New Wheels and Tires for the F30...

Mason3 · 04-09-2012, 10:26 PM

The first of several mods are now complete. I like the wheels on this a lot. will look even better with the drop thats coming up!

Hope you like the (mediocre) pictures!

Mason

Edited to add: The wheel gap looks much worse in the pictures due to the turned wheel. Its nowhere near this bad!

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R Dot · 04-09-2012, 10:32 PM

don't see any pics?

::EDIT::

nevermind, see em now. ride looks great!

Mason3 · 04-09-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks!

K.Ip · 04-09-2012, 10:46 PM

nice!

what sizes and offsets are you running?

Mason3 · 04-09-2012, 10:49 PM

After reading through all the other threads, I decided (since I am lowering it) to run a square set up.

19x8.5 ET35's all the way around. Ventus V12 245/35-19. This tire size is only 0.8% difference than the stock. It's the closest I could find that would 100% not rub upon dropping!

Hope this helps those out there who are considering! I rolled the dice a little, but it worked out great! No rubbing, should be able to drop the Sport model AT LEAST 1" if not more!

Mason

K.Ip · 04-09-2012, 11:04 PM

looks great man!

from what i read, if you wanted staggered, its possible to run:

front: 19x8.5 ET 35
rear: 19x9.5 ET40 or 45?

did you read differently?

Mason3 · 04-09-2012, 11:08 PM

In theory you can run 19x9.5 et45, BUT the tricky thing becomes tires. Because then you have to run like a 265/35 19 (A RARE TIRE SIZE ONLY A FEW PLACES MAKE), OR 275/35 19 which is too wide for my tastes when you lower.

Certain tire brands sidewalls are 'beefier' for lack of a better word and will rub. Not all the time, but sometimes (bumps, 4 people in the car, etc). Since this car is my wife's DD, I wanted to ensure 100% no rubbing, ever. She allows me to play as long as it doesn't inconvenience her! :P While rubbing may not be a big deal for some, she would freak out if she heard it when 4 of her friends were in the car!

So, the square setup made more sense for me.

Zu · 04-09-2012, 11:56 PM

wooooo!definitely my favourite new rims on the f30 so far!!!!!

EDIT: do you think the individual GTS matt black M rims would fit nicely? 9jx19 et31 10jx19 et 25

Alpine F31 · 04-10-2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason3

After reading through all the other threads, I decided (since I am lowering it) to run a square set up.

Smart move. I'm going to do the same.

yerffejleahcim · 04-10-2012, 02:39 AM

I love those wheels. Hoping i can get the same setup on my F30 as well.

Good job!

Mason3 · 04-10-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zusheng

wooooo!definitely my favourite new rims on the f30 so far!!!!!

EDIT: do you think the individual GTS matt black M rims would fit nicely? 9jx19 et31 10jx19 et 25

No, I don't think they will fit they will fit. Sorry.

Mason3 · 04-10-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zusheng

wooooo!definitely my favourite new rims on the f30 so far!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Smart move. I'm going to do the same.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim

I love those wheels. Hoping i can get the same setup on my F30 as well.

Good job!

Thanks for the nice comments everyone! I went back and forth on wheels and colors. I like black wheels but I don't have any brake upgrades planned and I think black makes the rotor size very noticeable. I may at some point go bronze, but for the time being these like very nice IMHO. Especially at the price point!

Chris's Bimmer · 04-10-2012, 09:33 AM

hey mason or others, How is the ride on the 35 side wall...is it rough, do you really feel all the peddles and rocks on the road?...how are the potholes?.....i want to change the rims but i dont really want to lose the nice ride.....what do you think about 235/40/19 size. A 40 side wall should be a more conformtable ride.

Also side note is summer tires sidewalls of 35 the same as all season tires sidewall of 35?

thanks in advance

Mason3 · 04-10-2012, 10:40 AM

35 is no problem on ride quality. Honestly you won't be disappointed!

onehungevo · 04-10-2012, 11:28 AM

I like the rim choice and color. Can you provide side shots?

Mason3 · 04-10-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehungevo

I like the rim choice and color. Can you provide side shots?

Here you go:

Grumpy514 · 04-10-2012, 04:42 PM

I would like to see a car with 19x9 front and 19x10 or 10.5 rear. Just do some fender rolling and perhaps pulling!

Mason3 · 04-10-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

I would like to see a car with 19x9 front and 19x10 or 10.5 rear. Just do some fender rolling and perhaps pulling!

Get one and do it. Be the first!

onehungevo · 04-10-2012, 07:46 PM

Thanks! Looks great.

Chris's Bimmer · 04-10-2012, 08:00 PM

i got to be honest i am...lol....the ride on the 45 feels like ur on cloud 9....is ur tires summer performance or all season?....could you elaborate on the drive ..thanks

Grumpy514 · 04-10-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason3

Get one and do it. Be the first!

By the time I get the car it will most likely have already been done

Damn you M sport! Few more months to go until order, then a few more months waiting patiently!

Zu · 04-10-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mason3

No, I don't think they will fit they will fit. Sorry.

Maybe with some fender rolling??

i actually already ordered those rims so it has to work or else ill cry :P

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