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MikeNeo · 07-01-2012, 02:50 AM

Hey guys, I tried doing research, but couldn't find any posts going into detail on what fits my setup.

I just lowered my car on kw v2 and now my tires rub- front and rear, so I am stuck running the stockers for now.

Facts:

Wheels are 18x8.5 +45 up front and 18x9.5 +45 in the rear.
The Kw's are set to max low in the rear and just as low in the front. I want to keep this height.
Rear fenders are rolled.

What's the biggest tire that can fit?

ezeedee · 07-01-2012, 02:57 AM

id do 225/255, the stretch in the front will help a good bit.

MikeNeo · 07-01-2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezeedee

id do 225/255, the stretch in the front will help a good bit.

Thanks for the quick response! Those are the sizes I had in mind.

MikeNeo · 07-01-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezeedee

id do 225/255, the stretch in the front will help a good bit.

can anyone confirm these will fit without rubbing? I have 235/45/18 and 265/35/18 on my rims currently and they are nowhere near drivable. the rears hit the shock and the fender and the fronts hit the spring.

fboutlaw · 07-02-2012, 01:44 AM

You have the wrong size front tires. Do not go with 45 ratio.

You should be able to fit 235/40-18 front.
If you have camber plates 245/35-18.

Rear 255/35-18.

MikeNeo · 07-02-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fboutlaw

You have the wrong size front tires. Do not go with 45 ratio.

You should be able to fit 235/40-18 front.
If you have camber plates 245/35-18.

Rear 255/35-18.

That was actually a typo on my part- i do have 235/40/18. The tire rubs against the spring at this ride height unfortunately

Eyeman · 07-02-2012, 07:00 PM

That's very low. With those wheels and the car that low I'd probably go with 225/35 fr then 245/35 rears. I'd use Falken, Toyo, or Nitto tires (tire brand/model can make a huge difference). You might need a 5mm spacer up front and/or some camber.

VMRWheels · 07-03-2012, 01:36 PM

Hmm. 225/40/18, 245/35/18 should be fine. Since you have your fenders rolled, you might be able to get away with a 255/35 rear.

MikeNeo · 07-05-2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeman

That's very low. With those wheels and the car that low I'd probably go with 225/35 fr then 245/35 rears. I'd use Falken, Toyo, or Nitto tires (tire brand/model can make a huge difference). You might need a 5mm spacer up front and/or some camber.

Thanks for the help. Im thinking hankook rs3's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Hmm. 225/40/18, 245/35/18 should be fine. Since you have your fenders rolled, you might be able to get away with a 255/35 rear.

Thanks. I will try the 225 and 245's and see how that goes.

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07-01-2012, 02:57 AM	#2
ezeedee NCOIC of Kickin It Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT Posts: 941 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [3.50]	id do 225/255, the stretch in the front will help a good bit.

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fboutlaw Cone Cruncher Drives: Dinan 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 399 iTrader: (2)	You have the wrong size front tires. Do not go with 45 ratio. You should be able to fit 235/40-18 front. If you have camber plates 245/35-18. Rear 255/35-18.