Hiccup? 18inch but what size Tyre ?

[Bmw.wp]

ok gents. i just bought myself a set 18inch mags :joy: but the tyres at the back rubs when i load the car or gets thru a dip thats a bit too deep.:yuck:

Size i got first was at the front and back 225/40. but the wheels at the back are wides so the tyres look to small and there was some space between the lip and tyre.

then i go for a wider tyre 265/35 and now its rubs when i speed a lil bit and when i go sideways to deep dips.

what size do you guys recommend.?

The wheels are wides at the back and are 18 x 9.5 offset is 38.

here are some pics.

 

[herr bmw]

well on the e90 its 255/35 rear and 225/40 front

but on a e46?

 

[msm]

Judging by the pics, it appears that your problem is not the tyres but the offset on the mags which does not appear to be for an E46 rear.

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Your best option would be to have your fenders rolled, but not sure it that would completely solve the problem.

 

[Rennzport]

You need a 45 offset

 

[Bmw.wp]

Judging by the pics, it appears that your problem is not the tyres but the offset on the mags which does not appear to be for an E46 rear.

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Your best option would be to have your fenders rolled, but not sure it that would completely solve the problem.

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then i have a big problem.

you right the offset isn't correct. because although i roll the fender the bumper will still rubs against the wheels. :argh:

now what do i do. daammit.:argh:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Judging by the pics, it appears that your problem is not the tyres but the offset on the mags which does not appear to be for an E46 rear.

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Your best option would be to have your fenders rolled, but not sure it that would completely solve the problem.

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+1

Yep, that offset is the problem - would work quite well on an E90 though!

 

[Bmw.wp]

You need a 45 offset

the wheels are still new. but where do i find a 45 offset.?

swopping for a 45 offset will help a lot.

 

[Rennzport]

Oh.. And 255.35 on the rear for a 9.5

 

[Rennzport]

Where did u buy them.. Check if they have the rear wheels in other offsets.

 

[herr bmw]

is it narrow wides?

if so try and get the narrows that you have on the front,same size all around.

225/40

 

[Doomsdaya]

is it narrow wides?

if so try and get the narrows that you have on the front,same size all around.

225/40

+1

I'm not a fan of narrows and wides because you can't swop the front and back rims....

 

[gizmowp]

255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

 

[Bmw.wp]

255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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Gizmo.wp is this with the same offset i have.? offset 38 on a 18 x 9.5.?

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Now guys isn't there a way :idea: to machine cut the wheel at the back from 9.5j to 9.0 j.?

Can the mags guys arrange something like this.?

 

[gizmowp]

i am not sure of the off set of my rims...how would i find that out?

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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Gizmo.wp is this with the same offset i have.? offset 38 on a 18 x 9.5.?

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Now guys isn't there a way :idea: to machine cut the wheel at the back from 9.5j to 9.0 j.?

Can the mags guys arrange something like this.?

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if the rim guys can widen wheels, i am sure they can make it narrow. they will most probably take metal off the inside lip.

 

[Bmw.wp]

i am not sure of the off set of my rims...how would i find that out?

I got a sticker on the inside of the mags. thats how i know.

if its possible check at the back of the mags on the spokes or hub.

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i am not sure of the off set of my rims...how would i find that out?

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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Gizmo.wp is this with the same offset i have.? offset 38 on a 18 x 9.5.?

---

Now guys isn't there a way :idea: to machine cut the wheel at the back from 9.5j to 9.0 j.?

Can the mags guys arrange something like this.?

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if the rim guys can widen wheels, i am sure they can make it narrow. they will most probably take metal off the inside lip.

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hmm then i need to check with them.

Going to kimberley tomorrow then will ask around.

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i am not sure of the off set of my rims...how would i find that out?

I got a sticker on the inside of the mags. thats how i know.

if its possible check at the back of the mags on the spokes or hub.

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i am not sure of the off set of my rims...how would i find that out?

---

255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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255 / 35 profile is to high...

i have the same profile on my back rims and it rubs....

previously i had a 30 profile and had now clearance issues, even with load in the car...

i reackon that's the maximum you could go...also...this was on a ci...i think the 4 door chassis is slightly narrower by a few mm

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Gizmo.wp is this with the same offset i have.? offset 38 on a 18 x 9.5.?

---

Now guys isn't there a way :idea: to machine cut the wheel at the back from 9.5j to 9.0 j.?

Can the mags guys arrange something like this.?

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if the rim guys can widen wheels, i am sure they can make it narrow. they will most probably take metal off the inside lip.

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hmm then i need to check with them.

Going to kimberley tomorrow then will ask around.

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Okay :flyfun: so the wheels need to go. Pity cause i like them a lot.

just talk to the mags guys to ask if i take .5 of the 9.5J if it will help. according to him its not wort it and unsafe.

so the mags are up for sale.

thanks guys for your input.

 

[Rennzport]

255.35 is the correct size and profile for a 18x9.5
You just need the correct offset

I ran this setup on my e46, lowered and no fender rolling.
Absolutely no touching in full load... With et45.

 

[Rennzport]

Oh yeh gizmo... I dnt think you have 18s, so 255.35 in your diameter is not the same.. Just fyi.

 

[Bmw.wp]

255.35 is the correct size and profile for a 18x9.5
You just need the correct offset

I ran this setup on my e46, lowered and no fender rolling.
Absolutely no touching in full load... With et45.

Thanks Revo.

I put up the rims for sale. I didn't know the offset of the E46. so in future will check before i buy some mags again.

if i can swop for a set with a offset of 45 i will go for it.

Thanks again.

 

[gizmowp]

Oh yeh gizmo... I dnt think you have 18s, so 255.35 in your diameter is not the same.. Just fyi.

LOL Revo, stop being nasty:rollsmile:

 

[Rennzport]

you 20" guy, you... raise: