View Full Version : Whats the widest front rim that will work?


96cosmosM3
11-08-2003, 02:04 PM
9" with 255s fits fine without any rubbing or modifications. Anyone running 9.5 or 10s?

Spencer
11-08-2003, 02:55 PM
I know Rob from Mpact was running a 18x9 w/ 265/35-18's all around.

I honestly don't think you NEED to go any bigger than a 9" all around unless you are going for the "look". You can fit a 275 on a 9" with no problem.

B.Watts
11-08-2003, 05:19 PM
Why would you need a 9.5 or 10?

We run 10" on a race car, but we have wider front fiberglass fenders and we still had to cut the fender opening larger because the car is so low.

cpt97M3
11-09-2003, 01:41 AM
Originally posted by BMWRacerITS
Why would you need a 9.5 or 10?


The top 3 M3's at the SCCA solo 2 nationals this year were all running 10" front wheels. Gary's car I think has 11's or 12's in the rear. I think Tunnells has 10.5" rears. They all have flared fenders. Not sure if anyone has any good comparison data to 9" wheels, so I can't say if you _need_ them or not, but I am sure a lot of people want them!

Chris