ET22 8.5 x 18 Wheels

[Markos_46]

Hi everyone - just bought my 318TI and picked these up on Ebay, had no idea if they would fit or not but as luck would have it they do but the tyres do rub slightly but not too badly.

They are ET22 8.5 x 18's all round with 245/40/18 tyres all round - thinking of swapping the rears to 235/40/18's & the fronts to 225/40/18's

Anyone have the same size wheel/offset on their compact? What tyres are you using?

My suspension is standard.

[BMW_Hatchback]

The offset of the wheels are for the E39, thus why they rub. Chances are you will want to run a smaller tire, but not too small.

Does anyone know if the hubcentric rings stock are the wrong size?

[Markos_46]

Yep they were off an E39 M5. I've sorted spigot rings, they sit snugly on the hubs and dont vibrate etc so just unsure what tyres to go for now.

[Bluebimma]

If theyre all 8.5 just do 225/40 all around, dont stagger it.

[tiFreak]

you might need to roll the fenders a little bit too, with a stock suspension you might be able to get away without it though

[jca]

How does the car handle with those 18" wheels?

[Markos_46]

Thanks - arches have been rolled already.

Car handled fine with the wheels fitted, I did a 100 mile trip in it & it felt really nice to drive, love it.

Will be going for 225's all round - anyone know if M3 Evo top mounts would fit? I've got some spare (got an M3 coupe track car) -wouldnt mind a bit of negative camber on the front.

Will be looking to fit some coilvers at some point - do they have to be Compact specific or will Saloon/coupe coilovers fit?

[Bluebimma]

If youre talking about the offset strut mounts, installing the right side mount on the left and the left mount on the right side strut will induce 1.3 degrees of negative camber.

[Rgalvez87]

this message for bluebimma...hey im new to the 318ti juss got me sum 18x8.5 front 18x9 rear factory ride height...wut tire size do you recommend and wut size spacer will i need if needed please let me know thnks

[cooljess76]

Originally Posted by Rgalvez87

this message for bluebimma...hey im new to the 318ti juss got me sum 18x8.5 front 18x9 rear factory ride height...wut tire size do you recommend and wut size spacer will i need if needed please let me know thnks

It all depends on the wheel offset.

[Rgalvez87]

thnks how do i figure out the offset of the rim?

[cooljess76]

Most wheels have stamps or markings indicating the specifications. If your wheels aren't marked, your guess is as good as anyone elses. Usually when you upgrade to wider wheels, your concern is going to be whether or not the tire rubs the fender. So it makes no sense whatsoever to run spacers as this would only bring the wheel out further and cause the tire to rub even worse. In few cases, the tire may rub on the shocks and struts. Usually this is when people run 10 inch or wider wheels, in which case spacers may be needed, however it should also be expected that extensive fender modification will likely be necessary as well. I suggest using google to learn more about how offset affects fitment. I think tirerack gives a pretty good explanation. Best of luck and welcome to the forum.

[Rgalvez87]

cooljess my the offset of the rims all four are 35mm...should i b fine?