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

nordique14 · 01-14-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Boy

Oh Hells Yes, I'm in for a set... just one for now... price, looks, etc, works for me...

Lets talk 17s for a bit though... If i can fit a 17" comfortably in the the fenders with the same 245/265 setup (or bigger if possible) i'd be a big fan! Any one have suggestions for size and set up here.

17x8.5 +40ish ? 245/45/17???
17x9.5 +60ish ? 265/40/17???

Buying wheels and tires for this car is alot more complicated than a MINI. I'd like to get some Hoosier-daddys before AX season.

If these come available in the next month i'd prolly get a set to save the hastle of trying to piece something to gether my self.

That 17x8.5 ET40 already exists in the LTW5. I have them on my car. It is the rears that are not available in the size you are looking for. But the 17x8.5 fit nicely on all 4 corners.

raolc · 01-14-2009, 04:59 AM

I don't really like the polished lip but I'm defintely interested in running a set that wide... Are there any different style wheels that are going to be available?

Da Boy · 01-14-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

That 17x8.5 ET40 already exists in the LTW5. I have them on my car. It is the rears that are not available in the size you are looking for. But the 17x8.5 fit nicely on all 4 corners.

is the size appropriate for the rears i was talking about? 17x9.5 +60 ish??

assuming that I could order that size what size tires fit without rubbing?? assuming no fender rolling. She'll prolly get camber plates and suspension. - I think that if they fit and tires are cheaper It may be worth while ordering some rims that you could max out the tire on 17s. especially for the track and AX where saving on tires could pay for a couple sets of wheels.

Sorry for rambling:drinking:

SpeedballTrix · 01-14-2009, 07:57 PM

A set of LTW-5s that can fit 255(f)/275(r) tires and bolt right onto my 135 would pretty much be a dream come true.
Well, almost a dream come true.
Those rims in polished black with a red lip instead of silver (as listed on the mfr site) would be perfect. Example from another thread. Idk if those are LTWs but I imagine those are probably a similar design.

For that dream Ill throw down a preorder right now =P

BerkTechnology · 01-14-2009, 08:41 PM

he highest we can get the wheels in is a 18x9.5 +57 offset. Going by my calculations this will easily swallow a 265, and will also fit most 275's with zero fender mods. Just plug and perform.

Are you guys ready for a pre-order on these? We're looking at a spring delivery.

jah29 · 01-15-2009, 12:59 AM

I'll pony up some money for a set of these to help get them built, but only for LTW5s.

BerkTechnology · 01-15-2009, 07:34 PM

We're going full steam ahead.

D-Force is sending us a 18x9.5 wheel blank. We will have the wheel backpad machined down to a +57mm offset and conduct a live test fitment of the wheel on our 135. Results to follow next week.

morscode · 01-15-2009, 09:00 PM

Da Boy · 01-18-2009, 02:54 PM

Rbernard - that is a killer Avatar!

larryn · 01-18-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

We're going full steam ahead.

D-Force is sending us a 18x9.5 wheel blank. We will have the wheel backpad machined down to a +57mm offset and conduct a live test fitment of the wheel on our 135. Results to follow next week.

Awesome! Throw some 275's, or even better, 285's on it, and watch the orders pile in. :biggrin:

I may have a set of LTW5's for sale very soon, if this works out.

fourtailpipes · 01-18-2009, 09:37 PM

why only a 18x9.5 blank? they make 18x10, and those'll fit with the correct offset...

ALUFELGEN · 01-20-2009, 11:05 AM

I cannot come to one reason why anybody would need a 255F and 275R setup on a daily driven 135i?

jtsherri · 01-20-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rbernard1984

hmm... need is a relative word. No one needs a lot of things in life.

...but with much horsepower comes much responsibility, and I'll take all the rubber I can get.

Well said. :thumbup:

Da Boy · 01-20-2009, 01:05 PM

Like a daily driver is not supposed to see a little fun

Is there such a thing as too much ruber... heck look at batmans motorcycle...

Speaking of Batman, ... i thought i would take the opportunity to point out that Batman uses Hoosiers

I saw the Writing on the wall (side wall that is

)

arrutled · 01-20-2009, 04:51 PM

hmmm.....18 pound to 20 pound wheels.....lots of rubber....whats not to like?

BerkTechnology · 01-20-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rbernard1984

...but with much horsepower comes much responsibility, and I'll take all the rubber I can get.

^^^^ That's classic!

