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[Dr. Anthony]

Hey guys. Few questions.. I've tried searching but can't really come up with much.

I have an E90. Does anyone have pics of what they look like with factory sport suspension and 19" wheels?
My last e46 had 19s with coilovers.

I have factory 18s, but I just picked up a brand new set of VMR CSL staggered 19s.

The rear wheels are 19x9.5 and the guy who originally wanted them, wanted the 'stretched' look so he ended up putitng 235/35/19

I think that size is OK for the front, but i won't use that in the back. Would 265/30/19 be what I'm looking for?

Thanks for your help guys,

-Anthony

[remmib]

Yes, go with 265/30/19 in the rear.

[e90ben]

Pics of my car with 9.5 in the rear on factory Sport

It looks lower in real life

[Dr. Anthony]

thats exactly what i was looking for. Thanks!

So, to me.. its "ok" but would definitely look better lowered.
my E46 with 19s had no wheel gap.. Just makes for not a smooth ride for my 2 year old in her car seat

[Flyer]

btw, nice wheels!

[02themax]

Check my sig, 265 or 275 will work.

[Dr. Anthony]

Originally Posted by 02themax

Check my sig, 265 or 275 will work.

Awesome. looks good to me.

Atleast i know its not going to look like a 4x4

[Dr. Anthony]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

The wheels/tires were brand new. Previous guy bought them for his E46 but found out they didn't fit.

fronts are 19x8.5 with 235/35/19
rears are 19x9.5 and "had" 235/35/19

I didn't like the stretch look at all, so before I mounted them, I brought them to a tireshop and had the rears removed. I had a set of 265/30/19 put on. End result - Much better.

here's a pic.

[katsu]

Nice setup...here's mine...E90 w/factory sport suspension
F 19x8.5 ET35 with 245/35-19
R 19x9.5 ET25 with 275/30-19

[02themax]

Looks good, put some 10mm spacers on the rear and it'll look even better!

[Dr. Anthony]

Originally Posted by 02themax

Looks good, put some 10mm spacers on the rear and it'll look even better!

who me?

you think i should?

[katsu]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

who me?

you think i should?

What's the offset of your rears?...like ET35?

A 10mm spacer would put you at ET25...which is what I am running.
I am flush with the fender, about a 1-2 finger gap between top of tire and bottom of fender.

[Dr. Anthony]

I have no idea what the rear offset is.. I was looking and its not marked.

the front is 40, but there are no markings on the rear

[katsu]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

I have no idea what the rear offset is.. I was looking and its not marked.

the front is 40, but there are no markings on the rear

you're either at ET22, ET33, or ET45
http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels_vb3.html

Are they wheels tucked under the fender line?

[Dr. Anthony]

they're behind the lip of the fender.. yes.
if I had to guess.. 1" to the lip

its pretty similar to the front.

[katsu]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

they're behind the lip of the fender.. yes.
if I had to guess.. 1" to the lip

its pretty similar to the front.

I would guess you're at ET33...ET45 would look TOO tucked.

Are you planning on ever lowering? Cause your tuck would be helpful if you did...less chance of rubbing.

[Dr. Anthony]

at first i thought i wanted to, but now.. I'm in no rush..
its 'low enough' for me.

my E46 was lowered with coilovers and there was zero gap. Was awesome.. unfortunately, didnt make for fun road trips

[panthrax]

Originally Posted by katsu

What's the offset of your rears?...like ET35?

A 10mm spacer would put you at ET25...which is what I am running.
I am flush with the fender, about a 1-2 finger gap between top of tire and bottom of fender.

katsu, do you rub with your 35/25 offset?

[e90ben]

Dr. A


in the pic above the car is running

245/35/19's in the rear
et40 + 15 mm spacer

You can see there's lots of room.

The car is now running

265/30/19's in the rear with a few mms to spare now


IMHO: the rears on our cars are at the right height, its the front that sit a bit high.
Im looking at sourcing a set of Lowering caps from Supreme Power, that will lower the car 10-15mm up front.

They are a couple of weeks out and $70.

[katsu]

Originally Posted by panthrax

katsu, do you rub with your 35/25 offset?

nope....but I haven't hit any big bumps or anything yet.

[katsu]

Originally Posted by e90ben

Dr. A

IMHO: the rears on our cars are at the right height, its the front that sit a bit high.
Im looking at sourcing a set of Lowering caps from Supreme Power, that will lower the car 10-15mm up front.

They are a couple of weeks out and $70.

I agree about the front being a little too high.

Will the lowering caps still keep you within camber spec?

[02themax]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony

who me?

you think i should?

Yes and yes! If you're running a 35 offset like me with the 9.5 inch rims out back you can stuff a 10mm spacer in no problem. When I switched my tires to a 275 I had to do a minor fender roll, still got the 10mm spacer n there. Its a noticable difference that adds to the stance for $100.