ARC 8s worth it?

Zombie1 · 10-21-2014, 03:14 PM

i have VMR 705 wheels staggered in 45et, current rear tire size is Michelin PSS 245/35/18 if i went with the ARCs how much more tire can i fit? car is lowered on swift springs.

houtan · 10-21-2014, 03:43 PM

i currently have 275 sumitomo HTR IIs on the ARC8 +62 offset plus a 5mm spacer. Fenders are stock, has never rubbed.

forgot to add, i am on swift spec r's as well.

Zombie1 · 10-21-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

i currently have 275 sumitomo HTR IIs on the ARC8 +62 offset plus a 5mm spacer. Fenders are stock, has never rubbed.

forgot to add, i am on swift spec r's as well.

thanks for the input man.

mccandless · 10-22-2014, 09:26 AM

I have ARC8 +62 offset with a completely stock suspension and fenders.
I'm running 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the rear with no spacers.
It's pretty tight, but i haven't had any rubbing issues.
I plan to get 5mm spacers too.

lastMleft · 10-22-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mccandless

I have ARC8 +62 offset with a completely stock suspension and fenders.
I'm running 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the rear with no spacers.
It's pretty tight, but i haven't had any rubbing issues.
I plan to get 5mm spacers too.

What do you have up front?

chris82 · 10-22-2014, 10:17 AM

I ran arc 8s with 255 in the rear, never an issue

mccandless · 10-22-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rukuss

What do you have up front?

Only 235 in the front. Not nearly wide enough, but it was the best i could do without camber plates. My 235/275 front/rear setup is actually not very good for track use, but i like how it looks.

Next time my rear tires will only be 255 to balance the car better.

lastMleft · 10-22-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mccandless

Only 235 in the front. Not nearly wide enough, but it was the best i could do without camber plates. My 235/275 front/rear setup is actually not very good for track use, but i like how it looks.

Next time my rear tires will only be 255 to balance the car better.

255 square would be nice.

houtan · 10-22-2014, 01:07 PM

235 was the widest i could fit up front with the 45 offset. i have the m3 bits up front and it still rubbed until i shaved down the bumper tabs as far as possible. i have dinan camber plates which should give me plenty of clearance, but havent had a chance to install.

Kgolf31 · 10-22-2014, 01:10 PM

I'm 17x8.5 ET35 up front with 245 Hankook RS3s (effectively a 255 width tire)

Running a ton of camber, and rolled fenders...minor rubs at high compression

Zombie1 · 10-22-2014, 01:37 PM

thanks for all the replies

yllwwgn · 11-03-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mccandless

Only 235 in the front. Not nearly wide enough, but it was the best i could do without camber plates. My 235/275 front/rear setup is actually not very good for track use, but i like how it looks.

Next time my rear tires will only be 255 to balance the car better.

Not to redirect, but mccandless, nice front lip btw... did the same thing with mine

Freon · 11-03-2014, 03:59 PM

Yes, great mod. The car needs all the tire you can fit. 255/35/18 and 275/35/18 PSS tires.

dcaron9999 · 11-03-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mccandless

... ARC8 +62 offset ... running 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the rear with no spacers

The look of these meaty rear tires

10-21-2014, 03:14 PM	#1
Zombie1 Colonel 172 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	ARC 8s worth it? i have VMR 705 wheels staggered in 45et, current rear tire size is Michelin PSS 245/35/18 if i went with the ARCs how much more tire can i fit? car is lowered on swift springs. __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	i currently have 275 sumitomo HTR IIs on the ARC8 +62 offset plus a 5mm spacer. Fenders are stock, has never rubbed. forgot to add, i am on swift spec r's as well. __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	235 was the widest i could fit up front with the 45 offset. i have the m3 bits up front and it still rubbed until i shaved down the bumper tabs as far as possible. i have dinan camber plates which should give me plenty of clearance, but havent had a chance to install. __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 461 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	I'm 17x8.5 ET35 up front with 245 Hankook RS3s (effectively a 255 width tire) Running a ton of camber, and rolled fenders...minor rubs at high compression
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Zombie1 Colonel 172 Rep 2,347 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Island long iTrader: (6)	thanks for all the replies __________________ Mods:-Berkexhaust -alpinaB3flash -CobbAP -Cobb FMIC -ER charge pipe tialQ bov -M3 front sway bar -M3 subframe bushings -M3 front upper and lower control arms -M3 guide rods -M3 rear upper control arms -Mfactory LSD -defiv lockdown kit -TC Kline SA coilovers /camber plates- HP rear toe arms
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Freon Major 81 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (3)	Yes, great mod. The car needs all the tire you can fit. 255/35/18 and 275/35/18 PSS tires. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i 6MT Sport, AFE intake, Cobb AP, Apex 18x8.5+9.5, 255/275 PSS
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