[TONEPUB]

Here's my 2016 235 with 8.5x18s in the front, 9.5x18s in rear. Stock 225s in the front, and 245s in the rear. Will probably replace with 235s in front and 255s in rear. Love these wheels. Here's a set on my e46 330Ci too...

[barfastic]

hey everybody.... i just realized everyone who has a 19X9.5 VMR wheels wearing 255/35/19 PSS tires dont have an issue with the rim extending past the tire.

My rims have suffered from rashes because they stick out about 0.5cm form the tire.

ill upload photos soon, but i just thought its weird - maybe the tire was fitted wrong?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by barfastic

hey everybody.... i just realized everyone who has a 19X9.5 VMR wheels wearing 255/35/19 PSS tires dont have an issue with the rim extending past the tire.

My rims have suffered from rashes because they stick out about 0.5cm form the tire.

ill upload photos soon, but i just thought its weird - maybe the tire was fitted wrong?

This might be because of the way a 255 tire fits on a 9.5" wheel. Some manufactures build rim protectors into the tires to defend against curb rash.

[SpudGT]

Just replaced my M235i xDrive factory square setup, which was:
- 18x7.5 ET45
- 225/40/18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 all season run-flat
- 12mm spacer front, 15mm rear

Went with a square VMR setup:
- VMR V804 | Hyper Silver
- 18x8.0 ET42
- 235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
- Stock suspension and alignment
- No modifications needed to fit, no rubbing noticed so far

Really happy with the fitment, many thanks to Brandon at VMR for helping me with this setup!

BTW: each stock wheel and tire was 45.4 pounds, the new VMR wheel and tire is 42 pounds.

Dinan springs are on the way ...

[Acalamito321]

Originally Posted by Transfer

First, ditch the Pirelli all seasons and get Michelin PA4 for winter.
Now on to the questions...

1. There isn't room for so much rubber that you'll feel a weight penalty. For summer wheels/tires, go as wide as you can. Max in the rear is 255 or 265 (pushing the limits) and front is 235.

2. On paper you will increase understeer with a staggered fitment although xDrive complicates this. Square setup is great if you can go wide front and rear, but we're limited in the front so I prefer to run staggered on this car.

3. Yes, you can do that but it might look a little goofy.

4. 235/40/18

5. https://europeanautosource.com/produ...nufacturer=129

6. Google

7. Weight reduction but with retained strength to the barrel. You save weight and wheels are strong.

For my xDrive M235i, if I were buying new summer wheels and tires, I would be going with 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear. Pair those sizes to 8.5" front wheels and 9.5" rear wheels. This is what I have with my winter setup and I honestly like it better than the OEM staggered summer setup. My winter setup actually feels more planted and both front and rear are significantly wider.

My winter setup: https://www.flickr.com/photos/judson...57661788056000

What is your ET front and rear and did you need to roll the Denver's or use spacers or cambers?

Looking to run 18" 710s on 225 255s

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by Acalamito321

What is your ET front and rear and did you need to roll the Denver's or use spacers or cambers?

Looking to run 18" 710s on 225 255s

ET35 front and ET45 rear. No modifications, just plug and play. There is a little poke in the rear but not much and depends on your tire width.

[Acalamito321]

Originally Posted by Transfer

ET35 front and ET45 rear. No modifications, just plug and play. There is a little poke in the rear but not much and depends on your tire width.

Should I run a 5mm spacer front or back to be safe or is poke just a visual thing, I'm going to have 225 front and 255 rear

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by Acalamito321

Should I run a 5mm spacer front or back to be safe or is poke just a visual thing, I'm going to have 225 front and 255 rear

No need to do anything with those offsets and tire widths. Spacers would make it look goofy with too much poke.

[Acalamito321]

Originally Posted by Transfer

No need to do anything with those offsets and tire widths. Spacers would make it look goofy with too much poke.

Okay thank you!

[blkdinanm3]

I just pulled the trigger on V801 Mercury Black Metallic for my M235i, staggered setup 19x8.5 ET35 19x9.5 ET45. I plan on going with 235/255 Will I have issues with 235/35/19 tires (for the front) on stock suspension? I see most are on 225/35/19. Thanks!

[Joe240]

Originally Posted by blkdinanm3

I just pulled the trigger on V801 Mercury Black Metallic for my M235i, staggered setup 19x8.5 ET35 19x9.5 ET45. I plan on going with 235/255 Will I have issues with 235/35/19 tires (for the front) on stock suspension? I see most are on 225/35/19. Thanks!

You’ll be fine. I’m running 235/35/19 on 19x8.5et39 (4mm closer to the suspension than your setup) and have no rubbing issues every and my driveway is fairly steep (about 20 degrees up roughly)

[blkdinanm3]

Originally Posted by Joe240

YouÂ’ll be fine. IÂ’m running 235/35/19 on 19x8.5et39 (4mm closer to the suspension than your setup) and have no rubbing issues every and my driveway is fairly steep (about 20 degrees up roughly)

[QUOTE=Joe240;22808605]

Thanks Joe240!

[blkdinanm3]

I installed my VMR v801 wheels today. I'll post better pics when it stops raining.

- Wheel Size/Offset
19x9.5 et45, 19x8.5 et35

- Tire Size/Brand
Hankook Ventus V12s 255/30/19 235/35/19

- Suspension Setup
Stock

- Camber/Alignment Specs
None

- Modifications to make fit (if necessary)
None

I ran into issues with my OEM BMW locks. The VMR log holes are small, the lock key gets stuck.

