Will these wheels fit with my 18 M3?

[F80_Baby]

I have an 18 m3 with competition package and just wondering if these wheels will fit (sorry rookie here trying to buy winter tires and wheels)

Size: 19x8.5
Bolt Code: 21
Bolt Circle: 5x120
Offset: 35
Back Space: 6.1
Bore: 72.5
TPMS: Yes
Cap: 1003-40MB
Finish: Matte Black Face w/Gloss Black Windows
Load Rating: 1600
Rim Type: Standard
Seat Type: Conical


https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...151848447.html

[TypeOne]

They should but they will be hella narrow all the way around.

[drburton]

Originally Posted by TypeOne

They should but they will be hella narrow all the way around.

Agree on narrow and they would be 14mm further inset for rear, 12mm in front. So visually not great.

[F80_Baby]

Originally Posted by drburton

Agree on narrow and they would be 14mm further inset for rear, 12mm in front. So visually not great.

Thanks. What would you recommend as a good set up?

I spoke to the rep and he recommends this:

19x8.5" ET35, 19x10" ET40, 5x120, 72.56mm

Thoughts?

[vividracing]

I would do 9.5" front and 10.5" rear (or even 11"). That setup looks a lot better.

[FriedPiston]

Offset may not clear the front suspension. You will need an 8MM spacer minimum.

ET35 will work for the rear, but 8.5 width wheel will be too narrow.

My recommendation would be a square set of Apex ARC-8 19x10 ET25 wheels along with 265/35/19 or 275/35/19 tires all around -- they're currently on sale, and can be had for a very good price.

https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels...eel_diameter=6

[Rh6363]

Originally Posted by nars3000

Offset may not clear the front suspension. You will need an 8MM spacer minimum.

ET35 will work for the rear, but 8.5 width wheel will be too narrow.

My recommendation would be a square set of Apex ARC-8 19x10 ET25 wheels along with 265/35/19 or 275/35/19 tires all around -- they're currently on sale, and can be had for a very good price.

https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels...eel_diameter=6

Not to jack this post. But what's better apex or bbs?

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by Rh6363

Not to jack this post. But what's better apex or bbs?

Better is subjective to the kind of application you're looking for, as well as how much you're willing to spend.

Apex is known for their affordable flow-formed, light weight 1-piece wheels. Many people use them on the track and/or dual purpose (track + daily). They've been the go-to bang for your buck wheels for as long as they've existed.

On the other hand, BBS has been around for a very very long time. They know wheels, and they're very good at it. If you're looking for a multi-piece set with a fat lip, you'll most likely be considering either BBS or Work wheels. The only downside to BBS is the price tag. A decent set of BBS wheels will set you back quite a bit, and can easily net you 4 different sets of Apex wheels.

[Rh6363]

Originally Posted by nars3000

Better is subjective to the kind of application you're looking for, as well as how much you're willing to spend.

Apex is known for their affordable flow-formed, light weight 1-piece wheels. Many people use them on the track and/or dual purpose (track + daily). They've been the go-to bang for your buck wheels for as long as they've existed.

On the other hand, BBS has been around for a very very long time. They know wheels, and they're very good at it. If you're looking for a multi-piece set with a fat lip, you'll most likely be considering either BBS or Work wheels. The only downside to BBS is the price tag. A decent set of BBS wheels will set you back quite a bit, and can easily net you 4 different sets of Apex wheels.

Thanks for the information.

[Ian1973]

For winter they are fine, that way you can run a square set up. Buy some 15mm spacers to push them out so they don't look so recessed.

[F80_Baby]

How about a square set up for 19x10 ET 40? Any concerns?

For the tires are there any difference between 255/35/19 vs 265/35/19? Would you prefer one over the other?

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by F80_Baby

How about a square set up for 19x10 ET 40? Any concerns?

For the tires are there any difference between 255/35/19 vs 265/35/19? Would you prefer one over the other?

Same as what I mentioned above. ET40 will not clear the front struts. You want to be somewhere between ET22 to ET27-28 for the front wheels. No need to install spacers if you buy the correct wheel offset to begin with.

Ideal wheel width for the front is 9.5" or 10" with offset between ET22-28

For the rear, it's anywhere between 10" (up to ET25) or 11" (no less than ET40, ET44 recommended).

You can run a more aggressive setup if you don't mind dialing more negative camber and/or rolled fenders + shaved plastic liners. This is the way to go if you care more about form over function.

[N3_Gabe]

If You went with a 19x10 et40 square set up, what size spacer do you think you’d need to be running to run a flush look up front?

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by N3_Gabe

If You went with a 19x10 et40 square set up, what size spacer do you think you’d need to be running to run a flush look up front?

15mm - 20mm on the front depending on what suspension set up and tires you have.

Rear will also need a 12mm - 15mm spacer to sit flushed. Again, depends on what tires you run.

A squared 10 inch wide wheel ET40 is not a good size to start with on this car.