[MikeeM3]

Originally Posted by GabeS

Doing frame work doesn't automatically mean ruining any handling or making the car weaker.
For going lower he could just hammer out the curled edge on the spot where the tire hits when bottomed out, if someone were to buy his car most likely itll be another stance guy who would benefit fromt his work being done, plus if he takes it to a decent shop they can cut out some and stitch weld it making it stronger then before, just because it's a BMW doesn't make it untouchable, I would hack up anything necessary on my car to achieve the look and performance I wanted. As long as it's done right itll be fine. It's not like cutting the springs where you are cheaping out to get a certain look.

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[ThugzZ BunnY]

Originally Posted by Fifty3bags

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[330xtrai]

Originally Posted by 330xtrai

Hey guys found a set of wheels in 18x10f and 10.5r et25 rears should be pretty easy to fit but wanted to know how hard it would be to fit the fronts? If not i have another set in mind which ill probably run with weak specs until i can rebuild them in the future.
EDIT: forgot to add I have a prelci e90 with rolled fenders

Ok I did some research. should I be fine with 245/40 on the 18x10f 10.5r et25???
running stock camber up front I have kw v1 and usually get about 1.5-1.7 ish

[Frode D]

Originally Posted by GabeS

Doing frame work doesn't automatically mean ruining any handling or making the car weaker.
For going lower he could just hammer out the curled edge on the spot where the tire hits when bottomed out, if someone were to buy his car most likely itll be another stance guy who would benefit fromt his work being done, plus if he takes it to a decent shop they can cut out some and stitch weld it making it stronger then before, just because it's a BMW doesn't make it untouchable, I would hack up anything necessary on my car to achieve the look and performance I wanted. As long as it's done right itll be fine. It's not like cutting the springs where you are cheaping out to get a certain look.

I know that, but the work you describe does not help very much compared to a smaller tire profile. A smaller tire profile will also help when it comes to rubbing while turning. I looked into the pinch welds as well, but I don't really see the point. This is my experience.

I don't think BMW are untouchable, I have shaved my fenders which many would not do...

[GabeS]

Originally Posted by Frode D

I know that, but the work you describe does not help very much compared to a smaller tire profile. A smaller tire profile will also help when it comes to rubbing while turning. I looked into the pinch welds as well, but I don't really see the point. This is my experience.

I don't think BMW are untouchable, I have shaved my fenders which many would not do...

I believe you, and Yeah there are situations where there are simpler methods, I was refering to the picture somone posted of the car slammed to the ground to where the top of the tire was hitting the underside of the wheel well frame where the shock mounts are.

Also sometimes a certain tire size makes that lip look extra sexy, so a little hammering to the inner side where the tire/lip hits can work magic. S14's are known for having that issue.

[oneup335]

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[MikeeM3]

18x12.5 guys... 275-35 or 285-30 tires i need a decent stretch but dont want it to be crazy either

[Narvin]

Originally Posted by MikeeM3

18x12.5 guys... 275-35 or 285-30 tires i need a decent stretch but dont want it to be crazy either

M3 right? 295/30 for the flush fitment . My bro ran 18x12 285 on his and wanted to run 12.5 with 295s but never rebarreled! But depends on your poke too lol you probably better off with 285

[GabeS]

Originally Posted by Narvin

M3 right? 295/30 for the flush fitment . My bro ran 18x12 285 on his and wanted to run 12.5 with 295s but never rebarreled! But depends on your poke too lol you probably better off with 285

295 is not flush fitment. thats fatty tire fitment. unless your idea of flush is chunky tires flush with fender.Wait, let me re-phrase, if you are stanced 295 is fatty tire. if you are sitting high it may look ok.

275x35 mild stretch and 275x30 for crazy stretch.
285x30 looks good if you want more rubber. but might rub without -4 camber and maybe a pull.

I would look at Achilles tires they stretch nice.(dont come in 285 tho)

Here are 2 options off onlinetires.com

275/30-19 ACHILLES Atr Sport 96W BW
Sale Price: $86.92/each

275/35-19 NITTO NEO GEN 100W BW
Sale Price: $175.11/each

here are a couple for 285's
285/30-19 FALKEN FK-453 98Y
Sale Price: $196.23/each

285/30-19 HANKOOK VENTUS V12 EVO 2 K120 98Y BW
Sale Price: $209.31/each

This is a 285/30 on my 12.5+27
its a pretty stretch but the edges of the tire stick out and rub.

[Narvin]

295/30 on 19x12.5 is fatty tire fitment? Ok.... lol

[GabeS]

Originally Posted by Narvin

295/30 on 19x12.5 is fatty tire fitment? Ok.... lol

I think depending on tire brand you wuill get the rounded edge, but on a stanced car that isnt enough you always need separation between the tire and the lip to avoid rubbing. so in Stance terms it's sorta fatty
with the Sizes that he is running, he def needs more of a stretch from mid to agressive.

[Narvin]

Originally Posted by GabeS

I think depending on tire brand you wuill get the rounded edge, but on a stanced car that isnt enough you always need separation between the tire and the lip to avoid rubbing. so in Stance terms it's sorta fatty
with the Sizes that he is running, he def needs more of a stretch from mid to agressive.

