VMR VB3 fitment

hardtop · 06-01-2011, 07:40 PM

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a set of 18 inch vb3's. My car is an 05' 325ci on stock sport suspension, and I have no plans to lower my car in the future. I think the best setup for me will be 18/8.5 front with 225/40/18 tires up front for a slightly stretched setup and 18/9.5 with 255/35/18's out back. The offset will be +40 front and +45 rear. With my coupe and stock suspension, I dont think i'll need any fender work, but I was wondering if the new wheels will be flush with the fenders without any spacers. If not, how much spacing will I need? Any pics of this setup on stock sport suspension?

Thanks everyone. I'm really excited about this!

JordanBMW · 06-01-2011, 08:21 PM

Eww no drop I just about threw up

Bryan@Jlevi SW · 06-01-2011, 11:11 PM

Those are the recommended wheel and tire sizes for your vehicle. Put the wheels and tires on first, then you can determine if you will need spacers. It comes down to personal preference. If you do want to push the wheels out a bit, you can measure how much room you have to work with before you start to rub. Good luck!

Andy2108 · 06-02-2011, 03:23 AM

Ive got the same exact setup that you are describing, except I have 235/40/18 front tires.

You wont need spacers unless you are looking for some poke. They are set up very nicely for our cars.

Brandyn. · 06-02-2011, 03:34 AM

youll need spacers if u get coils. with that hight of offset

King Kashi · 06-02-2011, 04:03 AM

u need to slam that ASAP !

VMRWheels · 06-02-2011, 01:07 PM

Those are the recommended sizes for your car, and we try and make the wheels fit as flush as possible without causing any fender clearance issues. If you'd like to space them out further in the future we can't guarantee that it will be a rub free fit. In regards to whether or not it will be pretty flush, I think Andy2108's photos speak for themselves.

hardtop · 06-02-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy2108

Ive got the same exact setup that you are describing, except I have 235/40/18 front tires.

You wont need spacers unless you are looking for some poke. They are set up very nicely for our cars.

That looks great! Thanks for the photos

06-01-2011, 07:40 PM	#1
hardtop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 512 My Ride: 05' 3 pedals 2 doors View My Garage	VMR VB3 fitment I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a set of 18 inch vb3's. My car is an 05' 325ci on stock sport suspension, and I have no plans to lower my car in the future. I think the best setup for me will be 18/8.5 front with 225/40/18 tires up front for a slightly stretched setup and 18/9.5 with 255/35/18's out back. The offset will be +40 front and +45 rear. With my coupe and stock suspension, I dont think i'll need any fender work, but I was wondering if the new wheels will be flush with the fenders without any spacers. If not, how much spacing will I need? Any pics of this setup on stock sport suspension? Thanks everyone. I'm really excited about this! __________________ Owen Flickr

06-01-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
JordanBMW Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 638 My Ride: 320i 2002 steel blue View My Garage	Eww no drop I just about threw up __________________

06-02-2011, 03:23 AM	#4
Andy2108 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 7,803 My Ride: E46M3E92M3'67Cobra View My Garage	Ive got the same exact setup that you are describing, except I have 235/40/18 front tires. You wont need spacers unless you are looking for some poke. They are set up very nicely for our cars. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

06-02-2011, 01:07 PM	#7
VMRWheels Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,828 My Ride: 1:25 Scale Enzo View My Garage	Those are the recommended sizes for your car, and we try and make the wheels fit as flush as possible without causing any fender clearance issues. If you'd like to space them out further in the future we can't guarantee that it will be a rub free fit. In regards to whether or not it will be pretty flush, I think Andy2108's photos speak for themselves. __________________ Kevin @ *VMR* \| Wheels Tel: 714-442-7916 \| Email: kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com Facebook! \| Flickr! \| Blog!

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06-01-2011, 11:11 PM	#3
Bryan@Jlevi SW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 2942 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA Posts: 978 My Ride: E46 330i ZSP View My Garage	Those are the recommended wheel and tire sizes for your vehicle. Put the wheels and tires on first, then you can determine if you will need spacers. It comes down to personal preference. If you do want to push the wheels out a bit, you can measure how much room you have to work with before you start to rub. Good luck!

06-02-2011, 03:34 AM	#5
Brandyn. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atl Posts: 284 My Ride: Slow, but Low View My Garage	youll need spacers if u get coils. with that hight of offset

06-02-2011, 04:03 AM	#6
King Kashi Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 158 My Ride: 06 BMW 330Ci M54 Eur View My Garage	u need to slam that ASAP !