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Apiasto · 05-08-2013, 01:12 PM

Placed a big order with getbmwparts.com

but some are on order

but on to my question has anyone had any experience running bmw performance yellow springs with vmr v701 (I guess any vmr wheel of the same size) 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with hankook ventus v12 evos 225/45 and 255/30... I just wanted to make sure I don't have to roll my fenders before I go ahead and install them... Any help is useful also has anyone installed the bmw performance ssk themselves (just want to know if there's anything I need to be mindful of)

Thanks!
Gus

strati1 · 05-08-2013, 02:03 PM

With those offsets you are pretty safe. The et50 rear will have plenty of clearance. Also the BMW yellow springs aren't that considerable of a drop so you shouldn't have any issues.

Apiasto · 05-08-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by strati1

With those offsets you are pretty safe. The et50 rear will have plenty of clearance. Also the BMW yellow springs aren't that considerable of a drop so you shouldn't have any issues.

Thanks! I didn't think I'd have anything to worry about since I had a full car the other day and I wasn't rubbing at all but I remember a VMR rep double checking that I didn't have the sport suspension when I was inquiring about them

TheSt|G · 05-08-2013, 03:32 PM

Why staggered?

631twentyeighteye · 05-08-2013, 03:43 PM

+1? The 128 doesn't need the fatter rear rubber due to lesser power, so thankfully we can run a much more balanced square tired setup that handles better and promotes more even tire wear thanks to rotating them. I have a staggered 135 setup, and it handles great don't get me wrong, but theres no need for all the extra rear rubber.

TheSt|G · 05-08-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 631twentyeighteye

+1? The 128 doesn't need the fatter rear rubber due to lesser power, so thankfully we can run a much more balanced square tired setup that handles better and promotes more even tire wear thanks to rotating them. I have a staggered 135 setup, and it handles great don't get me wrong, but theres no need for all the extra rear rubber.

Plus a square setup is more dynamically neutral. Staggered has a bit more understeer.

For the record, 235 square Super Sport setup and no traction issues at all even with all my extra power.

Daft Auto · 05-08-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Plus a square setup is more dynamically neutral. Staggered has a bit more understeer.

For the record, 235 square Super Sport setup and no traction issues at all even with all my extra power.

There's no way to shake this, he's absolutely right.

I have a similar setup, VMR 710's 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with 225/45 and 255/30 tires. I too have parts on order lol, H&R springs, Koni yellows, M3 control arms and rear bushings.. and even though I haven't driven that set up yet, I'm confident it's only going to exaggerate my overreaching understeer thanks to my 255 rears.

They're honestly not a deal breaker and I prefer them on over stock, but I do regret them. Go 235 all around and never look back.

TheSt|G · 05-08-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff

There's no way to shake this, he's absolutely right.

I have a similar setup, VMR 710's 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with 225/45 and 255/30 tires. I too have parts on order lol, H&R springs, Koni yellows, M3 control arms and rear bushings.. and even though I haven't driven that set up yet, I'm confident it's only going to exaggerate my overreaching understeer thanks to my 255 rears.

They're honestly not a deal breaker and I prefer them on over stock, but I do regret them. Go 235 all around and never look back.

Apiasto · 05-08-2013, 07:05 PM

All valid points and I do agree with all of them as I knew this going in but to be completely honest with you I did it for the looks... I may or may not get flamed for it but I think it looks very nice.... Had I known last year that I was seriously going to take the car to autocross and move up to road courses I wouldn't have done it this way... I will however live with my decision and order a set of track wheels (something light and most likely 17 inches) and tires

roundel335 · 05-09-2013, 08:11 AM

I'm going to add the obvious question here - why isn't this discussion in the wheels/tires or suspension threads?

jb2178 · 05-09-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I'm going to add the obvious question here - why isn't this discussion in the wheels/tires or suspension threads?

