20x9.5 on the front? Can it be done?

dado337 · 03-31-2011, 02:22 PM

What offset and tire size would I need to fit a 20x9.5 on the front of a E90 with sport suspension?

VMRWheels · 03-31-2011, 06:04 PM

Our 20x9 +35's are quite aggressive already. 20x9.5's will require a more narrow tire and most likely some camber adjustments up front.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Here are our VMR V710's in 20x9 and 20x10.

dado337 · 03-31-2011, 06:51 PM

What do you think a 45mm offset would do? You think that'll work? What size tire do you guys have on the 9"?

VMRWheels · 03-31-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dado337

What do you think a 45mm offset would do? You think that'll work? What size tire do you guys have on the 9"?

9.5 +45 unfortunately will not clear the inside and will hit the inside suspension components. Our 9.5 +33 rear comes quite close already and a 235 must be stretched to clear the outside.

-Charles@VMRWheels

dado337 · 03-31-2011, 09:18 PM

Man this is killin me I am trying to fit a super nice set of wheel sbut the only company that makes replicas make them in a 9.5". There is a bunch of different offsets but only a 9.5 width.

Derelict · 03-31-2011, 09:35 PM

I ran 10" et25 235/40/18 up front without issues.

dado337 · 03-31-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

I ran 10" et25 235/40/18 up front without issues.

Yeah but I'm sure a 20 would fit a little different.

Derelict · 03-31-2011, 10:45 PM

That's just the diameter. You could do 20x9.5 et20 with a 225 and be ok.

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

That's just the diameter. You could do 20x9.5 et20 with a 225 and be ok.

Yeah but think a 20x9.5 would hit my fenders on a turn, would you say? I don't want to mess up my fenders.

Derelict · 04-01-2011, 10:48 AM

225/40/18 and 225/30/20 are within 1/4" in rolling diameter

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 11:19 AM

Good point. but thinking more about it, stretching a 225/40 on a 9.5 wheel will be killer on Colorado roads... What do you think about a 225/35?

Did you have any problem at all with hitting your fenders? Are they rolled and do you have sport suspension.

Derelict · 04-01-2011, 11:21 AM

I did 235 on a 10" and now 225 on 9.5" in Boston. Sack up! Fenders rolled and slammed. If you're not lowered, then you have nothing to worry about.

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

I did 235 on a 10" and now 225 on 9.5" in Boston. Sack up! Fenders rolled and slammed. If you're not lowered, then you have nothing to worry about.

What suspension do you have? I wanna see pictures of it! I do want to lower it but I thought it wasn't possible with 20s

Ghost170 · 04-01-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dado337

Yeah but think a 20x9.5 would hit my fenders on a turn, would you say? I don't want to mess up my fenders.

depends how low you are.. just as stated before, with the right offset, tires, camber, and rolling your front fender, you can make it fit!

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost170

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Originally Posted by dado337

Yeah but think a 20x9.5 would hit my fenders on a turn, would you say? I don't want to mess up my fenders.

depends how low you are.. just as stated before, with the right offset, tires, camber, and rolling your front fender, you can make it fit!

I would hate to mess with my camber. Go thru tires like crazy.... God I just wish they would make the wheels I want in my fitment. Or atleast not so damn wide!

remmib · 04-01-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

That's just the diameter. You could do 20x9.5 et20 with a 225 and be ok.

I'd never do 225/30 on 9.5" wheels.

Different stretch to 225/40/18 on 18x9.5 than 225/30/20 on 20x9.5.

Derelict · 04-01-2011, 03:16 PM

Well I would never do 20"s, but it's doable.
The stretch is comparable: http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 06:56 PM

yeah 225/30 seems so extreme to me. MAYBE a 235/35 if it would fit on my car. I want ot see this slammed car on 20x9.5 in front!

Derelict · 04-01-2011, 08:48 PM

This is 18x10" et25 with 235/40 front:

dado337 · 04-01-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

This is 18x10" et25 with 235/40 front:

And you never rubbed or hit fender??

Derelict · 04-01-2011, 08:52 PM

No... sorry for the hi-res

lenny973 · 04-18-2011, 01:52 PM

thats what i ride man

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Derelict Banned 15 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I ran 10" et25 235/40/18 up front without issues.
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Derelict Banned 15 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	That's just the diameter. You could do 20x9.5 et20 with a 225 and be ok.
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dado337 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 212 Posts Drives: '09 E90 335i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (0)	Good point. but thinking more about it, stretching a 225/40 on a 9.5 wheel will be killer on Colorado roads... What do you think about a 225/35? Did you have any problem at all with hitting your fenders? Are they rolled and do you have sport suspension.
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Derelict Banned 15 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I did 235 on a 10" and now 225 on 9.5" in Boston. Sack up! Fenders rolled and slammed. If you're not lowered, then you have nothing to worry about.
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Derelict Banned 15 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Well I would never do 20"s, but it's doable. The stretch is comparable: http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit
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dado337 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 212 Posts Drives: '09 E90 335i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (0)	yeah 225/30 seems so extreme to me. MAYBE a 235/35 if it would fit on my car. I want ot see this slammed car on 20x9.5 in front!
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Derelict Banned 15 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	This is 18x10" et25 with 235/40 front: Last edited by Derelict; 04-01-2011 at 08:55 PM..
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