18" Wheel Thread

jgoldsmith729 · 04-26-2016, 07:40 AM

I just got a major flat this morning on my RR tire and was dealing with another on the LR tire yesterday. It's time for new rubber!

Has anyone mounted these on their stock 18's? They have the following sizes:

275/35R18
275/40R18
285/30R18

Many people who are changing their 19" MPSS to RE11's go with the wider 285/35/19. I feel that the 30 sidewall on the 18" will be too little. Many people have reported that the 19" Bridgestones run almost 1" wider than the MPSS.

Main objective: more traction!!! Another option would be to run the 295 MPSS.

Please let me know your thoughts!

JTO24 · 04-26-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jgoldsmith729

I just got a major flat this morning on my RR tire and was dealing with another on the LR tire yesterday. It's time for new rubber!

Has anyone mounted these on their stock 18's? They have the following sizes:

275/35R18
275/40R18
285/30R18

Many people who are changing their 19" MPSS to RE11's go with the wider 285/35/19. I feel that the 30 sidewall on the 18" will be too little. Many people have reported that the 19" Bridgestones run almost 1" wider than the MPSS.

Main objective: more traction!!! Another option would be to run the 295 MPSS.

Please let me know your thoughts!

I would do 285/35R18s in the rear. I know PSS come in that size, not sure about the Bridgestones. The 30 profile will be way to short.

jgoldsmith729 · 04-26-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

I would do 285/35R18s in the rear. I know PSS come in that size, not sure about the Bridgestones. The 30 profile will be way to short.

Thanks, I don't believe the Bridgestones come in that size. I have seen you commenting on many of the threads I am searching for. Do you think 295/35/18's will be too wide in the rear (stock 18" wheel)?

Lojs · 04-26-2016, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgoldsmith729

I just got a major flat this morning on my RR tire and was dealing with another on the LR tire yesterday. It's time for new rubber!

Has anyone mounted these on their stock 18's? They have the following sizes:

275/35R18
275/40R18
285/30R18

Many people who are changing their 19" MPSS to RE11's go with the wider 285/35/19. I feel that the 30 sidewall on the 18" will be too little. Many people have reported that the 19" Bridgestones run almost 1" wider than the MPSS.

Main objective: more traction!!! Another option would be to run the 295 MPSS.

Please let me know your thoughts!

I run 285/30 18s square.
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JTO24 · 04-26-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jgoldsmith729

Thanks, I don't believe the Bridgestones come in that size. I have seen you commenting on many of the threads I am searching for. Do you think 295/35/18's will be too wide in the rear (stock 18" wheel)?

I've seen it done on an F80 in person and I think it's doable. Although I'd also upgrade the fronts to 275/35 in that case. I'd do:

255/40R18 f 275/40R18 r
265/35R18 f 285/35R18 r
275/35R18 f 295/35R18 r

I'd personally go with the middle option on the stock 18s.

ecf34 · 04-26-2016, 02:54 PM

I just looked on Tirerack and apparently RE-71Rs only come in 255/35R18 and 275/35R18. There's an option for 265/35R18 but not 285/35R18 (same case with AD08Rs).

If we want to mount 265f and 285r what are our options?

jgoldsmith729 · 04-26-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ecf34

I just looked on Tirerack and apparently RE-71Rs only come in 255/35R18 and 275/35R18. There's an option for 265/35R18 but not 285/35R18 (same case with AD08Rs).

If we want to mount 265f and 285r what are our options?

It looks like the MPSS come in 285/35/18. The 275/40/18 RE-11's have a tread width of 10", section width of 10.9 and overall diameter of 26.7". The 285/35/18 MPSS has a tread witch of 10.2, section width of 11.4" and overall diameter of 25.9". The 295/35/18 MPSS's are out of stock everywhere I have checked - they would be my tire of choice if available.

Thoughts??

dim635csi · 04-26-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ecf34

I just looked on Tirerack and apparently RE-71Rs only come in 255/35R18 and 275/35R18. There's an option for 265/35R18 but not 285/35R18 (same case with AD08Rs).

If we want to mount 265f and 285r what are our options?

Here http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...58&postcount=4 is my 35 series experience. I still like them, but they wore fast, next set is due in August.

ecf34 · 04-26-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dim635csi

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Originally Posted by ecf34

I just looked on Tirerack and apparently RE-71Rs only come in 255/35R18 and 275/35R18. There's an option for 265/35R18 but not 285/35R18 (same case with AD08Rs).

If we want to mount 265f and 285r what are our options?

Here http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...58&postcount=4 is my 35 series experience. I still like them, but they wore fast, next set is due in August.

Yup, I saw your post a while back! I originally wanted to stick with MPSS for street and track duty, but after track day yesterday they seem to wear pretty fast so it's not the best choice.

I think after my MPSS wears out I'll get a set of RE71Rs for dual purpose use.

dim635csi · 04-26-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ecf34

I think after my MPSS wears out I'll get a set of RE71Rs for dual purpose use.

For me RE71R are far better than stock MPSS.

ecf34 · 04-26-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dim635csi

For me RE71R are far better than stock MPSS.

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C5TT · 05-02-2016, 02:57 PM

Here is my 18/19" set up.

Forgestar CF5 matte black deep concave
18x12 with 335/30/18
19x10 with 285/30/18

F80 M Freak · 05-09-2016, 02:29 AM

My new 18"s

danniexi · 05-09-2016, 04:09 PM

copy-pasta from another thread.

looking at the rest of these pictures, now i want a set of TE37s. ugh. the forums are such a bad influence.

itsdg · 05-09-2016, 05:54 PM

Sorry for the terrible iPhone photo, I will get some good ones soon....

18" TE37SL Pressed Triple Black with Neon Yellow stickers from last years black edition SL's.
18x9.5 +22 Front
18x10.5 +20 Rear
275/35/18 Hankook RS3 all round
Lowered with Eibach springs

soobieajax325 · 05-09-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by danniexi

copy-pasta from another thread.

looking at the rest of these pictures, now i want a set of TE37s. ugh. the forums are such a bad influence.

Ooohhh ze40's...

What size/offsets did you go with on the wheels and tires? Also, what suspension do you have? If you don't mind me asking.

CreoUCLA · 05-09-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by danniexi

ugh. the forums are such a bad influence.

I've been toying with the idea of picking up a set of 18" Advan Racing RS-DF or RG-D2 in Machining/Racing Hyper Black... Just because...

jacobe92 · 05-09-2016, 07:21 PM

18x10 et 22 and 18x11et 44

danniexi · 05-10-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by soobieajax325

What size/offsets did you go with on the wheels and tires? Also, what suspension do you have? If you don't mind me asking.

18x9.5 et 20 18x10.5 et 20... running OEM tire sizes (255/40 275/40) lowered on Macht Schnell springs.

rexb16 · 05-11-2016, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jacobe92

18x10 et 22 and 18x11et 44

can we get moar pictures of this setup?

jacobe92 · 05-11-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rexb16

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Originally Posted by jacobe92

18x10 et 22 and 18x11et 44

can we get moar pictures of this setup?

http://www.forgeline.com/customer_ga...roduct_key=164

iewgnaw · 05-11-2016, 12:57 PM

Wheels: Volk Te37sl Magnesium Blue 18x9.5 et22/18x11 et34
Tires: Toyo R888 275/35 and 295/30

Lowered on Swift Springs

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