[wakemcs]

Originally Posted by T&PBMW

To be safe, and through experience I would recommend ordering staggered setups with the following spec unless you are able to do test fitments prior. This one is tried-and-true.

19x8.5F +35ET 225/35/19
19x9.5R +45ET 255/30/19
Wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

I have to disagree with you on this. An ET35 on the front is very aggressive fitment, even with a 225 MPSS. An ET45 on the rear surely pokes, even if just a few mm.

Originally Posted by M-tavo

Looks really good, What suspension are you running on?

I'm running H&R springs and my fronts rub once in a while (even with rolled fenders)

Mine are
F 19x8.5 et40 235/35 Hankook evo2 V12
R 19x9.5 et45 265/30 Hankook evo2 V12

Thanks! I'm on KW V1s.

[T&PBMW]

[QUOTE=wakemcs;19806066]I have to disagree with you on this. An ET35 on the front is very aggressive fitment, even with a 225 MPSS. An ET45 on the rear surely pokes, even if just a few mm.

I didn't say that it wasn't aggressive and I didn't say that the rears wouldn't poke, I recommended it as tried-and-true as there are many guys on the forum using those exact offsets with no issues. Everyone has their own idea of what works for them and what they can live with in a staggered fitment. I personally don't like when there is poke or stretch. That being said, I really do like the fitment on your car. I would say the best yet! However, as you know, the higher the offsets, the limited selection of wheels there are on the market.

[wakemcs]

Originally Posted by T&PBMW

I didn't say that it wasn't aggressive and I didn't say that the rears wouldn't poke, I recommended it as tried-and-true as there are many guys on the forum using those exact offsets with no issues. Everyone has their own idea of what works for them and what they can live with in a staggered fitment. I personally don't like when there is poke or stretch. That being said, I really do like the fitment on your car. I would say the best yet! However, as you know, the higher the offsets, the limited selection of wheels there are on the market.

I suppose you're right. Options are definitely limited so I understand where you're coming from. I personally wouldn't recommend those sizes/offsets as an "off the shelf" type fitment is all I'm saying.

Thanks for the kind words!

[jeffery_stearns]

Originally Posted by Cloud IX

Anything for you, my Man. You've helped me with so much.



One thing I've noticed is the lack of push or understeer with the meatier front tires. Even in the rain it's very noticeable. Car just grips.

The 265s in the back really make the rear feel planted and glued as well. It's very noticable.





I think the front fitment is perfect. It's flush and looks great. Will probably look better when I get the M3 LCAs on.

The rear, like I've said, poke a little. Nothing I can't live with. Glad I saved the $500+ over getting them pushed in 5mms.
Can't wait for the weather to clear up.

I'd like to see your setup in person, car looks great!

[PoorLurker]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

OK, here are my photos WITH the 5mm spacer in front and 12.5mm spacer in rear, with the proper bolts. Thank you ocN55 for your help brofessor.

BTW, yes I have a handi tag. And, yes my car is dirty as hell.

Nice adidas pants!

You still want to meet after school for a session?

I brought the cardboard and Lil Mickie has the boombox.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Nice adidas pants!

You still want to meet after school for a session?

I brought the cardboard and Lil Mickie has the boombox.

Wrong crew. I usually roll with Russian gangsters. Full jumpsuit.

Real reason: was coming out of PT at the time.

[amw896]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

Looks really good, What suspension are you running on?

I'm running H&R springs and my fronts rub once in a while (even with rolled fenders)

Mine are
F 19x8.5 et40 235/35 Hankook evo2 V12
R 19x9.5 et45 265/30 Hankook evo2 V12

Hey man, how are the rear offsets working for you? Do you have pics? I was thinking of running this exact setup but with 255 section in the rear.

[bykevin]

Originally Posted by ocN55

I'm located in Los Angeles.

18x8.5 ET45 with 5mm spacer
18x9.5 ET62 with 15mm spacer

235/40 and 265/35 MPSS

Is the 5mm spacer for a better stance or is it needed to clear inner suspension components or brakes? I'm looking into getting the same specs from Apex and would love to know if I could run them without spacers.

Thanks in advance!

*EDIT I continued reading the thread and found the answer lol

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by kevinM235i

Is the 5mm spacer for a better stance or is it needed to clear inner suspension components or brakes? I'm looking into getting the same specs from Apex and would love to know if I could run them without spacers.

Thanks in advance!

*EDIT I continued reading the thread and found the answer lol

It wasn't optional, I NEEDED it. I'm still really close at the front.
The ET38 might actually be a perfect fit but also I think it might be weird to have concave front and flat rear.