Cause he's cool and has a 128i... duh!

jb2178 · 05-09-2013, 10:21 AM

I want photos after you put the springs on...

roundel335 · 05-09-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jb2178

Cause he's cool and has a 128i... duh!

Maybe he needs to be more smart than cool and realize this thread is for 128i (N52) ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN modifications, not wheels/tires/suspension. You'll get a lot more feedback that way. There aren't any wheel/tire/suspension posts in the 135i Engine thread. Duh!

Apiasto · 05-09-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb2178

Cause he's cool and has a 128i... duh!

Maybe he needs to be more smart than cool and realize this thread is for 128i (N52) ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN modifications, not wheels/tires/suspension. You'll get a lot more feedback that way. There aren't any wheel/tire/suspension posts in the 135i Engine thread. Duh!

Wasn't thinking... I spend all of my time on this part of the forum... Well 95% the other 5% is in for sale

Apiasto · 05-09-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jb2178

I want photos after you put the springs on...

Will do... Might be a some time as the ssk and front springs are on order and I'm working all week/weekend and it's gonna be a busy next couple weeks

KellyK · 05-13-2013, 08:39 PM

i recently ordered a pair of vmr v710. i wanted a square setup and the rep from vmr told me staggered fits and looks much nicer. he said if i change my mind i can change my order as it will be on a huge shipment coming through of both staggered/square. im thinking of keeping square though.

631twentyeighteye · 05-13-2013, 09:38 PM

Squared all the way. If the rear or front is too conservative you can just toss spacers up front or in back and get a nice flush looks+ balanced handling+ being able to rotate tires.

TheSt|G · 05-13-2013, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundel335

I'm going to add the obvious question here - why isn't this discussion in the wheels/tires or suspension threads?

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundel335

Maybe he needs to be more smart than cool and realize this thread is for 128i (N52) ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN modifications, not wheels/tires/suspension. You'll get a lot more feedback that way. There aren't any wheel/tire/suspension posts in the 135i Engine thread. Duh!

Or maybe he is smart enough to realize that his question isn't applicable to 90% of this forum's members, so the general wheel/tire section is useless for him. If you haven't noticed, this is where all the 128i owners chat/hang out.

roundel335 · 05-14-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Or maybe he is smart enough to realize that his question isn't applicable to 90% of this forum's members, so the general wheel/tire section is useless for him. If you haven't noticed, this is where all the 128i owners chat/hang out.

I'm a 128i owner and I don't "hang out" here. If I have a question or need some info regarding suspension, I go to the chassis/suspension section; same for wheels/tires. In fact, when I was looking to buy new wheels and tires for my 128i a couple years ago, I looked in the wheels/tires section where there's actually some information about wheels and tires that apply to both 128i and 135i. I find your generalization lacking any basis in fact - but hey, whatever floats your boat...or whatever you're driving.

Apiasto · 05-14-2013, 08:14 AM

Parts enroute!!! Might have pictures and reviews up soon!! I have a graduation to go to Sunday and a dinner Saturday but spring install might warrant a day off from work

TheSt|G · 05-15-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I'm a 128i owner and I don't "hang out" here. If I have a question or need some info regarding suspension, I go to the chassis/suspension section; same for wheels/tires. In fact, when I was looking to buy new wheels and tires for my 128i a couple years ago, I looked in the wheels/tires section where there's actually some information about wheels and tires that apply to both 128i and 135i. I find your generalization lacking any basis in fact - but hey, whatever floats your boat...or whatever you're driving.

Suspension sure, wheels and tires not at all.

What "fact" are you looking for that is eluding you? Modded 135i owners tend to focus on power upgrades. As a result most of them are looking to get the widest rear tire possible. The other half are looking for what looks the best to bling out their ride. None of that applies to a well set up 128i.

jwongie · 05-15-2013, 03:40 AM

Odd tire size choices. . . any particular reason to have the front tires so tall and the rear tires sooo short?

