330Ci wheel fitment w/ eibach prokit

vtechthis · 01-18-2010, 05:13 PM

I just picked up a set of wheels 18x8"--18x9" both ET38. Im going to be putting them on my 02' 330Ci sport package with eibach prokit springs. Anyone running a similiar setup that can suggest a good tire size to run with these wheels safely. Im also wondering if fender rolling is going to be necessary. I will most likely be installing 10mm spacers up front to bring wheels flush with fender. Thanks in advance!!

tiloulou330i · 01-18-2010, 05:47 PM

With a 38mm offset,the wheel will be flushed if not sticking out to the fender.A 10mm spacer will be too much.You might need to stretch the tires to avoid shaving the fenders.I have eibach prokit on my car right now and i have a two-finger gap front and rear.

VMRWheels · 01-18-2010, 05:56 PM

With your setup, 235/265 would work perfectly fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

vtechthis · 01-18-2010, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the input! What aspect ratio should I run with 255 or 265 rears? 35/40?

VMRWheels · 01-19-2010, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtechthis

Thanks for the input! What aspect ratio should I run with 255 or 265 rears? 35/40?

Both will be 35 series.

-Charles@VMRWhels

Julius@WSTO · 01-20-2010, 02:02 AM

235/35-18 front and 265/35-18 with your wheels will work perfectly. It'd be like running 9.5 et44 or so..

VMRWheels · 01-20-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Julius@WSTO

235/35-18 front and 265/35-18 with your wheels will work perfectly..

It should be a 235/40/18 front.

-Charles@VMRWheels

vtechthis · 01-20-2010, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the help! I think I may play it safe and only run a 255/35/18 rear tire to prevent the risk of rubbing. Im hoping the front wheels dont stick out past the fender!

VMRWheels · 01-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtechthis

Thanks for the help! I think I may play it safe and only run a 255/35/18 rear tire to prevent the risk of rubbing. Im hoping the front wheels dont stick out past the fender!

18x8.0 +38 with a 235 will not sit outside the fender. You'll be fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Julius@WSTO · 01-20-2010, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

It should be a 235/40/18 front.

-Charles@VMRWheels

sorry... you are right 235/40-18 fronts.
Although I like how the 225/40-18's work with most tire brands.

hummer · 01-21-2010, 11:08 AM

My 235/45 on 17x8x35 offset don't stick out or rub.

VMRWheels · 01-21-2010, 01:07 PM

OP can even throw on about a 10mm spacer up front and he will be fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

01-18-2010, 05:13 PM	#1
vtechthis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 70 My Ride: 02' 330CI View My Garage	330Ci wheel fitment w/ eibach prokit I just picked up a set of wheels 18x8"--18x9" both ET38. Im going to be putting them on my 02' 330Ci sport package with eibach prokit springs. Anyone running a similiar setup that can suggest a good tire size to run with these wheels safely. Im also wondering if fender rolling is going to be necessary. I will most likely be installing 10mm spacers up front to bring wheels flush with fender. Thanks in advance!!

01-18-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
tiloulou330i Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dumont,NJ Posts: 730 My Ride: 02 330i zsp View My Garage	With a 38mm offset,the wheel will be flushed if not sticking out to the fender.A 10mm spacer will be too much.You might need to stretch the tires to avoid shaving the fenders.I have eibach prokit on my car right now and i have a two-finger gap front and rear. __________________ Filbert Originally Posted by nawmean? I know I sound naive, but some of the advice I've taken from this board has helped my life quite a bit

01-18-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
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01-21-2010, 01:07 PM	#12
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,960 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	OP can even throw on about a 10mm spacer up front and he will be fine. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

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01-18-2010, 08:04 PM	#4
vtechthis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 70 My Ride: 02' 330CI View My Garage	Thanks for the input! What aspect ratio should I run with 255 or 265 rears? 35/40?

01-20-2010, 02:02 AM	#6
Julius@WSTO Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 43 View My Garage	235/35-18 front and 265/35-18 with your wheels will work perfectly. It'd be like running 9.5 et44 or so..

01-20-2010, 05:10 PM	#8
vtechthis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 70 My Ride: 02' 330CI View My Garage	Thanks for the help! I think I may play it safe and only run a 255/35/18 rear tire to prevent the risk of rubbing. Im hoping the front wheels dont stick out past the fender!

01-21-2010, 11:08 AM	#11
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,257 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	My 235/45 on 17x8x35 offset don't stick out or rub.