Volk Racing TE37 Gallery For F80/82

[Badmon]

In search of Ultra Mspec matte black/ blast black 19x9.5 +23 Front 19x11 +37 Rear if anyone's selling a set

[herbotis]

Question: Are these wheels (looking into 19" fitament) providing enough clearance for a BBK? I'm looking at the AP Racing BBK 9668.

[MineralWhiteF80]

Originally Posted by herbotis

Question: Are these wheels (looking into 19" fitament) providing enough clearance for a BBK? I'm looking at the AP Racing BBK 9668.

I just tested this for you using the test template for AP9668 BBK for F80/F82 front fitment.

My conclusion: On a front TE37SL 9.5" +21 offset wheel, you would need at minimum a 12 mm spacer for the caliper to clear the back of wheel spokes. The overall radius of the caliper/brake rotor is not a problem. The problem then becomes the wheel/tire will likely poke outside the fender because the effective wheel offset is too low. Even with -3.0 degrees camber, I don't think a 9.5" +9 et will fit without rubbing unless your suspension is super lifted. Other TE37 styles may differ from my test fit, but I would say, NO, the AP9668 is not compatible with the 19" TE37SL model because the caliper is too wide.

This is the template I used: AP9668 F80 M3 Template
There seems to be an error in the template. The template has the wheel bore width at 79mm versus 72.56 mm- which is odd. I know my template was printed and scaled correctly because all other test measurements are perfect, just the hub bore length is too long. I corrected it so the template was accurate.

Here are some pics of the test. Notice how the BBK template contacts the wheel spoke with no spacer stacked on the wheel mating surface, as well as with the 5 mm spacer stacked, and then finally it clears with a 15mm spacer stacked on the wheel mating surface. With a 10 mm spacer, there is less than 2 mm of gap at best, which is why I say a 12 mm spacer is needed to satisfy the AP/Essex bare minimum gap of 2.5 mm. The picture of the tire/fender gap is -3.0 camber, 265/35/19 PS4S, with the TE37 9.5" +21 with 5mm spacer. So having a 12 mm spacer would push the wheel out another 7 mm from that picture, and would absolutely rub on my car.

I know a simple "No" answer would have sufficed, but I hope this helps you gain a little more insight into the why.

[MineralWhiteF80]

and a TE37 thread bump pic!

[dr. ill]

Originally Posted by MineralWhiteF80

I just tested this for you using the test template for AP9668 BBK for F80/F82 front fitment.

My conclusion: On a front TE37SL 9.5" +21 offset wheel, you would need at minimum a 12 mm spacer for the caliper to clear the back of wheel spokes. The overall radius of the caliper/brake rotor is not a problem. The problem then becomes the wheel/tire will likely poke outside the fender because the effective wheel offset is too low. Even with -3.0 degrees camber, I don't think a 9.5" +9 et will fit without rubbing unless your suspension is super lifted. Other TE37 styles may differ from my test fit, but I would say, NO, the AP9668 is not compatible with the 19" TE37SL model because the caliper is too wide.

This is the template I used:
There seems to be an error in the template. The template has the wheel bore width at 79mm versus 72.56 mm- which is odd. I know my template was printed and scaled correctly because all other test measurements are perfect, just the hub bore length is too long. I corrected it so the template was accurate.

Here are some pics of the test. Notice how the BBK template contacts the wheel spoke with no spacer stacked on the wheel mating surface, as well as with the 5 mm spacer stacked, and then finally it clears with a 15mm spacer stacked on the wheel mating surface. With a 10 mm spacer, there is less than 2 mm of gap at best, which is why I say a 12 mm spacer is needed to satisfy the AP/Essex bare minimum gap of 2.5 mm. The picture of the tire/fender gap is -3.0 camber, 265/35/19 PS4S, with the TE37 9.5" +21 with 5mm spacer. So having a 12 mm spacer would push the wheel out another 7 mm from that picture, and would absolutely rub on my car.

I know a simple "No" answer would have sufficed, but I hope this helps you gain a little more insight into the why.

You might want to consider the 19x9.5 +22 TE37sl. It has the same face design but much less lip (doesn't look as good imo). What you lose in lip you make up in hub thickness/caliper clearance.

[stevenshocker]

Originally Posted by Wtfitzvi

These wheels look perfect on this car.

Wheel/Tire specs?! I just picked up a set of ultras in diamond black! Need to run through this thread for tire size ideas haha.

[stevenshocker]

My new set of TE37 Ultra M in Diamond Black. I will be running Toyo R888R 265/35/19 & 295/30/19. I should have the tires by mid-next week and mounted by the end of the week. I'll post some photos once they are on! Super excited!

[M3AN_F8IGHTY]

my TEs over the years...
TE fans...what do u notice about this pic???

[dr. ill]

You don't like center caps

[M3AN_F8IGHTY]

Originally Posted by dr. ill

You don't like center caps

youre not wrong but wasnt the answer i was looking for hahaha

answer: TEs on the sti are fake hahaha

[blaccm3]

Same specs, different color.

TE37 Ultra M-Spec
OG Bronze

[r0wr]

What’s everyone doing with their rusted hubs? Love my TE37SL but the rusted hubs are killing the vibe. Caps are so expensive too.

[MineralWhiteF80]

Originally Posted by r0wr

What’s everyone doing with their rusted hubs? Love my TE37SL but the rusted hubs are killing the vibe. Caps are so expensive too.

clean up the hubs as best as possible with wire brush, spray with brake cleaner, then spray paint with a satin or gloss black high temp spray paint. Mask off areas you dont want painted. Comes out real nice and simple.

[EDMJAY]

18in E9X specs

275/35
295/30

[MineralWhiteF80]

Originally Posted by EDMJAY

18in E9X specs

what width and offset wheels?

[EDMJAY]

Originally Posted by mineralwhitef80

what width and offset wheels?

18x9.5 +22
18x10.5 +20

[MineralWhiteF80]

Originally Posted by EDMJAY

18x9.5 +22
18x10.5 +20

im impressed you have a 10.5 +20 in the rear with a 295 wide tire. My rear wheel is 10.5" +25 with a 285 tire @ -2.1 camber and my fender liners are destroyed.

[EDMJAY]

Originally Posted by MineralWhiteF80

im impressed you have a 10.5 +20 in the rear with a 295 wide tire. My rear wheel is 10.5" +25 with a 285 tire @ -2.1 camber and my fender liners are destroyed.

I’m maxed at -3.2 camber. Had some rubbing driving to get an alignment but after adding camber it went away.

[Cboy]

Anyone running black lug bolts and can recommend where I should buy a set for my TE37s that are on their way? Will the oem lug bolts fit?

[csboi]

Originally Posted by M3AN_F8IGHTY

my TEs over the years...
TE fans...what do u notice about this pic???

The ones on the Subie are false (the air valve is not lined up correctly to the bolt holes.) ��

[M3AN_F8IGHTY]

Originally Posted by csboi

The ones on the Subie are false (the air valve is not lined up correctly to the bolt holes.) ��

bingo

[baustinvu]

Couple crappy phone pics