Wheel & Tire setup questions?

nlje92 · 06-25-2009, 11:07 AM

I ordered some wheels and tires from an aftermarket vendor and wanted to get some input from some experts on how well they will fit and whether or not I need some spacers? Thanks to all who respond and a pic of the rims is below..

TSW Donington Wheels
Front
19x8 +32 et
235/35/19 Nito 555 Tires

Rear
19x9.5 +40 et
265/30/19 Nito 555 Tires

TL · 06-25-2009, 11:17 AM

Here's my setup if that helps and i didn't use any spacers

Front wheels = 19x8.5 40mm offset
Front tires = 235/35/19 PS2

Rear wheels = 19x9.5 39mm offset
Rear tires = 265/30/19 PS2

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243463

nlje92 · 06-25-2009, 11:20 AM

Yea..I am having a hard time understanding what spacers really give you other than the flush look. I am new to the forums and have been reading on the spacers but other than the look what do they give you....thanks for response.

Nuke335i · 06-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Hey, welcome to the forum.

As far as spacers go, if your wheels have too conservative of an offset (i.e. higher number) they may rub on the inner wall of the wheel well and/or won't sit as flush with the fender. Spacers push your wheels out from the hubs a little to prevent this rubbing and giving the wheels a little more aggresive look. Too much though, and the wheel may rub on the outer fenders. They are basically a band aid for an incorrect, or at least too conservative, wheel offset. Hope this helps.

VMRWheels · 06-25-2009, 05:56 PM

Fronts will be sitting pretty flush, but the rears are going to be sitting a bit sunken in with the 9.5 +40's. I would recommend throwing on about a 8mm spacer if you're looking for that flush look.

-Charles@VMRWheels

nlje92 · 06-25-2009, 09:25 PM

Thanks guys..here a few pics from my camera phone..i put them on this evening. I'm excited but I have to get TPMS sensors now. I was hoping to have a smoother ride but I'm hoping my good friend who does mouting and balancing will be able to get me straight since he is going to put sensors on for me. Thanks for info on spacers...what do you think??

CollinsE90 · 06-25-2009, 11:30 PM

nice

328shark · 04-01-2010, 01:29 PM

I tried to send you a PM, but was not able to? I'm brand new to this post and joined to speak with other Donington buyers. I really liked the look of your set-up! I have a 2007 328i. I also saw the Donington's 19x8 ET32 and 19x9.5 ET40. I do not have any suspension mods. Is your suspension stock as well? Do you have any additional pic's? Any help would be great!

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nlje92 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Wheel & Tire setup questions? I ordered some wheels and tires from an aftermarket vendor and wanted to get some input from some experts on how well they will fit and whether or not I need some spacers? Thanks to all who respond and a pic of the rims is below.. TSW Donington Wheels Front 19x8 +32 et 235/35/19 Nito 555 Tires Rear 19x9.5 +40 et 265/30/19 Nito 555 Tires Attached Images Last edited by nlje92; 06-25-2009 at 01:34 PM..
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	Here's my setup if that helps and i didn't use any spacers Front wheels = 19x8.5 40mm offset Front tires = 235/35/19 PS2 Rear wheels = 19x9.5 39mm offset Rear tires = 265/30/19 PS2 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243463 __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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nlje92 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Yea..I am having a hard time understanding what spacers really give you other than the flush look. I am new to the forums and have been reading on the spacers but other than the look what do they give you....thanks for response.
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06-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#4
Nuke335i Private First Class 6 Rep 103 Posts Drives: '08 335i e92 BSM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murrieta, CA iTrader: (2)	Hey, welcome to the forum. As far as spacers go, if your wheels have too conservative of an offset (i.e. higher number) they may rub on the inner wall of the wheel well and/or won't sit as flush with the fender. Spacers push your wheels out from the hubs a little to prevent this rubbing and giving the wheels a little more aggresive look. Too much though, and the wheel may rub on the outer fenders. They are basically a band aid for an incorrect, or at least too conservative, wheel offset. Hope this helps. __________________ '08 e92 335i, 6MT, BSM, 19" iForged Estoril II's, Cobb AP Stage 1+, Mr.5 Intake, Helix FMIC, M3 rep side skirts, M-Tech rep front bumper.
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nlje92 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys..here a few pics from my camera phone..i put them on this evening. I'm excited but I have to get TPMS sensors now. I was hoping to have a smoother ride but I'm hoping my good friend who does mouting and balancing will be able to get me straight since he is going to put sensors on for me. Thanks for info on spacers...what do you think?? Attached Images
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328shark Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (0)	TSW Donington I tried to send you a PM, but was not able to? I'm brand new to this post and joined to speak with other Donington buyers. I really liked the look of your set-up! I have a 2007 328i. I also saw the Donington's 19x8 ET32 and 19x9.5 ET40. I do not have any suspension mods. Is your suspension stock as well? Do you have any additional pic's? Any help would be great!
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