18x9.5" all around?

gp89 · 08-20-2012, 08:30 AM

Hey everyone,

My girlfriend just bought a 2008 135i, she is wanting new wheels on it and found some she liked from a private party. The wheels are SSR GT7's and are 18x9.5 all around with a +50 offset... Will these fit?

phrenetiK · 08-20-2012, 09:54 AM

no way.

gp89 · 08-20-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by phrenetiK

no way.

That's what I was thinking, but wanted to be sure.

08LMB135i · 08-20-2012, 01:44 PM

I run 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Direzzas all around its so close to rubbing both the shock tube and fenders.

gp89 · 08-21-2012, 02:27 PM

Sorry, but I'm confused about the offset sizes.

Would 18x8 +35 front with 245/40/18 and 18x9 +35 rear fit with 255/45/18?

Expert@ApexWheels · 08-21-2012, 03:12 PM

The proper fitment for the 1-series would be 18x8.5" ET45 in the front and 18x9.5" ET62 or ET58 in the rear, depending on what is offered for your car.

bogart · 08-21-2012, 03:17 PM

No... 9-inch wide wheel max up front

Zombie1 · 08-21-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

No... 9-inch wide wheel max up front

What rim/tire set do you run ? Sorry to keep asking you stuff just seems like you have a wealth of knowledge I

before you sir

bogart · 08-21-2012, 10:53 PM

I have BBS LM's from Japan (different offsets than the american version).

They are 18x9 et40 and 18x10 et50. I run 225/35 and 255/35 tires. I have a 5mm spacer in front essentially making it 18x9 et35. I also run negative 2-degrees camber in the front and back.

Your 18x9.5 et50 will work great in the back and you will probably be able to run a 265/35 tire if not larger than that. On the front you will need a smaller width wheel.

Like others said, you can always go through the sticky on top of the wheel section and see what others have had good luck with.

If you're looking for a square setup (same wheel and tire width/size), you'll probably have to go with an 8.5 inch wide wheel with the right offset to work on both the front and rear. Kind of complicated, because there's no real room for error up front.

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phrenetiK Banned 36 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	no way.
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08LMB135i Rally Armored 135i, don't copy me! 1 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2008 Lemans Blue 135i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	I run 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Direzzas all around its so close to rubbing both the shock tube and fenders.
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gp89 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but I'm confused about the offset sizes. Would 18x8 +35 front with 245/40/18 and 18x9 +35 rear fit with 255/45/18?
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Expert@ApexWheels Major General 3520 Rep 6,702 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	The proper fitment for the 1-series would be 18x8.5" ET45 in the front and 18x9.5" ET62 or ET58 in the rear, depending on what is offered for your car. __________________ 925-245-0773 /// info@apexraceparts.com Wheels /// Accessories /// Vehicle-Specific Fitment Guides /// Careers
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	No... 9-inch wide wheel max up front __________________
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	I have BBS LM's from Japan (different offsets than the american version). They are 18x9 et40 and 18x10 et50. I run 225/35 and 255/35 tires. I have a 5mm spacer in front essentially making it 18x9 et35. I also run negative 2-degrees camber in the front and back. Your 18x9.5 et50 will work great in the back and you will probably be able to run a 265/35 tire if not larger than that. On the front you will need a smaller width wheel. Like others said, you can always go through the sticky on top of the wheel section and see what others have had good luck with. If you're looking for a square setup (same wheel and tire width/size), you'll probably have to go with an 8.5 inch wide wheel with the right offset to work on both the front and rear. Kind of complicated, because there's no real room for error up front. __________________
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