QUestion for Gary or any other wheel/tire expert?

gonzoe11 · 06-15-2009, 07:03 AM

I'm pretty much sold on replacing my 17" 185's for 18" ASA GT1's. Which offset works better on an e92, I see there are 2 available, 30mm and 40? Also whichever works better, I would like to use spacers to get a more aggressive look? What size(s) will I need with these wheels? Will the centering rings required for these wheels have any effect on using spacers?
And finally last question, what's the best tire size for the GT1's in 18 inch to not have the stretched look?
Thanks for your help... Lots of confusion here.

Gary@TireRack · 06-15-2009, 09:30 AM

The 30mm offset version would be 10mm closer to the fenders than the 40mm offset version for a more aggressive look. Centering rings are needed and included at no charge. Tire sizes that will fit will include 225/40R18 or 235/40R18. The wider 235/40R18 would have a bit of a less stretched appearance, but in my opinion 225/40R18 doesn't look stretched on an 8" wheel anyway.

Unfortunately we do not sell spacers so I'm not familiar with their use and how the rings would be affected by them.

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gonzoe11 · 06-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Thank you Gary.. I'll let you know when I'm ready to pull the trigger.

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gonzoe11 Dad of 2 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 328Xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bedford, New York iTrader: (0)	QUestion for Gary or any other wheel/tire expert? I'm pretty much sold on replacing my 17" 185's for 18" ASA GT1's. Which offset works better on an e92, I see there are 2 available, 30mm and 40? Also whichever works better, I would like to use spacers to get a more aggressive look? What size(s) will I need with these wheels? Will the centering rings required for these wheels have any effect on using spacers? And finally last question, what's the best tire size for the GT1's in 18 inch to not have the stretched look? Thanks for your help... Lots of confusion here. __________________ Gonoe11 07 E92 328Xi, Monaco Blue, Step, Saddle, Premium, Sport, CWP and 3 bent rims
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06-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The 30mm offset version would be 10mm closer to the fenders than the 40mm offset version for a more aggressive look. Centering rings are needed and included at no charge. Tire sizes that will fit will include 225/40R18 or 235/40R18. The wider 235/40R18 would have a bit of a less stretched appearance, but in my opinion 225/40R18 doesn't look stretched on an 8" wheel anyway. Unfortunately we do not sell spacers so I'm not familiar with their use and how the rings would be affected by them. Wheels http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...eels/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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06-15-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
gonzoe11 Dad of 2 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 328Xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bedford, New York iTrader: (0)	Thank you Gary.. I'll let you know when I'm ready to pull the trigger. __________________ Gonoe11 07 E92 328Xi, Monaco Blue, Step, Saddle, Premium, Sport, CWP and 3 bent rims
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