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[sky82]

Hi everyone

First post and also new owner to an e92 335i 2007
I've searched and found a lot of info on offset and side

So far the ideal info I've found is:
FRONT - 18x8.5 - 235/4018 ET30
REAR - 18x9.5 - 255/35/18 ET25

I have found a set of vmr v710 similar but offset are 35 front and 22 rear

Will I get into any issues of running?
Will be also for coil overs and lowering a bit (not slamming)

2nd questions is I do plan to track the car and I know there is a form-flow version of this rim. I'm not concern about weight but more so strength. Would the regular cast rims v710 be fine for track or should I look at form flow to forged for tracking?

Thanks for the info advance and sorry if I'm repeat anything that's already been post

[tcphoto]

Seems like M3 fit wheels, if so they will be too aggressive to fit.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by sky82

Hi everyone

First post and also new owner to an e92 335i 2007
I've searched and found a lot of info on offset and side

So far the ideal info I've found is:
FRONT - 18x8.5 - 235/4018 ET30
REAR - 18x9.5 - 255/35/18 ET25

I have found a set of vmr v710 similar but offset are 35 front and 22 rear

Will I get into any issues of running?
Will be also for coil overs and lowering a bit (not slamming)

2nd questions is I do plan to track the car and I know there is a form-flow version of this rim. I'm not concern about weight but more so strength. Would the regular cast rims v710 be fine for track or should I look at form flow to forged for tracking?

Thanks for the info advance and sorry if I'm repeat anything that's already been post

Hi there,

While the widths you listed are ideal for your application, those offsets seem a bit low compared to what is typically ideal for the non-M E92 chassis. I would recommend something along these lines as an alternative:

Front: 18x8.5" ET35 or ET38 with 235/40-18 tires
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/35-18 tires

• Direct fit.
• 245/40-18 front tires can be used.
• 275/35-18 rear tires may require rolled fenders and/or negative camber depending on ride height.

You can run an 18x9.5" ET22 in the rear on these cars and while it will be a more flush fitment compared to an 18x9.5" ET35, you will typically have to roll your fenders to fit a 265/35-18 tire. The 18x9.5" ET35 gives you a bit more fender clearance to run a more aggressive tire without further modifying the car. Even with coilovers and a mild to moderate drop in ride height, this setup will typically be a direct fit on a Pre-LCI E92.

While I cannot speak to the VMR wheels specifically, I can share that our Flow Formed wheels are designed and tested with regular track use in mind.

Hope this helps! If you have any follow-up questions please let me know.

-Geirsen

[sky82]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Hi there,

While the widths you listed are ideal for your application, those offsets seem a bit low compared to what is typically ideal for the non-M E92 chassis. I would recommend something along these lines as an alternative:

Front: 18x8.5" ET35 or ET38 with 235/40-18 tires
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/35-18 tires

• Direct fit.
• 245/40-18 front tires can be used.
• 275/35-18 rear tires may require rolled fenders and/or negative camber depending on ride height.

You can run an 18x9.5" ET22 in the rear on these cars and while it will be a more flush fitment compared to an 18x9.5" ET35, you will typically have to roll your fenders to fit a 265/35-18 tire. The 18x9.5" ET35 gives you a bit more fender clearance to run a more aggressive tire without further modifying the car. Even with coilovers and a mild to moderate drop in ride height, this setup will typically be a direct fit on a Pre-LCI E92.

While I cannot speak to the VMR wheels specifically, I can share that our Flow Formed wheels are designed and tested with regular track use in mind.

Hope this helps! If you have any follow-up questions please let me know.

-Geirsen

Amazing info! Thanks so much!

That will help my hunt. Trying not to break the piggy bank on rims (super speed rims might be an option now for flow forged instead)

Will be posting a full build threat soon

**update**
Looks like I'm gonna go enkie raijin. Exact size mention above and the style I want and I trust this to be for track while still being in my price range.

Here we gooooo

[Sprnova23]

Similar question here - having trouble with offsets.
I'm getting new wheels for my 2009 E93, either 18x8 or 18x8.5 (I know, not exactly pushing the envelope here) - seems like "Standard" offset is mid-thirties, and as wheels get wider, the offset goes down, is that right? Should I be looking for 35-38 offset for these size wheels? I found a set of nice style 270M's, but they are 22 offset - that is too low, and might have issues with brake clearance, right?

Thank you!

[sky82]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Hi there,

While the widths you listed are ideal for your application, those offsets seem a bit low compared to what is typically ideal for the non-M E92 chassis. I would recommend something along these lines as an alternative:

Front: 18x8.5" ET35 or ET38 with 235/40-18 tires
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/35-18 tires

• Direct fit.
• 245/40-18 front tires can be used.
• 275/35-18 rear tires may require rolled fenders and/or negative camber depending on ride height.

You can run an 18x9.5" ET22 in the rear on these cars and while it will be a more flush fitment compared to an 18x9.5" ET35, you will typically have to roll your fenders to fit a 265/35-18 tire. The 18x9.5" ET35 gives you a bit more fender clearance to run a more aggressive tire without further modifying the car. Even with coilovers and a mild to moderate drop in ride height, this setup will typically be a direct fit on a Pre-LCI E92.

While I cannot speak to the VMR wheels specifically, I can share that our Flow Formed wheels are designed and tested with regular track use in mind.

Hope this helps! If you have any follow-up questions please let me know.

-Geirsen

Just to let you know I ended up with apex arc-8 rims instead lol! I'm so much happier I went this route

18x9 on 235/40 et30 front
18x9.5 on 265/35 et35 rear

[streetpro]

Looks great .-)

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by sky82

Just to let you know I ended up with apex arc-8 rims instead lol! I'm so much happier I went this route

18x9 on 235/40 et30 front
18x9.5 on 265/35 et35 rear

Happy to hear it!

The new setup looks great, Bronze always looks slick on an Alpine White car.

-Geirsen

[Ian UK]

Originally Posted by sky82

Just to let you know I ended up with apex arc-8 rims instead lol! I'm so much happier I went this route

18x9 on 235/40 et30 front
18x9.5 on 265/35 et35 rear

Hi dude, car looks awesome can you please just let me know if you have any rubbing at rear fenders when loaded with passengers or any time ? If you put some closer pictures of the clearance at he rear that would be amazing. Thank you

[pinnaclebass]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but I wanted to see if you guys could help out with question on Apex EC-7 wheels.
I have been researching for a good month and have learned a lot about wheel fitments and offsets.

I have decided to go with a staggered set up.
I want to run 235/40 in the front and 265/35 in the rear.

I have rear offsets picked out at 18X9.5" ET35 like the OP's white E92.

The fronts I am wondering what would be better, look better and or handle better while running 235/40 sized tires up front.
Would 18X8.5" ET 35 or would 18X9" ET31 be best in the front???

I want to run Michelin PS4 tires.
Car is all stock at the moment with 189 style wheels from factory.

Thanks~