XXR 521 18x8.5 et 30 18x10 et 25 M Coupe

[BIMMERGUY91]

Looking at the XXR 521 wheels in 18x8.5 et 30 front and 18x10 et 25 rear for my M Coupe and was wondering if you think they will clear. Im worried the front may be too aggressive. 18x8.5 et 25 front would definitely be way too aggressive right?

[cmark8]

they won't be too aggressive if you run a little camber. I've been running 18x9.5 et22 up front with 255/35 tires and -2 degree camber. It clears and it doesn't rub at all. So you still have plenty of space to play with

[BIMMERGUY91]

sweet glad to hear it. I think these wheels are gonna look really nice

[BIMMERGUY91]

anybody know if I can use my stock lug bolts with these wheels? It says on the website that it needs tuner lugs but we use lug bolts :/ Also would like to know if I could use my stock center caps. I hate the XXR center caps

[mfanatic325]

The need for tuner lugs might be due to the clearance (or the lack thereof) in the XXR's lug area. I once sold a set of XXRs for my friend's Japanese import, and I remember the need for tuner lugs due to this exact issue.

You may need to look into doing a stud conversion, and buying a set of tuner (thin) style lugs in order to run those XXRs.

I also do not think your stock center caps will fit the XXRs. The center bores are not the same size from what I can recall.

Furthermore, if you track your car a lot at all, I would recommend to stay away from XXRs, as they're not all that strong of a wheel. They could potentially warp under hard stress and high-temperature conditions.

In any case, g'luck!

[BIMMERGUY91]

Yeah they actually make tuner lug bolts also. I think I am going to pass on the XXR's though and look into maybe the Linea Corse LeMans. What all options are out there as far as LM or VSXX replicas out there? I know i know get the real thing. I just cant justify spending 3-4000 on a set of wheels.

[mfanatic325]

Maybe look into Vortex Tuning's line of wheels? They recently came out with LM and RGR reps. Those should be plenty strong, even for track use.

Spending $3k+ on wheels definitely isn't for everyone. In fact, for most people, there really is no need, even if money weren't a factor. There is the saying that you get what you pay for, but IMHO that's only a guideline and it's not in any way a "say all, is all" kinda thing

I say go for whatever affordable (but still known for being decently strong) set of wheels you like. All's good! G'luck man

[BIMMERGUY91]

Yeah I mean i have the money for the wheels just dont feel like its worth spending that much on wheels. I will definitely look into the vortex tuning wheels thanks for the tip!

[BIMMERGUY91]

hmm those are nice and a good price but i want to stay with 18's since i have brand new tires any other suggestions

[mfanatic325]

Oh they don't offer 18" sizing? Hmm interesting. Did not know.

How 'bout Velocity Motoring wheels? I know VM's been around for a while. Shouldn't be bad wheels either.

Orrrr you could get in the GB for the APEX Arc-8's. That's like a forum favorite
They're cheap, they're strong, they're lightweight, AND they look great. Win-win-win-win!

[BIMMERGUY91]

Yeah i was considering the ARC-8 my friend has them and they are awesome but at the moment im kinda hung up on how the z4 looks with some deep dish wheels. But if i cant find any that i like really then I may get the ARC-8