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      02-18-2013, 03:20 PM   #1
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Hi,

FIRST:

Im currently running 20s on my e90 prelci.
20x8.5 et35 245/30 front and 20x10 et33 285/25 rear.
Is there a way to run a wider rim in the front on a pre-lci?

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If I want to go back to 19s and run 19x9.5 et35 front and 19x10.5 et27 rear, what size tire can I use that wont have the stretch look to it?
Will I need spacers up front?

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Im no expert ,but anyway. You have coilovers right?

Then you need spacer to front, otherwise it will hit the shocks.9.5 et35 is 2mm from stock shocks. 3-5mm spacer should be enough (don't know exact thickness), but with 10mm spacer you get hub centric one.

Here you go many examples.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...21&postcount=2

This E92 with 19x9.5 et35 and 245/35/19
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=679925&page=2

But if you decide to use example 10mm (et25) spacer you are not able to use very wide tyre. 235/35/19 is probably the max and if you add even thicker spacer then 225/35/19. Unless you add more negative camber.

18x9.5 et20 225/40/18 and 18x10.5 et20 245/35/18
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737286

This one has basically the exact setup you are thinking
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=801899
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Im no expert ,but anyway. You have coilovers right?

Then you need spacer to front, otherwise it will hit the shocks.9.5 et35 is 2mm from stock shocks. 3-5mm spacer should be enough (don't know exact thickness), but with 10mm spacer you get hub centric one.

Here you go many examples.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...21&postcount=2

This E92 with 19x9.5 et35 and 245/35/19
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=679925&page=2

But if you decide to use example 10mm (et25) spacer you are not able to use very wide tyre. 235/35/19 is probably the max and if you add even thicker spacer then 225/35/19. Unless you add more negative camber.

18x9.5 et20 225/40/18 and 18x10.5 et20 245/35/18
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737286

This one has basically the exact setup you are thinking
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=801899
Thanks for the info.
To answer your question, no I have H&R springs and Koni FSD

What about the rear tires for 19x10.5 265/30 or 275/30?

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Thanks for the info.
To answer your question, no I have H&R springs and Koni FSD

What about the rear tires for 19x10.5 265/30 or 275/30?

Thanks
Then you should be able to use 19x9.5 et35 at front without spacers and with 235/35/19 or 245/35/19.

As for the rear.Both are used.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...14&postcount=9
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...37&postcount=5
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791857
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252394

Difference in diameter would be smallest with 235/35/19 front and 275/30/19 rear. Only 0.02 inch.With 265/30/19 you get more clearance and tyre stretch would be similar to 235 front.
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