E92 335i 18x9 fitment

danduccie92 · 08-21-2016, 10:36 PM

Hi all thinking about buying wheels for my 335i I was looking to do a square setup of 18 inch diameter wheels by 9 inches wide the wheels are mounted on 265/35/18 size tires with an offset of 31mm. I just wanted to make sure that they will fit without any rubbing issues before I decide to pull the trigger on them. I also do not want to run camber plates/arms or spacers. Thanks for the help in advance

E30_335i · 08-21-2016, 10:40 PM

I run 18x9 square, ET35, but 255/35's. I can't fit my pinky finger between tire wall and strut up front, but no problem. Not sure about 265, but its only marginally wider.

danduccie92 · 08-21-2016, 10:42 PM

Does it rub the wheel linings at all over bumps? Or is it all good

E30_335i · 08-21-2016, 10:43 PM

I track the car, and never any rubbing at all.

danduccie92 · 08-21-2016, 10:43 PM

Ok great and what kind of suspension are u running?

E30_335i · 08-21-2016, 10:45 PM

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Ok great and what kind of suspension are u running?

OEM sport springs, Bilstein HD's, M3 control arms

danduccie92 · 08-21-2016, 10:47 PM

Ok so no camber arms or plates or spacers?

E30_335i · 08-21-2016, 10:52 PM

No spacers, but I do run Dinan camber plates and -2.85 negative camber. But tire is still same distance no matter.

danduccie92 · 08-21-2016, 10:54 PM

Would the wheels fit without the camber plates?

E30_335i · 08-21-2016, 11:29 PM

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Would the wheels fit without the camber plates?

Camber plate tilts the entire strut assembly inward, the hub and wheel stay in the same location as stock no matter what, so yes I think so, but not sure on the tire size.

danduccie92 · 08-22-2016, 09:50 PM

Thanks for all the help

AtlasM · 08-22-2016, 11:09 PM

I had my car lowered and Ground Control adjustable camber plates installed at the same time. My mechanic set them to the "neutral" setting which was basically no camber at all, actually slightly positive according to the alignment shop. When they aligned the car to -2.5 front camber, I got a lot more clearance with the top of the fenders.

The main thing you have to watch out for is if you have the factory oil cooler, the vent grille behind it in the front passenger fender well often breaks and this causes rubbing. I had rubbing in that corner and discovered my oil cooler vent grille was broken.

XDriver0705 · 08-23-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by E30_335i

I run 18x9 square, ET35, but 255/35's. I can't fit my pinky finger between tire wall and strut up front, but no problem. Not sure about 265, but its only marginally wider.

You think this offset would work with coilovers? I have 2010 2 door 335 xdrive and was thinking of running this same setup

E30_335i · 08-23-2016, 06:31 PM

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You think this offset would work with coilovers? I have 2010 2 door 335 xdrive and was thinking of running this same setup

I would think with coilovers it would work ok.

XDriver0705 · 08-23-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by E30_335i

I would think with coilovers it would work ok.

THANKS

08-21-2016, 10:36 PM	#1
danduccie92 Private First Class 30 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Nassau iTrader: (0)	E92 335i 18x9 fitment Hi all thinking about buying wheels for my 335i I was looking to do a square setup of 18 inch diameter wheels by 9 inches wide the wheels are mounted on 265/35/18 size tires with an offset of 31mm. I just wanted to make sure that they will fit without any rubbing issues before I decide to pull the trigger on them. I also do not want to run camber plates/arms or spacers. Thanks for the help in advance
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E30_335i Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I run 18x9 square, ET35, but 255/35's. I can't fit my pinky finger between tire wall and strut up front, but no problem. Not sure about 265, but its only marginally wider. __________________ 2011 335i Sport, M3 control arms front/rear, ECS Tuning rear trailing arms, Bilstein HD's, StopTech BBK, Drexel LSD, Dinan camber plates, FBO's with Cobb Stage 2 tune, Corsa exhaust, 18x9 D-Force, 255/35 R-S4's
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danduccie92 Private First Class 30 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Nassau iTrader: (0)	Does it rub the wheel linings at all over bumps? Or is it all good
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E30_335i Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I track the car, and never any rubbing at all. __________________ 2011 335i Sport, M3 control arms front/rear, ECS Tuning rear trailing arms, Bilstein HD's, StopTech BBK, Drexel LSD, Dinan camber plates, FBO's with Cobb Stage 2 tune, Corsa exhaust, 18x9 D-Force, 255/35 R-S4's
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danduccie92 Private First Class 30 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Nassau iTrader: (0)	Ok great and what kind of suspension are u running?
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08-21-2016, 10:47 PM	#7
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E30_335i Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	No spacers, but I do run Dinan camber plates and -2.85 negative camber. But tire is still same distance no matter. __________________ 2011 335i Sport, M3 control arms front/rear, ECS Tuning rear trailing arms, Bilstein HD's, StopTech BBK, Drexel LSD, Dinan camber plates, FBO's with Cobb Stage 2 tune, Corsa exhaust, 18x9 D-Force, 255/35 R-S4's
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danduccie92 Private First Class 30 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Nassau iTrader: (0)	Would the wheels fit without the camber plates?
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danduccie92 Private First Class 30 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2007 335i FBO Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Nassau iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the help
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08-22-2016, 11:09 PM	#12
AtlasM Captain 286 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [8.00]	I had my car lowered and Ground Control adjustable camber plates installed at the same time. My mechanic set them to the "neutral" setting which was basically no camber at all, actually slightly positive according to the alignment shop. When they aligned the car to -2.5 front camber, I got a lot more clearance with the top of the fenders. The main thing you have to watch out for is if you have the factory oil cooler, the vent grille behind it in the front passenger fender well often breaks and this causes rubbing. I had rubbing in that corner and discovered my oil cooler vent grille was broken.
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