New Wheels for LCI E90

bomiheko · 01-29-2012, 01:22 AM

Hey guys, been lurking around these forums for a long time, decided to make an account as I like to start modding now.

I want to start with wheels first and go from there. I have a E90 LCI 335xi and would like some suggestions on new wheels. Was thinking of a 19" staggered set, but some say that staggered is not good on AWD. I was looking at a 19" Miro Type 942, but other suggestions are nice, also what offset would I need to run? I was thinking of 19x8.5 +35mm for fronts, and 19.9.5 +33mm for rear if I can run staggered, would that setup rub? I don't have my fenders rolled and don't want to use spacers. Thanks!

bomiheko · 01-29-2012, 04:46 PM

anyone?

Gary@TireRack · 01-30-2012, 09:46 AM

You can stagger on the Xdrive cars if you're careful about tire sizing. Our site will show you a complete list of wheel options (and their prices), let you view them on the car. Almost none of them use spacers.

Link to help you get started :
Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

bomiheko · 01-30-2012, 06:42 PM

That's nice to know that I can stagger. Since you're from Tire Rack, which performance summer tires would you recommend?

Gary@TireRack · 01-31-2012, 11:53 AM

Among the top choices are the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental DW.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

bomiheko · 01-31-2012, 05:26 PM

Using your site, most of the wheels are +35mm for fronts and +33mm for rears, will they cause rubbing on my car? I'm guessing that I also won't need spacers for these specs?

ModBargains.com · 01-31-2012, 10:30 PM

Yes, you can most definitely run a staggered setup on the xi & x-drive models. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you most definitely need to keep the rolling diameter of the tires within a 1% difference. The E90 LCI has a wider track in the rear and does run a bit more conservative offsets as compared to the E90 Pre LCI models. You can fit the 19x9.5 ET33 but that will depend on variables such as ride height, tire sidewall shape, etc. The ideal fitment would be the 19x9.5 ET35-45 in the rear and that will vary depending on the wheel manufacture. Below are a few pictures of a few different wheel setups so that you can check out the fitment on a couple different setups to give you an idea.

Alufelgen CS7: E90 LCI - 19x8.5 ET35 / 19x9.5 ET35

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Alufelgen%20Wheels/Alufelgen-CS7-E90-Blue-2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Alufelgen%20Wheels/Alufelgen-CS7-E90-Blue-3.jpg[/IMG]

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Alufelgen SF-71: E90 LCI - 19x8.5 ET35 / 19x9.5 ET35

01-29-2012, 01:22 AM	#1
bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	New Wheels for LCI E90 Hey guys, been lurking around these forums for a long time, decided to make an account as I like to start modding now. I want to start with wheels first and go from there. I have a E90 LCI 335xi and would like some suggestions on new wheels. Was thinking of a 19" staggered set, but some say that staggered is not good on AWD. I was looking at a 19" Miro Type 942, but other suggestions are nice, also what offset would I need to run? I was thinking of 19x8.5 +35mm for fronts, and 19.9.5 +33mm for rear if I can run staggered, would that setup rub? I don't have my fenders rolled and don't want to use spacers. Thanks!
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bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	anyone?
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01-30-2012, 09:46 AM	#3
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	You can stagger on the Xdrive cars if you're careful about tire sizing. Our site will show you a complete list of wheel options (and their prices), let you view them on the car. Almost none of them use spacers. Link to help you get started : Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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01-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	That's nice to know that I can stagger. Since you're from Tire Rack, which performance summer tires would you recommend?
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01-31-2012, 11:53 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Among the top choices are the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental DW. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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01-31-2012, 05:26 PM	#6
bomiheko Private First Class 5 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Using your site, most of the wheels are +35mm for fronts and +33mm for rears, will they cause rubbing on my car? I'm guessing that I also won't need spacers for these specs?
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01-31-2012, 10:30 PM	#7
ModBargains.com Banned 475 Rep 13,583 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	Yes, you can most definitely run a staggered setup on the xi & x-drive models. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you most definitely need to keep the rolling diameter of the tires within a 1% difference. The E90 LCI has a wider track in the rear and does run a bit more conservative offsets as compared to the E90 Pre LCI models. You can fit the 19x9.5 ET33 but that will depend on variables such as ride height, tire sidewall shape, etc. The ideal fitment would be the 19x9.5 ET35-45 in the rear and that will vary depending on the wheel manufacture. Below are a few pictures of a few different wheel setups so that you can check out the fitment on a couple different setups to give you an idea. Alufelgen CS7: E90 LCI - 19x8.5 ET35 / 19x9.5 ET35 [IMG]http://www.********s.com/images/Products/Alufelgen%20Wheels/Alufelgen-CS7-E90-Blue-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.******s.com/images/Products/Alufelgen%20Wheels/Alufelgen-CS7-E90-Blue-3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.******s.com/images/Products/Alufelgen%20Wheels/Alufelgen-CS7-E90-Blue-4.jpg[/IMG] Alufelgen SF-71: E90 LCI - 19x8.5 ET35 / 19x9.5 ET35** Last edited by ModBargains.com; 01-31-2012 at 10:38 PM..
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