Anybody running 18x8.5 ET20 in FRONT?

Ph0zenstone · 08-12-2011, 10:23 AM

I'm thinking of picking up a set of 18's for winter and found a set of 18x8.5 ET20 (square setup). Has anybody run ET20 in the front with 18x8.5 successfully without rubbing? From my research it seems the rear should fit no problem with 225/40/18 tires....but i cannot find anyone running this up front. Any help would be appreciated.

hankcah · 08-12-2011, 01:26 PM

These sound like rear wheel dimensions. Doesn't seem right, but then again if you add spacers in the front seems to even out. BUT handling may be awkward considering the width of the fronts. AND more costly fro tires, etc.

Tee212 · 08-12-2011, 01:44 PM

8.5 +17 on 235 works on the front @ -.65 on e90.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=948

On a e92, I would becareful on ride height and would step down to a 225 due to the plastic front fender while running on stock camber with no stretch.

brocklanders · 08-12-2011, 03:16 PM

i dont know the difference from e92 to the e90 as far as offset goes, but on my 06 sedan i had 18x8.5 et18 225 in front and 9.5 et20 255 out back lowered with sportlines and had no problems of any sort. i think you will be fine with a 235 setup, and may find that a small spacer in the rear will be in order.

nenadbogar · 08-12-2011, 05:07 PM

18x8.5 fronts et 35 with 225/40/18 tyres + 10mm spacer works just fine for me. i think thats 5mm difference from what you want right?

speedfan · 08-13-2011, 05:40 AM

For the front, I'm running 235/40/18 x 8.5, wheel offset is 35. I've added 15mm spacers. So the current offset now is 20 & I LOVE it.

No rubbing whatsoever.

nenadbogar · 08-14-2011, 04:15 AM

sweet! can you post an image?

speedfan · 08-15-2011, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nenadbogar

sweet! can you post an image?

Sure.
with with 15mm spacers i.e. ( 20mm offset)

nenadbogar · 08-15-2011, 08:13 AM

that looks how it should look

speedfan · 08-15-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nenadbogar

that looks how it should look

Thanks man.

to OP, I think you will want to stretch the tires a tiny bit like my setup to prevent rubbing issue.

However, If i had do to all over again, I'd probably run 255/35/18 with ET 25 or 23.

Pcemkr · 08-15-2011, 07:13 PM

I have 9.5" et19 225/40/18 front with zero rubbing. 8.5" et20 shouldn't be too difficult..

VMRWheels · 08-16-2011, 11:39 AM

8.5 +20 is virtually the same as our 9.5 +33 we do up front for aggressive setups. You'll want to run a 225 to prevent any kind of rubbing issues though.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ghost chili · 08-18-2011, 09:52 AM

If you wanted to run 235s on 18x8.5 for an e92, what's the lowest possible offset without the use of camber plates? 25?

R1000K3 · 08-18-2011, 10:06 AM

I'm running 18/8.5/ET23 with 235 mm tyres front on a lowered car. It hasn't rubbed so far...ET should probably be 5 mm less to be safe since the car is low. Rear is 18/8.5/ET20 with 255 mm tyres, looks good and no risk for rubbing.

VMRWheels · 08-18-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ghost chili

If you wanted to run 235s on 18x8.5 for an e92, what's the lowest possible offset without the use of camber plates? 25?

The lowest I would probably go would be between a +30-25. This will all depend on the specific tire manufacturer you go with and the sidewall/width characteristics.

-Charles@VMRWheels

IllLojik · 09-09-2011, 02:15 AM

Thread bump. On a pre lci (06 e90 ZSP suspension), what spacers should I run to get a nice flush. I've have 18 x 8.5 front 35 and 18 x 9.5 40 on their way. I was thinking about a 15mm up front with 20mm in the back for et20 all around. (tires would be Hankook Ventus V12s 225 40 18 and 255 35 18. No Fender rolling! Too agressive or no?

