Question for correct wheel sizes ...

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Bad_Pritt

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I know there are loads of topics on tyres and stuff, but still a bit confused when it comes to choosing the right wheels and tyres!

Anyway, I have M3 CSL reps at the moment, if I am right, these are 19x8 et45 in front and 19x9.5 et27 at the back ? I believe I have 225/35 at the front and 265/30 at the back.
With some decent lowering, these fit perfectly but now my car is eating my rear tyres for breakfast! My car is a non-M 2.2i

Anyway, I fancy a change and would like to go back to 18 inch wheels for a better ride in combination with less extreme lowering. I don't want to mess around with spacers so would like a flush fit front and back. I was thinking for example something like 18x8 et15 at the back and 18x8 et34 in front. This way I can take the same tyres all round (225/40?) and swap them when they are worn at the back. Or is it still better to go with staggered sets? I'm thinking that with my 2.2i I would be better of with narrow and lighter wheels for better performance?

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I have seen these in the setup as mentioned above...

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Narrow wheels look rubbish from the rear. Probably better in terms of weight I suppose, but I doubt you'll notice it unless you're a racing driver.
 
I'd agree with Ben, a narrower wheel is lost on these cars.

If you were going to run a squared setup I'd personally want 9j all around and run a mild stretch to clear the arches for a flush wheel.
 
Decided to keep the CSL's after all. Will get them repaired (typical lip damage) and resprayed in a darker color (thinking of dark grey). Will fit Eagl assymetrics at the rear for better grip in the rain. :)
 
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