Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
- Wilky
- Newbie
- Posts: 43
- Joined: Sat May 28, 2016 2:01 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Hi, appreciate it's a much covered subject however I'm thinking of purchasing a set of alloys, this is the size fitment blurb:
Width: 8.5J
Diametre: 18"
PCD; 5/120
Offset: Et35
CB: 72.6
Finish: Hyper Black
However my concern is putting 8.5J on the front as well as the rear. Also is the offset suitable for use with out spacers etc.
All discussion/advice greatly appreciated.
Width: 8.5J
Diametre: 18"
PCD; 5/120
Offset: Et35
CB: 72.6
Finish: Hyper Black
However my concern is putting 8.5J on the front as well as the rear. Also is the offset suitable for use with out spacers etc.
All discussion/advice greatly appreciated.
- bmwaddict
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1148
- Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2016 8:55 pm
- Location: West Herts/East Bucks
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Should be ok, many are running 8.5 fronts here.
This may help: http://www.willtheyfit.com
This may help: http://www.willtheyfit.com
Currently zedless
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
'94 Black/Silver/Green Honda CBR400RR
Previous:
'07 Ruby Black Z4MC
'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
'94 Black/Silver/Green Honda CBR400RR
Previous:
'07 Ruby Black Z4MC
'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
- Wilky
- Newbie
- Posts: 43
- Joined: Sat May 28, 2016 2:01 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Much covered but suffering from information overload regards alloys and offset are these possible or are they too borderline for the inner lip of the wing?
specs =
front = 18" x 8.0" et34 with 225/40r18
rear = 18" x 8.5" et37 with 225/40rr18
Will be fitted to a 2006 2.5 roadster, I've a sneaky feeling it's unwise but have the chance of next to new 7 month old 18 CSL replicas with brand new tyres virtually for £400 . They were on an E46 2003
Any advice, response, dissuasion, or suitable words of wisdom greatly appreciated.
Thanks Simon
specs =
front = 18" x 8.0" et34 with 225/40r18
rear = 18" x 8.5" et37 with 225/40rr18
Will be fitted to a 2006 2.5 roadster, I've a sneaky feeling it's unwise but have the chance of next to new 7 month old 18 CSL replicas with brand new tyres virtually for £400 . They were on an E46 2003
Any advice, response, dissuasion, or suitable words of wisdom greatly appreciated.
Thanks Simon
- vester86
- Member
- Posts: 333
- Joined: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:49 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
front = okay, but close to the limit with this tyre/wheel comboWilky wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 9:10 am Much covered but suffering from information overload regards alloys and offset are these possible or are they too borderline for the inner lip of the wing?
specs =
front = 18" x 8.0" et34 with 225/40r18
rear = 18" x 8.5" et37 with 225/40rr18
Will be fitted to a 2006 2.5 roadster, I've a sneaky feeling it's unwise but have the chance of next to new 7 month old 18 CSL replicas with brand new tyres virtually for £400 . They were on an E46 2003
Any advice, response, dissuasion, or suitable words of wisdom greatly appreciated.
Thanks Simon
rear = good
both are 13mm further out then standard OEM sets (108 or MV2)
- Wilky
- Newbie
- Posts: 43
- Joined: Sat May 28, 2016 2:01 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Thanks Vester, OEM...?
When you say the fronts are close is that to close..? Have you tried/experienced them previously . Will it adversely affect the handling or tyre wear.
Once again thank you for taking the time to reply it's greatly appreciated. They're a cracking set at a great price I just don't want a set that is going to catch or foul on anything.!
Cheers Simon
When you say the fronts are close is that to close..? Have you tried/experienced them previously . Will it adversely affect the handling or tyre wear.
Once again thank you for taking the time to reply it's greatly appreciated. They're a cracking set at a great price I just don't want a set that is going to catch or foul on anything.!
Cheers Simon
- Buckz
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1112
- Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:00 am
- Location: West sussex
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
I wouldn't worry about it tbf!Wilky wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 12:27 pm Thanks Vester, OEM...?
When you say the fronts are close is that to close..? Have you tried/experienced them previously . Will it adversely affect the handling or tyre wear.
Once again thank you for taking the time to reply it's greatly appreciated. They're a cracking set at a great price I just don't want a set that is going to catch or foul on anything.!
