Who is running wheels?

HX_Guy · 07-26-2014, 08:43 AM

You could do that same look staggered with an 18x8 ET30 on the front and an 18x9 ET53 on the rear. You'll have to go with something like Forgestar that allows custom offsets at a reasonable price (~$1500 for a set).

WaterShed · 08-06-2014, 08:33 PM

we are running Zito ZS01's which are 19X8.5 on front and back. Front has a 10mm burger tuning spacer. Rear has no spacer. I like the way it looks but feel like it is affecting performance. Can you guys think of a reason it would feel slower/less stable to me? I love the way it looks and dont want to go back to stock, but it drove soooo goood!

ska///235i · 08-06-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WaterShed

we are running Zito ZS01's which are 19X8.5 on front and back. Front has a 10mm burger tuning spacer. Rear has no spacer. I like the way it looks but feel like it is affecting performance. Can you guys think of a reason it would feel slower/less stable to me? I love the way it looks and dont want to go back to stock, but it drove soooo goood!

Looks great but pic fail

VMRWheels · 08-19-2014, 02:42 PM

Running VMR V710 19x8.5 ET35 19x9.5 ET45

HX_Guy · 08-19-2014, 04:29 PM

That looks really good from the side profile? How is it from the side...seems the wheels would stick out pretty far compared to stock with that width and offset.

ewohar · 08-19-2014, 05:21 PM

I am a bit surprised that many of the posts here seem to have a preference for 18" wheels. Am picking up my m235 in Germany on 10/7 and by the time it arrives Stateside it will be time to put some winter tires on it.

My plan was then to put some 19" wheels on in the spring. My 2007 335is coupe came with 18" wheels and the 19" wheels (along with Dinan suspension and stage II) and front camber plates had an amazing affect on handling. I would just go to my performance shop and tell them to dial up an aggressive or moderately aggressive ride.

The ride is a bit harsher, no doubt but the handling and grip and turn in were much better, almost M3 like and I have had two M3's.

Is there an issue with this car that would cause a problem or is it just a matter of preference for a softer ride?

mikeyymonster · 08-19-2014, 06:16 PM

They look good but I think 18s are the ideal size for this car.

VMRWheels · 08-19-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HX_Guy

That looks really good from the side profile? How is it from the side...seems the wheels would stick out pretty far compared to stock with that width and offset.

It does tend to poke a bit. However, this at stock height (= minimal negative camber).

mteele · 08-19-2014, 08:12 PM

Would like to see more pictures, VMR!

VMRWheels · 08-21-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mteele

Would like to see more pictures, VMR!

This is forum member johnnohoff's car

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...&highlight=vmr

cehlion · 08-22-2014, 01:59 AM

Hey folks, if anyone has their stock wheels I would be interested in them. I have a 228i on order and really like the stock M235i wheel.

Thanks!

Cris

Bee Pee · 08-22-2014, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ewohar

I am a bit surprised that many of the posts here seem to have a preference for 18" wheels.

Is there an issue with this car that would cause a problem or is it just a matter of preference for a softer ride?

No issue fitting 19's, its down to personal preferences.

I'm keen stay on 18's but looking for more poke and don't like spacers - just acquired a used set style 397, 8" wide and 34mm ET.

White car in photos below is not mine but from KW website to give you an idea. Getting them powder coated ferric grey before fitting.

e46m3lol · 08-23-2014, 11:51 AM

I'm running 18x8 et35 and 18x9 et35
Lowered on H&R springs. No rubbing and sits perfectly flush

ciwhamc · 08-25-2014, 01:43 PM

I am running sparco pro corsa. 18x8 front and rear.

darcivic00si · 08-25-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pave Dew

No issue fitting 19's, its down to personal preferences.

I'm keen stay on 18's but looking for more poke and don't like spacers - just acquired a used set style 397, 8" wide and 34mm ET.

White car in photos below is not mine but from KW website to give you an idea. Getting them powder coated ferric grey before fitting.

I really love the 397 wheels! I have them on my 335i. I would love to see pics of yours installed…getting them coated in ferric grey is a great idea! I might have to get a set of those for my winter setup on my M235i.

Bee Pee · 08-25-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by darcivic00si

I would love to see pics of yours installed…getting them coated in ferric grey is a great idea!.

Darci - no problem, once wheels mounted I will post some photos on here and babybmw.net forum as a few folks there are also keen to see outcome ! PD

HX_Guy · 08-25-2014, 03:40 PM

Pave Dew: Have you been able to test fit the wheels? They may or may not fit even if they have the correct width and offset. I ran into this looking at a set of Breyton wheels which by the specs should fit, but apparently they don't clean the M235 brakes.

