Question about E82 Tire fitment

RyanJ447 · 07-27-2022, 05:57 PM

Hey Guys,
I really don't know much about how rims and tires fit on a car and looking for a bit of a hand. I want to get a staggered setup on my E82 125i, however I did a bit of research and they say that sometimes you can have wider and larger diameter rims on a car.

I am looking at the Arc - 8s and want to put the 17x8.5" ET40 on the front and the 18x8.5" ET45 on the back.

Does anyone know if I can do this or would you suggest anything else?

Again I know very little about this subject so please if you could give me hand that would be fabulous.

Thanks

Ryan

BMWCCA1 · 07-27-2022, 09:56 PM

The guys at Apex are very knowledgeable about BMW fitments for their wheels. Visit their website them call or email them. You will get an answer. I have the ARC-8s in staggered 18-inch sizes on my E82. What do you hope to accomplish with the different diameter wheels front-to-back?

RyanJ447 · 07-28-2022, 06:01 PM

Honestly mainly just the staggered look is what appeals to me, as I said I do not really know too much about the impact of rim sizes. I believe it impacts and benefits on handling? Would you suggest running an 8.5 x 18 an a 9.5 x 18?

BMWCCA1 · 07-28-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ447

Honestly mainly just the staggered look is what appeals to me, as I said I do not really know too much about the impact of rim sizes. I believe it impacts and benefits on handling? Would you suggest running an 8.5 x 18 an a 9.5 x 18?

That's what I have. Look here: https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

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RyanJ447 New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw E82 125i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Question about E82 Tire fitment Hey Guys, I really don't know much about how rims and tires fit on a car and looking for a bit of a hand. I want to get a staggered setup on my E82 125i, however I did a bit of research and they say that sometimes you can have wider and larger diameter rims on a car. I am looking at the Arc - 8s and want to put the 17x8.5" ET40 on the front and the 18x8.5" ET45 on the back. Does anyone know if I can do this or would you suggest anything else? Again I know very little about this subject so please if you could give me hand that would be fabulous. Thanks Ryan
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BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2257 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	The guys at Apex are very knowledgeable about BMW fitments for their wheels. Visit their website them call or email them. You will get an answer. I have the ARC-8s in staggered 18-inch sizes on my E82. What do you hope to accomplish with the different diameter wheels front-to-back?
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RyanJ447 New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 Bmw E82 125i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Honestly mainly just the staggered look is what appeals to me, as I said I do not really know too much about the impact of rim sizes. I believe it impacts and benefits on handling? Would you suggest running an 8.5 x 18 an a 9.5 x 18?
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