Wheel/Tire inept

sA x sKy · 03-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Hey guys, I have very little experience with tire sizes and fitment issues, etc. So I would appreciate if I could get some help.

I have KW V3's that will be going on in the next few weeks. As for the tires, I plan on getting a set of RE-11's 225/40R18 in front and 255/35R18 in back.

I plan on getting a set of MM6 BBS reps from **********s..http://www.**********s.com/MM6-Mesh-...lished-Lip.htm

Here is where it gets tricky..I'm not sure what wheel sizes to get. I know I want 19's but I'm not sure if 19x8.5 ET35 is good for the front and if 19x8.5 ET45 is good for the back.

Any input would be appreciated.

Also..I'm looking for an aggressive look so I'm think I may need to up the sizes of the rear tires a bit.

cxc511 · 03-01-2012, 07:28 PM

I am by no means an expert but seems like a more typical choice for the rear would be the 19 x 9.5 ET 33. Seems many members run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires on staggered 19" wheels. A more aggressive fitment might include lower offsets on the front and rear wheels to push them closer to flush with the fender, and perhaps a 275 tire on the back.

Hope that helps....

CMM3 · 03-02-2012, 10:33 PM

Why not go staggered?

sA x sKy · 03-02-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CMM3

Why not go staggered?

I think I'll do that. Do you think I can do 235 in front and..270ish in the rear? lol..I want to go aggressive as possible.

Gary@TireRack · 03-05-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cxc511

I am by no means an expert but seems like a more typical choice for the rear would be the 19 x 9.5 ET 33. Seems many members run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires on staggered 19" wheels. A more aggressive fitment might include lower offsets on the front and rear wheels to push them closer to flush with the fender, and perhaps a 275 tire on the back.

Hope that helps....

That's actually very good advice.

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cxc511 Private First Class 14 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Erie, PA iTrader: (0)	I am by no means an expert but seems like a more typical choice for the rear would be the 19 x 9.5 ET 33. Seems many members run 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 tires on staggered 19" wheels. A more aggressive fitment might include lower offsets on the front and rear wheels to push them closer to flush with the fender, and perhaps a 275 tire on the back. Hope that helps....
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