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      01-31-2019, 07:51 AM   #101
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Originally Posted by 230iZTR View Post
Would a 17x9et42 and 255mm tire clear without rubbing the strut in front (with a small ~5-12mm spacer and 2.5*+ camber) and clear the fender without poking too much to limit travel in the rear? I’ve read that Apex makes a wheel “for the 1 & 2” in 18x9Jet42 but I can’t seem to find anyone actually running them. Someone in the wheels and tires sub told me the other day that a 17x9Jet45 would work with a front space but his car appeared to be a 1er rather than a 2er.

The ST* rules say only rolling the fender lips is legal. Any cutting or pulling would bump you out of the class. So I guess a truly square setup is out.
You really need 235i specific measurements. You SHOULD be able to get that 17x9 to fit up front with a 5mm spacer and a fender roll. In the rear, I have no idea but I imagine the 235i has MORE clearance if anything. So, you should be able to make it work with a good fender roll and the right camber. That would be a decent setup. But what about tire fitments? 18's kind of suck in regard to tire fitment on 9" wheels. 255/35r18 is an odd tire size. 255/40r17 is a very popular size with lots of tire options.
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