04-11-2021, 01:28 PM | #111 |
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Great thread. What would work for a 2015 m235i track edition with regards to the widest rubber that will fit in 18’s? I’m thinking 8.5/9x18 or 8.5/9.5x18. Thanks.
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04-14-2021, 02:57 PM | #112 |
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I replied to the other thread, but here ya go. https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide That will be a massive help to find what options fit you best. josh |
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Long answer: Let's start with the rear... 18x9.5 ET58 will work back here but with the wider 265/35-18 tire you will need to either run a 5mm spacer for additional inner clearance or trim your shock dust boot and fender liner slightly. Tire models that run wider will require more aggressive trimming to prevent rubbing. Alternatively, you can run 255/35-18s in the rear for an easier fit. For the front: I would not recommend a 225/35-18 for the front. This isn't tall enough in most cases for this application. A 225/40-18 would be a better fit, but I would only run a 225 in the front if you are running a 255/35-18 in the rear. If you are going to go with a 265/35-18 in the rear, I would recommend a 235/40-18 tire in the front to better match the wider rear tire. Depending on the tire model and ride height of the car, you may need some additional negative camber up front with a 235/40-18 and the ET38 wheels. -Tom
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Anybody running either the ARC-8 in 19s squared OR the EC-7R in a staggered setup? Please post a picture if possible
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04-27-2021, 10:08 PM | #120 |
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First - any way we can reasonable concavity?
And next, I emailed earlier this week - 18X9 ET 42 F/R with a 12mm spacer is the only way to do a true Square 255 set up, right? Dual purpose car. |
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Front: 18x8.5" ET35 with 225/40-18 tires Rear: 18x9" ET42 with 255/35-18 tires Quote:
For a square 255 fitment, that is correct, the 18x9" ET42 with a 12mm front spacer is the best option. Some negative camber will be needed up front to prevent rubbing. Using a 8mm front spacer along with hub extenders can also work depending on the exact tire used. This is a good route if trying to avoid adding negative camber. -Ian
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Hi everyone! Just want to let you all know that i was able to fit 235/40/18 F and 265/35/18 R on my 2019 M240i Coupe with ZERO issues and am beyond happy!
Here's the stats: 2019 M240i Coupe Stock height/springs EC-7 Flow Form 8.5 ET35 Front 9.5 ET58 Rear w/ Apex 5mm spacer w/ extended lug nuts. Michelin PS4S Completely transforms the driving experience (and they look fantastic!). Also, i WAS on 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Michelin A/S 3+ and the PS4S are definitely quieter and 1000x more comfortable. I'm pretty shocked actually. Grip is ridiculously good. Anyway, thats my 2 cents. The Apex guys have been extremely helpful as have all you on this forum, much appreciated Last edited by PurpleFunkMan; 05-03-2021 at 07:02 PM.. |
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05-03-2021, 07:28 PM | #123 |
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I’ll 2nd that statement. This is my first experience shopping for aftermarket wheels. The fitment specifics for our car & my general lack of knowledge are driving me insane
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05-05-2021, 01:18 PM | #124 |
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Are there any real disadvantages or concerns when it comes to using spacers or camber plates? I’m a newb. & don’t know much at all about this but my initial knee jerk reaction was to avoid setups that require either.
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05-05-2021, 01:43 PM | #125 | |
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I don't use camber plates at all. And the 5mm spacers in the rear fit like a glove. The America's tire guys were very impressed with Apex's spacer and fit. Also, I don't track this car. I do drive aggressively though on back roads etc. Again I'm on stock springs and height. No issues at all. Seriously the car is so much more enjoyable now. The wider tires (and quality) have a lot to do with it. I've had my car new since January 2019, and I wish I had done this immediately! |
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05-05-2021, 02:24 PM | #126 | |
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As far as spacers go, for most modern BMWs you will not run into any issues as long as you avoid spacers larger than 5mm and smaller than 12mm. This is due to the fact that most modern BMWs have a 10mm hub lip, so any spacers larger than 5mm or smaller than 12mm do not typically have enough material to mount flush with both the hub lip and the wheel. This is why most negative things you hear from BMW owners running spacers typically are using a 10mm, which can increase wheel hardware stress and will have a higher chance of increasing NVH. Other than that, as long as you are also using the correct extended hardware with said spacers, you shouldn't have any issues. Camber plates are one of the best modifications you can do if you plan on taking the car to the track. Since most modern BMWs do not have any way to adjust front negative camber from the factory, camber plates are typically the best mod to get additional front negative camber dialed-in. Not only will camber plates help you run a wider/more aggressive wheel/tire setup but they will also greatly improve the car's turn-in response and handling feel. When using more aggressive track-focused tire compounds, additional negative camber will also help avoid prematurely wearing the outer shoulders of your tires. For street use, as long as you stay under -2.5 degrees up front, you should not notice any camber-related inner-tire wear or adverse driving characteristics, such as tramlining. Hope this helps clarify those two topics! If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! -Geirsen
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Any of our profile 2 forged wheels listed in the fitment guide now will also work. These include our 18x8.5 ET35 and 45, 18x9 ET42, and 18x9.5 et58. Thanks for catching that! -Tom
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05-19-2021, 05:38 PM | #131 |
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Our customer Joseph sent in some photos of his M235i running a staggered setup we haven't seen much of in the past. He reported that with the Michelin AS4 tires and eibach lowering springs, he has not experienced any rubbing with the 18x9.5" ET45 wheel.
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06-06-2021, 11:48 AM | #132 |
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Hey guys! My Apex SM-10 wheels finally came in yesterday after the backorder. Here are some quick pictures I took.
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