newbie aftermarket wheel question

oscars2212 · 12-28-2018, 06:38 AM

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out what aftermarket wheel size to get for my 2013 e93 335i. I've been researching online, and looking through what seem to be relevant posts on this site, and quickly getting bogged down in technical terms and details.

I basically want to replace my stock wheels (17x8) with slightly larger and wider wheels, without having to adjust anything else on my car - no spacers, no fender rolls, no messing with the suspension, etc.

I am hoping that I can get 18x8 for the front, and 18x9 for the back, and they will fit my otherwise stock car and not look stupid. I know I also need to figure out what tires to get for the wheels, and I am hoping for recommendations on that as well. Sorry if this is an annoying post, I'm sure there are tons of factors that I am not considering when asking my general question - I really have tried to figure this out on my own and am just getting lost in the details. Had no idea a new wheel/tire setup was so hyper-technical!

PS these are the specific wheels I am looking at: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-alzor-pa...four/030-5kt2/

b92 · 12-28-2018, 10:38 AM

Those wheels would fit without any issue, they are similar to the stock sizes in terms of fitment.

If you wanted to go a little more aggressive without needing any modifications, you could step up to 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 in the same +35 offset. Not sure if the wheel you linked comes in these sizes, but that wheel style (replica of the OEM 359m wheel) is offered by a few different manufacturers so I'm sure you could find something close.

Here's a pic of an E92 (same fitment as E93) with 18x8.5et38 and 18x9.5et35:

As for tires, you can stick with the stock 225/40/18 & 255/35/18 sizes or step up to 235/40/18 & 265/35/18 without any issue.

oscars2212 · 12-28-2018, 10:51 AM

thanks!

tcphoto · 12-28-2018, 12:20 PM

No to black, yes to silver. Otherwise, the wheels will fit.

oscars2212 · 12-28-2018, 02:36 PM

no to black? As a matter of taste? meh, I've always like black wheels better than silver. but thanks for the confirmation on fitment I appreciate it!

JeanCa · 12-28-2018, 02:57 PM

try getting some 18x9 (front) and 18x9.5 (rear) around 30 offset. The car easily can handle those size of wheels and they will be optimal if you want to upgrade to wider tires like 275s in the back etc... Im telling you this because it happened to me where I got some size of wheel and the wanted to change them to some wider ones later on.

Also I see you mention that you do not want to use spacers... If you are looking for a flush fitment, I believe that 18x8 18x9 et35 (wheels in the ecstuning link) will not be flush front and rear.

If you want to really dig in to different fitment options, apex race parts has great fitment guides for our cars. Here I provide the link:

https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

oscars2212 · 12-28-2018, 03:13 PM

thanks for the link, appreciate it.

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oscars2212 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: lots of cars Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DC metro iTrader: (0)	newbie aftermarket wheel question Hi all, I'm trying to figure out what aftermarket wheel size to get for my 2013 e93 335i. I've been researching online, and looking through what seem to be relevant posts on this site, and quickly getting bogged down in technical terms and details. I basically want to replace my stock wheels (17x8) with slightly larger and wider wheels, without having to adjust anything else on my car - no spacers, no fender rolls, no messing with the suspension, etc. I am hoping that I can get 18x8 for the front, and 18x9 for the back, and they will fit my otherwise stock car and not look stupid. I know I also need to figure out what tires to get for the wheels, and I am hoping for recommendations on that as well. Sorry if this is an annoying post, I'm sure there are tons of factors that I am not considering when asking my general question - I really have tried to figure this out on my own and am just getting lost in the details. Had no idea a new wheel/tire setup was so hyper-technical! PS these are the specific wheels I am looking at: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-alzor-pa...four/030-5kt2/ Last edited by oscars2212; 12-28-2018 at 06:43 AM..
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b92 Major 540 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: E92 335is, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2)	Those wheels would fit without any issue, they are similar to the stock sizes in terms of fitment. If you wanted to go a little more aggressive without needing any modifications, you could step up to 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 in the same +35 offset. Not sure if the wheel you linked comes in these sizes, but that wheel style (replica of the OEM 359m wheel) is offered by a few different manufacturers so I'm sure you could find something close. Here's a pic of an E92 (same fitment as E93) with 18x8.5et38 and 18x9.5et35: As for tires, you can stick with the stock 225/40/18 & 255/35/18 sizes or step up to 235/40/18 & 265/35/18 without any issue. __________________ 2011 E92 335is, Space Grey/Coral Red, 6MT. RB 2+, Wedge tuned. E85 PI coming soon.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	No to black, yes to silver. Otherwise, the wheels will fit. __________________
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oscars2212 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: lots of cars Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DC metro iTrader: (0)	no to black? As a matter of taste? meh, I've always like black wheels better than silver. but thanks for the confirmation on fitment I appreciate it!
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JeanCa Private 130 Rep 94 Posts Drives: e92 335i 2011 & F10 M5 2013 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: PR iTrader: (0)	try getting some 18x9 (front) and 18x9.5 (rear) around 30 offset. The car easily can handle those size of wheels and they will be optimal if you want to upgrade to wider tires like 275s in the back etc... Im telling you this because it happened to me where I got some size of wheel and the wanted to change them to some wider ones later on. Also I see you mention that you do not want to use spacers... If you are looking for a flush fitment, I believe that 18x8 18x9 et35 (wheels in the ecstuning link) will not be flush front and rear. If you want to really dig in to different fitment options, apex race parts has great fitment guides for our cars. Here I provide the link: https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide Last edited by JeanCa; 12-28-2018 at 03:03 PM..
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oscars2212 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: lots of cars Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DC metro iTrader: (0)	thanks for the link, appreciate it.
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