Question for Tire Rack regardiong TRM Mt1

ZTUNER · 04-28-2011, 10:54 PM

On my 335i sedan i want to run
Front
18 x 9 35 mm offset
Back
18 x 9.5 35 mm offset

For tires i want to run
255/35/18 or 245/35/17 in front (wider is better)
275/35/18 in the back

I know the backs will fit but according to tire rack website 9 inch front cannot be selected. I am not averse to running a spacer in front to add to the wheel offset but i don't want fender rubbing or rolling the fender. According to calculations a 9 inch wheel with 35 mm offset will move the inner edge 14 mm towards the front suspension. Is there enough space for that ?

Harry

Gary@TireRack · 04-29-2011, 10:41 AM

The largest we can guarantee to fit up front without fender lip rolling is 245/35R18 with 18X8.5" You can purchase wider sizes, but you'll be on your own for fitment, sorry. Keep in mind that spacers push wheels out further and would make rubbing on the fender worse.

TSM330i · 04-29-2011, 12:20 PM

There are quite a few guys running 255/35 up front without rubbing issues.
I purchased Michelin Pilot Super Sports from Tirerack. 255/35 front and 265/35 rear. They're waiting in my garage.

Actually, there are a couple guys running 265/35 up front on 9" wide rims. I know that there may be rubbing issues with that size.

Right now, I'm running 245/35 with zero issues.

ZTUNER · 05-04-2011, 08:26 AM

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Harry

04-28-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
ZTUNER Lieutenant 21 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 91 Z32TT, 2000 I30, 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Question for Tire Rack regardiong TRM Mt1 On my 335i sedan i want to run Front 18 x 9 35 mm offset Back 18 x 9.5 35 mm offset For tires i want to run 255/35/18 or 245/35/17 in front (wider is better) 275/35/18 in the back I know the backs will fit but according to tire rack website 9 inch front cannot be selected. I am not averse to running a spacer in front to add to the wheel offset but i don't want fender rubbing or rolling the fender. According to calculations a 9 inch wheel with 35 mm offset will move the inner edge 14 mm towards the front suspension. Is there enough space for that ? Harry
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The largest we can guarantee to fit up front without fender lip rolling is 245/35R18 with 18X8.5" You can purchase wider sizes, but you'll be on your own for fitment, sorry. Keep in mind that spacers push wheels out further and would make rubbing on the fender worse. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 878 Rep 3,699 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	There are quite a few guys running 255/35 up front without rubbing issues. I purchased Michelin Pilot Super Sports from Tirerack. 255/35 front and 265/35 rear. They're waiting in my garage. Actually, there are a couple guys running 265/35 up front on 9" wide rims. I know that there may be rubbing issues with that size. Right now, I'm running 245/35 with zero issues. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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05-04-2011, 08:26 AM	#4
ZTUNER Lieutenant 21 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 91 Z32TT, 2000 I30, 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, much appreciated. Harry
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