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[jbnery6465]

I've searched and read the existing topics but couldn't find a definite answer as it seemed like the answer was 50/50 but all with a tire size of 255 in the rear

I have a 2006 E90 Pre-LCI with Sport package on OEM 17's (staggered) which need to be replaced. I came across what seems like a killer deal with 18" OEM Style 124s:

Front: 225/40/18 (18x8 et20)
Rear: 265/35/18 (18x9 et 32)

I've seen square setups that don't rub with 245/40 all around. Will this set 225/265 fit without rolling fenders? I assume the fronts will be fine, but the rears may be cutting it close? TIA

[jbnery6465]

So in case someone needs help (like myself), I plugged in some numbers in the willtheyfit.com website. So comparing my Style 161s to the Style 124. Maybe some of you can confirm that the difference seems kind of right-ish

17" Style 161s:
225/45 17x8 et34
255/40 17x8.5 et 37

18" Style 124s:
225/40 18x8 et20
265/35 18x9 et 32

The fronts will have a -0.46% speed error, be 0.6" closer to the strut, and will poke out 0.6" more.

The rears will have a -1.07% speed error, be 0.05" closer to the strut, and will poke out 0.45" more

I did a quick visual check and I think I have clearance inside. Well anyways, thanks for reading...if you have any feedback it's more than welcome!

[BM3Rrrr]

Originally Posted by jbnery6465

So in case someone needs help (like myself), I plugged in some numbers in the willtheyfit.com website. So comparing my Style 161s to the Style 124. Maybe some of you can confirm that the difference seems kind of right-ish

17" Style 161s:
225/45 17x8 et34
255/40 17x8.5 et 37

18" Style 124s:
225/40 18x8 et20
265/35 18x9 et 32

The fronts will have a -0.46% speed error, be 0.6" closer to the strut, and will poke out 0.6" more.

The rears will have a -1.07% speed error, be 0.05" closer to the strut, and will poke out 0.45" more

I did a quick visual check and I think I have clearance inside. Well anyways, thanks for reading...if you have any feedback it's more than welcome!

The bold is incorrect.

For the Fronts:
Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 14mm further away from the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 14mm more than before.

The rear is correct

[jbnery6465]

Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr

The bold is incorrect.

For the Fronts:
Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 14mm further away from the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 14mm more than before.

The rear is correct

Yes, you're correct. Sorry I read it wrong. Thanks!