8.5 square setup, can i lower

jas25pam · 09-06-2010, 08:52 PM

I just got some 8.5in wheels all the way around on my 07 E92x. I still have a decent gap up front and was wondering if there would i problem dropping it? Thinking about doing the H&R springs 1.3 drop up front 1.2 in the rear i believe. Any ideas, let me know

forza1976 · 09-06-2010, 08:58 PM

Yes you can. My setup in this picture is 8.5's with 245/40/18's all around. I'm also rolling on KWV1's.

IN54NITY · 09-06-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jas25pam

I just got some 8.5in wheels all the way around on my 07 E92x. I still have a decent gap up front and was wondering if there would i problem dropping it? Thinking about doing the H&R springs 1.3 drop up front 1.2 in the rear i believe. Any ideas, let me know

I'm almost certain you can. I'm looking at getting 17" by 9" with square setup myself with R tires next spring. Anyone know the limit (up front) for 17, 18, and 19 when dropped and stock? Ahhh, a search is probably in order.

forza1976 · 09-06-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

I'm almost certain you can.

huh? I just proved it...

IN54NITY · 09-06-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

huh? I just proved it...

You posted while I was typing myself.

forza1976 · 09-06-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

You posted while I was typing myself.

I figured,

IN54NITY · 09-06-2010, 09:28 PM

This thread is helpful:

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=237462

Interesting what Dinan does. Now 17" x 9" I couldn't find - smaller wheels could be an issue with strut clearance, but am I threadjacking now? Op has his question answered though.

jas25pam · 09-07-2010, 12:05 AM

Haha yea my question is answered, hopefully we can help figure yours out too. Im looking forward to dropping my car, Forza1976 i like how ur car sits....nice!

IN54NITY · 09-07-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jas25pam

Haha yea my question is answered, hopefully we can help figure yours out too. Im looking forward to dropping my car, Forza1976 i like how ur car sits....nice!

No big deal, I'm almost certain 17x9s will work too with correct offsets or spacers. I'd rather not have to use spacers of course.

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jas25pam Private First Class 2 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	8.5 square setup, can i lower I just got some 8.5in wheels all the way around on my 07 E92x. I still have a decent gap up front and was wondering if there would i problem dropping it? Thinking about doing the H&R springs 1.3 drop up front 1.2 in the rear i believe. Any ideas, let me know
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forza1976 Major General 3511 Rep 6,626 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49456 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [9.50]	Yes you can. My setup in this picture is 8.5's with 245/40/18's all around. I'm also rolling on KWV1's. Last edited by forza1976; 05-13-2011 at 03:54 PM..
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IN54NITY Major nutz 90 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	This thread is helpful: http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=237462 Interesting what Dinan does. Now 17" x 9" I couldn't find - smaller wheels could be an issue with strut clearance, but am I threadjacking now? Op has his question answered though. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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jas25pam Private First Class 2 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Haha yea my question is answered, hopefully we can help figure yours out too. Im looking forward to dropping my car, Forza1976 i like how ur car sits....nice!
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