I'm about to but some wheels and I am wondering what I should do here? Should I run 8 all around or 8.5? Any real differences?
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I'm about to but some wheels and I am wondering what I should do here? Should I run 8 all around or 8.5? Any real differences?
18x8 CSL Wheels / Trunk Lip Spoiler / Painted rear bumper trim / Painted reflectors / Clear corners / Black headlight trim / USA Spec / LED tails / 25% tint
LED license plate lights / Rockord Fosgate upgraded speakers / Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
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I would go 8.5's all around. I have 8's all around and should only put a 245 on the rears (currently have 235 square setup).
My Sons ZHP leaves me wanting 255's back there, but I think it may be a far stretch on an 8" rim, though I'm sure you could do it.
What is your desired tire size? That's what we need to know.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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I dont know man. I dont know anything about tire sizes. All I know is I DD my bimmer, need new wheels and tires. I am clueless when it comes to tires.
18x8 CSL Wheels / Trunk Lip Spoiler / Painted rear bumper trim / Painted reflectors / Clear corners / Black headlight trim / USA Spec / LED tails / 25% tint
LED license plate lights / Rockord Fosgate upgraded speakers / Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
Boss
It's not a big diff, but I'd think 8.5 all the way around would look best. To some, 8's in the rear just seems a little small. 8.5 in the front is not a tough fit. I'm going 8.5 square soon.
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What are the current tire sizes? It'll say on the sidewall. That would help to gauge if you're happy with the current setup. Once we have a starting point we can help push you in the right direction. Smaller tires (usually smaller rim) = cheaper.
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Oh lol... just some chic here in Co. I need to change it. I'm leaving Colorado in a month and going back to Florida.
18x8 CSL Wheels / Trunk Lip Spoiler / Painted rear bumper trim / Painted reflectors / Clear corners / Black headlight trim / USA Spec / LED tails / 25% tint
LED license plate lights / Rockord Fosgate upgraded speakers / Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
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OK. I would say if you have no preferences, go 8.5 square, as John boy indicated. What rims are you looking at? What offset? What brand tires?
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
8.5" definitely.
Tire sizes could range from 235-255 and they'll all fit, even the 235 won't look stretched.
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I was looking at a package from Mod bargains. VMR VB3 18x8.5 with Hankook Ventus V12 tires.
18x8 CSL Wheels / Trunk Lip Spoiler / Painted rear bumper trim / Painted reflectors / Clear corners / Black headlight trim / USA Spec / LED tails / 25% tint
LED license plate lights / Rockord Fosgate upgraded speakers / Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
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Sure. Dhu it. I had the V12's. Pretty good tire for daily-ing.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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