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#1. Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Doug Young
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:59:30 -0600 From: Doug Young <doug.young@nsidc.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment I've been running 245/35/18 on 18x9" wheels for autox. I have Koni DA coilovers in front but I still run 15 millimeter spacers to add track: no problem with tire rubbing. Doug '95 M3 Kent Shephard wrote: > Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:38:34 -0700 > From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> > Subject: Tire Fitment > > Hi, > > I'm curious about 18" tire fitment. > What size have people with 18" wheels been able to fit? > Will a 245/40 or 255/40 fit in the rear. > Will a 235/40 fit in the front? > > I'm looking a Dunlop FM901 not that it matters a lot. > > Thanks, > > Kent > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* >
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:59:39 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Kent, It just depends on how crazy you want to get. I'm running 4 18x9 BBS RCJ wheels, with Yoko Advan Neova's in a 265/35-18 size. No mods to the front fenders, and I've rolled the rear. But that takes a LOT of camber to clear the fenders (front and rear). Most street users would not be happy. But I autox the car a lot, and I see no problem driving to work with that setup. For most people, 255's would make more sense. Even with 255's, you probably need to roll the rear fenders. But the ride/height and alignment wouldn't be as critical as with the 265's. Chris 97 M3/4 ---- Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'm curious about 18" tire fitment. > What size have people with 18" wheels been able to fit? > Will a 245/40 or 255/40 fit in the rear. > Will a 235/40 fit in the front?
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#3. Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:00:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters I believe that the items that sits below the bumper cover that lowers the bumper cover is an air dam. A splitter is the item that extends outward parallel to the ground. I think that the splitter could also be called a spoiler. An air dam would, hopefully, lessen the amount of air that flows under the vehicle. A splitter would actually create downforce by pulling the car towards the ground, like an inverted wing or sorts. Was this 3.5 inches on a particular type of vehicle? I wouldn't think that GRM would make a blanket statement, like 3.5 is the optimal depth for a spoiler. Jason --- Gary <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:15:54 -0500 > From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters > > Actually you don't need a deper splitter's you need > to fabricate the part > that goes out ( brain fart can't think of the name) > it needs to go out 3.5 > inches to be effective. Grassroots did a test on the > front > splitter/extension and they found that under 3.5 it > did not provide enough > down force, and over 3.5 no gain...I am making one > for my car. I don't want > to spend a lot on something I will more than likely > kill a few times ;-) I > figure I can make one for under 100 bucks out of > Basla wood and > fiberglass...Should be light and fairly durable for > track use..And I can > make a few spares easily.. > > Gary > Soon to be boosting...going into withdrawls....
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Weston-Lewis, Graeme
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:01:36 -0600 From: "Weston-Lewis, Graeme" <GWESTON@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tire Fitment My wheels are 18x9 ET43 (I think). Tried a 245/40-18. No go. It rubbed badly on the fender liner up front just going over light bumps. I currently have 245/35 Micheline PS2's, no fitment problems, but major wallet lightening problems... Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Kent Shephard [mailto:Kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:38:34 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Tire Fitment Hi, I'm curious about 18" tire fitment. What size have people with 18" wheels been able to fit? Will a 245/40 or 255/40 fit in the rear. Will a 235/40 fit in the front? I'm looking a Dunlop FM901 not that it matters a lot. Thanks, Kent ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Brad DeMotte
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:06:39 -0400 From: "Brad DeMotte" <brad@demottearchitects.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Kent, 235/40/18's on all 4 corners, can barely fit a finger between the rear tire and wheel well. Same clearance with Bridgestone SO3's and Michelin PS2's. This clearance may depend on your suspension setup as well. The advantage is being able to rotate tires, but I'd like more tire back there myself. Brad DeMotte -----Original Message----- From: Kent Shephard [mailto:Kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:38:34 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Tire Fitment Hi, I'm curious about 18" tire fitment. What size have people with 18" wheels been able to fit? Will a 245/40 or 255/40 fit in the rear. Will a 235/40 fit in the front? I'm looking a Dunlop FM901 not that it matters a lot. Thanks, Kent
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#6. Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:31:25 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters Actually the LTW/GT ones run out at about 3.5-4 inches on all the cars I have seen use them. I can measure my buddies on his LTW next time I see him. Gary
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:34:46 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Right now I have 235/40 on SSR's 18x8.5. The front rubbed the fender and liner..I actually destroyed a tire at RA..I forgot to roll the front..dupp...The back has plenty of room rolled. I bet I could get 255's back there no problem. I cut the liner in half at the top and only run the back half of the liner to keep rocks from hitting the inside rear of the fender...Works good so far.. My long term set up is to run 255 or 275 front and rear with flared fenders and 18x10.5 wheels front and rear. I will need all the tire I can in the rear being turbocharged. Gary
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 22:59:30 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment Hi Kent, I did a lot of research on this over the winter. In general terms I can tell you what will work without the need to use spacers up front. Wheel offset is most important, for an 18x8.5 wheel you need an et of 38mm. This will allow most 245x35x18 tires. You may need to roll the rear fender well, but that's easy. You need to watch tire diameter, too big and you'll rub against the top of the strut hat. I can answer more questions as you think of them. regards, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment - from Kent Shephard
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 23:14:40 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire Fitment HI, Just an update. It seems that the 235/40 will work okay. Right now I have 225/40 and that is waaaayyyy to narrow. While it worked fine, wider is definitely better in this case. It seems that a 245/40 is too tall. A 245/35 is too rough on my wallet. I am running ET 38/40ish offset. I'll have to look at a spare wheel in my garage to confirm. Anyway, I'll be ordering the 235/40 tires for all four corners. Thanks, Kent
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#10. Need help with shorty header install - from Robert Manger
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Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:31:34 -0400 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Need help with shorty header install Hi Group, I am getting ready to install some TMS shorty headers on the car (95 ODD 1) this weekend and was wondering if anyone has any BTDT type of comments. I have on hand new exh manifold studs and nuts and the assorted gaskets to replace the old ones, and have an 11mm racheting box wrench. Thanks in advance for the help. Regards, Rob CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.