Looking at 18x8.5" all around, tire sizes?

[Boosted]

Yah I've done some searching and found some good, but vary..ing :) opinions. I am looking at a nice set of 18x8.5" rims for my '96 328is on stock suspension w/non rolled fenders. I've seen such sizes as 245/35 or 235/40 all around for a good tire size. I am not necessarily wanting the same tire all around, but at the same time not against it.

So to all those experts in tire/wheel size combinations, offer me some insight please. ;)

Thanks guys, I am so looking foward to my 3-Series coming out of the shop on Friday, and I am going to treat myself to some new rims/tires in the meantime! :buttrock

[Mode]

Well. . .you'll get another set of varying opinions here. ;-) . . .

235/40 all around - although a bit tall - would be a fair, easy setup...espechially with the stock fenders.

[BimmerDawg]

Yeah, what he said. ^^^

You can run a 245.35, but not have many choices and spend more $$$. Also, I wouldn't stagger it, as there wouldn't be much to gain without a wider wheel in the back and you'd lose the ability to rotate.

[Daved]

245/35/18 is the size you should go with as it's the best match to the stock diameter.

[KarlSpackler]

offset? You can really not answer any of your questions without the know how of the offset.

Most likely you will be buying a set that will fit your e36 just fine, but then again there are those who post up saying i have an offset of et20... will it fit my e36? NO

18x8.5 will work with 225/40/18-255/35/18 it is a personal decision. I personally like getting as much rubber on the ground as i can. Also look at your offsets and camber angle to figure out how they will fit.

[Boosted]

Oh I thought I put the offset on there. It's +38, sorry bout that.

[KarlSpackler]

245/40/18 if you can

[carcrazed4life]

255/35/18 :D

An Aggressive Fender Roll and an offset of 38-40 to hit the sweet spot. You will get rubbing on the fender liner where it sags, and simply get the sags out and you will not rub. Hell I got 265s and get a slight rub only on my exhaust!

[Kevinlpl]

I run 245/35-18s on 18x8.5s. Look good, drive good, no rubbing.