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[JayML]

Are the rear fenders different on a pre lci vs a non lci?

as i was looking into purchasing rims and was told that the offsets for lci should be different than pre lci

I have a 2011 e90 and was going to put a 19 x 9.5 x 33 rear, but was told to get a 40mm rear because of the year of the car

can someone please clarify

[MassBimmer]

Um, pre-lci is the same as non-lci
Assuming you mean difference between pre-lci and lci (which you have), the rear track is 8 mm wider on each side for the lci, hence the reason a more conservative offset is needed. However, you can easily run a 9.5" wheel with ET33 and a 265 tire in back.

[JayML]

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Um, pre-lci is the same as non-lci
Assuming you mean difference between pre-lci and lci (which you have), the rear track is 8 mm wider on each side for the lci, hence the reason a more conservative offset is needed. However, you can easily run a 9.5" wheel with ET33 and a 265 tire in back.

the car will be lowered btw

which means 33mm offset on an lci is really 25mm on a pre lci, which is too aggressive when lowered i assume

the fender will be pretty close to the tire

[VMRWheels]

Fenders are identical, but the track on the Post-LCI is widened by 8mm like Mass has stated. So a slightly more conservative fitment will be needed.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Um, pre-lci is the same as non-lci
Assuming you mean difference between pre-lci and lci (which you have), the rear track is 8 mm wider on each side for the lci, hence the reason a more conservative offset is needed. However, you can easily run a 9.5" wheel with ET33 and a 265 tire in back.

^ +1 the 19x9.5 ET33 with a 265/30/19 tire will work in the rear of your E90 LCI. If you're planning to drop the car though I would recommend that you go with the 19x9.5 ET40 in the rear to prevent any rubbing issues especially if you're not looking to roll your rear fenders.

- Alan

[Ispye90LCI]

Originally Posted by **********s.com

^ +1 the 19x9.5 ET33 with a 265/30/19 tire will work in the rear of your E90 LCI. If you're planning to drop the car though I would recommend that you go with the 19x9.5 ET40 in the rear to prevent any rubbing issues especially if you're not looking to roll your rear fenders.

- Alan

Alan-

What would your offset recommendations be for 20's with H&R Sports for an e90 LCI with no fender rolling? I have been talking with Vossen Wheels and this was their recommendation:

20x9 +35 offset with a 245/30 tire and a 20x10.5 +42 offset with a 285/25 tire. Perfect fitment. No rubbing

Thoughts?