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[dug1200]

will i need spacers? run 255/35 or 255/40?

[John_01]

From looking at other threads, ET40 is going to need a spacer. Have a look at these:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=56894&page=2

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360683

[dug1200]

thank you. so my understanding is that width of the tire isnt as important than the offset in regards to strut clearance. is that correct?

Originally Posted by John_01

From looking at other threads, ET40 is going to need a spacer. Have a look at these:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=56894&page=2

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360683

[John_01]

Originally Posted by dug1200

thank you. so my understanding is that width of the tire isnt as important than the offset in regards to strut clearance. is that correct?

I don't have enough experience to comment much about that. To me it looks like both rim width and offset are important factors when using 255/35/18. I think it also depends a bit on how much strut clearance you consider safe. I remember reading that some coil-over front stuts require a bit more clearance than the stock struts.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by dug1200

will i need spacers? run 255/35 or 255/40?

18x9.0 +40 will clear the inside but the 255 tire may be a bit close on the inside. You may need a spacer depending on what suspension you are running.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[dug1200]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

18x9.0 +40 will clear the inside but the 255 tire may be a bit close on the inside. You may need a spacer depending on what suspension you are running.

-Charles@VMRWheels

so the 18x9 will fit all around on stock with no spacers...drop down to 235 or 245 all around?

will this set up be better if I go 19 an staggered
(2) 19x8.5 +35
(2) 19x9.5 +35

[John_01]

What attracted you to using non-staggered 255s in the first place?

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by dug1200

so the 18x9 will fit all around on stock with no spacers...drop down to 235 or 245 all around?

will this set up be better if I go 19 an staggered
(2) 19x8.5 +35
(2) 19x9.5 +35

The 8.5/9.5" setup is the most common amongst this board. This will be a direct bolt-on fitment and will not require any work with a 235/265 combo.

-Charles@VMRWheels

[dug1200]

Originally Posted by John_01

What attracted you to using non-staggered 255s in the first place?

friend of mine is selling a set of volks in that set up. Really want the wheels, but wanted to see if they fit first.

[dug1200]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

The 8.5/9.5" setup is the most common amongst this board. This will be a direct bolt-on fitment and will not require any work with a 235/265 combo.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Thank you for your help.

[John_01]

Without spacers I still think the front will be really close to the strut, so I'd probably put 3mm spacers to give better clearance. I'd also think about dropping down to a 245/35/18 on the front if rotating the tyres isn't a priority for you.

Please post some pics if you end up getting the wheels.

[kc1337]

I am running 245/40R18s all around with +35 offset.

The tires I am running (Dunlop star spec) are almost 10mm wider than others so I am almost essentially running 255s