advise on Tires/Wheels

wrose · 02-06-2011, 05:52 AM

Hi
I am looking at the Apex GB for new track wheels-My 07 M coupe is Space Grey (or whatever BMW calls the Grey Coupe )- What color finish would you suggest? I've decided on 18"- 9" ft & 10" rear. I am looking at Hankook Ventus R-S3 - 245/40 ft ; 285/35 rear. Do you think I'll have any clearance issues-I still have stock suspension but plan to install coil-overs later.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Wayne

RBull · 02-06-2011, 08:11 AM

Wayne,

Front wheel will be 10mm closer to suspension and stick 10mm further out.

Rear wheel will be 10mm closer to suspension and stick 20mm further out.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87131

I'm no expert but the tires sizes you've picked seem to be the closest to OE diameters in 18". However the rears may be pretty aggressive with that wide a tire, 10" rim with that offset. Hopefully some others with more experience and with a coil over set up can weigh in here.

On an '07 you've got silver grey . I like the hyper silver wheels but colour is always a personal thing.

dorifto88 · 02-06-2011, 08:24 AM

I really badly wanted that tone of grey when I was looking for a coupe, but now I am super in love with the car I found (interlagos). You are going to think im crazy, but the colors is choose would be black, or white. They contrast well with that color.

gatorfast · 02-06-2011, 08:58 AM

May want to consider a 275 tire for the rear. As for color - basic silver is my favorite. I know dark wheels are very in right now but im not a huge fan.

Z4Murder · 02-06-2011, 09:27 AM

black wheels would look great on that car

02-06-2011, 05:52 AM	#1
wrose Private 13 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NS,Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4M Roadster [8.50] 2007 Z4MC [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00]	advise on Tires/Wheels Hi I am looking at the Apex GB for new track wheels-My 07 M coupe is Space Grey (or whatever BMW calls the Grey Coupe )- What color finish would you suggest? I've decided on 18"- 9" ft & 10" rear. I am looking at Hankook Ventus R-S3 - 245/40 ft ; 285/35 rear. Do you think I'll have any clearance issues-I still have stock suspension but plan to install coil-overs later. Thanks in advance for your help! Wayne
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02-06-2011, 08:11 AM	#2
RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Wayne, Front wheel will be 10mm closer to suspension and stick 10mm further out. Rear wheel will be 10mm closer to suspension and stick 20mm further out. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87131 I'm no expert but the tires sizes you've picked seem to be the closest to OE diameters in 18". However the rears may be pretty aggressive with that wide a tire, 10" rim with that offset. Hopefully some others with more experience and with a coil over set up can weigh in here. On an '07 you've got silver grey . I like the hyper silver wheels but colour is always a personal thing.
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02-06-2011, 08:24 AM	#3
dorifto88 Major 49 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 88 Nissan Pathfinder Join Date: May 2010 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	I really badly wanted that tone of grey when I was looking for a coupe, but now I am super in love with the car I found (interlagos). You are going to think im crazy, but the colors is choose would be black, or white. They contrast well with that color.
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02-06-2011, 08:58 AM	#4
gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	May want to consider a 275 tire for the rear. As for color - basic silver is my favorite. I know dark wheels are very in right now but im not a huge fan.
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02-06-2011, 09:27 AM	#5
Z4Murder Major 28 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: > speed limit Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (1)	black wheels would look great on that car __________________ 2007 TiAg ///MCoupe * Dinan strut bars * ZHP knob * RPI scoop * Ultimate Pedals * RE Diablo * 3.91 TMS gears * Apex PS7 * Eventuri intake* Nitto NT05 * TMS pullies * Zeck CDV * RE tranny mounts * Tekarbon * Mstache 2 * '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi... No more snow for the M!
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