Have I bought the wrong wheels?

[J14RK D]

I bought a set of silver axe csl lite 19" wheels. The sizes are 8.5" ET35 front and 9.5" ET40 rears. Will these fit on a sport with eibachs and if they are likely to rub then will 225 instead of 235 on the front help and likewise with 255 instead of 265 on the rears.

 

[Dav the wheel nut]

I have 19 inch wheels 8.5 fronts et35 and 9.5 rears et35 lowered on eibachs with no rubbing. I fitted 225/35/19s front and 265/30/19s rear as these sizes keep your rolling radius to within 4mm front and rear.
You shouldn't have a problem on the rears with a 40 offset.

 

[aquazi]

I also have similar offset on the same size wheels... 235 on the front, 265 on the rear.. On eibach Its a harsh ride but no rubbing.

 

[J14RK D]

Well that's good news, thanks guys. One question though. What size tyres are best for my setup?

 

[Marius]

i would go 225/35 front , 245/35 rear

 

[J14RK D]

Would 245 stretch onto a 9.5 rim.

 

[Z4M-2006]

255 is a minimum usually,but 245 will defo go on a 9.5 rim

 

[greenson]

245 will be fine on a 9.5j

 

[aquazi]

i personally wouldnt go for a 245, no rim protection what so ever and looks weird.

265 is better as not only will it give more curb protection but the thicker sidewall may improve the ride quality.

 

[tomscott]

BMW recommend 235/35/19 for front 265/30/19 for the back.

That's OEM CSL