Wheel fitment question

rckj · 11-05-2017, 11:47 AM

Hey everyone! New to the forums here and just recently picked up a m235xi. The car is completely stock as of now so I figured I would go ahead and make sure to get the wheels and tires upgraded first.

The wheels I picked out measure 18x8.5 et35 and I was planning on running a squared setup on 225/40/18 conti dws 06.

I've seen on a few threads on here as well as VMR reps that have posted confirming that setup would fit but I just wanted to confirm that would fit
(especially without spacers) on my currently stock setup.

Thanks!

Also, if you happened to know if that setup would have any negative issues in the future with any suspension modifications.

john16443 · 11-21-2017, 11:00 AM

You may want to click over on the 3 series site here and use the TireRack calculator to verify fitment. I use this all the time. Presuming your front wheels are currently 18X7.5" with a 45mm offset, then you may find a problem fitting 8.5" wheels up front. The calculator indicates you'll have 3mm less clearance on the strut side, and the wheel will extend an additional 23mm towards the fender. That's just about a full inch. Didn't check the backs because I don't know if you have a staggered set up now.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

rckj · 11-25-2017, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the reply, John!

I actually used that calculator prior to ordering the wheels and figured I had enough proof they would fit so I went ahead and ordered them.

Actually had them put on today. Unfortunately, won’t be able to get any pictures right now but they fit. Still quite a bit of room between the front wheel and suspension (reached in with my hand will take a more accurate look soon). And the back wheels are also fitting just fine (they were the 18x7.5 et45 square setup).

And as you mentioned there is a bit of poke but nothing crazy. Gives it a bit more of an aggressive look without pushing it imo

mahyarv14 · 11-25-2017, 05:47 PM

What wheels did you get? I'm doing the same for my car and looking at Apex or VMR 18/8.5 et35 to use with 225 tires.

rckj · 11-28-2017, 04:12 PM

I ended up getting Konig Hypergrams. Definitely not the usual kind of wheels you see on bimmers but I think they look great.

rckj · 05-16-2018, 07:28 PM

I know it took forever but I finally remembered to get pictures

11-05-2017, 11:47 AM	#1
rckj New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Wheel fitment question Hey everyone! New to the forums here and just recently picked up a m235xi. The car is completely stock as of now so I figured I would go ahead and make sure to get the wheels and tires upgraded first. The wheels I picked out measure 18x8.5 et35 and I was planning on running a squared setup on 225/40/18 conti dws 06. I've seen on a few threads on here as well as VMR reps that have posted confirming that setup would fit but I just wanted to confirm that would fit (especially without spacers) on my currently stock setup. Thanks! Also, if you happened to know if that setup would have any negative issues in the future with any suspension modifications.
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11-21-2017, 11:00 AM	#2
john16443 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ramona, CA iTrader: (4)	You may want to click over on the 3 series site here and use the TireRack calculator to verify fitment. I use this all the time. Presuming your front wheels are currently 18X7.5" with a 45mm offset, then you may find a problem fitting 8.5" wheels up front. The calculator indicates you'll have 3mm less clearance on the strut side, and the wheel will extend an additional 23mm towards the fender. That's just about a full inch. Didn't check the backs because I don't know if you have a staggered set up now. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12
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11-25-2017, 04:40 PM	#3
rckj New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply, John! I actually used that calculator prior to ordering the wheels and figured I had enough proof they would fit so I went ahead and ordered them. Actually had them put on today. Unfortunately, won’t be able to get any pictures right now but they fit. Still quite a bit of room between the front wheel and suspension (reached in with my hand will take a more accurate look soon). And the back wheels are also fitting just fine (they were the 18x7.5 et45 square setup). And as you mentioned there is a bit of poke but nothing crazy. Gives it a bit more of an aggressive look without pushing it imo
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11-25-2017, 05:47 PM	#4
mahyarv14 Private First Class 43 Rep 182 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: TN iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	What wheels did you get? I'm doing the same for my car and looking at Apex or VMR 18/8.5 et35 to use with 225 tires.
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11-28-2017, 04:12 PM	#5
rckj New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I ended up getting Konig Hypergrams. Definitely not the usual kind of wheels you see on bimmers but I think they look great.
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rckj New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I know it took forever but I finally remembered to get pictures Attached Images
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