Better wheel pics - opinions on fronts?

[onebluemcm]

Just to reiterate specs - fronts are 18x9 et38 w/ 255/40 tire
RAC Monolites RG63



































The fronts are my main concern. The damned perfectionist that I am, I'm thinking the fronts are set out about 5-8 mm too far, but honestly I'm undecided at this point. Any and all opinions are appreciated. If you've read my other thread in Wheels&Tires, I do have a rubbing issue up front and I was hoping to put Dinan springs on that I sourced used. Not married to these wheels so, as much as I'd hate to let them go, the grass may be greener.....from the very beginning, I knew I was putting a boutique wheel specially designed for the E46 M3 on a Z4M and I was always worried fitment wouldn't be a perfect as I wanted it.

See what you think guys and gals - really, I'm all ears for comments or suggestions. Thanks!

[Rated M]

Get some suspension and some camber plates for up front.. Dial in a little neg camber and that will be what all of us call "HELLAFLUSH"


Keep those wheels man, I think you'll be very happy with the look after a drop...

[ZStig]

stock, they do stick out 5mm too far. If you're gonna lower her either way, do it, and then make the decision to keep or sell

[OG_M3]

imho front tires look a little too "fat"- which is probably the source of your problem. a 245/40 or 255/35 will alleviate the problem.

offsets are good, and i have seen 19x9 35 on the car before with no rubbing issues. also seen as low as 19x9+22 with 255/30's on a local z4m as well.

[onebluemcm]

Originally Posted by Rated M

Get some suspension and some camber plates for up front.. Dial in a little neg camber and that will be what all of us call "HELLAFLUSH"


Keep those wheels man, I think you'll be very happy with the look after a drop...

Thanks man - appreciate the encouragement. I know you have 19s, what are your wheel/tire/suspension specs again?

Originally Posted by OG_M3

imho front tires look a little too "fat" - which is probably the source of your problem. a 245/40 or 255/35 will alleviate the problem.

offsets are good, and i have seen 19x9 35 on the car before with no rubbing issues. also seen as low as 19x9+22 with 255/30's on a local z4m as well.

Side wall height, right? I mean, it is the stock rear size, maybe too much up front though. I guess, yeah, too much with my rubbing issue. So if the current plan is the minimal drop from dinan springs, which tire size would be the better fit?

[esqu1re]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

stock, they do stick out 5mm too far. If you're gonna lower her either way, do it, and then make the decision to keep or sell

+1. They do look just a tad bit wide...but I bet you get phenomenal mechanical grip.

[onebluemcm]

Originally Posted by esqu1re

+1. They do look just a tad bit wide...but I bet you get phenomenal mechanical grip.

yeah, it's got great turn and initial grip. Can't say that I've pushed it real hard, tires are pretty new (< 200 miles).

[crfine88]

wheels look great.

You will need more negative camber and a shorter tire to run that front wheel size, but you can make it fit.