Need help on getting the right spec wheels

niterunner · 09-11-2020, 02:06 PM

Hey all, recently found a listing on some wheels I'd like to buy as a set of 4:

The spec is: 18x9.5 +38 5x120

The only thing that concerns me is if this will work on a 2014 M235i with no issues. I've seen people say an 8.5 wheel width works, but anything over that may encounter problems. Is there a solution to this or these wheels can work?

TonM3 · 09-11-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by niterunner

Hey all, recently found a listing on some wheels I'd like to buy as a set of 4:

The spec is: 18x9.5 +38 5x120

The only thing that concerns me is if this will work on a 2014 M235i with no issues. I've seen people say an 8.5 wheel width works, but anything over that may encounter problems. Is there a solution to this or these wheels can work?

That would be the widest wheel I have seen on an F22.
I am running 18 x 8.5 et 40 and a 255 tire in back. no rubbing but there is not much room.

Mark.h · 09-11-2020, 07:23 PM

Not a professional, but from what I've read I don't think the 9.5 would fit up front. I don't think it would clear the strut. Check willtheyfit.com to confirm and compare to stock specs and clearances. You could run spacers but then you'd have ridiculous poke.

niterunner · 09-12-2020, 03:39 AM

Thank you guys for the replies. I will be going will smaller specs now, but sucks I would have to do more looking!

aftercorbu · 09-12-2020, 07:19 AM

Check out apex’s f22 Fitment guide. And there are a couple of threads on here that will help you ‘narrow down’ workable fitments. VMR wheels and non-VMR threads have many to look at in one place for your research. Have fun, the research is part of the journey.

Maynard · 09-12-2020, 11:26 AM

And remember that wheels can bend or come out of round in ways that it is hard to eyeball, and impossible to spot in photos; those 'too good to be true' used wheels may actually be scrap metal (but you can get almost $15 scrap price for an aluminum wheel, at least here in NY).

dradernh · 09-12-2020, 12:40 PM

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Have fun, the research is part of the journey.

I find that it's at least half the fun – if wasn't, I'd look for another hobby. My 2¢, of course.

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Mark.h Private 20 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2015 bmw m235i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Not a professional, but from what I've read I don't think the 9.5 would fit up front. I don't think it would clear the strut. Check willtheyfit.com to confirm and compare to stock specs and clearances. You could run spacers but then you'd have ridiculous poke.
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niterunner New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys for the replies. I will be going will smaller specs now, but sucks I would have to do more looking!
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aftercorbu First Lieutenant 405 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 20 S3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (1)	Check out apex’s f22 Fitment guide. And there are a couple of threads on here that will help you ‘narrow down’ workable fitments. VMR wheels and non-VMR threads have many to look at in one place for your research. Have fun, the research is part of the journey.
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Maynard Colonel 3847 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	And remember that wheels can bend or come out of round in ways that it is hard to eyeball, and impossible to spot in photos; those 'too good to be true' used wheels may actually be scrap metal (but you can get almost $15 scrap price for an aluminum wheel, at least here in NY).
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