e36 18x9.5 and 18x8 tire fitment

[013137]

I recently bought staggered Tsw Snetterton rims (18x9.5 for my rear and 18x8 in the front), and I was wondering what size tire would fit? I am also planning on installing adjustable Rokkor coilovers (which start at a 1.5" drop at the highest position)

I'm mainly concerned with the rears.:(
The offset of the 18x9.5" rims (rears) are 45mm, but their is also a possibility that the shop will give me a 20mm (in which I heard might not fit):shifty

[twastheglow]

I recently bought staggered Tsw Snetterton rims (18x9.5 for my rear and 18x8 in the front), and I was wondering what size tire would fit? I am also planning on installing adjustable Rokkor coilovers (which start at a 1.5" drop at the highest position)

I'm mainly concerned with the rears.:(
The offset of the 18x9.5" rims (rears) are 45mm, but their is also a possibility that the shop will give me a 20mm (in which I heard might not fit):shifty

I didn't read anything about tires. Are you asking if the wheels will fit?

[jonesmechanical]

With a ton of careful fender work (still not flared, maintaining stock body lines) I have fit 265 35 18's with that exact offset and lowered. The safer bet is 255 35 18. Fronts, you could go 245 35 28, and will clear much better than a 235 40 18 (because of overall larger tire diameter), but for a more uniform look front to rear, I would stick to a 225 40 18.

You listed the rear offset, but not the front. The above fitment is assuming a 30-38mm offset on an 8".

[013137]

With a ton of careful fender work (still not flared, maintaining stock body lines) I have fit 265 35 18's with that exact offset and lowered. The safer bet is 255 35 18. Fronts, you could go 245 35 28, and will clear much better than a 235 40 18 (because of overall larger tire diameter), but for a more uniform look front to rear, I would stick to a 225 40 18.

You listed the rear offset, but not the front. The above fitment is assuming a 30-38mm offset on an 8".
So your sayin use a 225 40 18 all around? Would that even fit on a 9.5" rim?


I didn't read anything about tires. Are you asking if the wheels will fit?

"I was wondering what size tire would fit?"

[013137]

Nvm guys, the guy at the shop just told me that he accidentally order 8.5 all around. I'm happy because I know 8.5 should fit with no problems http://64.19.142.10/images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/smile.gif, but I'm also pissed off the F off because I wanted the staggered look with a lip in the back http://64.19.142.11/images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/mad.gif.

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[jmr73188]

Nvm guys, the guy at the shop just told me that he accidentally order 8.5 all around. I'm happy because I know 8.5 should fit with no problems http://64.19.142.10/images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/smile.gif, but I'm also pissed off the F off because I wanted the staggered look with a lip in the back http://64.19.142.11/images.bimmerforums.com/smilies/mad.gif.

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if 8.5 all around isnt want you wanted demand either a refund or that he order a different set.