Wheel fitment question

andybui82 · 12-13-2012, 02:38 AM

So i lowered my 135i on HR Sport Springs, and im debating 18s or 19s right now but I'm trying to decide what offset and tire size to get. i want a really really aggressive set up.

b1aze · 12-14-2012, 10:12 AM

Aggressive is all relative. Do you mean meaty aggressive or poke aggressive with super stretched tire. Concave or functional aggressive.

Eyeman · 12-14-2012, 08:41 PM

My specs are listed in my signature below. Tons of us have similarly aggressive settings. Some might call it really aggressive but most would just call it aggressive. Really aggressive in my mind would be offsets in the high 30s. Really really aggressive would be trying to run wider wheels or taking the offsets down in the 30 range. Same would apply whether you are using 18 or 19 inch wheels.

VMRWheels · 12-14-2012, 09:42 PM

Very aggressive fitted 1-series. 19x8.5 +35, 19x9.5 +33 (E92/E90 fitment pretty much)

Our general recommended sizing: 18x8.5 +45, 19x9.5 +50

VMRWheels · 12-14-2012, 09:49 PM

Andy, I just realized we've had a few convos on FB and PM's. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with a 19/18x8.5 +45, 18x9.5 +45. If you're not happy with the setup, you're welcome to add 3mm or 5mm spacers. Any lower than that, you'll need to do fender work.

If you purchase wheels that were too aggressive, you'll have no choice but to mangle your fenders to get them to fit. Going with a standard setup and adding spacers is the more logical choice in my personal opinion.

Eyeman · 12-16-2012, 06:50 PM

Wow, that very aggressive 5 spoke setup is nice. That's one thing about lowering the offsets, you get more concavity.

andybui82 · 12-17-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Andy, I just realized we've had a few convos on FB and PM's. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with a 19/18x8.5 +45, 18x9.5 +45. If you're not happy with the setup, you're welcome to add 3mm or 5mm spacers. Any lower than that, you'll need to do fender work.

If you purchase wheels that were too aggressive, you'll have no choice but to mangle your fenders to get them to fit. Going with a standard setup and adding spacers is the more logical choice in my personal opinion.

No problem. I ordered 18s From pyspeed. Ill send you pix shortly after it's been installed!

12-13-2012, 02:38 AM	#1
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b1aze Just one more taste... 31 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (14)	Aggressive is all relative. Do you mean meaty aggressive or poke aggressive with super stretched tire. Concave or functional aggressive.
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Eyeman Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,877 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	My specs are listed in my signature below. Tons of us have similarly aggressive settings. Some might call it really aggressive but most would just call it aggressive. Really aggressive in my mind would be offsets in the high 30s. Really really aggressive would be trying to run wider wheels or taking the offsets down in the 30 range. Same would apply whether you are using 18 or 19 inch wheels. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod.
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VMRWheels General 1175 Rep 24,718 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [5.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Very aggressive fitted 1-series. 19x8.5 +35, 19x9.5 +33 (E92/E90 fitment pretty much) Our general recommended sizing: 18x8.5 +45, 19x9.5 +50
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VMRWheels General 1175 Rep 24,718 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [5.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Andy, I just realized we've had a few convos on FB and PM's. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with a 19/18x8.5 +45, 18x9.5 +45. If you're not happy with the setup, you're welcome to add 3mm or 5mm spacers. Any lower than that, you'll need to do fender work. If you purchase wheels that were too aggressive, you'll have no choice but to mangle your fenders to get them to fit. Going with a standard setup and adding spacers is the more logical choice in my personal opinion.
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Eyeman Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,877 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	Wow, that very aggressive 5 spoke setup is nice. That's one thing about lowering the offsets, you get more concavity. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod.
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