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gpchamp · 02-16-2013, 08:15 PM

...my 09 135i. Will 245-40-18's work in the front?

Stohlen · 02-16-2013, 08:17 PM

Depends what wheels you use. But if you use the correct offsets you'll either need a fender roll and pull or to run some negative camber. A combination of the two would work also.

VMRWheels · 02-18-2013, 02:54 PM

As a simple bolt on fitment, I would not recommend that. You may be able to make that fit with some work though.

BrokenVert · 02-18-2013, 03:45 PM

Id think that 245/40/18 would be too tall.

b1aze · 02-18-2013, 07:13 PM

245/40 is a bit tall but not crazy. It will be an interesting task to have clearance everywhere with a 245/35 also. Not completely out of the question and it will even come down to the tire brand you choose.

BrokenVert · 02-18-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

245/40 is a bit tall but not crazy. It will be an interesting task to have clearance everywhere with a 245/35 also. Not completely out of the question and it will even come down to the tire brand you choose.

I run 245/40 r17 square star specs...its a very tight fit.

b1aze · 02-18-2013, 07:48 PM

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I run 245/40 r17 square star specs...its a very tight fit.

245/40/17 is very different than 245/40/18

BrokenVert · 02-18-2013, 07:51 PM

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245/40/17 is very different than 245/40/18

I'm aware of tire sizes

A 245/40 17 is comparable to a 245/35 18. You mentioned that size in your post I was helping prove your point with an anecdote.

b1aze · 02-18-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b1aze

245/40/17 is very different than 245/40/18

I'm aware of tire sizes

A 245/40 17 is comparable to a 245/35 18. You mentioned that size in your post I was helping prove your point with an anecdote.

Ahh sorry. I misunderstood. You would be surprised at how mis-informed people are about tire sizes and wheel fitment. Sorry!

BrokenVert · 02-18-2013, 08:42 PM

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Ahh sorry. I misunderstood. You would be surprised at how mis-informed people are about tire sizes and wheel fitment. Sorry!

Ive been on the forums long enough to have seen most of the ridiculousness.

Dont worry about it.

Tommeh · 02-19-2013, 02:16 PM

I run 245/40/18 -2 Camber on front with KWV1's and fender roll. I have had RS3, and NT01's on and It has damaged my bumper,quarter panel. So Expect to run and cause damage down the road.

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Stohlen Lieutenant Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South Lyon Posts: 529 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	Depends what wheels you use. But if you use the correct offsets you'll either need a fender roll and pull or to run some negative camber. A combination of the two would work also.

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b1aze Through detox Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 1,074 iTrader: (13)	245/40 is a bit tall but not crazy. It will be an interesting task to have clearance everywhere with a 245/35 also. Not completely out of the question and it will even come down to the tire brand you choose.

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Tommeh Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	I run 245/40/18 -2 Camber on front with KWV1's and fender roll. I have had RS3, and NT01's on and It has damaged my bumper,quarter panel. So Expect to run and cause damage down the road.