Offset Help!!!

Dr_Gunner · 06-08-2009, 09:33 PM

Unfortunately, I bought my first set of wheels without totally understanding offset. I just asked for wheels that would have no issues with rubbing. What I ended up with was a pretty much unacceptable offset. There is definitely no rubbing but the offset is not at all aggressive. I am planning on getting some spacers vs getting new barrels made. I just need some help with the specs.....

I have been told that the wheels are
20x9 et+25 with 255/30/20
20x10.5 et+22 with 285/30/20

The car is lowered on Eibachs

Here are some pics

what size spacers should I run or what offset should I ask for if I get new barrels? Thanks in advance!

tightie · 06-09-2009, 12:22 PM

i'd run a 10mm spacer upfront

the rear, i dont think is a 22 because 22 is aggressive, but from the looks of it i would run a 5 or 10mm.

IND-Distribution · 06-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Good sizing on the E92 M3 is 20x9 +18 and 20x10.5+22, with 255 front and 285 rear tires. The rear doesn't look like a 10.5+22, because that should really fill the rear fender more than it does.

What wheels are those? If they are not a true three piece wheel, you won't be able to get them rebaralled.

anthony @ eas · 06-09-2009, 12:37 PM

Measure the gap from the edge of the tire to the inside of the fender like this:

You'll probably need 10mm all the way around by the looks of things.

Let me know if you want to get a set.

askiles · 06-09-2009, 01:47 PM

Those rear wheels are definitely not 10 1/2" ET22. Those would be VERY aggressive. 9" ET18 or ET17 is perfect. Put a 5mm spacer in front.

-Andy

MrHarris · 06-10-2009, 02:09 AM

The rears are not 10.5 +22. I have 10 +20 and it's literally perfect for the rear.

I'd use a 10mm all around.

CSanto · 06-10-2009, 11:26 AM

I have 10.5 at +25 and they are Perfect

My fronts are 9 at +22

I love my set-up

Ryan@IND · 06-10-2009, 06:26 PM

totally agree...

I don't think that you were given the right information.
Those don't look at all like 10.5 +22 (<-- this would be very flush)
Also, I am a little skeptical about the fronts too.

Might want to double check....

for spacer fitting, you can use extended bolts and slide washers in until you are satisfied with the amount of Gap. Measure the thickness of the washers you put in and that should be the spacer thickness.

you can also, just measure from the outer most edges of the fenders to the tire.

thanks

cupspeed · 06-15-2009, 02:12 AM

When putting on spacers, you don't want to go too far out or else you will rip up your front plastic fenders or rub in the rear

Eugene-TAIWAN · 06-15-2009, 02:25 AM

I am not a big fan of spacers so I am running this kind of offset on my car.

Front: 19*8.5 ET15
Rear: 19*10 ET25

this is good for all road conditions.

Gelsenpower · 06-15-2009, 02:42 AM

20*10.5 ET26:

06-08-2009, 09:33 PM	#1
Dr_Gunner Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: JB e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Offset Help!!! Unfortunately, I bought my first set of wheels without totally understanding offset. I just asked for wheels that would have no issues with rubbing. What I ended up with was a pretty much unacceptable offset. There is definitely no rubbing but the offset is not at all aggressive. I am planning on getting some spacers vs getting new barrels made. I just need some help with the specs..... I have been told that the wheels are 20x9 et+25 with 255/30/20 20x10.5 et+22 with 285/30/20 The car is lowered on Eibachs Here are some pics what size spacers should I run or what offset should I ask for if I get new barrels? Thanks in advance! Attached Images
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tightie JOSH SHOKRI. 524 Rep 5,881 Posts Drives: 991 GT3RS, 964, Raptor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [7.90]	i'd run a 10mm spacer upfront the rear, i dont think is a 22 because 22 is aggressive, but from the looks of it i would run a 5 or 10mm. __________________ Current: 16 991 GT3RS , 91 964 C2, 17 Raptor \| Past: 2015 991 GT3, 2015 i3,15 YMB F80 M3, 13 E92 M3 DCT, 08 E92 M3 6MT, 07 E60 M5, 02 E46 M3 Instagram: @josh_speeddistrict #SpeedDistrict @SpeedDistrict
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IND-Distribution BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 9608 Rep 10,891 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Good sizing on the E92 M3 is 20x9 +18 and 20x10.5+22, with 255 front and 285 rear tires. The rear doesn't look like a 10.5+22, because that should really fill the rear fender more than it does. What wheels are those? If they are not a true three piece wheel, you won't be able to get them rebaralled. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 310 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Measure the gap from the edge of the tire to the inside of the fender like this: You'll probably need 10mm all the way around by the looks of things. Let me know if you want to get a set.
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	Those rear wheels are definitely not 10 1/2" ET22. Those would be VERY aggressive. 9" ET18 or ET17 is perfect. Put a 5mm spacer in front. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	The rears are not 10.5 +22. I have 10 +20 and it's literally perfect for the rear. I'd use a 10mm all around. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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CSanto Brigadier General 640 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	I have 10.5 at +25 and they are Perfect My fronts are 9 at +22 I love my set-up
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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1771 Rep 7,653 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	totally agree... I don't think that you were given the right information. Those don't look at all like 10.5 +22 (<-- this would be very flush) Also, I am a little skeptical about the fronts too. Might want to double check.... for spacer fitting, you can use extended bolts and slide washers in until you are satisfied with the amount of Gap. Measure the thickness of the washers you put in and that should be the spacer thickness. you can also, just measure from the outer most edges of the fenders to the tire. thanks __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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cupspeed Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	When putting on spacers, you don't want to go too far out or else you will rip up your front plastic fenders or rub in the rear __________________ RD Sport Pulley, afe dry filter, KW V3
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Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 252 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	I am not a big fan of spacers so I am running this kind of offset on my car. Front: 198.5 ET15 Rear: 1910 ET25 this is good for all road conditions.
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06-15-2009, 02:42 AM	#11
Gelsenpower Private 9 Rep 90 Posts Drives: M3 E93 DCT AW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany iTrader: (1)	20*10.5 ET26: Attached Images
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