18x8.5 CSL upfront 235/40/18 going rub?

ethanhunter · 02-25-2008, 10:01 AM

Hi

I have a 05 325i BMW with stock sport suspension. As for 18 Staggard CSL

If I go 235/40/18front and 255/32/18 rear

I was told the 235 front will rub is that true? Should I go 225?

Does anyone know, not sure what size to get on front

thanks

slvrr · 02-25-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethanhunter

Hi

I have a 05 325i BMW with stock sport suspension. As for 18 Staggard CSL

If I go 235/40/18front and 255/32/18 rear

I was told the 235 front will rub is that true? Should I go 225?

Does anyone know, not sure what size to get on front

thanks

It would help to know the offset of the wheel. However the problem is going to be the 235/40 you need a 235/35/18 instead

jwm5 · 02-25-2008, 11:19 AM

^^ Not necessarily, I have 235/40/18 on an 8"wide up front and have no problems. It all depends on the offset, But I would say the OP will be fine.

ethanhunter · 02-25-2008, 11:23 AM

Front offset is 40 on the CSL

Dr. Anthony · 02-25-2008, 11:31 AM

I had 235/40/18s
8.5" wide wheel, and my car is VERY VERY low (coilovers) not once did I ever rub. you'll be fine.

Arrows · 02-25-2008, 11:58 AM

235/40/18 is the correct tire size.

ethanhunter · 02-25-2008, 02:09 PM

thanks!

entcee · 02-25-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

I had 235/40/18s
8.5" wide wheel, and my car is VERY VERY low (coilovers) not once did I ever rub. you'll be fine.

What is your wheel offset?

Art Bimmer · 02-25-2008, 02:41 PM

I'm riding on the same 235/40/18 CSL's offset 40 in front w/ OEM sports suspension with no problems, are you lowered?

entcee · 02-25-2008, 02:44 PM

I donlt mean to hijack this thread but the reason I asked is because I am seriosly thinking of getting the CSL reps +40 offset and was considering the same tire size (235/40/18).

I have the stock sport suspension but will eventually lower it about 1". Just donlt want it to rub. Of course, i have a sedan though.

Dr. Anthony · 02-25-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entcee

What is your wheel offset?

To be honest, I cant remember. I *think* it may have been 35? or 42? i know.. it doesnt help much

entcee · 02-25-2008, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the reply anyway

VMRWheels · 02-25-2008, 08:02 PM

Hi,

Here at VMR we usually do 235/40/18 fronts on a 8.5" +40 offset. Never had a problem before at stock ride height.

-Charles@VMRWheels

entcee · 02-25-2008, 08:04 PM

Would there be any problems after lowering about 1" more than sport suspension. (Or 1.6" from stock suspension)?

VMRWheels · 02-25-2008, 08:09 PM

I cant guarantee that will not rub. Usually springs people can get away with, but when you start going on coil overs rubbing will occur more frequently.

-Charles@VMRWheels

entcee · 02-25-2008, 08:13 PM

I will eventually go with springs. I am thinking of getting Eibach springs. Either 1.4" or 1.8" drop from the non-sport suspension.

Sounds like I may need to find a 8" wide rim and use a 225 tire or find the CSL rim in a higher offset... +45 maybe

TrickTizzle · 04-11-2010, 10:13 PM

Wil 245/40/18 rub on a 18x8.5 ET 35 in the front. Lowered on Eibach ProKit

VMRWheels · 04-12-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickTizzle

Wil 245/40/18 rub on a 18x8.5 ET 35 in the front. Lowered on Eibach ProKit

245's up front could possible rub during hard cornering. It will be tough to say, due to the fact that each person is running a different tire manufacturer and each vehicles alignment will vary.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ZeroSum · 04-12-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrickTizzle

Wil 245/40/18 rub on a 18x8.5 ET 35 in the front. Lowered on Eibach ProKit

I have 245/40/18 Ps2's on an 8.5 ET38 with coilovers and about 1.5 degrees negative camber. Fits great.

02-25-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
ethanhunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 46 My Ride: 2005 bmw 325i View My Garage	18x8.5 CSL upfront 235/40/18 going rub? Hi I have a 05 325i BMW with stock sport suspension. As for 18 Staggard CSL If I go 235/40/18front and 255/32/18 rear I was told the 235 front will rub is that true? Should I go 225? Does anyone know, not sure what size to get on front thanks

02-25-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
jwm5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,074 My Ride: station wagon View My Garage	^^ Not necessarily, I have 235/40/18 on an 8"wide up front and have no problems. It all depends on the offset, But I would say the OP will be fine. __________________ Hampton Roads Fanatics Facebook Group Hampton Roads Fanatics Thread

02-25-2008, 02:41 PM	#9
Art Bimmer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East End of HWY10 Posts: 818 My Ride: 2004 E46 Coupe View My Garage	I'm riding on the same 235/40/18 CSL's offset 40 in front w/ OEM sports suspension with no problems, are you lowered? __________________

02-25-2008, 08:02 PM	#13
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,952 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	Hi, Here at VMR we usually do 235/40/18 fronts on a 8.5" +40 offset. Never had a problem before at stock ride height. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

02-25-2008, 08:09 PM	#15
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,952 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	I cant guarantee that will not rub. Usually springs people can get away with, but when you start going on coil overs rubbing will occur more frequently. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

02-25-2008, 11:23 AM	#4
ethanhunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 46 My Ride: 2005 bmw 325i View My Garage	Front offset is 40 on the CSL

02-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
Dr. Anthony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton AB Canada Posts: 238 My Ride: E92 M3, E46 zhp, E90 View My Garage	I had 235/40/18s 8.5" wide wheel, and my car is VERY VERY low (coilovers) not once did I ever rub. you'll be fine.

02-25-2008, 11:58 AM	#6
Arrows Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 42,105 My Ride: 2000 323i. View My Garage	235/40/18 is the correct tire size.

02-25-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
ethanhunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 46 My Ride: 2005 bmw 325i View My Garage	thanks!

02-25-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
entcee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 251 My Ride: 2002 325i Sedan View My Garage	I donlt mean to hijack this thread but the reason I asked is because I am seriosly thinking of getting the CSL reps +40 offset and was considering the same tire size (235/40/18). I have the stock sport suspension but will eventually lower it about 1". Just donlt want it to rub. Of course, i have a sedan though.

02-25-2008, 02:57 PM	#12
entcee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 251 My Ride: 2002 325i Sedan View My Garage	Thanks for the reply anyway

02-25-2008, 08:04 PM	#14
entcee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 251 My Ride: 2002 325i Sedan View My Garage	Would there be any problems after lowering about 1" more than sport suspension. (Or 1.6" from stock suspension)?

02-25-2008, 08:13 PM	#16
entcee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 251 My Ride: 2002 325i Sedan View My Garage	I will eventually go with springs. I am thinking of getting Eibach springs. Either 1.4" or 1.8" drop from the non-sport suspension. Sounds like I may need to find a 8" wide rim and use a 225 tire or find the CSL rim in a higher offset... +45 maybe Last edited by entcee; 02-25-2008 at 08:23 PM.

04-11-2010, 10:13 PM	#17
TrickTizzle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis/Milwaukee Posts: 2,990 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Wil 245/40/18 rub on a 18x8.5 ET 35 in the front. Lowered on Eibach ProKit __________________ TC Kline \| BMW Performance \| Active Autowerke .

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