18x8.5 ET27 w/ 225/40 tyre

R99 · 08-31-2016, 12:24 PM

Hi all,

As per title. I have just purchased a set of 18" wheels for winter use.

Rears don't worry me, as I know they will fit!

Fronts are 18x8.5 ET27 and I will be running a 225/40/18 winter tyre.

My car is lowered by 35mm on H&R's with Bilstein B8's.

I know lowering is subjective, but can anyone chime in with any experience?

I think they should work?

Riceball777 · 08-31-2016, 01:22 PM

I run a 18x9.5+27 with a 255/35/18 and I'm fine. And your rim sticks out 12.5mm less than mine.

R99 · 08-31-2016, 01:30 PM

Ok great - thanks!

Is that lowered - no fender mods?

Antetokounmpo · 08-31-2016, 02:55 PM

Thats not very aggressive for the front. I run 18x8.5 et22 with 255/35

R99 · 08-31-2016, 03:07 PM

OK great.

My main issue is that I do not want to roll my arches or increase my negative camber upfront.

I think a 225/40/18 should help matters, but having never had winters, I am not too sure if the 'run wide' with squarer shoulders!

These are F80 M3 wheels.

Antetokounmpo · 08-31-2016, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R99

OK great.

My main issue is that I do not want to roll my arches or increase my negative camber upfront.

I think a 225/40/18 should help matters, but having never had winters, I am not too sure if the 'run wide' with squarer shoulders!

These are F80 M3 wheels.

You won't need camber... You can fit a 255 without extra camber..

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R99 Banned 1105 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	18x8.5 ET27 w/ 225/40 tyre - can someone put my fears to bed?! Hi all, As per title. I have just purchased a set of 18" wheels for winter use. Rears don't worry me, as I know they will fit! Fronts are 18x8.5 ET27 and I will be running a 225/40/18 winter tyre. My car is lowered by 35mm on H&R's with Bilstein B8's. I know lowering is subjective, but can anyone chime in with any experience? I think they should work?
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Riceball777 Lieutenant 166 Rep 466 Posts Drives: S2000 618whp/ e90 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I run a 18x9.5+27 with a 255/35/18 and I'm fine. And your rim sticks out 12.5mm less than mine. __________________ 2007 e90 335i pure stage 2 DD turbos, rb inlets
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R99 Banned 1105 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	OK great. My main issue is that I do not want to roll my arches or increase my negative camber upfront. I think a 225/40/18 should help matters, but having never had winters, I am not too sure if the 'run wide' with squarer shoulders! These are F80 M3 wheels.
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