What wheels are you using for your track setup?

[heckyeahbro69]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

I'll look into those, not sure I'll go with them since I'm only doing probably 2-3 weekends/year for the next few years ... I'll take a look though. thanks!

I ordered mine from apex and all they had was black. I wanted any thing but lol. for me, the studs just make it easier to line up the spacer and wheel and hold it all up there instead of fumbling around with everything, but they aren't necessary.

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by heckyeahbro69

I ordered mine from apex and all they had was black. I wanted any thing but lol. for me, the studs just make it easier to line up the spacer and wheel and hold it all up there instead of fumbling around with everything, but they aren't necessary.

if they aren't going to be available in time for my track day next month I'll need to go with anthracite .. but my wife requested black and she's been very supportive during this $4k track day bender so.....shooting for black although I can always plastidip them as well

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

The EC-7's in 18x10" ET25 squared have been a very popular choice amongst F8X M3/M4 owners that previously had an E9X M3. However, if you'd like to fit even more tire onto the car, the 18x10" ET33 squared with a 5mm spacer in front would allow for larger tires than 275/35/18, as the rears would not be as flush and would allow for wider tires to fit. Added negative camber would be suggested for going wider than a 275 sized tire on the F8X.

david - what range of spacers in the front do you think would work? i'm going 18x10 et33 with ec7s and going to run 275/35/18 NT01 (or 275/40/18). another member above is using 10mm ... do you see fitment issues with either 5mm or 10mm front spacer going to wider tires?

thanks!
matt

[FTS]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

going to run 275/35/18 NT01 (or 275/40/18). another member above is using 10mm ... do you see fitment issues with either 5mm or 10mm front spacer going to wider tires?

I don't think 275/40/18 tires would fit, they are too big in diameter at 26.65" when inflated. My 265/35/19 tires are at 26.3" and there is about 2-3 mm clearance to inner well at the lower rear section, at about 160 deg angle. About the same on the front side with 3-4 mm clearance. So, you'd have to go with 35 section tires I think.

[heckyeahbro69]

my 275-35's are very close to rubbing the fender liners in front while turning. 40's will probably rub for sure.

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by FTS

I don't think 275/40/18 tires would fit, they are too big in diameter at 26.65" when inflated. My 265/35/19 tires are at 26.3" and there is about 2-3 mm clearance to inner well at the lower rear section, at about 160 deg angle. About the same on the front side with 3-4 mm clearance. So, you'd have to go with 35 section tires I think.

thank you!

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by heckyeahbro69

my 275-35's are very close to rubbing the fender liners in front while turning. 40's will probably rub for sure.

do you think 5mm instead of 10mm wouldve been a better choice? trying to find where I'll have more room in case I get a tire that's on the wider side at some point ..

thanks!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

do you think 5mm instead of 10mm wouldve been a better choice? trying to find where I'll have more room in case I get a tire that's on the wider side at some point ..

thanks!

5mm spacers in front with an ET33 wheel would keep you closer to the stock offset (ET29). You just need to ensure you have sufficient clearance with the front strut.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by FTS

I don't think 275/40/18 tires would fit, they are too big in diameter at 26.65" when inflated. My 265/35/19 tires are at 26.3" and there is about 2-3 mm clearance to inner well at the lower rear section, at about 160 deg angle. About the same on the front side with 3-4 mm clearance. So, you'd have to go with 35 section tires I think.

275/35R19 are confirmed to fit in front. 275/40R18 are almost the same diameter. What makes you believe they would not fit?

[heckyeahbro69]

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...et2=33#content


13mm closer to the fender liner will for sure hit. 275-35-18 is about as much as you can go. trust me, its close.

[heckyeahbro69]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

do you think 5mm instead of 10mm wouldve been a better choice? trying to find where I'll have more room in case I get a tire that's on the wider side at some point ..

thanks!

I will mount up a wheel tonight and snap some pics for you. With a 10mm spacer, the room between the inner rim and strut is very small. I can hardly fit my finger in there. I will do my best to get an actual measurement for you. I think a 5mm spacer won't give enough room.

[FTS]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

275/35R19 are confirmed to fit in front. 275/40R18 are almost the same diameter. What makes you believe they would not fit?

I am not sure who and how it is confirmed that size fits, but I don't see how it would. I will take a picture of what I mean about lack of clearance and post it. It is possible that people are mounting those size tires and the car is just standing and/or cruising, they "fit," but I highly doubt it.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by FTS

I am not sure who and how it is confirmed that size fits, but I don't see how it would. I will take a picture of what I mean about lack of clearance and post it. It is possible that people are mounting those size tires and the car is just standing and/or cruising, they "fit," but I highly doubt it.

See this thread

Have a look at the pictures in post#76, it is a tight fit but it does fit .