I've read that pre-LCI's can run a more agressive stance.

lito · 09-09-2011, 03:23 PM

Im running 12mm spacers on 18x8.5 et35 so that makes it et23 and dropped on BMW Perf Susp with no problems

VMRWheels · 09-09-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IllLojik

Thread bump. On a pre lci (06 e90 ZSP suspension), what spacers should I run to get a nice flush. I've have 18 x 8.5 front 35 and 18 x 9.5 40 on their way. I was thinking about a 15mm up front with 20mm in the back for et20 all around. (tires would be Hankook Ventus V12s 225 40 18 and 255 35 18. No Fender rolling! Too agressive or no?

I've read that pre-LCI's can run a more agressive stance.

15mm spacers can work up front and you may be able to pull off that 20mm in rear since you are running a 255.

-Charles@VMRWheels

IllLojik · 09-10-2011, 02:06 PM

thanks buddy. will confirm

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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	Anybody running 18x8.5 ET20 in FRONT? I'm thinking of picking up a set of 18's for winter and found a set of 18x8.5 ET20 (square setup). Has anybody run ET20 in the front with 18x8.5 successfully without rubbing? From my research it seems the rear should fit no problem with 225/40/18 tires....but i cannot find anyone running this up front. Any help would be appreciated.
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hankcah First Lieutenant 43 Rep 364 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	These sound like rear wheel dimensions. Doesn't seem right, but then again if you add spacers in the front seems to even out. BUT handling may be awkward considering the width of the fronts. AND more costly fro tires, etc.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	8.5 +17 on 235 works on the front @ -.65 on e90. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=948 On a e92, I would becareful on ride height and would step down to a 225 due to the plastic front fender while running on stock camber with no stretch.
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brocklanders Major 106 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	i dont know the difference from e92 to the e90 as far as offset goes, but on my 06 sedan i had 18x8.5 et18 225 in front and 9.5 et20 255 out back lowered with sportlines and had no problems of any sort. i think you will be fine with a 235 setup, and may find that a small spacer in the rear will be in order.
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nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	18x8.5 fronts et 35 with 225/40/18 tyres + 10mm spacer works just fine for me. i think thats 5mm difference from what you want right?
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speedfan Major 141 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: HCM City iTrader: (2)	For the front, I'm running 235/40/18 x 8.5, wheel offset is 35. I've added 15mm spacers. So the current offset now is 20 & I LOVE it. No rubbing whatsoever. __________________ My e90 Frozen Grey. Dry CF Roof. Vorsteiner Double Sided CF Boot Lid. OSS. BMW Performance Aero Kit. BMW Performance CF Diffuser Cover. BMW Performance CF Trim. Robson Design Steering Wheel. Advan RS. Michelin PSS. H&R Touring Cup Kit. BMW Performance Brakes. Eisenmann Race Rear Muffler. ESS Directflash Last edited by speedfan; 08-15-2011 at 11:38 AM..
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nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	sweet! can you post an image?
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nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	that looks how it should look
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Pcemkr Pro Hater 49 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	I have 9.5" et19 225/40/18 front with zero rubbing. 8.5" et20 shouldn't be too difficult..
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ghost chili Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	If you wanted to run 235s on 18x8.5 for an e92, what's the lowest possible offset without the use of camber plates? 25?
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R1000K3 Major 56 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 335i MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm running 18/8.5/ET23 with 235 mm tyres front on a lowered car. It hasn't rubbed so far...ET should probably be 5 mm less to be safe since the car is low. Rear is 18/8.5/ET20 with 255 mm tyres, looks good and no risk for rubbing.
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IllLojik Lieutenant 51 Rep 473 Posts Drives: //'12 F30 328i\\ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	HELP Thread bump. On a pre lci (06 e90 ZSP suspension), what spacers should I run to get a nice flush. I've have 18 x 8.5 front 35 and 18 x 9.5 40 on their way. I was thinking about a 15mm up front with 20mm in the back for et20 all around. (tires would be Hankook Ventus V12s 225 40 18 and 255 35 18. No Fender rolling! Too agressive or no? I've read that pre-LCI's can run a more agressive stance.
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lito Colonel 167 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: E92, F30 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DC metro iTrader: (11)	Im running 12mm spacers on 18x8.5 et35 so that makes it et23 and dropped on BMW Perf Susp with no problems __________________
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IllLojik Lieutenant 51 Rep 473 Posts Drives: //'12 F30 328i\\ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	thanks buddy. will confirm
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