Kvasi Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Got a set of 8/8.5"x18" layin. So, before i buy tires for them, is it possible to gethem on and if so, what size tires to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabaza Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 yes, easily without arch roll in fact I think it would look better with 12-15mm spacers once on (depending if you get an arch roll) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 yes, easily without arch roll in fact I think it would look better with 12-15mm spacers once on (depending if you get an arch roll) ET 20 x 8.5" will fit but no chance with a spacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 ET 20 x 8.5" will fit but no chance with a spacer. Agree with this, and your going to want a skinny tyre on especially if your planning on lowering it. Maybe a 225 or 215 possibly even thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 and i didneed an arch roll on mine to run 8x17 et 20 even with a 205 tyre so i doubt an 8x18 et20 will fit without a roll at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabaza Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) yes, easily without arch roll in fact I think it would look better with 12-15mm spacers once on (depending if you get an arch roll) OK wow I got that very wrong, I somehow misread the very aggressive offset to be et40 As above et20 will require slim tyres and likely an arch roll also Edited April 10, 2013 by Shabaza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvasi Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Those who said it woldnt work was right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluminusbutterfly Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 lows, camber, stretch, fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Damn, they're fairly sticking out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvasi Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Surpriced of the front ones i have to say. And, oh, theyre only 8" wide, and its 235/40 on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluminusbutterfly Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 somethings not right there then, im on 17's 8j et10's with a 5mm spacer = et5 and mine dont stick out at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 somethings not right there then, im on 17's 8j et10's with a 5mm spacer = et5 and mine dont stick out at all Don't see how that can be so MV1 fronts are 8j ET47? So with a 20mm spacer that's ET27 and that's flush with the arch on my coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluminusbutterfly Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 my mistake, et20 standard not et10, so that makes my offset et15, but still its not flush with the arch, and i doubt my camber is causing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvasi Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 somethings not right there then, im on 17's 8j et10's with a 5mm spacer = et5 and mine dont stick out at all Thats seroius strange.. No doubt they are 18x8" ET 20 and the tyres are 235/40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 my mistake, et20 standard not et10, so that makes my offset et15, but still its not flush with the arch, and i doubt my camber is causing that So 12mm further out than my example maybe Ci's/sports have different bottom arms? I had 3mm machined off my 20mm spacers as they were very slightly proud of the arch. I'm running around 1.5-2.0 deg camber I wonder if your running more and if so how much difference that makes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluminusbutterfly Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 hmm there is something weird on bmw front hubs, i have to run a 3-5mm spacer to clear standard bmw wheels to coilovers, where as luke in his clubsport had to run 10-15iirc i wondered the bottom arms but on the coupe there is only one part number for all the suspension components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Well something is different your ET would defo stick out on my arches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffchiz Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 pm clubsport chris sure hes done this before iluminusbutterfly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvasi Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Its strange, ive been googling a lot and most ive read says it should be possible to fit them. Didnt see the fronts coming at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 pm clubsport chris sure hes done this before I'm sure he hasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autosri Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Fronts are the worst on mine I run 9.5 j 19" on the back at et29 the fronts are 8.5 et 40 odd and there close to the strut and catch the arch when steering and go over a bump The rears on mine are flush with the top of the arch and poke out on the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colossuss Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Its strange, ive been googling a lot and most ive read says it should be possible to fit them. Didnt see the fronts coming at all..No chance with a 235 tyre!!hmm there is something weird on bmw front hubs, i have to run a 3-5mm spacer to clear standard bmw wheels to coilovers, where as luke in his clubsport had to run 10-15iirc i wondered the bottom arms but on the coupe there is only one part number for all the suspension componentsAs Christian said, I needed a 10mm-15mm spacer (I went for 15, so 18 8J ET35) otherwise the wheel fouled the shock. Although I think it was more down to the wheel rubbing the adjuster on the coilovers. Anyway, ET35 leavves me about 5mm out from being flush with the arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spener Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I run 17x9 et15front, et5rear with 205/40 tire and im flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Looks proud to me and lots of camber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvasi Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Is there some secret wheelinfo i havent understood yet? if theese were ET30 instead of 20, wouldnt they be 10mm "more hidden" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
