18" Wheel Thread

[newtorin]

Hey guys!

I am looking to get some new wheels for my F82.

I am wondering which size should I choose? I want to go for 18 inch wheels, just debating on width of the wheel.

I've narrowed it down to
Front:18x9.5
Rear:18x10.5
or
Front:18x9.5
Rear: 18x10

Planning to run Michelin 4S in 265/40ZR18 and 285/40ZR18 sizes.

What would look better, do you think?

[heyyouduh]

BBS RIA 18x10 et 25
Volk TE37 18x10 et 25

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 21Inked

18s vs 5rs
10x18 et25 +10mm spacer 275 35 18 r888r
11x19 et44 +5mm spacer 305 35 18 r888r
Kw cs 3ways with diffrent spring rates
-2.6 camber Front
-2.5 camber Rear

Originally Posted by coolmody

Apex VS-5RS

18x10.5 +22 with 5mm spacer
18x11.0 +44

295/30/18 Nankang AR-1
315/30/18 Nankang AR-1

Lowered on MCS 2WNR with 6" springs front and rear (coilover) and helpers.

Originally Posted by Skenseth

Hey all, just got the Hankook RS4 265/40 295/40 mounted on the new APEX VS5RS 10s and 11s. Now I think I'm going to go with the eibach euro lowering springs. Cant go to low cause we drive it quite a bit.

Nice to see all these sets in the wild! Thanks for picking up these wheels guys. Do you mind if we upload these photos to our online galleries/site? Happy to credit social media accounts or photographers if needed.

For anyone looking to pick up a set of these 18" VS-5RS, we have a re-run Group Buy that is live now and can save you up to $300.00 off a set: https://www.gangup.com/apex/18-forge...t-q3-2022.html

-Tom

[Skenseth]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Nice to see all these sets in the wild! Thanks for picking up these wheels guys. Do you mind if we upload these photos to our online galleries/site? Happy to credit social media accounts or photographers if needed.

For anyone looking to pick up a set of these 18" VS-5RS, we have a re-run Group Buy that is live now and can save you up to $300.00 off a set: https://www.gangup.com/apex/18-forge...t-q3-2022.html

-Tom

I'm good with you using the pic.

[AR_Motorwerkz]

Originally Posted by newtorin

Hey guys!

I am looking to get some new wheels for my F82.

I am wondering which size should I choose? I want to go for 18 inch wheels, just debating on width of the wheel.

I've narrowed it down to
Front:18x9.5
Rear:18x10.5
or
Front:18x9.5
Rear: 18x10

Planning to run Michelin 4S in 265/40ZR18 and 285/40ZR18 sizes.

What would look better, do you think?

Still looking for some wheels? We carry the whole line of BBSs, Vertini, Volk Racing, Vossens, HREs, Al13s, Brixton Forged and Vorsteiners. Let us know if we can be helpful!

[MH M4]

Originally Posted by Skenseth

Hey all, just got the Hankook RS4 265/40 295/40 mounted on the new APEX VS5RS 10s and 11s. Now I think I'm going to go with the eibach euro lowering springs. Cant go to low cause we drive it quite a bit.

Looks fantastic. I'd love to see pics with the springs, I'm considering this setup and currently running Eibach V2s with BC Forged KL01 in 20" (after the comfort and grip of 18s).

[WordOnRoad]

KW Has Kit + SM10 + 5MM spacers up front.

10MM for the rear shortly, as well as some new to me painted calipers.

[rezilient]

Hey qq guys. Would 255/35r18 and 275/35r18 be okay (instead of stock 40 profile) on stock 18" 513m wheels for the track?

What is the impact for track duty with lower profile tires? Should i expect better or worse or no difference in performance with all other things equal?

Looking at Federal 595RS-RR tires since i had good luck with them previously, they are cheap and they come in this size.

https://tracktires.co/collections/fe...deral-595rs-rr

[Solo_G]

Originally Posted by heyyouduh

BBS RIA 18x10 et 25
Volk TE37 18x10 et 25

Can we see full car pics with the BBS RIA’s?

[Indvdl M]

Originally Posted by Skenseth

Hey all, just got the Hankook RS4 265/40 295/40 mounted on the new APEX VS5RS 10s and 11s. Now I think I'm going to go with the eibach euro lowering springs. Cant go to low cause we drive it quite a bit.

Did you get your springs installed. Would love to see the taller tire on a lowered car.

[ilia]

Originally Posted by Indvdl M

Did you get your springs installed. Would love to see the taller tire on a lowered car.

I have 265/40-18 Yokohama A052 on 18x10 square setup. Lowered on MPHAS. Hope this helps.

[aps]

Originally Posted by ilia

I have 265/40-18 Yokohama A052 on 18x10 square setup. Lowered on MPHAS. Hope this helps.

+25 offset all around? did you need any spacers or additional camber in the front to clear the MPHAS?

[ilia]

Originally Posted by aps

+25 offset all around? did you need any spacers or additional camber in the front to clear the MPHAS?

No spacers needed and you're correct on the +25 offsets. I have -2.5 degrees camber upfront on Ground Control camber plates and -2 degrees in the rear.

[Indvdl M]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

This season I'm adding a 10.5x18 square set to supplement my EC7 staggered set which is very common here. I thought I'd share this nerdy little chart I created to help me evaluate tire options/sizes for both wheel set-ups. I've excluded tires in the endurance 200 category and 275/40 and 285/35 sizes. Otherwise, let me if there are any errors or omissions.

I'm hoping supply chain issues don't force me to the Federal FZ tire.

I wish there were more non-comp options for 305/35/18's

[heyyouduh]

Originally Posted by Solo_G

Can we see full car pics with the BBS RIA’s?

Sorry just saw this now

[nicksm3]

Originally Posted by abdulbata

BBS RIA 18x10.5 +22 square (slicer spec)

295/30/18 A052 square

Old but i must ask....what suspension setup? spacers at all? thank you

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by nicksm3

Old but i must ask....what suspension setup? spacers at all? thank you

Randomly ran across this post after I saw yours but here you go:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=12

[TractionControlDelete]

Adding my previous F82 for in case someone in the future needs this setup for reference. Dinan HAS with 7.5mm spacers at all corners

[nicksm3]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Randomly ran across this post after I saw yours but here you go:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8;postcount=12

Amazing! Thank you very much

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by nicksm3

Amazing! Thank you very much

If you’re looking to 18in square, check out this thread too: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1555419

[abdulbata]

Originally Posted by nicksm3

Old but i must ask....what suspension setup? spacers at all? thank you

Just saw this. I am running KW Clubsport 2 way coils. And yes, needs 12mm spacer upfront to clear the coilover

[M3 Alex]

Haven't had a chance to wash her and take good photos, so I apologize for this terrible snap I took today. More to come.

Doing suspension and lowering it in a couple weeks.

Wheel specs:
TE37SL - Blast Bronze
F: 18x9.5 +22
R: 18x11 +34

Tires:
F: 265/40
R: 295/35