Enforcer
Okay...thinking 235/40-18 or 245/40-18 on 8.5" et40 D-Force Empowers; the 245s might be too much, as they'll be 9.3 mm closer to the strut and 23.4 mm further outboard in front versus the 225/40-18s that come on the stock 135M fronts. 235s squared seem quite doable at +5mm inboard and +18.4mm outboard up front.
Enforcer
Or Enkei PF01s in 17x8.5 with spacers and 245/40-45-17s. Decisions, decisions.
Boss
Speedo is not based on the wheels so no worry there, it's the axle. Seems the consensus classic 8.5 square setup on 18s is 245/35 from what I've seen.
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Campieri
That's not exactly correct. Speedo is based on an assumption of the diameter of your wheel/tire combo. Since I went with an oversize rear my speedo is now surprisingly accurate
Enforcer
That makes sense, Hermes. Speed measurements at the axle will only be accurate if the wheel/tire diameter matches the number the manufacturer designed the speedometer around.
Enforcer
So John, is the consensus that 245/35-18s on et40s will fit on a lowered e46?Originally Posted by johnrando
Enforcer
Wait...did you say you ran 255/35-18 squared on a lowered ZHP with no rub? I missed that the first time. And what are 'normal' camber settings for street use?
Boss
That I don't know. Sorry Michelle.
Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Capo di tutti capi
I have 245/40-18, lowered, with et45. Fits good.
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Enforcer
So noted, Sir Dane. Thanks!
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