05-08-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
Apiasto Private Drives: Black 128i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	ORDERED PARTS! and question Placed a big order with getbmwparts.com but some are on order but on to my question has anyone had any experience running bmw performance yellow springs with vmr v701 (I guess any vmr wheel of the same size) 18x8.5 +45 and 18x9.5 +50 with hankook ventus v12 evos 225/45 and 255/30... I just wanted to make sure I don't have to roll my fenders before I go ahead and install them... Any help is useful also has anyone installed the bmw performance ssk themselves (just want to know if there's anything I need to be mindful of) Thanks! Gus
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05-08-2013, 02:03 PM	#2
strati1 Lieutenant Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	With those offsets you are pretty safe. The et50 rear will have plenty of clearance. Also the BMW yellow springs aren't that considerable of a drop so you shouldn't have any issues. __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, 19x8.5 19x9.5 VMR v718, 225/245 PSS, Rolled fenders http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=498857

05-08-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
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05-08-2013, 03:43 PM	#5
631twentyeighteye Captain Drives: 2010 128i MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island Posts: 789 iTrader: (6)	+1? The 128 doesn't need the fatter rear rubber due to lesser power, so thankfully we can run a much more balanced square tired setup that handles better and promotes more even tire wear thanks to rotating them. I have a staggered 135 setup, and it handles great don't get me wrong, but theres no need for all the extra rear rubber. __________________ Injen intake, Custom 135i Active Autowerke exhaust fitted to 128 mids, blackline tails, Depo headlights w/ 8000k LED angel eyes and xenons, 8000k xenon fogs, Lowered on eibach springs, 264's in anthracite with a red lip wrapped in hankook v12's in 135i sizes.

05-09-2013, 08:11 AM	#10
roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,700 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	I'm going to add the obvious question here - why isn't this discussion in the wheels/tires or suspension threads? __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

05-08-2013, 07:05 PM	#9
Apiasto Private Drives: Black 128i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	All valid points and I do agree with all of them as I knew this going in but to be completely honest with you I did it for the looks... I may or may not get flamed for it but I think it looks very nice.... Had I known last year that I was seriously going to take the car to autocross and move up to road courses I wouldn't have done it this way... I will however live with my decision and order a set of track wheels (something light and most likely 17 inches) and tires

05-09-2013, 10:21 AM	#12
jb2178 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 265 iTrader: (0)	I want photos after you put the springs on... __________________ Ordered: 128i Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, High gloss black trim, Sport Package, iPod Adapter, Premium Audio, BMW Assist

05-13-2013, 08:39 PM	#16
KellyK Private Drives: AW 2011 128i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	i recently ordered a pair of vmr v710. i wanted a square setup and the rep from vmr told me staggered fits and looks much nicer. he said if i change my mind i can change my order as it will be on a huge shipment coming through of both staggered/square. im thinking of keeping square though. __________________ 35% tint \| OEM Trunk Lip \| OEM Gloss Black Grills \|

05-13-2013, 09:38 PM	#17
631twentyeighteye Captain Drives: 2010 128i MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island Posts: 789 iTrader: (6)	Squared all the way. If the rear or front is too conservative you can just toss spacers up front or in back and get a nice flush looks+ balanced handling+ being able to rotate tires. __________________ Injen intake, Custom 135i Active Autowerke exhaust fitted to 128 mids, blackline tails, Depo headlights w/ 8000k LED angel eyes and xenons, 8000k xenon fogs, Lowered on eibach springs, 264's in anthracite with a red lip wrapped in hankook v12's in 135i sizes.

05-14-2013, 08:14 AM	#20
Apiasto Private Drives: Black 128i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Parts enroute!!! Might have pictures and reviews up soon!! I have a graduation to go to Sunday and a dinner Saturday but spring install might warrant a day off from work

05-15-2013, 03:40 AM	#22
jwongie New Member Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Odd tire size choices. . . any particular reason to have the front tires so tall and the rear tires sooo short?

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