18" Wheel Thread

[Lienrocs]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Bringing this back from the dead! Were you running aftermarket calipers with this setup? Looks like it may be an AP kit, but wanted to confirm.

I'm trying to figure out if 18in E88s will fit over stock/base F8X calipers.

Yeah, I’m running AP Essex brakes. I don’t know if 18’s will fit over stock brakes.

[csboi]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Bringing this back from the dead! Were you running aftermarket calipers with this setup? Looks like it may be an AP kit, but wanted to confirm.

I'm trying to figure out if 18in E88s will fit over stock/base F8X calipers.

I've had this conversation with Slicer and from what he says, the 18" barrels will catch rocks between the caliper and score the barrels. BBS recommends scored barrels to be replaced immediately. For that reason, he recommends only 19" E88 for F80 application.

I've seen 18" E88 on F80s actually, but probably good just for show considering the above. Let me know what color you go with so I don't do the same :P

[Ihatemylife0002]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Bringing this back from the dead! Were you running aftermarket calipers with this setup? Looks like it may be an AP kit, but wanted to confirm.

I'm trying to figure out if 18in E88s will fit over stock/base F8X calipers.

They will not. They clear rears but fronts need AP racing or something similarly low profile unfortunately.

[Hxngs]

Should I go with 285/35/18 4s’ or 295/30/18 4s’. I’m running 275/35/18 fronts.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

Should I go with 285/35/18 4s’ or 295/30/18 4s’. I’m running 275/35/18 fronts.

More sidewall is better, esp for street use. What wheels/offsets/suspension?

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

More sidewall is better, esp for street use. What wheels/offsets/suspension?

Te’s +34 kw has kit. I do want the 35 side wall but I also want a 295

[Indvdl M]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

Te’s +34 kw has kit. I do want the 35 side wall but I also want a 295

I am running this on the rear with Advan GT's and KW HAS kit full low. All good with no rubbing.

[kamilbaran]

18s in the rear with some mickeys. 666m 20s in the front.

[Theruleslawyer]

New 18 sm-10. Probably get them powder coated bronze this winter when coating shops run specials.

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by Indvdl M

I am running this on the rear with Advan GT's and KW HAS kit full low. All good with no rubbing.

What size tire are you running in the front?

[luvmy_f80]

TE37 SL 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +20

[Indvdl M]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

What size tire are you running in the front?

275/35/18 front
295/35/18 rear

[Hxngs]

Originally Posted by Indvdl M

275/35/18 front
295/35/18 rear

Quick question I’ve been searching for but haven’t done myself or found. Are you running a spacer in the front or will the 275 front tire clears the perch/spring without a spacer?

[BGut12]

staggered 513ms 9/10, R888Rs 265/35 295/30, 15mm spacers and lowered on Macht Schnells

[Indvdl M]

Originally Posted by Hxngs

Quick question I’ve been searching for but haven’t done myself or found. Are you running a spacer in the front or will the 275 front tire clears the perch/spring without a spacer?

I have Turner 5mm spacers up front. Could probably get away with 3mm. When mounted with no spacer it didn’t touch but it was very close.

[Windowlicker]

Bimmerworld TA5r’s
18x10 et25 265/40/18
18x11 et44 295/35/18

Eibach pro lowering springs

[PNWRozzay]

Originally Posted by luvmy_f80

TE37 SL 18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +20

What are your tire specs?

[luvmy_f80]

Originally Posted by pnwrozzay

what are your tire specs?

275/40
285/35