Attention: 2009+ E90 LCI Owners

ALUFELGEN · 03-17-2009, 09:32 PM

ATTENTION ALL 2009+ E90 LCI OWNERS!

The current E90/E92 19x9.5ET30 and 19x9.5ET33 fitments WILL NOT fit your vehicle without modifications. If ET30/ET33 is used you`ll need to roll your fenders, use smaller tires (255/30/19) and shave 3-4mm off your wheels.

Solution:
We recommend going for an effective offset of ET33-ET38 on a 9.5" and if possible using a 255/30/19 tire or 265/30/19 tire depending on the brand. Slightly rolling your fenders might be required if using aftermarket springs.

Moderators feel free to make this a Sticky thread.

BMWDriver2 · 03-18-2009, 09:19 AM

I've been seeing this LCI all over. What is a LCI?

ah gon · 03-18-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromber2

I've been seeing this LCI all over. What is a LCI?

i just know is 09 and up e90.but don't know y call "LCI"?

ALUFELGEN · 03-18-2009, 09:44 AM

It stands for LifeCycle Impulse. Its BMW terminology for facelift.

1clean335i · 03-18-2009, 11:14 AM

thanks for the heads up!

GreenPlease · 03-18-2009, 12:20 PM

Why not just call it "Life Cycle Improvement"? Makes more sense, no?

D_o_S · 03-18-2009, 03:45 PM

So wait, does this mean that the E90 LCI has the same fenders as the E92?

remmib · 03-18-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by D_o_S

So wait, does this mean that the E90 LCI has the same fenders as the E92?

No, it's the trackwidth that's wide on the LCI.

ALUFELGEN · 03-18-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

No, it's the trackwidth that's wide on the LCI.

Yes. 16mm overall.

remmib · 03-18-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

Yes. 16mm overall.

I know. I already wrote that in here Oct 24th last year.
Look at post #7 in this thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=trackwidth

ALUFELGEN · 08-30-2009, 12:11 AM

bump

maui86 · 11-17-2009, 10:01 PM

so does this mean if i have a 07 e90 335i and find rims from a e90 LCI sport, it wont fit or just be super tucked in? if so, am i better off finding e92 sport rims(since they look similar) and slapping them on?

teri

John_01 · 11-17-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maui86

so does this mean if i have a 07 e90 335i and find rims from a e90 LCI sport, it wont fit or just be super tucked in? if so, am i better off finding e92 sport rims(since they look similar) and slapping them on? teri

It won't matter which year rims you get, because BMW rims haven't changed. Its just that BMW decided to update the rear hub carriers to avoid the tucked in rear wheels. If you want to avoid tucked in fitment on your car, the normal solution is to either get some 9.5" rims (wider than stock) or use spacers.

ALUFELGEN · 11-17-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maui86

so does this mean if i have a 07 e90 335i and find rims from a e90 LCI sport, it wont fit or just be super tucked in? if so, am i better off finding e92 sport rims(since they look similar) and slapping them on?

teri

Not necessarily. All the BMW wheels specifications remained unchanged. Feel free to post the specs of the wheels you are looking to upgrade to before you make the purchase. We`ll be glad to provide our advice on fitment.

maui86 · 11-17-2009, 10:39 PM

if i decide to get any bmw oem wheels im gonna either choose style 287, 219m(18''), 135m, or 124(535i sport package).

thank you for any advice you may have to give!

teri

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ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	Attention: 2009+ E90 LCI Owners - Fitment issues ATTENTION ALL 2009+ E90 LCI OWNERS! The current E90/E92 19x9.5ET30 and 19x9.5ET33 fitments WILL NOT fit your vehicle without modifications. If ET30/ET33 is used you`ll need to roll your fenders, use smaller tires (255/30/19) and shave 3-4mm off your wheels. Solution: We recommend going for an effective offset of ET33-ET38 on a 9.5" and if possible using a 255/30/19 tire or 265/30/19 tire depending on the brand. Slightly rolling your fenders might be required if using aftermarket springs. Moderators feel free to make this a Sticky thread. Last edited by ALUFELGEN; 08-30-2009 at 12:11 AM..
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maui86 Captain 37 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: paradise iTrader: (1)	so does this mean if i have a 07 e90 335i and find rims from a e90 LCI sport, it wont fit or just be super tucked in? if so, am i better off finding e92 sport rims(since they look similar) and slapping them on? teri __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/s...rays_37268.htm gotta do what i gotta do to get them donuts 04 spec-v: rip dec07
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maui86 Captain 37 Rep 738 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: paradise iTrader: (1)	if i decide to get any bmw oem wheels im gonna either choose style 287, 219m(18''), 135m, or 124(535i sport package). thank you for any advice you may have to give! teri __________________ http://videos.streetfire.net/video/s...rays_37268.htm gotta do what i gotta do to get them donuts 04 spec-v: rip dec07
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