My mistake, he was actually running 295/30 on his 12s

Makes sense for different types of stance. We in this household prefer the rears to tuck in rather than having to use bump stops/smash into fenders. Minor stretch that's flush with the fenders

[GabeS]

I have seen that car it looks good! I like larger tire sizes trust meI wanna run a 315 on my 14.5' AME's for this new build. it's just fatter tires cause destruction on lower offset wheels.

[MikeeM3]

so 285's are going to be too wide?

And Narvin, 18x12.5 et-19 i'm not aiming at a flush look hehe

[PRO.]

Originally Posted by GabeS

I have seen that car it looks good! I like larger tire sizes trust meI wanna run a 315 on my 14.5' AME's for this new build. it's just fatter tires cause destruction on lower offset wheels.

Gabe, how much rear camber were you running on your 12.5 setup?

[Doonagoowin]

Hope to join the game soon
Got done with the fronts, gonna get the CDV off while the front is up, finish the rears tomorrow, dial it in, and get an alignment.

By the way, does anybody have any leads on a CPS/AK style CF lip? I have a preLCI Msport bumper. Only option I've found is Taiwan, gonna keep that as a last resort...

[GabeS]

Originally Posted by MikeeM3

so 285's are going to be too wide?

Well look at my picture, thats a 285x30 with -2 camber
if you run -4 and roll fender 285 will be ok.Definitely roll your fender at least if you dont want to pull it. and Grind the bracket off in the back where the bumper connects to the fender, it was digging into mine.

Originally Posted by PRO.

Gabe, how much rear camber were you running on your 12.5 setup?

I ended up running -3, but I should have run -4 or rolled the fenders

Originally Posted by Doonagoowin

By the way, does anybody have any leads on a CPS/AK style CF lip? I have a preLCI Msport bumper. Only option I've found is Taiwan, gonna keep that as a last resort...

Ebay has some nice fitting ones.
A4auto is a seller that comes to mind.

[MikeeM3]

Originally Posted by GabeS

Well look at my picture, thats a 285x30 with -2 camber
if you run -4 and roll fender 285 will be ok.Definitely roll your fender at least if you dont want to pull it. and Grind the bracket off in the back where the bumper connects to the fender, it was digging into mine.
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I ended up running -3, but I should have run -4 or rolled the fenders

Ebay has some nice fitting ones.
A4auto is a seller that comes to mind.

Im going to run probably anything between -9 and -12 !! Will fit some nankang's 285-30 they are suppose to run less wide than other brands !!

[Doonagoowin]

I highly recommend against Nankang. I've had two different sets debead on my WRX. Thought the first was a fluke, so tried it again. Same thing, just constant flats and debeads over the course of a few days. Never had a problem with any other brand.

This wasn't even aggressive stretch either, it was 225/35 on a 9.5.

Just my 2 cents, grain of salt recommended

EDIT:
I can't join the game for a while... 235/35 on my 19x9.5 +26 fronts is too wide, I'm sunk as a battleship and still rubbing hard lmao.
Do you guys have pics of the rear setup? I don't recall seeing any in this whole thread. I'm used to strut/spring combos, I can't seem to change the height with the rears.
Dialed in my strut tho, after jarring my ass on a test drive.
Was I supposed to adjust the adjustable perch while it was off the car? Cuz these spanner wrenches aren't doing jack.

[2010MSPORT335i]

Originally Posted by MikeeM3

Im going to run probably anything between -9 and -12 !! Will fit some nankang's 285-30 they are suppose to run less wide than other brands !!

Do not run Nankangs, I had them on a previous car and they were utter shit. Debeads, random flats... Terrible tires.

I dont understand why you drop 30K+ on an M3 and put the worlds shittiest parts on there.

Also, please do not run -9* or -12*. That is utterly stupid. I get the whole stance thing, since I came from it. But that is just stupid.

[MikeeM3]

Originally Posted by idk alex

Do not run Nankangs, I had them on a previous car and they were utter shit. Debeads, random flats... Terrible tires.

I dont understand why you drop 30K+ on an M3 and put the worlds shittiest parts on there.

Also, please do not run -9* or -12*. That is utterly stupid. I get the whole stance thing, since I came from it. But that is just stupid.

Because i dont want to spend 1000$ on tires i will change after 3 months i bought the car because ive had two M3`s previously and i just love them !!

Its a car that will be used for show's so i dont care much about the tires especially the rears they will wear too fast anyway !!

I wrote -9 to -12 but i dont know how much camber will be needed to fit these 3pcs bbs lm's with -19 offset but i need to do it so no choice here

[2010MSPORT335i]

Originally Posted by MikeeM3

Because i dont want to spend 1000$ on tires i will change after 3 months i bought the car because ive had two M3`s previously and i just love them !!

Its a car that will be used for show's so i dont care much about the tires especially the rears they will wear too fast anyway !!

I wrote -9 to -12 but i dont know how much camber will be needed to fit these 3pcs bbs lm's with -19 offset but i need to do it so no choice here

Why dont you fit the wheels to the car instead of desperatly trying to fit the car to the wheels. The scene is dying.