18" Wheel Offset on 323i E90

mapleridge · 04-27-2011, 07:20 PM

Hi All,

I am quite new to playing with offsets and knowing what will and will not work. I am looking for 18" rims. I have an opportunity to get some Beyern Rapp wheels for a good price. The specs are:

8.5 et30
8.5 et15

I understand that the et15 wheels will sit further out than the et30. Thus, I would throw them on the back. Are there any other factors that I am missing here or can I just simply throw them on as such. This deal is time sensitive so I would appreciate a quick and clear response.

FYI: Everything is stock on the car, but I will upgrade suspension at some time.

Thanks,
Nima

mapleridge · 04-28-2011, 01:21 AM

Can anyone help out here?

Dr. G · 04-28-2011, 01:28 AM

It's like running a 9.5" wheel with 28 offset. I know a lot of people run 9.5" wheels with 30 offsets on lowered cars so taking that into consideration

I think you should be ok, if you are stock height.

mapleridge · 04-28-2011, 01:51 AM

I am at stock height right now but will change that with a new suspension down the road. Is the offset going to affect the ride in any way.

Dr. G · 04-28-2011, 02:02 AM

Offset doesn't effect ride at all, just might cause rubbing if it's too agressive.

If you get a slight rub just roll the fender a bit, but I think you'll be okay.

What tire will you be running?

mapleridge · 04-28-2011, 02:10 AM

Tires are yet to be purchased. I notice a lot of people putting wider tires in the back. What do you recommend?

VMRWheels · 04-28-2011, 12:01 PM

8.5 +15 can work in rear. Its about 5mm more aggressive then a usual 9.5 +33. I would probably recommend sticking with a 235 tire so it sits square on the 8.5" wheel. Anything wider will make the side walls balloon and cause rubbing issues on the outside.

-Charles@VMRWheels

mapleridge · 04-28-2011, 03:04 PM

Thanks. For the info. Would narrower than 235 be better as well or should I stagger the fronts and backs.

remmib · 04-29-2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleridge

Thanks. For the info. Would narrower than 235 be better as well or should I stagger the fronts and backs.

I'd do 235 all around.

mapleridge · 04-30-2011, 02:03 PM

well. the old adage goes, "you snooze you lose". I missed the deal on these rims. They were brand new rapps for $530 shipped. The hunt continues. It's hard to shell out a G when you find deals like that.

mapleridge · 05-02-2011, 10:18 PM

I guess I didn't miss out after all. The seller re listed on ebay and I got the wheels NIB for $585 shipped. Can anyone suggest tires for this. I like the idea of 235 all around. Can I get decent tires for around $500?

mapleridge · 05-13-2011, 01:28 AM

Hi All,

Submitting my request again. I am going to go with 235/40/18 tires to keep it close to stock wheel size. Any suggestions on tires. I would like to keep it in the $575-$650 for tires. What do you guys suggest?

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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	Thanks. For the info. Would narrower than 235 be better as well or should I stagger the fronts and backs.
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	well. the old adage goes, "you snooze you lose". I missed the deal on these rims. They were brand new rapps for $530 shipped. The hunt continues. It's hard to shell out a G when you find deals like that.
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	I guess I didn't miss out after all. The seller re listed on ebay and I got the wheels NIB for $585 shipped. Can anyone suggest tires for this. I like the idea of 235 all around. Can I get decent tires for around $500?
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	Hi All, Submitting my request again. I am going to go with 235/40/18 tires to keep it close to stock wheel size. Any suggestions on tires. I would like to keep it in the $575-$650 for tires. What do you guys suggest?
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