[bykevin]

Originally Posted by ocN55

It wasn't optional, I NEEDED it. I'm still really close at the front.
The ET38 might actually be a perfect fit but also I think it might be weird to have concave front and flat rear.

Do you think a 18x8.5 et35 wheel with 235 tires would rub in the front? I'm lowered on H&R Springs.

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by amw896

Hey man, how are the rear offsets working for you? Do you have pics? I was thinking of running this exact setup but with 255 section in the rear.

I don't have the car anymore, but the 19x9.5 et45 with 265/30 worked PERFECT for me, it sits flush as flush can get!

You can go with 255 but I loved how the 265 fitted and filled up the space... the extra grip is nice too

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by kevinM235i

Do you think a 18x8.5 et35 wheel with 235 tires would rub in the front? I'm lowered on H&R Springs.

I'd be surprised if it didn't rub

[Joe240]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

I don't have the car anymore, but the 19x9.5 et45 with 265/30 worked PERFECT for me, it sits flush as flush can get!

You can go with 255 but I loved how the 265 fitted and filled up the space... the extra grip is nice too

That's good to hear. Got 19x9.5et44 on the way with 265/30s sitting at home to be put on. 1mm will be unnoticeable I think of poke.

[M-tavo]

Originally Posted by Joe240

That's good to hear. Got 19x9.5et44 on the way with 265/30s sitting at home to be put on. 1mm will be unnoticeable I think of poke.

I think it has to do with the tire to be used too... but should be fine... it was a tight fight when suspension was all the way up, but zero rubbing

[Joe240]

Originally Posted by M-tavo

I think it has to do with the tire to be used too... but should be fine... it was a tight fight when suspension was all the way up, but zero rubbing

I'll be on stock suspension (no plans on lowering) and running Continental DWS06 all around. They don't run as wide as MPSS from my understanding and based on my measurements, they won't rub the suspension either so a little poke but nothing big.

[Ace604]

Thinking about 245 40 18 square setup on 18x8 et42 wheels with m3/4 LCA. Anyone know if this is possible?

[wakemcs]

Originally Posted by ocN55

I'd be surprised if it didn't rub

Running 235/35/19 MPSS on 19x8.5 ET40 front, lowered on coilovers but not what I consider "slammed" and I got substantial rubbing on the fenders. Definitely will need to get the fenders rolled to be safe.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by Ace604

Thinking about 245 40 18 square setup on 18x8 et42 wheels with m3/4 LCA. Anyone know if this is possible?

I know someone that is running 245/35/18 on 8" wide wheels (unknown offset, but he has experimented with spacers) running Hankook V12s. He had to roll the front fenders and it still rubs once in a while. I don't know if the LCA would help or not because although it gives more negative camber, it also pushes the wheel forward potentially rubbing on the fender well.

[dwtbgc]

Hi Guys,

After my last trackday at Francorchamps, I definitly need another set of tires for the next session.

After reading all posts of this thread, here's what I intend to put on :

Front : 235/40/18 Yokohama AD08R on 18x8 ET42 wheels
Rear : 255/35/18 Yokohama AD08R on 18x9 ET42 wheels

your opinion please, especially if you go on track.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by dwtbgc

Hi Guys,

After my last trackday at Francorchamps, I definitly need another set of tires for the next session.

After reading all posts of this thread, here's what I intend to put on :

Front : 235/40/18 Yokohama AD08R on 18x8 ET42 wheels
Rear : 255/35/18 Yokohama AD08R on 18x9 ET42 wheels

your opinion please, especially if you go on track.

The rears will poke out quite a bit more than the fronts, depending on the look you want, Et 48 or so in the back should allow the biggest tires. Dinan recommends 265/35/19 tires on their 19x9 ET48 rear setup.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...t2=42#isPage=1

[dwtbgc]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

The rears will poke out quite a bit more than the fronts, depending on the look you want, Et 48 or so in the back should allow the biggest tires. Dinan recommends 265/35/19 tires on their 19x9 ET48 rear setup.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...t2=42#isPage=1

The look is of 2nd importance to me, 1st being ability to fit semi-racing tires on my rig and reducing understeer by fitting larger tires at the front.
If semi racing tires existed in 245/35/18, I would put that size at the back, but Federal is the only option in that size (in europe).
I guess it comes down to how much closer to the struts I can afford at the back, and you say 8,7mm closer will clear, right ?

[Joe240]

Tire clearances on a stock staggered setup: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1289006

Use as you wish to see if your figments will work.