18x8.5 et35 or et40?? Lowered

NathanZ4C · Post by **NathanZ4C** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:04 pm

I'm just looking at some new wheels.

I have a 3.0si Coupe running eibach lowering springs. Currently running 18x8 et35 up front with 225/40/18.

I'm looking to go to 18x8.5 upfront however they do a et35 or an et40 I'm not sure which is best, any clues?

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:12 pm

NathanZ4C wrote:I'm just looking at some new wheels.

I have a 3.0si Coupe running eibach lowering springs. Currently running 18x8 et35 up front with 225/40/18.

I'm looking to go to 18x8.5 upfront however they do a et35 or an et40 I'm not sure which is best, any clues?

I would opt for the et40 with 8.5j fronts

NathanZ4C · Post by **NathanZ4C** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:15 pm

Thank you mr wilks

kis · Post by **kis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:42 pm

Wouldn't at 35 offset be more flush?

kis · Post by **kis** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:43 pm

Or perhaps I'm thinking of ET30 for the rears...

Marius · Post by **Marius** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:21 pm

kis wrote:Wouldn't at 35 offset be more flush?

It would, but z4 forum members don't like that LOL

vester86 · Post by **vester86** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:46 pm

I'm driving 8x18 et35 with 235/40/18 tyres & have some slight rubbing in the wheel arches. Note that my car is NOT lowered

vester86 · Post by **vester86** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:49 pm

here is how it looks

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idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:11 pm

vester86 wrote:I'm driving 8x18 et35 with 235/40/18 tyres & have some slight rubbing in the wheel arches. Note that my car is NOT lowered

If they're an 8J I would recommend 225s or 215s...I had the same problem (although mine is lowered and 19s).

See this thread for more info: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94254

vester86 · Post by **vester86** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:12 pm

idej_jedi wrote:
vester86 wrote:I'm driving 8x18 et35 with 235/40/18 tyres & have some slight rubbing in the wheel arches. Note that my car is NOT lowered
If they're an 8J I would recommend 225s or 215s...I had the same problem (although mine is lowered and 19s).

See this thread for more info: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94254

i know

but thanks for the suggestion

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:52 pm

vester86 wrote:here is how it looks
2182066_4.jpg

Mooi picnic bankie op je cofferbak daar jonge!

vester86 · Post by **vester86** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:38 pm

yeah thats to open or close it

NathanZ4C · Post by **NathanZ4C** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:04 am

Was going to purchase the wheels today and now read this again :/

So we saying the et40 will stick out a little further than they do now? And I assume the tyre a little more stretched give the wheel is 0.5" wider? I do rub a little now on full lock

I'm looking to go 19x9.5 et35 on the rear with 265/30/19. Controversial I know. But haven't been able to find anyone who's done it. My previous car had 1" larger wheels on the rear as standard, with the weight being at the front it would be nice to have a bit more tyre with our roads, I have 2 sets of front tyres which are already 18's, but i long for a more filled arch especially on the rear.

Dav the wheel nut · Post by **Dav the wheel nut** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:51 am

I am running on 8.5'' fronts et35 with 225/35/19s and 9.5'' rears et35 with265/30/19s lowered on eibachs with no issues.

kis · Post by **kis** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:43 am

That closes that matter then!

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