Urgent help needed

[Johnmadd]

So, I've been having a couple rough days here lately. My problem is... I bought some wheels and tires this morning thinking they would work and it's not. They are 17 225 55 and et30, I knew it would be close but I got a deal. My question is would a stretched tire make this work. I am slightly lowered on bc coilovers at the preset height from the company, would I be able to raise it up higher to make it work. Please help.

[san]

So what makes it not work? I’m not sure what you are trying to achieve with tire stretching.


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[Johnmadd]

The et30 doesn't fit in the wheel well, thinking maybe a stretched lower profile tire may work but I really don't know much about this stuff.

[san]

Gotcha. I’m not sure if a stretched tire would help and also doesn’t seems like a good long term solution but then again I haven’t played at at all with wheels and offsets on our cars.

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[Vas]

Do you know the width of the rim?

17 inches
et30
width -

Btw the tire size is slightly too tall - Ideally it is a 225/45/47

Also is the rim hitting the coilover on the inside?

[Johnmadd]

Yeah I'm stupid when it comes to this stuff lol, thanks San.

[Johnmadd]

Do you know the width of the rim?

17 inches
et30
width -

Btw the tire size is slightly too tall - Ideally it is a 225/45/47

Also is the rim hitting the coilover on the inside?

I don't think its hitting but was just trying not to mess up the fender. I believe it is 7.5 width.

[Johnmadd]

Here's what the wheels look like fwiw, car still in the air.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181022/ca224c04394e0c008d4c7f8bc8dccf0b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181022/de80d00997c2053b97b005a7c075cea9.jpg

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[Vas]

Yeah that tire size won't work. And the offset on the wheels is pretty low which will probably cause clearance issues with the shock body.

[Johnmadd]

Yeah that tire size won't work. And the offset on the wheels is pretty low which will probably cause clearance issues with the shock body.

I spun the wheel in the front while still off the ground and didn't hear anything, but I guess that might change with load on it. What size tire would you try in a bind?

[Johnmadd]

These are of a 2015 and have fifteen miles on them, the guy bought the car off the lot and went straight to the wheel shop.

[ZHPizza]

Way too big of a tire for an e46. And et30 is still an extreme fit even with correctly sized tires. What purpose did you buy those for?

[Johnmadd]

Way too big of a tire for an e46. And et30 is still an extreme fit even with correctly sized tires. What purpose did you buy those for?

All 4 of my wheels got bent do to road work and one tire blew out and then my spare blew out, got a deal good enough that I can flip the wheels if needed. Really just wanted to make it through winter honestly.

[Johnmadd]

Please help me tire and wheel Yoda.

[az3579]

Oh man... that offset isn't gonna work. Ugh...
I'd offer to bring down one of my spare sets of wheels but they're only gonna be summer tires, so that probably won't work for you...

[Johnmadd]

Oh man... that offset isn't gonna work. Ugh...
I'd offer to bring down one of my spare sets of wheels but they're only gonna be summer tires, so that probably won't work for you...

Thanks man, but I guess I'll have to bite the bullet. If you know of a deal on some wheels lmk.

[Sockethead]

What about the ebay CSL replica wheels I got? I got them as a temporary go between wheel...They've held up great for the last 4 years... They were $500 shipped back then.

[Sockethead]

Ebay has a tire & wheel offer right now save $100 on $400 or more... code is PTIRES18

Ugh just noticed... it's only for 1 seller... discount tires direct

[Johnmadd]

What about the ebay CSL replica wheels I got? I got them as a temporary go between wheel...They've held up great for the last 4 years... They were $500 shipped back then.

Do you have a link? I'm driving someone else's car, I can't wait much longer.

[Sockethead]

stand by I'll see if I can find them

[Sockethead]

Ok I'm 99.5% sure these are the wheels I have:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18-CSL-STYLE-WHEELS-FITS-BMW-3-SERIES-E46-E90-E92-E93-F35-F30-F32-F33-STAGGERED/192643189749?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SI M%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D6508f52 3094a42d6af67a16c1b3b0091%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4% 26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D332739247676%26itm%3D19264318974 9&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[Johnmadd]

stand by I'll see if I can find them

Don't worry buddy, ill just buy some apex wheels if the consensus is that these wheels won't fit.

[Johnmadd]

Thanks Rob

[az3579]

Don't worry buddy, ill just buy some apex wheels if the consensus is that these wheels won't fit.Well you can't really go wrong with that decision. [emoji41]

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[3ZHP]

Thanks Rob

I had a set of 17s that I used for snows. My son’s had them up in Ohio. Checking to see if he sold them.


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[Johnmadd]

I had a set of 17s that I used for snows. My son’s had them up in Ohio. Checking to see if he sold them.


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Well, that would be awesome lol

[Johnmadd]

...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/3649a3b17cdfde17bc02fd2461051649.jpg

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[3ZHP]

Well, that would be awesome lol

John, he still has them up west of Cleveland OH. This is a quick shot of what they look like

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/00c48a8843b4a2f8acd28362c6dace70.jpg


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[ZHPizza]

...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/3649a3b17cdfde17bc02fd2461051649.jpg

Sent from my SM-N960U using TapatalkThat tire is probably way oversized too. Plug sizes in here to see how they compare to the OE sizes (255/35r18)

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

[Johnmadd]

Guy, let me get back to you in the am man.

[3ZHP]

Guy, let me get back to you in the am man.

Pick up the shipping and they’re yours!


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[Johnmadd]

Update: I bit the bullet and ordered apex anthracite 17x8.5 wheels, 2 come in tomorrow and the other 2 on Tuesday. I will be riding on 2 apex and 2 135's for a few days which should look awesome lol. What tire size do you guys recommend?

[Johnmadd]

Pick up the shipping and they’re yours!


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Thanks for your generous offer, if you're son just wants them gone let me know what shipping would be to 23188 and I will see if it makes financial sense for me right now. Thanks Guy!

[BMWCurves]

I really like my 17x8.5 ET40 APEX ARC-8s, I think you'll love 'em too. I use 245/40R17 tires on all four corners.

[Johnmadd]

I really like my 17x8.5 ET40 APEX ARC-8s, I think you'll love 'em too. I use 245/40R17 tires on all four corners.

I know I'll love them, been wanting for years but couldn't justify the purchase. Are you lowered at all?

[3ZHP]

Thanks for your generous offer, if you're son just wants them gone let me know what shipping would be to 23188 and I will see if it makes financial sense for me right now. Thanks Guy!

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[BMWCurves]

I know I'll love them, been wanting for years but couldn't justify the purchase. Are you lowered at all?

I am not. Stock springs, Koni Sport (Yellow) shocks.

[Johnmadd]

I am not. Stock springs, Koni Sport (Yellow) shocks.

Thanks for the clarification.

[Johnmadd]

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I do not see any message sir :dunno

[3ZHP]

I do not see any message sir :dunno

That was to my Son! [emoji39]

They weigh in at 29 lbs each.

UPS is showing 106 for the pair of boxes. Meaning all four wheels @60 lbs


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