Hey VMR, why the +40 offset for your 19x8.5 VB3's??

deanmc · 09-01-2011, 02:54 AM

I want the VB3's over the V718's because of the 10" concave rears, but why are the fronts so non-E90 friendly? Are there any plans to make the 19x8.5 fronts better fitting for the E90 platform, perhaps a +30? The +40 is REALLY tucked.

I don't want to run a 9.5" front, so as of now, is my best bet to run 8.5" +40 with a 12mm spacer (for the spacer hub lip)?

VMRWheels · 09-01-2011, 12:38 PM

9.5 +33 with a 235 works perfectly fine and we actually do have a a lot of customers running this setup for a concave front and a super concave rear.

-Charles@VMRWheels

deanmc · 09-01-2011, 08:30 PM

I'm sure it does work fine, but I don't want to run a 9.5" width wheels with 235 width tires.

Soooo, going back to me original question, why isn't the 8.5" made with an offset better suited for the E9x platform? And are there plans to do so?

bmw325i · 09-03-2011, 04:31 PM

Also curious about this would be nice if vmr could answer a question about their own wheels

NiVeDh · 09-03-2011, 05:43 PM

+35 would've been perfect. Not sure why they make a +40. Makes it a pain to even run a 245/35 on some cars without a 5mm spacer.

StockE90 · 09-06-2011, 12:54 PM

Curious here too

Gavin@MMW · 09-06-2011, 02:24 PM

I ran a 10MM spacer with my VB3's for that reason, the +40 is tucked and some people don't like that look (me), but with a good spacer it will be just fine. I dont think VMR would change a mold just because a few of us don't like the offset though.

Tee212 · 09-06-2011, 03:38 PM

Prolly the safe and conservative ppl run vmr's, less hassle on their end imo.

ShowTime12 · 09-06-2011, 04:22 PM

On a 325i you should be able to run the 9.5 +33 with a 245/35 or put a 10mm spacer on the 8.5.

VMRWheels · 09-06-2011, 06:32 PM

Many of our customers interested in our VB3 wheel are European based and the TUV certifications are a bit sensitive regarding wheel fitment and offset. With that being said, lets just say its tough for a modified BMW be flush in Europe.

-Charles@VMRWheels

cb4 · 09-06-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Many of our customers interested in our VB3 wheel are European based and the TUV certifications are a bit sensitive regarding wheel fitment and offset. With that being said, lets just say its tough for a modified BMW be flush in Europe.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Isn't the American market big enough to make more ideal fitments for? I personally would have got the vb3 long ago if the offsets fit my e90 better.

Hellrot Sachin · 09-06-2011, 09:47 PM

My 19x8.5 wouldn't fit up front without a 5mm spacer.. granted I'm slammed, but it looks good now.. a 10mm spacer would probably be perfect,

Sachin

MTibbs · 02-04-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

I want the VB3's over the V718's because of the 10" concave rears, but why are the fronts so non-E90 friendly? Are there any plans to make the 19x8.5 fronts better fitting for the E90 platform, perhaps a +30? The +40 is REALLY tucked.

I don't want to run a 9.5" front, so as of now, is my best bet to run 8.5" +40 with a 12mm spacer (for the spacer hub lip)?

I have 12.5 spacer in the the front, with the 8.5 inch et40. It's perfectly flush on my non x drive 335 with stock susp.

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deanmc Captain 70 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Hey VMR, why the +40 offset for your 19x8.5 VB3's?? I want the VB3's over the V718's because of the 10" concave rears, but why are the fronts so non-E90 friendly? Are there any plans to make the 19x8.5 fronts better fitting for the E90 platform, perhaps a +30? The +40 is REALLY tucked. I don't want to run a 9.5" front, so as of now, is my best bet to run 8.5" +40 with a 12mm spacer (for the spacer hub lip)? __________________
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deanmc Captain 70 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	I'm sure it does work fine, but I don't want to run a 9.5" width wheels with 235 width tires. Soooo, going back to me original question, why isn't the 8.5" made with an offset better suited for the E9x platform? And are there plans to do so? __________________
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 449 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	I ran a 10MM spacer with my VB3's for that reason, the +40 is tucked and some people don't like that look (me), but with a good spacer it will be just fine. I dont think VMR would change a mold just because a few of us don't like the offset though.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	Prolly the safe and conservative ppl run vmr's, less hassle on their end imo.
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ShowTime12 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 314 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	On a 325i you should be able to run the 9.5 +33 with a 245/35 or put a 10mm spacer on the 8.5.
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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2130 Rep 25,972 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Many of our customers interested in our VB3 wheel are European based and the TUV certifications are a bit sensitive regarding wheel fitment and offset. With that being said, lets just say its tough for a modified BMW be flush in Europe. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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Hellrot Sachin First Lieutenant 43 Rep 344 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3)	My 19x8.5 wouldn't fit up front without a 5mm spacer.. granted I'm slammed, but it looks good now.. a 10mm spacer would probably be perfect, Sachin
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