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[KingCharlesIV]

Hey guys, just picked up a 2009 335i X Drive and wanting to get some wheels on it for the summer, stock is 225/45 17 i believe, wanting to go wider and up to 18s/19s, just curious what size/offset and width/ratio i can fit with stock suspension, and if both wheels and tires have to be the same since the car is AWD
Thanks in advance

[PearlyN55]

19x9 is the biggest I've seen in the front with a 35 offset and 19x10 with a 38 offset in the rear but i will tell you now w/o some suspension changes its gonna look a little goofy buddy from experience

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Congrats on the new car! xDrive takes a bit more patience since only certain tire sizes will work. Wheels and tires do not have to all be the same size, but it definitely makes things easier.

Here are the staggered tire size combinations that are compatible. As a general rule for E9x xDrive cars, we want to keep the difference in overall rolling diameter well below 1%. With a square fitment this is easy, but with staggered, here are the combinations that will work:

17" Staggered Tires - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/45-17
Rear: 255/40-17
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/45-17
Rear: 265/40-17
Difference: 0.1%


18" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/40-18
Rear: 255/35-18
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/40-18
Rear: 265/35-18
Difference: 0.4%


19" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/35-19
Rear: 265/30-19
Difference: 0.2%


Offsets for xDrive are the same as RWD models, so anything made for an E9x non-M will fit. Our fitment guide (see signature) lists many different combinations that will work. Take a look and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

--Dylan

[tyackerman]

Originally Posted by KingCharlesIV

Hey guys, just picked up a 2009 335i X Drive and wanting to get some wheels on it for the summer, stock is 225/45 17 i believe, wanting to go wider and up to 18s/19s, just curious what size/offset and width/ratio i can fit with stock suspension, and if both wheels and tires have to be the same since the car is AWD
Thanks in advance

I'm running 255/40r18 in the rear and 225/45/r18 in the front

[KingCharlesIV]

Originally Posted by PearlyN55

19x9 is the biggest I've seen in the front with a 35 offset and 19x10 with a 38 offset in the rear but i will tell you now w/o some suspension changes its gonna look a little goofy buddy from experience

I appreciate the help! I looked and it currently has 18s with 245/30s, looks pretty decent just gotta change up the OEM wheels, i'll probably go with 255s and maybe up the ratio to 35s just to get them a liiiitle closer to the fenders but I think 18s might be the way to go, thanks again!

[KingCharlesIV]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Congrats on the new car! xDrive takes a bit more patience since only certain tire sizes will work. Wheels and tires do not have to all be the same size, but it definitely makes things easier.

Here are the staggered tire size combinations that are compatible. As a general rule for E9x xDrive cars, we want to keep the difference in overall rolling diameter well below 1%. With a square fitment this is easy, but with staggered, here are the combinations that will work:

17" Staggered Tires - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/45-17
Rear: 255/40-17
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/45-17
Rear: 265/40-17
Difference: 0.1%


18" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/40-18
Rear: 255/35-18
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/40-18
Rear: 265/35-18
Difference: 0.4%


19" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/35-19
Rear: 265/30-19
Difference: 0.2%


Offsets for xDrive are the same as RWD models, so anything made for an E9x non-M will fit. Our fitment guide (see signature) lists many different combinations that will work. Take a look and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

--Dylan

Really appreciate this!! I think i'm going to stick with 18s, attached a photo below I think they look decent size wise for stock suspension, just need to switch up the wheels, might just go 255/35 all around. Thanks again for your help!!

[KingCharlesIV]

Originally Posted by tyackerman

I'm running 255/40r18 in the rear and 225/45/r18 in the front

Got any photos? Curious on how staggered set ups look, been browsing online but the more examples the better!
Thanks for the reply!

[KingCharlesIV]

Ok update... this is on 235/40s and 265/35s and it looks damn good... might do this instead

[KingCharlesIV]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Congrats on the new car! xDrive takes a bit more patience since only certain tire sizes will work. Wheels and tires do not have to all be the same size, but it definitely makes things easier.

Here are the staggered tire size combinations that are compatible. As a general rule for E9x xDrive cars, we want to keep the difference in overall rolling diameter well below 1%. With a square fitment this is easy, but with staggered, here are the combinations that will work:

17" Staggered Tires - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/45-17
Rear: 255/40-17
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/45-17
Rear: 265/40-17
Difference: 0.1%


18" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/40-18
Rear: 255/35-18
Difference: 0.2%

Front: 235/40-18
Rear: 265/35-18
Difference: 0.4%


19" Staggered Tire setups - xDrive compatible:

Front: 225/35-19
Rear: 265/30-19
Difference: 0.2%


Offsets for xDrive are the same as RWD models, so anything made for an E9x non-M will fit. Our fitment guide (see signature) lists many different combinations that will work. Take a look and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

--Dylan

Okay quick question Dylan, would you reccomend 18x8s for 235/40 in front and 18x9s for 265/35 in rear or 18x9s all around? Both being 35 offset, if I can run 18x9s all around with no clearance issues I think that would look pretty good. Thanks again for your help!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by KingCharlesIV

Okay quick question Dylan, would you reccomend 18x8s for 235/40 in front and 18x9s for 265/35 in rear or 18x9s all around? Both being 35 offset, if I can run 18x9s all around with no clearance issues I think that would look pretty good. Thanks again for your help!

Our most recommended setup is 18x9" ET30 all around with 255/35-18 tires, since it is a direct fit with no modifications required. The setup you mentioned will work great as well with stock suspension. Certain coilovers may need front spacers in order to not rub however.

Here's how the 18x9" ET30 fitment looks for reference:



--Dylan

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Our most recommended setup is 18x9" ET30 all around with 255/35-18 tires, since it is a direct fit with no modifications required. The setup you mentioned will work great as well with stock suspension. Certain coilovers may need front spacers in order to not rub however.

Here's how the 18x9" ET30 fitment looks for reference:



--Dylan

^^^ Are these these the SM-10 wheels... ? If so, what finish is this... ?