18" Snow wheels don't clear M Sport brakes

Kevin M · 11-29-2014, 03:32 PM

Hi all,

I've had 18x8.5 et35 Square setup VMR V710 as snow wheels on my past E46 330Ci ZHP and E90 Msport 335, shod with Bridgestone Blizzaks. Shame on me for assuming that since they were 18" they would clear my M Sport brakes on my 2014 335 M Sport, because they dont!!!!

Rears fit perfectly. In the front, the calipers scrape the inner barrel of the wheel. I literally need like 1-2mm of clearance.

This is a real kick in the nuts as the tires are in good shape.

I see having three options:

1. Buy a set of all season or snow 19" to go on my 19" option stock wheels
2. Find a set of 18" wheels that will clear.
3. Third option that I'm not thinking about that you guys might have

Cost is a concern, especially since I have money invested in a good set of wheels/snows already.

Thoughts on what to do?

Thanks

Mike_L · 11-29-2014, 03:42 PM

Just throw on a set of 5 or 10mm spacers. Usually the further towards the rear of the wheel, the more space you'll have.

infinitigor · 11-29-2014, 03:49 PM

spacers

Jimminez · 11-29-2014, 04:38 PM

Since you said inner barrel and not spokes, spacers aren't going to help you. If that's the case, that sucks any only option would be another set of 18" wheels to be able to run the tires. Maybe a used set of OEMs or some BBS SRs. I have them and clear the brakes.

Mike_L · 11-29-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimminez

Since you said inner barrel and not spokes, spacers aren't going to help you. If that's the case, that sucks any only option would be another set of 18" wheels to be able to run the tires. Maybe a used set of OEMs or some BBS SRs. I have them and clear the brakes.

I think they may help. Most wheels are larger inside closer to the back.

oceanview · 11-30-2014, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin M

2. Find a set of 18" wheels that will clear.
Thoughts on what to do?

Thanks

I had the same concerns for my winter setup.
I'm now using the original 400M wheels with 225/45 R18 front and 255/40 R18 rear. They work fine with the M Perfomance Brake Setup.

It is a fact, that not all 18" wheels fit on those Brakes. Which is more a problem finding a good looking Winter Setup, as most use 19" or 20" Setup in summer.

19" for winter is something I will also look at. I don't have to drive a lot in heavy snow condtitions anyway. And 19" would definitely look nicer.

simarddominic · 11-30-2014, 01:17 PM

FYI Apex 18" PS-7 wheels are ok with M caliper:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1028802

warmtoes · 12-02-2014, 11:25 PM

Go with 18" wheels that fit. I went with 18's for my winter set and they fit fine. Riva MX7 CSL reps. Light too. 21.5lbs.

Dippydo · 12-03-2014, 10:13 AM

Just find someone selling their OEM ones. Typically there are several for sell in the forums and the M sport factory wheel looks pretty good.

T.Maas · 12-03-2014, 08:15 PM

Just throw on some 19" wheels in the front. keep the rears

Kevin M · 12-03-2014, 10:05 PM

I'm leaning towards getting a new set of 18's. My Blizzaks are in good shape, so I think thats a logical idea

A few options I've found:

OEM 18s from the sport line
Apex PS7s as posted above (thanks simarddominic)
Replika R141A
Riva MX7
OEM Concepts RW-343
Alzor 030 M3 Reps

Apex are obviously the nicest, but as mentioned before, cost is a significant consideration (wife is not happy that I have to buy another set of wheels).

R32DBP · 12-03-2014, 10:27 PM

Have the alzor 030 m3 reps on my 2014 335i with M Sport Brakes and couldn't be happier. $480 shipped for the wheels to my door can't be beat. And it came two days after I ordered!

Dippydo · 12-04-2014, 07:48 AM

What happened to the original wheels on the car?

Kevin M · 12-07-2014, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippydo

What happened to the original wheels on the car?

I have the optional 19", and they have summer tires on them.

Blubaron79 · 12-12-2014, 05:34 AM

Will the 397 wheels clear the brakes?

.BMW. · 12-13-2014, 10:17 AM

Yes, OEM 18" wheels for F30 clear the M Sport brakes.

Blubaron79 · 12-13-2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss0803

Yes, OEM 18" wheels for F30 clear the M Sport brakes.

Thank you!

11-29-2014, 03:32 PM	#1
Kevin M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 223 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT/NYC iTrader: (0)	18" Snow wheels don't clear M Sport brakes Hi all, I've had 18x8.5 et35 Square setup VMR V710 as snow wheels on my past E46 330Ci ZHP and E90 Msport 335, shod with Bridgestone Blizzaks. Shame on me for assuming that since they were 18" they would clear my M Sport brakes on my 2014 335 M Sport, because they dont!!!! Rears fit perfectly. In the front, the calipers scrape the inner barrel of the wheel. I literally need like 1-2mm of clearance. This is a real kick in the nuts as the tires are in good shape. I see having three options: 1. Buy a set of all season or snow 19" to go on my 19" option stock wheels 2. Find a set of 18" wheels that will clear. 3. Third option that I'm not thinking about that you guys might have Cost is a concern, especially since I have money invested in a good set of wheels/snows already. Thoughts on what to do? Thanks
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Jimminez Captain 180 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (1)	Since you said inner barrel and not spokes, spacers aren't going to help you. If that's the case, that sucks any only option would be another set of 18" wheels to be able to run the tires. Maybe a used set of OEMs or some BBS SRs. I have them and clear the brakes. __________________ Martin Past - F31 M Sport Estoril Blue - Thread - Pic Current - 2021 Audi RS6 Avant
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simarddominic Private First Class 26 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 435i XDrive M Sport MPPK+MPE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada iTrader: (0)	FYI Apex 18" PS-7 wheels are ok with M caliper: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1028802 __________________ My car: http://www.essai-auto.com/forum/view...hp?f=15&t=6490
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Go with 18" wheels that fit. I went with 18's for my winter set and they fit fine. Riva MX7 CSL reps. Light too. 21.5lbs. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Dippydo Lieutenant Colonel 230 Rep 1,554 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW [1.00]	Just find someone selling their OEM ones. Typically there are several for sell in the forums and the M sport factory wheel looks pretty good.
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Kevin M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 223 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT/NYC iTrader: (0)	I'm leaning towards getting a new set of 18's. My Blizzaks are in good shape, so I think thats a logical idea A few options I've found: OEM 18s from the sport line Apex PS7s as posted above (thanks simarddominic) Replika R141A Riva MX7 OEM Concepts RW-343 Alzor 030 M3 Reps Apex are obviously the nicest, but as mentioned before, cost is a significant consideration (wife is not happy that I have to buy another set of wheels).
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Dippydo Lieutenant Colonel 230 Rep 1,554 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 Comp Join Date: May 2013 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW [1.00]	What happened to the original wheels on the car?
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.BMW. Major General 1863 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: BMW F11/F31 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Yes, OEM 18" wheels for F30 clear the M Sport brakes.
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