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  1. #1
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    Need Width / Offset guidance

    Looking at the sportline 8s 18" wheels. I like that they are semi forged and light.

    Car is sitting on pss10's, pretty low. This is a daily driver currently on stock wheels / tires.




    Need advice on wheel size and offsets.

    They offer:
    18x8.5 5x120 +32 20.2 lbs
    18x8.5 5x120 +45 19.6 lbs
    18x9.5 5x120 +22 21.2 lbs
    18x9.5 5x120 +45 19.8 lbs
    18x9.5 5x120 +62 20.4 lbs

    I do NOT want the "stretched" look or have the wheels "poking" out.

    Should I go with a square set 18x8.5et45? Is a 245 too wide up front?

    Stay staggered at 18x8.5et45 and 18x9.5et45? Tire size recommendations?

    Help

    Thanks, Jason

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    I think my BBS CK's are 18x8 ET 45, with 245's square. Look fine to me. I gave a 10mm spacer in rear.

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  3. #3
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    I think I am heading towards a square 8.5 setup.

    I would assume neither et32 or et45 will work. maybe a 5-10mm spacer needed with the et45's.

    thoughts? thanks, Jason

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    Edit: ignore

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  5. #5
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    Quick update.
    I scuttled the lower offset idea. This is my daily driver. Did not want to increase camber or roll fenders.
    Went with the tried and true Apex. Perfect fitment in my opinion.

    Apex Arc-8 18x8.5 et38 in Hyper Black
    235/40 r18 tires.


  6. #6
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    Yeah I am trying to figure out offsets and widths and I am thinking of just settling on 8.5 et40 to keep my daily driver from rubbing. I really wanted to do some 9.5 in the rear but seems like it might be too much of a hassle.
    2004 330i ZHP Imola/Alcantara 6MT

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    looks great. love TiAg!
    peter

    2004 330i ZHP
    2005 330iT ZHP
    2010 328iT M Sport

  8. #8
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    I'm running 17x8.5 +40 245/40/17

    Rear is rolled a bit, and I run camber F/R -3/-2


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    Quote Originally Posted by derbo View Post
    I'm running 17x8.5 +40 245/40/17

    Rear is rolled a bit, and I run camber F/R -3/-2

    +1

    Same as Derek, but not rolled because not as low. Can't go wrong with the "safe" sizes. Looks great OP!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jason89i View Post
    Quick update.
    I scuttled the lower offset idea. This is my daily driver. Did not want to increase camber or roll fenders.
    Went with the tried and true Apex. Perfect fitment in my opinion.

    Apex Arc-8 18x8.5 et38 in Hyper Black
    235/40 r18 tires.

    Man this looks sharp.

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    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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