18x9 ARC8 square, plus H&R Sports...2 first mods

JaredE · 03-21-2020, 09:03 PM

Hey everybody,

New to the forums, great stuff here!

Early stages for this car, but I got started with a few mild mods.

The bronze Apex ARC8
Thought the bronze would look good with EBII...glad I went with them!
18x9 et30
245 40R18
Square
Looks like a 255 40 would have fit nicely without rubbing...but I was being a little conservative.
Fitment looks nice, but I may space it out a tad...we'll see!

H&R Sports
Springs still settling, but a nice noticeable drop for sure. Nice ride so far with factory shocks, just firmed things up a bit.
I wanted a mild drop, and wanted to maintain the factory rake as best I could.
Overall, very happy with the springs.

Got the mod bug!

nbay89 · 03-21-2020, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredE

Hey everybody,

New to the forums, great stuff here!

Early stages for this car, but I got started with a few mild mods.

The bronze Apex ARC8
Thought the bronze would look good with EBII...glad I went with them!
18x9 et30
245 40R18
Square
Looks like a 255 40 would have fit nicely without rubbing...but I was being a little conservative.
Fitment looks nice, but I may space it out a tad...we'll see!

H&R Sports
Springs still settling, but a nice noticeable drop for sure. Nice ride so far with factory shocks, just firmed things up a bit.
I wanted a mild drop, and wanted to maintain the factory rake as best I could.
Overall, very happy with the springs.

Got the mod bug!

Great choice on the first mods!

SpecialK · 03-23-2020, 01:08 PM

Every time I think about selling my 335, I see pictures like this, and reconsider. Thanks for the good angles in your photos, they really highlight how the wheels fit!

18x9 ET30 looks perfect on your car!

Expert@ApexWheels · 03-25-2020, 03:50 PM

Happy to hear you are pleased with the new setup! The Matte Bronze ARC-8s look killer on Estoril Blue!

Keep an eye out for a PM from us, we would love to potentially do a feature on your car if you're interested.

-Geirsen

blumagic · 03-25-2020, 07:26 PM

Love the s drives. My favorite tire from when I lived in rainy WA for wet+dry performance and aesthetics

Aldor27 · 07-22-2020, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaredE

Hey everybody,

New to the forums, great stuff here!

Early stages for this car, but I got started with a few mild mods.

The bronze Apex ARC8
Thought the bronze would look good with EBII...glad I went with them!
18x9 et30
245 40R18
Square
Looks like a 255 40 would have fit nicely without rubbing...but I was being a little conservative.
Fitment looks nice, but I may space it out a tad...we'll see!

H&R Sports
Springs still settling, but a nice noticeable drop for sure. Nice ride so far with factory shocks, just firmed things up a bit.
I wanted a mild drop, and wanted to maintain the factory rake as best I could.
Overall, very happy with the springs.

Got the mod bug!

Do you have any more pictures?

02Techsan · 08-06-2020, 10:51 AM

Looks amazing! Your build is coming along very nicely. But please for the love of god, clean/polish those exhaust finishers!

itsrichierich · 08-06-2020, 10:56 AM

Awesome setup! I am too looking at Arc8s in 18x9. Since you fitted 245/40, I might go the 255/40 route.

Randy Johnson · 08-06-2020, 11:32 AM

Wow those are some pretty big mods!!!! I would not call them mild. I love the wheels but would have chosen a different color. Gold is not my thing. Good choice on rim and tire size. Looks flush. I don't think you need spacers.

fLatLinE- · 08-06-2020, 12:13 PM

Gonna pull the trigger on the same exact setup soon. I've been worried about going 255/35/18 squared. Does anyone run this setup with PS A/S3+ tires. Suspension is completely stock right now but will go with a PSS10 coil over setup down the line.

philip_pino · 08-06-2020, 12:29 PM

18x9 looks killer on the fronts! Liking the setup

Stlblues · 08-06-2020, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by itsrichierich

Awesome setup! I am too looking at Arc8s in 18x9. Since you fitted 245/40, I might go the 255/40 route.

This is what I am looking to do too

Aldor27 · 08-07-2020, 10:34 AM

255/40/18 square with Michelin Pilot sport 4s. On Swift lowering springs and a tiny bit of sidewall pokes out.

itsrichierich · 08-07-2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aldor27

255/40/18 square with Michelin Pilot sport 4s. On Swift lowering springs and a tiny bit of sidewall pokes out.

Anymore pictures of your setup?

Aldor27 · 08-07-2020, 01:57 PM

Here's some of the rear

Aldor27 · 08-07-2020, 01:59 PM

Here's the front

Aldor27 · 08-07-2020, 02:09 PM

Liking the fitment, glad I can now rotate my tires and fit 255/40/18s up front.

Stlblues · 08-07-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aldor27

255/40/18 square with Michelin Pilot sport 4s. On Swift lowering springs and a tiny bit of sidewall pokes out.

Really appreciate all the pictures. Your car looks great. Tires are definitely beefy. Any rubs?

Aldor27 · 08-07-2020, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stlblues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldor27

255/40/18 square with Michelin Pilot sport 4s. On Swift lowering springs and a tiny bit of sidewall pokes out.

Really appreciate all the pictures. Your car looks great. Tires are definitely beefy. Any rubs?

Haven't rubbed yet, though I was told to dial in a tiny bit of camber in the rears just for precaution.

Stlblues · 08-18-2020, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aldor27

Haven't rubbed yet, though I was told to dial in a tiny bit of camber in the rears just for precaution.

Your camber doesn't look bad. How much are you running?

Aldor27 · 08-18-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stlblues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldor27

Haven't rubbed yet, though I was told to dial in a tiny bit of camber in the rears just for precaution.

Your camber doesn't look bad. How much are you running?

It's running the stock specs.

Stlblues · 08-18-2020, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aldor27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stlblues

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aldor27

Haven't rubbed yet, though I was told to dial in a tiny bit of camber in the rears just for precaution.

Your camber doesn't look bad. How much are you running?

It's running the stock specs.

Oh, ok, thanks for clarifying. So no camber and no rubbing with those tires is good! Thanks for the reply!

03-21-2020, 09:03 PM	#1
JaredE Enlisted Member 30 Rep 42 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335 MSport EBII, 6spd Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0)	18x9 ARC8 square, plus H&R Sports...2 first mods Hey everybody, New to the forums, great stuff here! Early stages for this car, but I got started with a few mild mods. The bronze Apex ARC8 Thought the bronze would look good with EBII...glad I went with them! 18x9 et30 245 40R18 Square Looks like a 255 40 would have fit nicely without rubbing...but I was being a little conservative. Fitment looks nice, but I may space it out a tad...we'll see! H&R Sports Springs still settling, but a nice noticeable drop for sure. Nice ride so far with factory shocks, just firmed things up a bit. I wanted a mild drop, and wanted to maintain the factory rake as best I could. Overall, very happy with the springs. Got the mod bug! Attached Images
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