Will these VMR wheels rub on stock or aftermarket suspension?

EuroB6 · 10-05-2011, 09:33 PM

I would like to pull the trigger on a set of VMR 18" VB3s for my 135, but am worried about the front and rears rubbing, on stock and eventually a Eibach sprint kit. Here are the wheels sizes..

18" VMR VB3
18x8.5 et40 with 225/40/18 tire
18x9.5 et45 with 255/35/18 tire

My question is, will i rub on stock suspension, with this setup and on a Eibach spring kit? The offsets seem very aggressive and incorrect.

RaihaX · 10-05-2011, 09:37 PM

it will most likely rub on eibach.. not sure about stock...

Deralique · 10-05-2011, 09:48 PM

I have this exact set up on stock. No rubbing whatsoever . . . with Hankook tyres, you may have some differing results with other rubber though.

VMRWheels · 10-06-2011, 01:41 PM

With a 255 tire in the rear you may get some rubbing on the quarter panels, assuming you do not do any fender modification.

EuroB6 · 10-06-2011, 06:09 PM

^ the rubbing on a 255, is whis with a drop or stock suspension?

VMRWheels · 10-06-2011, 07:46 PM

On stock suspension there's a possibility, depending on the tire, that you could rub with the ET45 in the rear under compression. Some tires run wider, truer, or narrower than other tires. What were you considering going with?

jermzkill · 10-06-2011, 09:21 PM

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EuroB6 · 10-06-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

On stock suspension there's a possibility, depending on the tire, that you could rub with the ET45 in the rear under compression. Some tires run wider, truer, or narrower than other tires. What were you considering going with?

i have no idea right now. any suggestions for tires that run narrow and have stretch on them?

VMRWheels · 10-07-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by EuroB6

i have no idea right now. any suggestions for tires that run narrow and have stretch on them?

A 255/35/18 on a 9.5 isn't going to be stretched, but different tires have varying sidewall characteristics. Toyo T1Rs for instance run narrow and have a somewhat rounded sidewall, whereas Bridgestone RE-11s run wide and have more square shoulders. You would be much more likely to rub with the RE-11s than the T1Rs.

Did you need an all season or a summer tire?

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Deralique Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i BSM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	I have this exact set up on stock. No rubbing whatsoever . . . with Hankook tyres, you may have some differing results with other rubber though. __________________ BMS 135i N54 \| M Sport \| JB3 \| BMS DCI \| Hankook Ventus V12 K110 \| 18" VMR VB3 Hyper Black \| Perf Grilles \| CF Mirrors \| 35% Tint
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EuroB6 Private First Class 8 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	^ the rubbing on a 255, is whis with a drop or stock suspension? __________________ 2014 Porsche 911 S 2018 Audi S5 Sportback 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat 2019 Audi Q7
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