[classyfast]

Hey folks, new to the f30 camp here.....

I have a 2014 335 xdrive msport with the perf brakes as you can see in the pic. I complained about the tire condition on my CPO and scored new oem runflats with my stock wheels so I am looking to get some lighter 18" aftermarket wheels and use my stock wheels for the winter with some blizzaks.

Now the tires currently on these wheels are:

225/45/18 fronts
255/40/18 rears

I assume my oem wheels are staggered, Can somebody confirm width of these wheels and offsets? I would like to run possibly slightly wider 18" wheels with the stock tires (barely stretched if necessary) what size can I/should I do??

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[the dope steez]

Originally Posted by classyfast

Hey folks, new to the f30 camp here.....

I have a 2014 335 xdrive msport with the perf brakes as you can see in the pic. I complained about the tire condition on my CPO and scored new oem runflats with my stock wheels so I am looking to get some lighter 18" aftermarket wheels and use my stock wheels for the winter with some blizzaks.

Now the tires currently on these wheels are:

225/45/18 fronts
255/40/18 rears

I assume my oem wheels are staggered, Can somebody confirm width of these wheels and offsets? I would like to run possibly slightly wider 18" wheels with the stock tires (barely stretched if necessary) what size can I/should I do??

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Whatever you do don't get 18" VMRs, they won't clear your brakes! I learned this one the hard way!

OEM sizing is 18x8 front 18x8.5 rear. You can run 8.5/9.5 wheel widths with those stock tires with very minor stretch, that's what I'd recommend. Stock offsets I believe are ET42 and ET45, but don't quote me on that. For a pretty flush look I'd snag ET35 front and rear on the aforementioned wheel widths

[alohasurftoad]

stock offsets are +34F, +47R

225/45/18 is a 1/2" stretch on 18x8 +35ish for the fronts.

255/40/18 fit best on 18x9 +40ish for the rears. 1/2" stretch on 9.5" wide

what is your budget and style of wheel you're interested in?

i'd recommend the vorsteiner v-ff 108, apex sm-10, or vs forged if you can afford it...

http://vorsteinerwheels.com/wheels/vff-108/
https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels...-10-wheel.html
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1374395

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

stock offsets are +34F, +47R

225/45/18 is a 1/2" stretch on 18x8 +35ish for the fronts.

255/40/18 fit best on 18x9 +40ish for the rears. 1/2" stretch on 9.5" wide

what is your budget and style of wheel you're interested in?

i'd recommend the vorsteiner v-ff 108, apex sm-10, or vs forged if you can afford it...

http://vorsteinerwheels.com/wheels/vff-108/
https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels...-10-wheel.html
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1374395

Thanks again for the insightful info! I appreciate it.

I am looking for a csl style wheel (like a couple of the apex models). I really wanted a VMR csl rep but the guy above just killed that one due to brake clearance! Not looking to break bank on wheels at all so I would say apex wheel price range.

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by classyfast

Thanks again for the insightful info! I appreciate it.

I am looking for a csl style wheel (like a couple of the apex models). I really wanted a VMR csl rep but the guy above just killed that one due to brake clearance! Not looking to break bank on wheels at all so I would say apex wheel price range.

apex ps-7 or ec-7
18x8.5 +35 front
18x9.5 +35 rear (more flush) or
18x9.5 +43 rear (closer to oem track width but not as flush)

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

apex ps-7 or ec-7
18x8.5 +35 front
18x9.5 +35 rear (more flush) or
18x9.5 +43 rear (closer to oem track width but not as flush)

Cool thanks man

[fate_f30]

Originally Posted by the dope steez

Whatever you do don't get 18" VMRs, they won't clear your brakes! I learned this one the hard way!

OEM sizing is 18x8 front 18x8.5 rear. You can run 8.5/9.5 wheel widths with those stock tires with very minor stretch, that's what I'd recommend. Stock offsets I believe are ET42 and ET45, but don't quote me on that. For a pretty flush look I'd snag ET35 front and rear on the aforementioned wheel widths

Will 18" VMRs on a stock setup for a 328i XDrive clear your brakes?

[the dope steez]

Originally Posted by xbnb1978x

Will 18" VMRs on a stock setup for a 328i XDrive clear your brakes?

I am 99% sure yes but don't quote me on that.

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

apex ps-7 or ec-7
18x8.5 +35 front
18x9.5 +35 rear (more flush) or
18x9.5 +43 rear (closer to oem track width but not as flush)

Question on my stock wheels right now.....I want to run spacers but continue using the stock wheel lug bolts, is that possible? Let me know what size I can do to go a bit more flush.

Thanks

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by classyfast

Question on my stock wheels right now.....I want to run spacers but continue using the stock wheel lug bolts, is that possible? Let me know what size I can do to go a bit more flush.

Thanks

the stock lug bolts will not work with spacers.

spacers are commonly offered with appropriate sized longer lug bolts for the chosen spacer.

personally i hate lug bolts. you may consider a stud kit which makes installing and removing your wheels much easier, however the studs protrude through open end lug nuts so it is not aesthetically pleasing.

i'm not sure on the spacer size for flushness. there are numerous other threads/posts regarding this matter. i've read 12mm front 18mm rear but personally i'd do something like 7.5mm front, 12.5mm rear to keep the shear forces on the lug bolts or studs lower.

[classyfast]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

the stock lug bolts will not work with spacers.

spacers are commonly offered with appropriate sized longer lug bolts for the chosen spacer.

personally i hate lug bolts. you may consider a stud kit which makes installing and removing your wheels much easier, however the studs protrude through open end lug nuts so it is not aesthetically pleasing.

i'm not sure on the spacer size for flushness. there are numerous other threads/posts regarding this matter. i've read 12mm front 18mm rear but personally i'd do something like 7.5mm front, 12.5mm rear to keep the shear forces on the lug bolts or studs lower.

Ok cool thanks!

I appreciate all your info man, are you a master tech or just a guru? Lol.

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by classyfast

Ok cool thanks!

I appreciate all your info man, are you a master tech or just a guru? Lol.

no master or guru here. read this thread carefully. brand and size may affect how it fits the rear hublip.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...hlight=spacers