Largest Wheel/Tire Sizes with Stock BMW 330 ZHP Suspension?

[cornercarver]

Thought I’d share a bit of info I discovered recently...

In my search for the right wheel & tire combo I found some interesting info on the Pilot Super Sports; I was determined to put the widest possible tire out back, and thought a 275 would fit, but then I discovered the 265 appears to have a wider tread than the 275!

Below are the specs copied directly from The Tire Rack’s website. I emailed them and they confirmed it is not a typo. So it appears a 265 will be the better choice. Guess we’ll see when I actually get around to buying wheels!




ps; Tire Rack is having a sale on the Michelin PSS in most sizes. I needed two fronts; total was $397 shipped for (2) 235’s.

[cornercarver]

Also; FWIW I drafted up this rough dimensional drawing based on measurements of my ZHP’s DS rear wheelwell.

The wheel section and tire profile are obviously not accurate; the primary focus was to determine if I could fit a 275 on a Sportline 8s 18x9.5 ET45 in the back without rubbing the inner surface of the wheelwell or rolling the fender. I think the latter may be necessary but at least it appears it would clear the inner surface. I think a 265 will ultimately be the optimum size (see my previous post.)

BTW - the second diagram of an ET50 wheel was to see if widening an OEM 8.5” wheel by 1” would be worth the effort. (I think not.)

I’ll post back if/when I buy the wheels.

Wheel fitment-11X17.pdf

[cornercarver]

Guys,

I'm about to order the Sportline 8s from Modbargains; Can those of you who have these confirm the 18x8.5 (ET45) clears the OEM front brake caliper?

[BMWCurves]

Guys,

I'm about to order the Sportline 8s from Modbargains; Can those of you who have these confirm the 18x8.5 (ET45) clears the OEM front brake caliper?

I think 704sw has Sportline 8S wheels and they clear his even larger than stock front 135s brake calipers

[cornercarver]

I think he had to add spacers to clear the larger brakes.

[johnrando]

Pics when installed pls!

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[cornercarver]

Pics when installed pls!

Will do. Could be a while though; Modbargains said they’re backordered and won’t ship until mid to late March.

[johnrando]

What made you decide on those? How are the reviews on them?

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[cornercarver]

What made you decide on those? How are the reviews on them?

I think they look great on the E46, they’re relatively light, and at $1160 for 4 wheels (free shipping this month too) they seeemed like the best option. 704sw has them and has said only good things about them. I think they look great on his car.

I’m going to wait on reviewing Modbargains until I actually receive the wheels. They charged my card already even though the wheels haven’t shipped. The rep said the container is due mid-March and should ship this month. I’ll update this thread when they’re in hand.

BTW: 704sw confirmed via PM they clear the OEM calipers.

[cornercarver]

Wheels arrived today.



Hope to get the new tires mounted & balanced this Saturday...

Thought I’d check the weight before mounting & balancing; My cheap IKEA scale confirms the weight at just over 19lbs for the 18x9.5” wheel, without center cap.