245/35-18 Front Fitment Stock?

ahilto3 · 09-22-2015, 05:43 PM

I really need some first hand experience trying to fit a 245/35-18 on the FRONT of a stock height msport 135i. IVe found substantial evidence thatI can fit a 265/35 on the rear but no conclusive evidence on how to fit the front tire. Im willing to pull the alignment pins now, but i dont have the cash to do M3 arms or camber plates in conjunction with the wheels and tires.

The combo im looking to try is below:

VMR V810 18"

Front:
ET 45 or 40
245/35 Michelin PSS

Rear
ET58
265/35 Michelin PSS

Any propt help is greatly appreciated as i have a blown wheel and tire and no car to drive at the moment, so i need to get things ordered fast!

seagrasser · 09-22-2015, 09:01 PM

I have found a few examples, but unsure if the ones that needed fender work were lowered. I would like to hear from others as well.

Here is a good example

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636422

arcticcat522 · 09-22-2015, 09:24 PM

I run 245/35R18 up front. et45. Not sure if it would squeeze stock. I think I'm around -1.5 camber also lowered.

seagrasser · 09-22-2015, 10:11 PM

Another writeup, lots of modification here

http://www.myapexparts.com/2013/09/1...s-track-setup/

wjk_glynn · 09-22-2015, 10:26 PM

I'm running 245/35R18 RE050A RFT tires front and back, on a set of square 18x8.5 ET52 Style 264s with 10mm spacers (ET42 effective).

Stock fenders (no rolling).

Front camber is -2.2°

No-rub...

See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1170959

Karl.

VMRWheels · 09-24-2015, 08:02 PM

You'll definitely need to do a bit of camber adjustment. The recommended tire size is 225/40 245-255/30 based on stock to mildly lowered. Rolled fenders, and some camber should get you there.

lowbudgethero · 09-28-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjk_glynn

I'm running 245/35R18 RE050A RFT tires front and back, on a set of square 18x8.5 ET52 Style 264s with 10mm spacers (ET42 effective).

Stock fenders (no rolling).

Front camber is -2.2°

No-rub...

See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1170959

Karl.

I run this as well with 255 tires with free camber mod + M control arms and fender roll.

I probably would have been able to fit a 245 PSS tire fairly easily without modifications

iconone · 10-18-2015, 05:18 PM

I'm planning on getting 245/35/18 in the front next set. 18x8.5 et38.

JakeWJF · 10-18-2015, 09:41 PM

Careful, Michelins are wide. I think you'll be rubbing the strut with the rim protector.

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ahilto3 Registered 4 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 08' 135i MSport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	245/35-18 Front Fitment Stock? I really need some first hand experience trying to fit a 245/35-18 on the FRONT of a stock height msport 135i. IVe found substantial evidence thatI can fit a 265/35 on the rear but no conclusive evidence on how to fit the front tire. Im willing to pull the alignment pins now, but i dont have the cash to do M3 arms or camber plates in conjunction with the wheels and tires. The combo im looking to try is below: VMR V810 18" Front: ET 45 or 40 245/35 Michelin PSS Rear ET58 265/35 Michelin PSS Any propt help is greatly appreciated as i have a blown wheel and tire and no car to drive at the moment, so i need to get things ordered fast!
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seagrasser Private 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: E82 M sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lynnwood iTrader: (1)	I have found a few examples, but unsure if the ones that needed fender work were lowered. I would like to hear from others as well. Here is a good example http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636422
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arcticcat522 Private First Class 4 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	I run 245/35R18 up front. et45. Not sure if it would squeeze stock. I think I'm around -1.5 camber also lowered.
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seagrasser Private 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: E82 M sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lynnwood iTrader: (1)	Another writeup, lots of modification here http://www.myapexparts.com/2013/09/1...s-track-setup/
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wjk_glynn Lieutenant 167 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 997.2 C2S Coupé Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm running 245/35R18 RE050A RFT tires front and back, on a set of square 18x8.5 ET52 Style 264s with 10mm spacers (ET42 effective). Stock fenders (no rolling). Front camber is -2.2° No-rub... See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1170959 Karl. __________________ Stock – 997.2 C2S Coupé • Carrara White / Cocoa • Adaptive Sports Seats • PDK w/SC • PSE Mods – Front 996-GT2 and Rear 997-Turbo Brake Ducts • 3rd (center) Coolant Radiator • 10mm/15mm Spacers Last edited by wjk_glynn; 09-24-2015 at 11:01 PM..
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10-18-2015, 05:18 PM	#8
iconone Private First Class 20 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 207 swapped Wrx Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I'm planning on getting 245/35/18 in the front next set. 18x8.5 et38.
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10-18-2015, 09:41 PM	#9
JakeWJF Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2012 128i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Careful, Michelins are wide. I think you'll be rubbing the strut with the rim protector.
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