POLL: Who wants a plug & play 255/275 wheel/tire setup?

jtsherri · 10-06-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

I spoke with the owner of D-Force and gave them my final recommendations. They have expressed a great deal of interest, but just haven't gotta a firm commitment from them as far as dates go.

Gotcha. Would you mind either posting up or PMing me what recommendations you sent their way? :smile:

BerkTechnology · 10-06-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jtsherri

Gotcha. Would you mind either posting up or PMing me what recommendations you sent their way? :smile:

The front wheel they already have is just about perfect for a 255 front tire. 18x8.5 +41

The rear we're recommending an 18x9.5 +60.

jtsherri · 10-06-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

The front wheel they already have is just about perfect for a 255 front tire. 18x8.5 +41

The rear we're recommending an 18x9.5 +60.

Awesome - thanks for the info!

Looking forward to hearing more about this! :smile:

mistermojorizin · 10-06-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

The front wheel they already have is just about perfect for a 255 front tire. 18x8.5 +41

The rear we're recommending an 18x9.5 +60.

would that 255 front wheel plug and play fit in the rear? i would ideally want to run the same wheel all around, to improve handling and reduce understeer.

E82tt6 · 10-12-2008, 02:53 PM

Hmmm, would the existing EmPower wheels be 100% ok for a 255/265 setup?

The existing wheels will let you run 255s up front with no rubbing and no modifications!?

dma550 · 10-13-2008, 09:32 AM

I guess I don't understand... is there a no rub empower setup available now?

jtsherri · 10-13-2008, 11:40 AM

I'm hoping to run Continental ContiSportContact 2s - can any of you tire gurus make an educated guess as to whether these would fit without rubbing (and without the need to roll the fenders)...?

E82tt6 · 10-13-2008, 02:10 PM

You have the 18x8.5 +41 now? Those are the ones berk said would work with no changes.

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Originally Posted by rbernard1984

Depends on what tires you want. The current empower wheels will let you run 225/245 with no rubbing. But for a plug and play system that allows larger tires that offsets are going to have to be adjust. Otherwise to get bigger tires on the current setup requires a fender roll.

BerkTechnology · 10-13-2008, 06:20 PM

We are running a 255/35/18 Toyo R1R's in the front, no rubbing with the camber plates.

Without the camber plates it WILL rub on the fenders. The camber plates tilts the tops of the wheels in, giving you more fender clearance.

We're waiting on the rear 18x9.5 +60 EmPower wheel, which would give us an ideal 255 front, 265 rear setup.

E82tt6 · 10-13-2008, 06:32 PM

Ok, thanks. In that case, I'll wait till I settle on a coilover setup before doing wheels, but given you're still waiting for final word, that works out ok!

denial · 10-15-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

We are running a 255/35/18 Toyo R1R's in the front, no rubbing with the camber plates.

Without the camber plates it WILL rub on the fenders. The camber plates tilts the tops of the wheels in, giving you more fender clearance.

We're waiting on the rear 18x9.5 +60 EmPower wheel, which would give us an ideal 255 front, 265 rear setup.

So what would be the widest tire you'd recommend for the fronts if you're not going to run camber plates? Hopefully 245's can fit without problems. I was hoping to run 245/265's when these things are finally produced.

E82tt6 · 11-20-2008, 06:50 AM

Bumping.

adc · 11-20-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by denial

I was hoping to run 245/265's when these things are finally produced.

That's what the M3 runs - so perhaps with the assorted M3 suspension parts (upper&lower control arms, sways etc.) it would work well...

Johnnyr135 · 11-20-2008, 06:29 PM

I would buy the 255 front 275 rear setup as soon as availabe

M3R1 · 11-20-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyr

I would buy the 255 front 275 rear setup as soon as availabe

Are those stock wheels in your sig? If not do you have more pics?

BerkTechnology · 11-20-2008, 07:11 PM

Denial - Without camber plates a 245 would be a tight fit but I think you'll be able to squeeze it.

M3R1 - In my sig they are the D-Force wheels. I added a few more pics on the first post.

Impulse · 12-07-2008, 12:55 PM

bump for update

MastaMind · 12-07-2008, 01:19 PM

Any idea of what the weight would be for these wheels?

mikeo · 12-07-2008, 01:50 PM

You can get an idea of potential weights by looking at the other fitments here.

jtsherri · 12-07-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Impulse

bump for update

Yeah, this is killing me... I'm planning on waiting 'til spring for these, but it'd be nice to get some specs.

Can you guys leak any info, yet?

MastaMind · 12-07-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

You can get an idea of potential weights by looking at the other fitments here.

Thanks, mikeo. 18 and 20 lbs sounds good for 8.5 and 9.5. Now they just need to produce the wheel.

gmag21 · 12-07-2008, 04:23 PM

YES I LOVE THESE RIMS AND YES I WILL BUY THEM IF AVAILABLE FOR 135I. PLEASE

THANKS

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View Poll Results: Do you want a plug & play wheel setup?
YES. I like the EmPower wheels pictured.	35	44.30%
YES. I want the PnP setup, but I don't like this particular wheel.	34	43.04%
NO. I don't want/need a wide "grippy" wheel/tire setup. I like the OEM.	10	12.66%
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10-12-2008, 02:53 PM	#49
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Hmmm, would the existing EmPower wheels be 100% ok for a 255/265 setup? The existing wheels will let you run 255s up front with no rubbing and no modifications!? __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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10-13-2008, 09:32 AM	#50
dma550 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I guess I don't understand... is there a no rub empower setup available now? __________________ 08 E93 M3 \| 06 Lotus Exige
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10-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#51
jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	I'm hoping to run Continental ContiSportContact 2s - can any of you tire gurus make an educated guess as to whether these would fit without rubbing (and without the need to roll the fenders)...? __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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10-13-2008, 06:20 PM	#53
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	We are running a 255/35/18 Toyo R1R's in the front, no rubbing with the camber plates. Without the camber plates it WILL rub on the fenders. The camber plates tilts the tops of the wheels in, giving you more fender clearance. We're waiting on the rear 18x9.5 +60 EmPower wheel, which would give us an ideal 255 front, 265 rear setup.
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10-13-2008, 06:32 PM	#54
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Ok, thanks. In that case, I'll wait till I settle on a coilover setup before doing wheels, but given you're still waiting for final word, that works out ok! __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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11-20-2008, 06:50 AM	#56
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Bumping. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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11-20-2008, 06:29 PM	#58
Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I would buy the 255 front 275 rear setup as soon as availabe __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
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11-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#60
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Denial - Without camber plates a 245 would be a tight fit but I think you'll be able to squeeze it. M3R1 - In my sig they are the D-Force wheels. I added a few more pics on the first post.
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12-07-2008, 12:55 PM	#61
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	bump for update __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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12-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#62
MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Any idea of what the weight would be for these wheels?
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12-07-2008, 01:50 PM	#63
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	You can get an idea of potential weights by looking at the other fitments here. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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12-07-2008, 04:23 PM	#66
gmag21 Private First Class 13 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	YES I LOVE THESE RIMS AND YES I WILL BUY THEM IF AVAILABLE FOR 135I. PLEASE THANKS GRANT =)
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