[Vortexginge]

Originally Posted by 2er

Paul, yes MARS is the disty down under and I was referred back to them. Couldn't fault them, all went smoothly. Wheels were shipped directly to me in Sydney from the USA. Pretty quick turn around.

Sorry just pm,d you so disregard

Thanks for replying

[DiRty_1]

This thread has made my life so much easier in choosing/finding wheels with the right fitment for my new M240i, thank you!

Anyone know how the Mars Performance wheels stack up against the VMR's?

[2er]

MARS have there own wheels, and they are certainly cheap. I almost went with those, but just had to have the VMR wheels. I think the VMR's look sensational fitted. No regrets

[wanofakind01]

finally had some time over the weekend to pop these on, loving the VMR710s! managed to grab a snapshot right before the storm.

[MyMiniM3]

Originally Posted by wanofakind01

finally had some time over the weekend to pop these on, loving the VMR710s! managed to grab a snapshot right before the storm.

What sizes are you running? Any suspension upgrades? Any problems with figment?

[Boosted Autos]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

I know you've already purchased some other wheels but it may be helpful to others if we chime in regardless

Thanks very much for the response. Hopefully the info is helpful for others. In the end I decided the fitment was a bit too "fat" for my taste without lowing the car to the point of it becoming impractical.

FYI the tyre sizes I quoted were correct. I'm guessing as I'm the 2nd owner and the wheels were added after market, they aren't the original tyre specs. None the less they help to fill the arches a bit more and actually make the speedo more accurate compared with a GPS.

Thanks again for the assistance.

[MyMiniM3]

Originally Posted by das_boost(F22)

Here is my BSM M235i with V810 in the factory gunmetal finish and staggered set-up.

(f) 18x8.5 et35
(r) 18x9.5 et45

No issues at all with stock fitment and looks great with the staggered set-up. Literally plug and play with stock M235i. The guys at VMR were awesome to work with and got my wheels to me very quickly.

Have anymore pics in the sun?

[MyMiniM3]

Anyone with the 804s on a F22 yet?

[335pilot]

Bought wheels/tires off another forum member.
VMR710FF, 19x8.5 et35 (225/35), 19x9.5 et45 (255/30), MPSS. Stock suspension. Def more aggressive fit than stock.

[AlexM240i]

Originally Posted by 335pilot

Bought off another forum member.
VMR710FF, 19x8.5 et35 (225/35), 19x9.5 et45 (255/30), MPSS. Stock suspension. Def more aggressive fit than stock.

Wow. It looks great !

[wstntime]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

18" VMR V703

VMR V703 | Gunmetal
(F) 18x8.5 ET35 | 225/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
(R) 18x9.5 ET45 | 245/35/18 Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
H&R springs
No modification to make fit

I've been lurking on the wheels/tires threads because I've been on a serious mission for a Summer set-up. I've narrowed it down to 2-3 choices (of which VMR is included) and my credit card is cocked and ready to go, but I'm banging my head against the wall regarding one thing on proper offsets...

First, my car = 2015 M235i
My preference is 18's - F8.5x18 (with stock 225/40/18 mpss) / R9.5x18 (with stock 245/35/18 mpss)

VMR usual fitments are as above. This is the most common I see.
F8.5x18 +35
R9.5x18 +45

Front fitment - I am done/decided = 8.5x18 +35

Rear fitment is my dilemma, I'm wondering about a +40 or +45 offset?
Questions:
Most wheel size calculators show 12mm less inner clearance with 9.5 ET45. I know this works, as it's most common, but is that really significant to the point that I should bring it out with ET40's?

Does +40's bring that out too far where it would significantly affect handling?

Am I banging my head against the wall for nothing? (6 of one, half a dozen of the other). Split the difference (42/43) and call it a day?

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by wstntime

I've been lurking on the wheels/tires threads because I've been on a serious mission for a Summer set-up. I've narrowed it down to 2-3 choices (of which VMR is included) and my credit card is cocked and ready to go, but I'm banging my head against the wall regarding one thing on proper offsets...

First, my car = 2015 M235i
My preference is 18's - F8.5x18 (with stock 225/40/18 mpss) / R9.5x18 (with stock 245/35/18 mpss)

VMR usual fitments are as above. This is the most common I see.
F8.5x18 +35
R9.5x18 +45

Front fitment - I am done/decided = 8.5x18 +35

Rear fitment is my dilemma, I'm wondering about a +40 or +45 offset?
Questions:
Most wheel size calculators show 12mm less inner clearance with 9.5 ET45. I know this works, as it's most common, but is that really significant to the point that I should bring it out with ET40's?

Does +40's bring that out too far where it would significantly affect handling?

Am I banging my head against the wall for nothing? (6 of one, half a dozen of the other). Split the difference (42/43) and call it a day?