Has anyone encountered this issue before?

[Dan_Park]

Anyone here have had issues with brake calipers rubbing against the wheel barrel?
I bought a set of wheels
18x9.5 for the rear and my brake calipers are rubbing against the barrel of the wheel and it's creating a mess..

[MiniMotoMan]

Does anyone run 265 in the rear on a 9.5" rim either 18s or 19s. I dont like the stretched tire look. Im on stock suspension and want to fill out the rim. Wasnt sure if there would be clearance issues.

I had 19s on my 335i, but on the 2er it seems like there isnt much tire between the pavement & rim. Any reports of bent rim issues? Sometimes just the transition from new to old pavement has a harsh lip id be concerned with tweaking wheels.

Seems 235 front & 265 rear is the size needed to fill out the rim.

[Joe240]

Originally Posted by MiniMotoMan

Does anyone run 265 in the rear on a 9.5" rim either 18s or 19s. I dont like the stretched tire look. Im on stock suspension and want to fill out the rim. Wasnt sure if there would be clearance issues.

I had 19s on my 335i, but on the 2er it seems like there isnt much tire between the pavement & rim. Any reports of bent rim issues? Sometimes just the transition from new to old pavement has a harsh lip id be concerned with tweaking wheels.

Seems 235 front & 265 rear is the size needed to fill out the rim.

235/35/19 19x8.5et39 front is flush and sits nicely without rubbing. Could probably do et40 and still be fine.

265/30/19 19x9.5et44 back pokes about 7mm or so, but looks fine on stock suspension I feel. Definitely room to go in though but hard finding a 9.5 with high offsets.

That’s what configuration im running and I like it

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by MiniMotoMan

Does anyone run 265 in the rear on a 9.5" rim either 18s or 19s. I dont like the stretched tire look. Im on stock suspension and want to fill out the rim. Wasnt sure if there would be clearance issues.

I had 19s on my 335i, but on the 2er it seems like there isnt much tire between the pavement & rim. Any reports of bent rim issues? Sometimes just the transition from new to old pavement has a harsh lip id be concerned with tweaking wheels.

Seems 235 front & 265 rear is the size needed to fill out the rim.

Originally Posted by Joe240

235/35/19 19x8.5et39 front is flush and sits nicely without rubbing. Could probably do et40 and still be fine.

265/30/19 19x9.5et44 back pokes about 7mm or so, but looks fine on stock suspension I feel. Definitely room to go in though but hard finding a 9.5 with high offsets.

That’s what configuration im running and I like it

I can't verify whether that would be a rub free fitment or not, but we can get you close with the 8.5 ET45 + 5mm spacer and 9.5 ET45. We also offer a handful of ET50 rear fitments.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by blkdinanm3

I installed my VMR v801 wheels today. I'll post better pics when it stops raining.

- Wheel Size/Offset
19x9.5 et45, 19x8.5 et35

- Tire Size/Brand
Hankook Ventus V12s 255/30/19 235/35/19

- Suspension Setup
Stock

- Camber/Alignment Specs
None

- Modifications to make fit (if necessary)
None

I ran into issues with my OEM BMW locks. The VMR log holes are small, the lock key gets stuck.

Has anyone encountered this issue before?

This looks great! Thanks for posting pictures!

We've heard this come up in the past, but this is the first we've heard of this issue on the V801, so thanks for letting us know! I would recommend a set of locks that comes with a thin walled socket. I would check out RAD Locks and Gorilla Locks.

Originally Posted by Dan_Park

Anyone here have had issues with brake calipers rubbing against the wheel barrel?
I bought a set of wheels
18x9.5 for the rear and my brake calipers are rubbing against the barrel of the wheel and it's creating a mess..

Shoot me a PM with some details of what's going on and I'll be happy to help diagnose the issue! Thanks!

[nubbster927]

Just mounted my new wheels today.

VMR v801 18x8.5 et35 at all four corners. Anthracite finish.

Tires are the stock Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/40/18.

No suspension mods at all.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by nubbster927

Just mounted my new wheels today.

VMR v801 18x8.5 et35 at all four corners. Anthracite finish.

Tires are the stock Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/40/18.

No suspension mods at all.

Thanks for posting your pictures! These will be great for customers who are looking for a square setup!

[ramy_who]

Originally Posted by blkdinanm3

I installed my VMR v801 wheels today. I'll post better pics when it stops raining.

- Wheel Size/Offset
19x9.5 et45, 19x8.5 et35

- Tire Size/Brand
Hankook Ventus V12s 255/30/19 235/35/19

- Suspension Setup
Stock

- Camber/Alignment Specs
None

- Modifications to make fit (if necessary)
None

I ran into issues with my OEM BMW locks. The VMR log holes are small, the lock key gets stuck.

Has anyone encountered this issue before?

That fitment!! Hands down the best setup I've seen in a while

[Hasser]

Ive just read the whole of this thread trying to get the best set up.
loads of information and pictures. this is probably the only thread you need in deciding what wheel/tyre fitments work on the F22.

but I have one question I couldn't figure out.

the Front wheels in a 19 x 8.5 et 40.........could I run a 235/35/19 tyre with the car lowered on Blistein B12 pro kit? lowering is not aggressive , maybe 15mm at most front and 20mm rear.

for the rears ive concluded that a 19 x 9.5 et 45 will be fine running 255/30/19 tyre.

just the fronts to decide if a 225 or 235 width would be best.