35/18 rear.
Would I rub at all?

I'm running 225 front right now, and there's no rub whatsoever, just concerned to go up one size plus they are star specs.

miro2296 · 02-09-2010, 12:46 PM

Try hitting up Randomquickness. He had these tires on his stock rims and also had H&R springs. He should be able to help ya out with this.

Ruffan · 02-09-2010, 03:52 PM

I've spoken to numerous people who say this works. I have 225/255 Star Specs & Breytons on my Dinan springs and it's the rears that have been the only to rub (very very slightly). I also have camber plates though, which will help with the fronts.

themyst · 02-09-2010, 07:26 PM

I am running 225 front 255 rear on the Z1's... it's a tight fit on the stock rims but I'm on stock suspension. I don't know about going 235 though.

ichiban · 02-09-2010, 09:23 PM

damn, looks like i might have to 225s XD

1013mm · 02-09-2010, 09:38 PM

You will rub with 235 up front. 225 is the safer bet.

mechanicalmagic · 02-09-2010, 10:49 PM

One of the problems: The 235/40 is much taller than a xxx/35 and it makes things difficult to compare. (As well as tread width variations.)

If you want, I have a stock RE050A RFT 245/35-18 on one of the 8.5" APEX ET38 rims. If you want to try the fit, PM me with a phone number. NOTE: Star Spec does not come in a 245/35. This offer goes away real quick, since I'm going to 255/35 Star Spec as soon as I can get my data logger up, and a new camera battery.

Dave (#223 at the auto-x)

ichiban · 02-12-2010, 02:48 AM

Thanks everyone, i'll probably just get the 225s.

VMRWheels · 02-12-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichiban

Thanks everyone, i'll probably just get the 225s.

Ditto. EAS's Black 1-Series did run some 235/40/18 Z1SS but it required some fender work on 8.5 +40 wheels. You may want to shoot them a PM for additional info.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ichiban · 02-28-2010, 11:36 PM

what about the advan ad07s? Tirerack's got them on close out with some very attractive prices.

But only size for me would be 235/40/18 Front and 265/35/18 Rear

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&AID=10398365&

02-09-2010, 02:40 AM	#1
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Quick question regarding Star specs So i'm planning on getting some star spec soon, and I hear they are a little wider than normal. I'm lowered on H&R sport springs with stock struts. And have the Breyton GTS-R's on. I was thinking of going 235/18/40 front and 255/35/18 rear. Would I rub at all? I'm running 225 front right now, and there's no rub whatsoever, just concerned to go up one size plus they are star specs.
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Try hitting up Randomquickness. He had these tires on his stock rims and also had H&R springs. He should be able to help ya out with this. __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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Ruffan Member 30 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I've spoken to numerous people who say this works. I have 225/255 Star Specs & Breytons on my Dinan springs and it's the rears that have been the only to rub (very very slightly). I also have camber plates though, which will help with the fronts. __________________ 2009 135i Dinan Stuff
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02-09-2010, 07:26 PM	#4
themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	I am running 225 front 255 rear on the Z1's... it's a tight fit on the stock rims but I'm on stock suspension. I don't know about going 235 though. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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02-09-2010, 09:23 PM	#5
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	damn, looks like i might have to 225s XD
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	You will rub with 235 up front. 225 is the safer bet. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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mechanicalmagic Private 12 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 135i Cashmere Silver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (6)	One of the problems: The 235/40 is much taller than a xxx/35 and it makes things difficult to compare. (As well as tread width variations.) If you want, I have a stock RE050A RFT 245/35-18 on one of the 8.5" APEX ET38 rims. If you want to try the fit, PM me with a phone number. NOTE: Star Spec does not come in a 245/35. This offer goes away real quick, since I'm going to 255/35 Star Spec as soon as I can get my data logger up, and a new camera battery. Dave (#223 at the auto-x) __________________ 2009, tuned 135i, gone, but not forgotten. Fear of dying exceeded thrill of speed. (and coordination.)
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ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Thanks everyone, i'll probably just get the 225s.
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02-28-2010, 11:36 PM	#10
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	what about the advan ad07s? Tirerack's got them on close out with some very attractive prices. But only size for me would be 235/40/18 Front and 265/35/18 Rear http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&AID=10398365&
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