Any pics of a 215/40/18 on a 8.5 rim

dread1 · 04-29-2010, 07:58 PM

Like the title states any pictures?

Not looking to change rubber yet but planing on a 8.5inch rim in the front for when I do need new tires. However, I have the stock tires right now and rather wear those out. Tire rack states that the range for the stockers is 7 to 8.5 inch. Just wondering if banking on the max value is okay.

I really hope it does not look like this. http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_35_R18/ looking for pics with a 40 profile hopefuly that will save the look

damn I found a pic http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_4...en_512.jpg.php
please say the stockers run a bit wider then most brands

Cisitalia · 04-29-2010, 08:40 PM

Do you think that is a good fitment? I think you already know the answer so here is your confirmation. I personally would not do it. Just get a new wheel/tire package and sell the stock tires. That is what I am doing. Those pix you posted are ugly.

Good luck in what ever you decide.

dread1 · 04-29-2010, 08:48 PM

I know those pics are horrible

There is a site dedicated to the streches haha
I don't like stretched.... I just needed someone to smack me I was trying to make somethin work fighting with myself.

Cisitalia · 04-29-2010, 09:12 PM

That's ok, I some times need a smack as well. Thanks for showing those pix. Interesting site. What wheels are you looking at and now what tires?

tgxmike · 04-29-2010, 09:20 PM

you want at least 235-245 minimum on an 8.5 rim. 245 is the best looking, but you prob can't fit more that 235 without rolling.

Also no more than 255 on 8.5

dread1 · 04-29-2010, 09:50 PM

thanks tgxmike and Cisitalia.

I just piicked up the car a week ago just trying to make my dollar stretch (no pun intended)
I was looking at the forgestars f14.
I think I may may need to decline the purchase of the wheels and wait for a acceptable cushion in the bank roll to afford proper tires with rims at the same time.

tgxmike · 04-29-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dread1

thanks tgxmike and Cisitalia.

I just piicked up the car a week ago just trying to make my dollar stretch (no pun intended)
I was looking at the forgestars f14.
I think I may may need to decline the purchase of the wheels and wait for a acceptable cushion in the bank roll to afford proper tires with rims at the same time.

If you are going to use your 1er as a daily driver I suggest new summer wheel and tire set and put some winters on the Stock wheels.

dread1 · 04-30-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgxmike

If you are going to use your 1er as a daily driver I suggest new summer wheel and tire set and put some winters on the Stock wheels.

yup thats the plan

modbargains · 04-30-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dread1

thanks tgxmike and Cisitalia.

I just piicked up the car a week ago just trying to make my dollar stretch (no pun intended)
I was looking at the forgestars f14.
I think I may may need to decline the purchase of the wheels and wait for a acceptable cushion in the bank roll to afford proper tires with rims at the same time.

The Forgestars are custom wheels so they will take some time to make! Call me up when you get the chance so I can fill you in!

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************** ext 8009

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dread1 · 04-30-2010, 02:31 PM

thanks kevin.

I'm trying to take over another persons order. eta mid end of june

romak47 · 04-30-2010, 11:14 PM

not liking that look. tires look like winter setup.

onefastman · 05-01-2010, 06:24 AM

I agree, I am running a 225 on a 8.5 and a 245 on a 9.5

dread1 · 05-01-2010, 11:04 AM

okay so 1er specific.
What tires do I run with a 8.5 front and a 9 rear. 46offset front and 50 rear?
I'm thinking 225/40/18 front (still thin as shit but I don't know how far I can push, my old fwd had fatter tires in the front) M-sport suspension and no intention to lower and do not want to roll fenders.

nothing drastic in the rear 245/35/18 is a 255 asking to much of the rear with no fender work on m-sport suspension?. I forget tho as profile goes up or down in which instance does the tire get narrower?

http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.j...&text1=&text2=

clearance for a 235 looks acceptable... can someone second that for me?

04-29-2010, 07:58 PM	#1
dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	Any pics of a 215/40/18 on a 8.5 rim Like the title states any pictures? Not looking to change rubber yet but planing on a 8.5inch rim in the front for when I do need new tires. However, I have the stock tires right now and rather wear those out. Tire rack states that the range for the stockers is 7 to 8.5 inch. Just wondering if banking on the max value is okay. I really hope it does not look like this. http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_35_R18/ looking for pics with a 40 profile hopefuly that will save the look damn I found a pic http://www.tyrestretch.com/8.5_215_4...en_512.jpg.php please say the stockers run a bit wider then most brands Last edited by dread1; 04-29-2010 at 08:14 PM..
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Cisitalia No fast lane bandits allowed 6 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2009 135i TiAg 6mt M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	Do you think that is a good fitment? I think you already know the answer so here is your confirmation. I personally would not do it. Just get a new wheel/tire package and sell the stock tires. That is what I am doing. Those pix you posted are ugly. Good luck in what ever you decide.
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dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	I know those pics are horrible There is a site dedicated to the streches haha I don't like stretched.... I just needed someone to smack me I was trying to make somethin work fighting with myself.
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Cisitalia No fast lane bandits allowed 6 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2009 135i TiAg 6mt M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	That's ok, I some times need a smack as well. Thanks for showing those pix. Interesting site. What wheels are you looking at and now what tires?
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tgxmike Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT, '21 Charger Scat Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 [0.00]	you want at least 235-245 minimum on an 8.5 rim. 245 is the best looking, but you prob can't fit more that 235 without rolling. Also no more than 255 on 8.5
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dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	thanks tgxmike and Cisitalia. I just piicked up the car a week ago just trying to make my dollar stretch (no pun intended) I was looking at the forgestars f14. I think I may may need to decline the purchase of the wheels and wait for a acceptable cushion in the bank roll to afford proper tires with rims at the same time.
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dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	thanks kevin. I'm trying to take over another persons order. eta mid end of june
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romak47 Captain 53 Rep 941 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	not liking that look. tires look like winter setup. __________________ JB4, DCI, Digi boost, CSL eyelids, 5% tint, KW v2's. Bastuck 85mm quad w/ berk resonated mids, LED int ltg, Perf SSK, CF int trim, 19" SF-71 rims, CDV mod, BMS OCC, ER+tial charge pipe. AR DP's, Helix IC,meth, drilled slotted rotors
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	I agree, I am running a 225 on a 8.5 and a 245 on a 9.5 Attached Images __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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dread1 typos 9 Rep 219 Posts Drives: US spec 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oakville/toronto/whistler iTrader: (0)	okay so 1er specific. What tires do I run with a 8.5 front and a 9 rear. 46offset front and 50 rear? I'm thinking 225/40/18 front (still thin as shit but I don't know how far I can push, my old fwd had fatter tires in the front) M-sport suspension and no intention to lower and do not want to roll fenders. nothing drastic in the rear 245/35/18 is a 255 asking to much of the rear with no fender work on m-sport suspension?. I forget tho as profile goes up or down in which instance does the tire get narrower? http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.j...&text1=&text2= clearance for a 235 looks acceptable... can someone second that for me? Last edited by dread1; 05-01-2010 at 11:20 AM..
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