[ktrvn]

I've read around and seen that it's possible to run 19x9.5 square. What tire size and wheel offset is recommended for flush fitment on msport suspension? Prefer not stretch tires too much.

Pictures would be great! Thanks in advance!

[alohasurftoad]

do +35 with 255/35/19

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=19x9.5+square

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

do +35 with 255/35/19

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=19x9.5+square

Thanks for the link! Very informative read and answered all my questions.

[yoon_209]

i run 19 9' square on 255 no issues, 9.5 are too wide for the fronts

[Tchao]

Originally Posted by yoon_209

i run 19 9' square on 255 no issues, 9.5 are too wide for the fronts

Got pics?

[slicer]

19 x 9.5 et35 square with 255/35/19.

Untitled by slicerM, on Flickr

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by slicer

19 x 9.5 et35 square with 255/35/19.

Untitled by slicerM, on Flickr

Looks nice! Got more close up pics of fitment? What are you lowered on?

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Looks nice! Got more close up pics of fitment? What are you lowered on?

H&R springs. I can try to post more pics in a few days.

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by slicer

H&R springs. I can try to post more pics in a few days.

Thanks! Just post here when you can

Edit: did you swap shocks or bump stops?

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Thanks! Just post here when you can

Edit: did you swap shocks or bump stops?

Factory adaptive shocks. Shorter bump stops

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by slicer

Factory adaptive shocks. Shorter bump stops

No bottoming out? Ive heard different stories about springs and I'm iffy about getting them if it bottoms out or could create problems

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

No bottoming out? Ive heard different stories about springs and I'm iffy about getting them if it bottoms out or could create problems

I have experienced a bottoming out on the front on large dips in the road a couple of times. It's not something that happens regularly. I have been happy with the springs. The ride quality is good and the ride height is nearly perfect IMO. Low enough to look great but not so low that the car isn't usable. No regrets from me. I have had many cars with coil overs and currently have an M3 with a high level setup. It's a wagon, I saw no need to go crazy with the suspension.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Looks nice! Got more close up pics of fitment? What are you lowered on?

Here's a pic that best illustrates wheel fitment - HR Springs, no camber plates, no spacers, no rubbing, 9.5 et35, 255.35.19 Michelin 4S

Untitled by slicerM, on Flickr

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by slicer

Here's a pic that best illustrates wheel fitment - HR Springs, no camber plates, no spacers, no rubbing, 9.5 et35, 255.35.19 Michelin 4S

Untitled by slicerM, on Flickr

Looks awesome I'll definitely be doing this setup. Does it sacrifice any turning radius with the 9.5s in front?

[slicer]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Looks awesome I'll definitely be doing this setup. Does it sacrifice any turning radius with the 9.5s in front?

Zero turning radius impact.

[slicer]

Follow-up - I took some more detailed pics - including inner clearance pics.

BBS LM-R
19 x 9.5 et35

Michelin 4S
255/35/19

No camber plates, no spacers, H&R Lowering springs on factory adaptive suspension. No rubbing.


Untitled by slicerM, on Flickr


BBS LM-R by slicerM, on Flickr

BBS LM-R by slicerM, on Flickr


BBS LM-R by slicerM, on Flickr

BBS LM-R by slicerM, on Flickr

[alohasurftoad]

How did u take that strut pic? Epic!

I've seen lower offset 10" width, with overspec negative camber up front before but for all practical purposes, it appears 19x9.5 +35 is max up front as evidenced by your pic

btw, the car looks sic!

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

How did u take that strut pic? Epic!

I've seen lower offset 10" width, with overspec negative camber up front before but for all practical purposes, it appears 19x9.5 +35 is max up front as evidenced by your pic

Is the wheel not touching the strut? It looks very close and sketchy. Definitely the max up front

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Is the wheel not touching the strut? It looks very close and sketchy. Definitely the max up front

it appears the tire "hairs" are touching it

19x9 +(30-35) would be be better but less wheels are available in this size

[ktrvn]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

it appears the tire "hairs" are touching it

19x9 +(30-35) would be be better but less wheels are available in this size

Just scared it'll hit the strut or run at full turn but slicer said he doesn't. Only bottoms out occasionally

[alohasurftoad]

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Just scared it'll hit the strut or run at full turn but slicer said he doesn't. Only bottoms out occasionally

yah, that's damn close... remember that same model cars are not exactly-exactly identical when built, especially when we're looking at 1mm clearance to the strut. you're car could have more clearance or could touch as well. something to consider

when he bottoms out, is it the rear tire shoulder contacting the fender? it appears the front gap is larger than the rear. the springs are giving him a slight reverse rake. a coilover drop would be better in this case albeit more costly.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

How did u take that strut pic? Epic!

I've seen lower offset 10" width, with overspec negative camber up front before but for all practical purposes, it appears 19x9.5 +35 is max up front as evidenced by your pic

btw, the car looks sic!

Thank You! I took the pic with the car safely on jack stands and the wheel turned.

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Is the wheel not touching the strut? It looks very close and sketchy. Definitely the max up front

It's not touching. I have tested this fit for a few hundred miles without any evidence of the tire contacting the strut. I have run fitment tighter than this in the past - even on track. Tires generally don't change shape on the top - inside even in extreme use. This thing is a street cruiser plus if the tire were to expand it would only make contact with the tire's rim protector portion on a smooth metal strut. It's not like there's a jagged piece of metal there. All that being said, this is obviously a tight fit with zero room for a larger tire and/or a more conservative offset. BBS make's LM's in 9.5 et32 which gives a little more inner clearance but I didn't like how it fit on the outside with my current camber settings (AKA minimal camber).

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

it appears the tire "hairs" are touching it

19x9 +(30-35) would be be better but less wheels are available in this size

Yes, I have run 18 x 9 et29 513M with 255/40/18 tires without issues.

Originally Posted by Kyletrann

Just scared it'll hit the strut or run at full turn but slicer said he doesn't. Only bottoms out occasionally

Yes, I have had zero issue with this setup except for what I describe below >>

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

yah, that's damn close... remember that same model cars are not exactly-exactly identical when built, especially when we're looking at 1mm clearance to the strut. you're car could have more clearance or could touch as well. something to consider

when he bottoms out, is it the rear tire shoulder contacting the fender? it appears the front gap is larger than the rear. the springs are giving him a slight reverse rake. a coilover drop would be better in this case albeit more costly.

The "bottom-out" that I was referring to happened 2 times when the car was fully loaded, I hit a large dip in the road. It bottomed out on the front bump-stops. Zero rubbing or impact with anything other than the suspension bump stop. I'm running shorter BMW bump stops BTW.

Note that H&R springs that I have lower the front by 1.75" and the rear by 1.4". The car actually has about 1" of rake as measured by the distance between the rocker panel and the ground. Ride height is all good IMO. If you look at BMW factory ride heights there is typically more front fender gap than rear - mostly due to the fact that the front fenders have a taller arc. People correct this gap discrepancy with rake. I prefer a no-rake aesthetic.