BBS CH-R 19" square setup?

Big Nodge · 06-21-2016, 03:19 PM

I've had my heart set on 19" CH-Rs for my 340xi, but have also been learning about the benefits of a square setup from the board. I know BBS doesn't offer a ton of fitments, and it seems their standard F30 fitment in 19s is 19x8.5 ET32 front, 19x9.5 ET35 rear.

Anyone know if it's possible to find a square CH-R fitment that works on the F30? Ideally 19x8.5 ET35, but I'm open to suggestions. From what I've seen that is available in other bolt patterns, but not for the F30.

Any ideas from members or vendors?

.BMW. · 06-21-2016, 03:34 PM

A square setup with four front wheels and 245 tires will fit without issues!

8.5x19" ET32, 245/40-19 or 245/35-19

VMRWheels · 06-21-2016, 03:58 PM

Like .BMW. mentioned, the 8.5 ET32 will fit just fine. You can run that in front and rear without issue.

NorthNJ · 06-21-2016, 07:04 PM

Agreeing with the two guys above.

Big Nodge · 06-21-2016, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys. In retrospect seems like a stupid question, I guess I thought maybe ET32 in the rear would be too much, or that the fronts might rub with 245s. Would this setup be pretty flush?

MickAv8r · 06-21-2016, 10:26 PM

Remember people run 8.5 ET35's with no issue. An ET32 pushes it out another 3mm. So clearance wont be an issue. If anything it might be a touch too aggressive. I'd also run a 255 35 19.

Big Nodge · 06-21-2016, 10:45 PM

Yeah, by too much I meant too much "poke." But you're right, 3mm isn't much. 255/35 all around or just the rear? Would plan to lower modestly (1" or less ideally) from xDrive height if that matters for tire fitment. Thanks.

MickAv8r · 06-23-2016, 12:59 PM

255 square. always run square on the F30.

Big Nodge · 06-23-2016, 02:03 PM

Thanks Mick. I'm glad you said that, as the dark side of a staggered setup was starting to beckon as I wondered if the handling benefits of going square really offset the sexy look of beefy rear wheels. But I've come to my senses.

Next step, will my long-term desire for BBS wheels really convince me to pay up vs. a lighter square Apex setup? Stay tuned to find out.

wdeerfield · 06-24-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

Next step, will my long-term desire for BBS wheels really convince me to pay up vs. a lighter square Apex setup? Stay tuned to find out.

Apex makes great wheels and are lighter than the BBS wheels.

Big Nodge · 06-24-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

Apex makes great wheels and are lighter than the BBS wheels.

Yup I'm aware. But the CH-Rs are so pretty!

purextc · 06-26-2016, 01:20 PM

I'm running BBS CH-Rs on my f30 19x8.5 32et with 225-40-19 square set up for x-drive

Big Nodge · 06-26-2016, 07:51 PM

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I'm running BBS CH-Rs on my f30 19x8.5 32et with 225-40-19 square set up for x-drive

Thanks, do you happen to have any pics of your setup? Would love to see the fitment. Stock ride height?

FThirtyThreeThirty5 · 06-27-2016, 12:31 AM

Love my square setup!

purextc · 06-30-2016, 10:00 PM

Yes stock ride height. I will have to put some pics up.

06-21-2016, 03:19 PM	#1
Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	BBS CH-R 19" square setup? I've had my heart set on 19" CH-Rs for my 340xi, but have also been learning about the benefits of a square setup from the board. I know BBS doesn't offer a ton of fitments, and it seems their standard F30 fitment in 19s is 19x8.5 ET32 front, 19x9.5 ET35 rear. Anyone know if it's possible to find a square CH-R fitment that works on the F30? Ideally 19x8.5 ET35, but I'm open to suggestions. From what I've seen that is available in other bolt patterns, but not for the F30. Any ideas from members or vendors?
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.BMW. Major General 1863 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: BMW F11/F31 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	A square setup with four front wheels and 245 tires will fit without issues! 8.5x19" ET32, 245/40-19 or 245/35-19
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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2038 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Like .BMW. mentioned, the 8.5 ET32 will fit just fine. You can run that in front and rear without issue.
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NorthNJ Private 9 Rep 84 Posts Drives: former F31 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kampala iTrader: (0)	Agreeing with the two guys above.
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06-21-2016, 08:49 PM	#5
Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. In retrospect seems like a stupid question, I guess I thought maybe ET32 in the rear would be too much, or that the fronts might rub with 245s. Would this setup be pretty flush?
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06-21-2016, 10:26 PM	#6
MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	Remember people run 8.5 ET35's with no issue. An ET32 pushes it out another 3mm. So clearance wont be an issue. If anything it might be a touch too aggressive. I'd also run a 255 35 19. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK
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Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Yeah, by too much I meant too much "poke." But you're right, 3mm isn't much. 255/35 all around or just the rear? Would plan to lower modestly (1" or less ideally) from xDrive height if that matters for tire fitment. Thanks.
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06-23-2016, 12:59 PM	#8
MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	255 square. always run square on the F30. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK
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06-23-2016, 02:03 PM	#9
Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Thanks Mick. I'm glad you said that, as the dark side of a staggered setup was starting to beckon as I wondered if the handling benefits of going square really offset the sexy look of beefy rear wheels. But I've come to my senses. Next step, will my long-term desire for BBS wheels really convince me to pay up vs. a lighter square Apex setup? Stay tuned to find out.
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06-26-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
purextc New Member 8 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: minnesota iTrader: (0)	I'm running BBS CH-Rs on my f30 19x8.5 32et with 225-40-19 square set up for x-drive
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06-27-2016, 12:31 AM	#14
FThirtyThreeThirty5 Banned 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Love my square setup!
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purextc New Member 8 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: minnesota iTrader: (0)	Yes stock ride height. I will have to put some pics up.
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