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by heckyeahbro69

I will mount up a wheel tonight and snap some pics for you. With a 10mm spacer, the room between the inner rim and strut is very small. I can hardly fit my finger in there. I will do my best to get an actual measurement for you. I think a 5mm spacer won't give enough room.

haha i went and measured my finger with an iwanson gauge ... my pointer finger's around 7 mm thick .. i was thinking that you could probably get pretty darn close to the shock without a problem because during travel it shouldn't get too close but i guess during alignment adjustments maybe it could? i don't know enough about that.. kinda like (in my head) how small of a tolerance the wheeler-to-caliper gap is without an issue.

anyway - you don't have to go through the trouble for photos although it may be helpful for the other guys. it's hard for me to know which way to go it seems like everyone's making good points, but i'm guessing most people's input has fallen within the range of acceptable.

18x10et33 square with 275/35/18 NT01 and 10mm spacers in front ... final answer for me.

we really should get a sticky compile a thread of who runs what that has/has-not worked... lol. i really appreciate all the input here though ... thanks again guys!

[FTS]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

See this thread

Have a look at the pictures in post#76, it is a tight fit but it does fit .

Yes, in that thread it is very close, but I don't think he took the pictures from the correct angle; it does not make sense to me, but I am sure you are right. The stock tire's diameter supposedly is 26.6". Now look at the photo I took of my front R888s, their on-paper spec is 26.3" dia. and I measured it on the car, they are actually 26.3". There is a protrusion on the lower back end of the fender well, there is about 2 mm, may be 3 mm, clearance to that protrusion.

Make sure the post #76 OP's tires are really not rubbing. 0.3" difference is 7.2 mm, I am honestly hesitant to say (7.2/2=) 3.6 mm additional diameter will not rub.

[smh_amg_m4gts]

Originally Posted by FTS

Not to reverse your decision, but to make your aware: R888-R are coming, they will have 15" to 19" sizes, aymetrical (not directional as the R888s), but don't have further info.

Does this mean I can use my stock 19s for the track? I don't feel like paying 1600 for a set of rims I'm going to use on the track!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

The EC-7's in 18x10" ET25 squared have been a very popular choice amongst F8X M3/M4 owners that previously had an E9X M3. However, if you'd like to fit even more tire onto the car, the 18x10" ET33 squared with a 5mm spacer in front would allow for larger tires than 275/35/18, as the rears would not be as flush and would allow for wider tires to fit. Added negative camber would be suggested for going wider than a 275 sized tire on the F8X.

Hi David,

After having done a few track days with my M4, it seems like it would prefer wider tires in the rear. Do you have any plans in releasing an 18X11 EC-7 wheel with suitable offset for the F8X anytime soon?

[FTS]

Originally Posted by stunnaM3

Does this mean I can use my stock 19s for the track? I don't feel like paying 1600 for a set of rims I'm going to use on the track!

Yes of course, but I think they are too narrow of a wheel, and the R888s and probably R888Rs are not very good in the rain to use them as street tires, I would not recommend it. It would be better to run RE11, RE71 or AD08s I think.

[vrptstyly]

Originally Posted by FTS

I am not sure who and how it is confirmed that size fits, but I don't see how it would. I will take a picture of what I mean about lack of clearance and post it. It is possible that people are mounting those size tires and the car is just standing and/or cruising, they "fit," but I highly doubt it.

It fits. I just started running a square 18x10 ET33 Bimmerwold TA16 setup with 275/40/18 Goodyear Super Car 3's. I run a 10mm spacer up front.

It contacts the fender liner up front and that rear protrusion. Nothing serious. I just came back from a few events this weekend. No problems.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by MaynardZed

EC-7 19x9.5 ET 22, 265/35 R888 front
EC-7 19x10 ET 25, 295/30 R888 rear (10.5 not available in proper offset)

I have about 6 track days with this setup and it works great. Just remember to foil tape over the wheel weights so they don't fall off from the heat, and take the center caps out cause they will melt from the heat too.

Bumping an old post but wanted to get your thoughts. I have the same spec wheels but the VS5RS in 9.5+22 and 10+25, currently running stock tire sizes but due for new ones (RE71).

Any rubbing with the 265/295 combo and are you on stock suspension? And are you still using this same setup or have you found a better combo.

Thank you in advance!

[Theruleslawyer]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Bumping an old post but wanted to get your thoughts. I have the same spec wheels but the VS5RS in 9.5+22 and 10+25, currently running stock tire sizes but due for new ones (RE71).

Any rubbing with the 265/295 combo and are you on stock suspension? And are you still using this same setup or have you found a better combo.

Thank you in advance!

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...scl=6mm&sr=0mm

This allows you to input all sorts of clearances and check. I think you'll have about 12mm of inner clearance on your front.

The rear I'm concerned about your outer clearance. 10et25 is already pretty aggressive. I fit 275 there a bit of room. RE71rs are very wide. I have a set on 295 on 11et44 and they fit okay. here is that comparison. 19mm extension out. That is concerning.

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?whe...scl=6mm&sr=0mm

[Tommix]

I will use oem 437M wheels in track. I need some advice, is it ok to use 275/30-19 tyres in front and 295/30-19 rear?