Square Setup

Sauce · 09-05-2011, 12:43 AM

Hey guys, is anyone out there running a square setup? I want to run 18-8.5's all around and throw a 245, or even 255 if possible all around. How much work is necessary to make this setup fit? As of now my car is stock height, but it will be lowered at Christmas. I would LOVE for this setup to work, I just need a little insight before I pull the trigger on wheels. Thanks!!!!!

Alex

pixelblue · 09-05-2011, 08:05 AM

You will need camber plates. This will also help with the under steering problem. Look into vorshlag camber plates. Plates installed will run you around $800 plus alignment

Steve_M · 09-05-2011, 09:19 AM

I am running 18x8.5 et 42 all around, but put 235-35s on them. Next set I am going to a 235-40 as it opens wide the selection of tires. Right now I am running Continental Extreme Contact DW and I like them just fine, but want to run some Pilot Super Sports when these wear out. A buddy just bought a set and I hear good things about them.

BrokenVert · 09-05-2011, 10:15 AM

I run a 17x8 et40 square setup with 245 starspecs all around.

I needed to do a tiny bit of trimming in front, but I'm not running any camber, much to my chagrin.

And 8.5 et40 needs a bit of fender work and camber plates to fit a 245 or 255.

PM member Lubo, he runs a 255 starspec square setup on 8.5 et40 wheels at autox

wnta135 · 09-05-2011, 10:23 AM

I am running 18x8.5 et 38 with 245 yoko sdrives.
Vorshlag camber plates up front and fender roll
in the rear. Get a slight rub on some bumps with the
right rear. Stock ride height.

cpt97m3 · 09-07-2011, 10:41 PM

I'm running the OE rear 261M wheels in front with a 10 mm spacer. It looks very nice. You will need extra camber to run the wider tires though.

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Sauce Lieutenant 38 Rep 530 Posts Drives: Montego 135 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Studio City iTrader: (1)	Square Setup Hey guys, is anyone out there running a square setup? I want to run 18-8.5's all around and throw a 245, or even 255 if possible all around. How much work is necessary to make this setup fit? As of now my car is stock height, but it will be lowered at Christmas. I would LOVE for this setup to work, I just need a little insight before I pull the trigger on wheels. Thanks!!!!! Alex
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	You will need camber plates. This will also help with the under steering problem. Look into vorshlag camber plates. Plates installed will run you around $800 plus alignment __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Steve_M New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2009 135I SGM M Sport, Premium Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Horn Lake, MS iTrader: (0)	I am running 18x8.5 et 42 all around, but put 235-35s on them. Next set I am going to a 235-40 as it opens wide the selection of tires. Right now I am running Continental Extreme Contact DW and I like them just fine, but want to run some Pilot Super Sports when these wear out. A buddy just bought a set and I hear good things about them.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I run a 17x8 et40 square setup with 245 starspecs all around. I needed to do a tiny bit of trimming in front, but I'm not running any camber, much to my chagrin. And 8.5 et40 needs a bit of fender work and camber plates to fit a 245 or 255. PM member Lubo, he runs a 255 starspec square setup on 8.5 et40 wheels at autox __________________
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wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I am running 18x8.5 et 38 with 245 yoko sdrives. Vorshlag camber plates up front and fender roll in the rear. Get a slight rub on some bumps with the right rear. Stock ride height.
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cpt97m3 AutoXer 34 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	I'm running the OE rear 261M wheels in front with a 10 mm spacer. It looks very nice. You will need extra camber to run the wider tires though. __________________ 2009 135i, Alpine White, 6MT, M-Sport, iDrive, iPod/USB, Heated Seats, Premium Sound, BMW Assist
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