Cheers Simon
on my z4 coupe I ran CSL reps with -;
19x8.5 et38 front with 235/35/19 tyre
19x9.5 et40 rear with 255/30/19 tyre
and had 0 issues/rubbing.
you will be fine with a 8" rim with 34offset and stock tyre size - aka 225/40/18
-
- Member
- Posts: 586
- Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 8:58 am
- Location: Sola, Norway
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
I have 8,5" ET34 in the front with 225/35-19. Works like a charm. 235/35 did not work...
Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si
Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
- vester86
- Member
- Posts: 333
- Joined: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:49 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
OEM = original Equipment Manufacturer.Wilky wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 12:27 pm Thanks Vester, OEM...?
When you say the fronts are close is that to close..? Have you tried/experienced them previously . Will it adversely affect the handling or tyre wear.
Once again thank you for taking the time to reply it's greatly appreciated. They're a cracking set at a great price I just don't want a set that is going to catch or foul on anything.!
Cheers Simon
don't worry, you will be fine.
front are close but not TOO close. as StigJ mentioned, don't try a 235 tyre as that will rub with these wheels.
i've experienced 8J 235/40//18 with an et35 and that rubbed slighly under hard cornering. 225/40/18 will be perfect
stance will be beautiful
-
- Member
- Posts: 78
- Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2016 12:19 am
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
With standard suspension you will be fine, I've got 19 x 8.5, 235 35 at the front with a 30mm drop so with 18's it should be fine.
2.5Si Stirling grey Z4, green cotton induction kit, front & rear strut brace, clear third brake light, 19" deep dish alloys, Eibach Pro springs and colour coded duck tail spoiler.
- patriot66
- Lifer
- Posts: 3480
- Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:59 am
- Location: Mawdesley, Lancashire
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
They will be fine. I have 18" MV3s in those widths and offsets on my '03 2.5i, although my rear tyres are 255/35 R18. I don't get any rubbing front or rear at all.Wilky wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 9:10 am Much covered but suffering from information overload regards alloys and offset are these possible or are they too borderline for the inner lip of the wing?
specs =
front = 18" x 8.0" et34 with 225/40r18
rear = 18" x 8.5" et37 with 225/40rr18
Will be fitted to a 2006 2.5 roadster, I've a sneaky feeling it's unwise but have the chance of next to new 7 month old 18 CSL replicas with brand new tyres virtually for £400 . They were on an E46 2003
Any advice, response, dissuasion, or suitable words of wisdom greatly appreciated.
Thanks Simon
Sterling Grey '03 2.5i SE / Infinitas Supercharger / S.M.G / Hardtop / Gloss Black 162s / Bilstein B4s / 3.0i Brakes / DLV De-Cat & Silencer / Rebuilt VANOS / Sonar 2Xcite Lights / Carbon & Alcantara Trim / M-Sport Seats / ...& Side Covers !
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1178
- Joined: Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:11 pm
- Location: North West
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Have a friend who might be selling his gunmetal refurbed MV3s so this is good to know, should work against the black of the car too
- patriot66
- Lifer
- Posts: 3480
- Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:59 am
- Location: Mawdesley, Lancashire
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
I agree. Gunmetal against black will look great. Also, as the offsets are et34 front and et37 rear they fill out the arches better and greatly improve the cars look and stance. No spacers needed !mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2017 8:36 pm Have a friend who might be selling his gunmetal refurbed MV3s so this is good to know, should work against the black of the car too
Sterling Grey '03 2.5i SE / Infinitas Supercharger / S.M.G / Hardtop / Gloss Black 162s / Bilstein B4s / 3.0i Brakes / DLV De-Cat & Silencer / Rebuilt VANOS / Sonar 2Xcite Lights / Carbon & Alcantara Trim / M-Sport Seats / ...& Side Covers !
-
- Member
- Posts: 143
- Joined: Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:25 pm
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
I'm on 9j front with eibach no problems a
Slight rub going down hill backwards on full lock
Slight rub going down hill backwards on full lock
Carbon black Z4MC with Champagne extended leather, carbon dash. Eibach
front H&R rear, 1m /m3 GTS wheels
front H&R rear, 1m /m3 GTS wheels
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1178
- Joined: Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:11 pm
- Location: North West
Much covered - Wheel size/fitment
Well MV3s in silver are incoming, with a relatively new set of Pirelli tyres on too so not bad at all!