But seriously, having a wide setup isn't neccesary. But since many of you guys who are upgrading your wheels anyhow, you might as well get a setup that will perform better for just about the same cost. With this setup, you are maximizing your performance potential.

Bdh821 · 01-20-2009, 06:52 PM

I'm very interested in these! From the few pages of this thread that I've read, a few locals are interested also. Should be interesting this year at autox, larry...

larryn · 01-20-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

I'm very interested in these! From the few pages of this thread that I've read, a few locals are interested also. Should be interesting this year at autox, larry...

Hey, I know the guys over at D-Force. Maybe I can block my competition from getting a set, if I play my cards right. :biggrin: :wink:

arrutled · 01-20-2009, 07:38 PM

Play fair Larry! I want a set!

larryn · 01-21-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Play fair Larry! I want a set!

I'm totally kidding.. really. No, I mean really. :biggrin:

fourtailpipes · 01-21-2009, 09:34 AM

will these be LTW5 or Empower? or both? my pref. would be the LTW5, but given the current other options, i'd buy either.

arrutled · 01-21-2009, 10:45 AM

will they be available in anthracite also?

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%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

01-14-2009, 04:59 AM	#90
raolc Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 281 Posts Drives: z4m Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I don't really like the polished lip but I'm defintely interested in running a set that wide... Are there any different style wheels that are going to be available?
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01-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#92
SpeedballTrix Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT SBM/CBL; 2022 X5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	A set of LTW-5s that can fit 255(f)/275(r) tires and bolt right onto my 135 would pretty much be a dream come true. Well, almost a dream come true. Those rims in polished black with a red lip instead of silver (as listed on the mfr site) would be perfect. Example from another thread. Idk if those are LTWs but I imagine those are probably a similar design. For that dream Ill throw down a preorder right now =P
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01-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#93
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	he highest we can get the wheels in is a 18x9.5 +57 offset. Going by my calculations this will easily swallow a 265, and will also fit most 275's with zero fender mods. Just plug and perform. Are you guys ready for a pre-order on these? We're looking at a spring delivery.
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01-15-2009, 12:59 AM	#94
jah29 Private First Class 6 Rep 107 Posts Drives: black E82 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I'll pony up some money for a set of these to help get them built, but only for LTW5s.
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01-15-2009, 07:34 PM	#95
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	We're going full steam ahead. D-Force is sending us a 18x9.5 wheel blank. We will have the wheel backpad machined down to a +57mm offset and conduct a live test fitment of the wheel on our 135. Results to follow next week.
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01-15-2009, 09:00 PM	#96
morscode Got Boost? 52 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 19 x3 m40i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 818 iTrader: (3)
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01-18-2009, 02:54 PM	#97
Da Boy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	Rbernard - that is a killer Avatar! __________________ Ben, "Simone" 2009 BMW 135i, Sport package, roofracks! Formerly: A much loved and appreciated 05 MCSC - PS/Blue canvas - sold "Da Boy" and... a POS 2008 STI that blew an engine at 3,000 miles
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01-18-2009, 09:37 PM	#99
fourtailpipes Major 110 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	why only a 18x9.5 blank? they make 18x10, and those'll fit with the correct offset...
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01-20-2009, 11:05 AM	#100
ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	I cannot come to one reason why anybody would need a 255F and 275R setup on a daily driven 135i?
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01-20-2009, 01:05 PM	#102
Da Boy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	Like a daily driver is not supposed to see a little fun Is there such a thing as too much ruber... heck look at batmans motorcycle... Speaking of Batman, ... i thought i would take the opportunity to point out that Batman uses Hoosiers I saw the Writing on the wall (side wall that is ) __________________ Ben, "Simone" 2009 BMW 135i, Sport package, roofracks! Formerly: A much loved and appreciated 05 MCSC - PS/Blue canvas - sold "Da Boy" and... a POS 2008 STI that blew an engine at 3,000 miles
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01-20-2009, 04:51 PM	#103
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	hmmm.....18 pound to 20 pound wheels.....lots of rubber....whats not to like? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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01-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#105
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I'm very interested in these! From the few pages of this thread that I've read, a few locals are interested also. Should be interesting this year at autox, larry...
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01-20-2009, 07:38 PM	#107
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Play fair Larry! I want a set! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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01-21-2009, 09:34 AM	#109
fourtailpipes Major 110 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: the ladies crazy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: , Location, Location! iTrader: (0)	will these be LTW5 or Empower? or both? my pref. would be the LTW5, but given the current other options, i'd buy either.
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01-21-2009, 10:45 AM	#110
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	will they be available in anthracite also? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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