Definitely ET45. It is already a touch pokey at that offset. It shouldn't affect handling but might look a little funky at +40. Of course you'll get the people who love poke but that's not for everyone. Also, I would personally upgrade to 255s in the rear unless that would make your tire wear too uneven front to rear.

[mpbruin108]

Originally Posted by MyMiniM3

Anyone with the 804s on a F22 yet?

I am on the V804. Here are some photos in front of my house and just yesterday after my tint job. haha

[augerpro]

Originally Posted by mpbruin108

I am on the V804. Here are some photos in front of my house and just yesterday after my tint job. haha

Nice. Specs?

[mpbruin108]

They only come in one size for 18". I believe they are 18x8 all around with ET 35. Fits pretty close to flush all around. VMR said I was the first M240 with it and they have to drill it for my car. So happy with it though. I always liked this look.

[wstntime]

Originally Posted by Transfer

Definitely ET45. It is already a touch pokey at that offset. It shouldn't affect handling but might look a little funky at +40. Of course you'll get the people who love poke but that's not for everyone. Also, I would personally upgrade to 255s in the rear unless that would make your tire wear too uneven front to rear.

I think I'll be taking your advice and going with closer to +45, as that's basically the most common set-up for 9.5 rears, so I know it works and looks good. I haven't been able to find anything suggesting +40 is good, better, or best!

[augerpro]

Originally Posted by mpbruin108

They only come in one size for 18". I believe they are 18x8 all around with ET 35. Fits pretty close to flush all around. VMR said I was the first M240 with it and they have to drill it for my car. So happy with it though. I always liked this look.

Thanks! If you have the chance, throw up a few more pics. I'm having a tough time deciding on 18" wheels for this car, mostly because I like wheels with some "depth" and the offsets just don't allow it, so most good looking wheels have a crappy looking "flat" version for our car. But your wheels seem to pull off a good look despite that.

[wstntime]

Originally Posted by starvmarv

Gunmetal VMR V710 (Front 18X8.5 ET35 and Rear 18X9.5 ET45) (stock tire size 225/40-18 and 245/-35-18) *Currently Stock Suspension

This is a great set-up! Exactly what I'm looking for. Maybe not the exact same wheels (although the 710's are awesome), but for fitment, these are the best pics I've seen showing 18's with 8.5+35 / 9.5+45 with stock tires. I like this look.

[moldcad]

Originally Posted by josem235i

Can we see your car? I'm really interested since you apparently know more than us when it comes to choosing wheels.

Thanks

Hi;

Was browsing through this thread and decided to do what you were asking for Don't get me wrong - I too appreciate that nice wheels are to a car what elegant shoes are to a well-dressed man, and as such they should fit perfectly but not cry "hey, look at me" while being visible (yet not a center of attention)... I'm going to upgrade my wheels as soon as my tires require replacement, and will certainly go for wider tires than the moderate stock ones - but to prove my point, here is a pic of my 100% OEM setup (sorry that car is dirty - I had just returned from a long trip before I took the photo; unfortunately the wheels are covered with a thick layer of pad dust so they look as gray as the tires). But I'm posting it to show that even the stock setup can look more "balanced" than one with larger and poking out rims when they are black and just disappear, especially in contrast with the AW body...

So - please don't kill me, it's just MHO - poking tires look silly; poking black wheels look silly and ugly . The second pic shows what I call elegant and sporty. And the third one - elegant, sporty and... reasonable , and this is what I'll be trying to achieve with my new setup: 18", slightly wider wheels (no poking, though), and wider tires (rears - for more grip on dry, front - for less understeer, and extra protection from potholes as with the same profile, they will be as high as my current OEM ones)...

Piotr

[wstntime]

Originally Posted by moldcad

...The second pic shows what I call elegant and sporty. And the third one - elegant, sporty and... reasonable , and this is what I'll be trying to achieve with my new setup: 18", slightly wider wheels..

The 2nd pic is the same fitment as my post above, 18's 8.5+35/9.5+45 (lowered suspension though).

Oops, at first glance I thought that was the pic from page 1 of this thread, so fitment might not be the same. My bad.

[wstntime]

Originally Posted by 335pilot

Bought wheels/tires off another forum member.
VMR710FF, 19x8.5 et35 (225/35), 19x9.5 et45 (255/30), MPSS. Stock suspension. Def more aggressive fit than stock.

I know I keep saying 18's, but these 19's look good.

[J-Sud]

VMR V710 | Matte Black
(F) 18x8.5 ET35 | 225/40/18 Michelin PSS
(R) 18x9.5 ET45 | 255/35/18 Michelin PSS
Dinan springs w/bump stops and M3/M4 LCA
Need some minor fender rolling front and rear