9x18 ET40 225/40/18 tyres?

ElegantSpoon · 07-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Helloooo

I'm looking at some alloys and the rears are 18x9 ET40 and the tyres they are offering are 225/40/18 the same as the fronts that are 18x8 ET42.

Will 225/40/18s fot the wider rears ok and will they fit my E90 ok?

Thanx in advance!

Spoony

VMRWheels · 07-09-2010, 04:08 PM

The 225/40's will give off a slight stretch on a 9.0" wheel.

You'll probably want to throw on about a 12mm spacer for a more flush fitment in the rear.

Overall, the fitment will be perfectly fine even if you dont use spacers.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ElegantSpoon · 07-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Thanx for the reply

Do you think its worth upgrading to 255/35/18 rear tyres? They offer it as an upgrade.

Nice idea about the spacer I think I will see what they look like and decide from there.

VMRWheels · 07-09-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Thanx for the reply

Do you think its worth upgrading to 255/35/18 rear tyres? They offer it as an upgrade.

Nice idea about the spacer I think I will see what they look like and decide from there.

255 will definitely give it a fuller look and have a more aggressive stance if that is what you are going for.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ElegantSpoon · 07-09-2010, 04:50 PM

That sounds spot on

I think I will order them up tomorrow then! Thanx for all your help!

remmib · 07-10-2010, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Thanx for the reply

Do you think its worth upgrading to 255/35/18 rear tyres? They offer it as an upgrade.

Nice idea about the spacer I think I will see what they look like and decide from there.

Yes, you should definitely order it with 255/35/18 rear tyres.

AlanAZ · 07-10-2010, 08:36 PM

I'm running 255/35-18 on a 9" wheel at the rear, excellent size and width. With 225, you'll probably see more wear on the inside edge due to stretch and neg camber.

ElegantSpoon · 07-11-2010, 06:12 AM

Ordered them up yesterday with the 255/35/18

Should be here byt the end of the week! Can't Wait! Thanx for all the replies

07-09-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	9x18 ET40 225/40/18 tyres? Helloooo I'm looking at some alloys and the rears are 18x9 ET40 and the tyres they are offering are 225/40/18 the same as the fronts that are 18x8 ET42. Will 225/40/18s fot the wider rears ok and will they fit my E90 ok? Thanx in advance! Spoony __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-09-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2080 Rep 25,980 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]	The 225/40's will give off a slight stretch on a 9.0" wheel. You'll probably want to throw on about a 12mm spacer for a more flush fitment in the rear. Overall, the fitment will be perfectly fine even if you dont use spacers. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the reply Do you think its worth upgrading to 255/35/18 rear tyres? They offer it as an upgrade. Nice idea about the spacer I think I will see what they look like and decide from there. __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-09-2010, 04:50 PM	#5
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	That sounds spot on I think I will order them up tomorrow then! Thanx for all your help! __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#7
AlanAZ Captain 44 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	I'm running 255/35-18 on a 9" wheel at the rear, excellent size and width. With 225, you'll probably see more wear on the inside edge due to stretch and neg camber.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-11-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Ordered them up yesterday with the 255/35/18 Should be here byt the end of the week! Can't Wait! Thanx for all the replies __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Quote