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[vbb]

Looking at a set of wheels with the following dimensions:

19x8.5 et35 front
19x9.5 et45 rear

These are going on a '07 E90 335. Two questions:

1. Will the rears sit flush without spacers? The stock rears on the ZSP are 18x8.5 et37, so it seems that they should, right?

2. What would be a good size tire to get for these wheels? I hate the stretched look... I want tires that will actually fit (but not rub).

Thanks!

[vbb]

Anyone?

[uberschnell]

Originally Posted by vbb

Looking at a set of wheels with the following dimensions:

19x8.5 et35 front
19x9.5 et45 rear

These are going on a '07 E90 335. Two questions:

1. Will the rears sit flush without spacers? The stock rears on the ZSP are 18x8.5 et37, so it seems that they should, right?

2. What would be a good size tire to get for these wheels? I hate the stretched look... I want tires that will actually fit (but not rub).

Thanks!

ET 35 for the front is ok, a safe bet would be 235/35R19

Et 45 on the rear will be way tucked in, you could run et 30 with 265/30R19 and be safe from rubbing. IMO - ET 30 to 33 w/ 265/30R19 is a safe bet.

[VMRWheels]

I would recommend sticking with a 9.5 +33 with a 265/30/19 for a direct bolt-on fitment. ET 30 we found sometimes causes a few rubbing issues depending on tire manufacturer and car alignment.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[vbb]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

I would recommend sticking with a 9.5 +33 with a 265/30/19 for a direct bolt-on fitment. ET 30 we found sometimes causes a few rubbing issues depending on tire manufacturer and car alignment.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thanks for the reply. My follow up question is a little more straighforward:

Will a 19x9.5 et45 wheel fit in the rear on a 335i E90 (not LCI) without looking too "tucked" in?

When I try the wheel calculator going from stock (18x8.5 et37) to new (19x9.5 et45) it says: 21mm LESS clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 5mm. That seems to mean that the wheel would be MORE flush to the fender rather than less, or am I reading that wrong?

[dlbrooks18]

Are you lowered?

[vbb]

Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

Are you lowered?

Nope. Stock ZSP suspension.

[uberschnell]

dude, VMR guy told you et 33 with 265/35/19 works without rubbing, so what does that tell you about et 45?

[vbb]

Originally Posted by MteK

dude, VMR guy told you et 33 with 265/35/19 works without rubbing, so what does that tell you about et 45?

Haha, no worries about rubbing... wanted to know if they would look flush when mounted. The calculator seems to suggest they will.

[brokemywallet]

the will not be flush with the fender. the calculator only does very safe fitments......like oe fitments.....

get the 19 x 9.5 et 30-33 and you'll be golden. if you get the et 45, prepare for a 12-15mm spacer!!!

[VMRWheels]

9.5 +33 will be flush with the rear fenders of a E90/92 without any rubbing issues at stock height. +45 is a bit sunken in and might require at least a 12mm spacer for a flush look.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[montreal_bimmer]

+30mm rear offset is the best rear fitment with a 19x9.5 rim...
this thread will provide you with great info and pictures.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49281