Bee Pee · 08-25-2014, 03:44 PM

HX Guy,

I think these will be ok as they are oem BMW alloys off a 4 cyl f30 series which was fitted with blue caliper msport brakes.

Pave

HX_Guy · 08-25-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ciwhamc

I am running sparco pro corsa. 18x8 front and rear.

Any more pics, preferably out of the shade so we can see the wheels better?

HX_Guy · 08-25-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pave Dew

HX Guy,

I think these will be ok as they are oem BMW alloys off a 4 cyl f30 series which was fitted with blue caliper msport brakes.

Pave

Ah ok, then it sounds good.

mfourn20 · 08-25-2014, 04:56 PM

Here ya go...a quick photoshop does the trick.

ciwhamc · 08-25-2014, 04:59 PM

The pics I have taken in the sun were too washed out by the white paint. I don't have Photoshop to fix it.

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HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	You could do that same look staggered with an 18x8 ET30 on the front and an 18x9 ET53 on the rear. You'll have to go with something like Forgestar that allows custom offsets at a reasonable price (~$1500 for a set). __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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08-06-2014, 08:33 PM	#24
WaterShed Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Black Saphire Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	we are running Zito ZS01's which are 19X8.5 on front and back. Front has a 10mm burger tuning spacer. Rear has no spacer. I like the way it looks but feel like it is affecting performance. Can you guys think of a reason it would feel slower/less stable to me? I love the way it looks and dont want to go back to stock, but it drove soooo goood! Last edited by WaterShed; 08-06-2014 at 10:57 PM.. Reason: "pic fail"
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08-19-2014, 04:29 PM	#27
HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	That looks really good from the side profile? How is it from the side...seems the wheels would stick out pretty far compared to stock with that width and offset. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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08-19-2014, 05:21 PM	#28
ewohar Private 22 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 335I Dinan Stage II Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	18 or 19 inch wheels? I am a bit surprised that many of the posts here seem to have a preference for 18" wheels. Am picking up my m235 in Germany on 10/7 and by the time it arrives Stateside it will be time to put some winter tires on it. My plan was then to put some 19" wheels on in the spring. My 2007 335is coupe came with 18" wheels and the 19" wheels (along with Dinan suspension and stage II) and front camber plates had an amazing affect on handling. I would just go to my performance shop and tell them to dial up an aggressive or moderately aggressive ride. The ride is a bit harsher, no doubt but the handling and grip and turn in were much better, almost M3 like and I have had two M3's. Is there an issue with this car that would cause a problem or is it just a matter of preference for a softer ride?
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08-19-2014, 06:16 PM	#29
mikeyymonster Major 526 Rep 1,078 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (6)	They look good but I think 18s are the ideal size for this car.
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08-19-2014, 08:12 PM	#31
mteele Private First Class 6 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Would like to see more pictures, VMR!
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08-22-2014, 01:59 AM	#33
cehlion Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 99 323i, 02 325i, 15 M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Looking to buy stock M235i Wheels Hey folks, if anyone has their stock wheels I would be interested in them. I have a 228i on order and really like the stock M235i wheel. Thanks! Cris
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08-23-2014, 11:51 AM	#35
e46m3lol 384 Rep 548 Posts Drives: F30 FBO, E70 X5D, W204 C63 FBO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (2)	I'm running 18x8 et35 and 18x9 et35 Lowered on H&R springs. No rubbing and sits perfectly flush
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08-25-2014, 01:43 PM	#36
ciwhamc First Lieutenant 12 Rep 304 Posts Drives: M235i Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	I am running sparco pro corsa. 18x8 front and rear.
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08-25-2014, 03:40 PM	#39
HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Pave Dew: Have you been able to test fit the wheels? They may or may not fit even if they have the correct width and offset. I ran into this looking at a set of Breyton wheels which by the specs should fit, but apparently they don't clean the M235 brakes. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 6MT 2012 Mercedes E350 Bluetec
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08-25-2014, 03:44 PM	#40
Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	HX Guy, I think these will be ok as they are oem BMW alloys off a 4 cyl f30 series which was fitted with blue caliper msport brakes. Pave __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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08-25-2014, 04:56 PM	#43
mfourn20 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 228i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Warwick, RI USA iTrader: (0)	Here ya go...a quick photoshop does the trick. Attached Images
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08-25-2014, 04:59 PM	#44
ciwhamc First Lieutenant 12 Rep 304 Posts Drives: M235i Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	The pics I have taken in the sun were too washed out by the white paint. I don't have Photoshop to fix it.
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