98 318ti RD lowering springs 1.2 drop. Can I run 18's?

[98 318Ti(m)]

Originally Posted by spidertri

I know that BMW_Hatchback runs 18x8 front and 18x9 rear and he has the RD sport suspension. He doesn't have rubbing issues that I know of and I'm pretty sure he hasn't rolled the rear fenders.

Huh, That's nice to know. Wonder if I could sneak another .5 width rims in rear? My only option in style I like is 18"x9.5 rear with th rd lowering kit 1.2 drop. I would love to kow this would work before I order rims. Thanks

[98 318Ti(m)]

Originally Posted by budget76

I'll be running 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rears this summer, if I get the money for new tires for them. Haven't had a chance to test-fit them yet though

Nice, is your car lowered by chance? Mine is 1.2 drop with the rd lowering springs and I wanna run 18"x8.5 front and 18"x9.5 rear. Would love to not to have to roll fenders. I assume proper offset in my case is pretty cruical? Thanks for any help guys

[budget76]

So I'll start another thread with pics later, but I'll post my findings since I'm home now

I picked up a set of Millie MM2 rims with tires, just for the rims. 18x9.5 rear, 18x8.5 front, ET44. The one good rear tire is a 255 35, and rubbed under any type of acceleration or cornering on the rearmost part of the quarter panel, where it meets the bumper. I am slightly rolled, but not much. I'll be running 225 or 235's no larger. The 255 looked AWESOME, but I have too much drop and they won't fit without a decent amount more rolling. Also, they'd kill my mileage

The 18x8.5 ET44 with a 225 35 tire fits easily in the rear as well as the front.

Also, my winter wheels are ET35 with 235 45's on them all around. The rear tires rub all the time, so IMO ET35 will not be enough with that wide of a rim unless you stretch the tires a lot. Not sure of the width of my winter rims, but not nearly 9".