[LanceM26]

Originally Posted by DragM

Pic

What wheels are these?

[MannyM5]

Bringing this thread back to life.. Will update with pics once I get them on the car.

513m 18x10 square. 275/35/18 kumho v730.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

This thread should have never died. Doing our part to keep it alive:

Wheels: APEX Forged SM-10RS.
Front: 18x10 ET25
Rear:18x11 ET44

Tires: Nitto NT01 - THE ideal rain tire
Front: 275/35-18
Rear: 305/35-18









I'll get a full feature thread up shortly for those who like what they see.

-Tom

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by MannyM5

Bringing this thread back to life.. Will update with pics once I get them on the car.

513m 18x10 square. 275/35/18 kumho v730.

I need to see this once it's on the car. 513m is my favorite OE design and I'm thinking about making an 18x10 ET40 wheel for M2 folks in one of our forged designs. Please send pics once its on!

-Tom

[NaOH228i]

Originally Posted by MannyM5

Bringing this thread back to life.. Will update with pics once I get them on the car.

513m 18x10 square. 275/35/18 kumho v730.

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

I need to see this once it's on the car. 513m is my favorite OE design and I'm thinking about making an 18x10 ET40 wheel for M2 folks in one of our forged designs. Please send pics once its on!

-Tom

Looking forward to both!

[MannyM5]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

I need to see this once it's on the car. 513m is my favorite OE design and I'm thinking about making an 18x10 ET40 wheel for M2 folks in one of our forged designs. Please send pics once its on!

-Tom

Test fitted these up front with a 12mm spacer. Stock suspension besides millway street camber plates currently set at -2.5. Inside clearance is very close, but no rub. If I were to order spacers again I would probably choose 15mm. First track day with this setup is April 1 at Lime Rock. I’ll get the whole set on and take some more pics then

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by MannyM5

Test fitted these up front with a 12mm spacer. Stock suspension besides millway street camber plates currently set at -2.5. Inside clearance is very close, but no rub. If I were to order spacers again I would probably choose 15mm. First track day with this setup is April 1 at Lime Rock. I’ll get the whole set on and take some more pics then

Excellent. Love this. Kind of a catch-22 fitment as any coilover that limits inner clearance around the front strut is going to need a wider spacer. Its good to see how an ET40 looks with a track tire up front relative to the front strut with spacers.

Thanks for the quick reply!

-Tom

[ShortSides]

Is it just me or does the M2 look like it belongs on 18s???

[///393]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

This thread should have never died. Doing our part to keep it alive:

Wheels: APEX Forged SM-10RS.
Front: 18x10 ET25
Rear:18x11 ET44

Tires: Nitto NT01 - THE ideal rain tire
Front: 275/35-18
Rear: 305/35-18

Love to see it. Any details like suspension, camber, or trimming notes that you can share?

I’ll be moving on an 18” Apex setup this year for track use targeting 275/295 RE71RS and I’m interested in all the intel I can get.

Debating 9.5/10.5 or 10/11…

[WedgeSalad]

Originally Posted by ShortSides

Is it just me or does the M2 look like it belongs on 18s???

Not just you! I always thought it looked better on 18's

[ShortSides]

Originally Posted by WedgeSalad

Not just you! I always thought it looked better on 18's

Very intriguing proposition, giventhe ride conditions are fairly harsh on the M2 and also while lowered. I wonder if any of the 18 guys can comment and how the ride compared to the 19s.

[WedgeSalad]

Originally Posted by ShortSides

Very intriguing proposition, giventhe ride conditions are fairly harsh on the M2 and also while lowered. I wonder if any of the 18 guys can comment and how the ride compared to the 19s.

The problem with trying to feel the differences to me is that my 18's were lighter, smaller in diameter, greater in width, and wore different stickier tires. There is a notable handling, turn in, and playfulness difference but I am not sure how much each aspect weighs in on the driving difference.

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by ShortSides

Very intriguing proposition, giventhe ride conditions are fairly harsh on the M2 and also while lowered. I wonder if any of the 18 guys can comment and how the ride compared to the 19s.

After wearing 19 for more than 2 years, now with 18 I just did 50km with the 18 to the workshop to mount uniball arms in the front & alignment, and during the trip I realized that I had lost time and money with the 19 rims, I'm impressed with the change.


The best rims in the world:

10.5 ET46

295/30/18 square with 4mm rear spacer & 15mm on front.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by wilson kop

Love to see it. Any details like suspension, camber, or trimming notes that you can share?

I’ll be moving on an 18” Apex setup this year for track use targeting 275/295 RE71RS and I’m interested in all the intel I can get.

Debating 9.5/10.5 or 10/11…

I got you: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1996724

Fellow Fat-tire fanboys, check out that thread for more shots of the grey OG M2 linked above.

TLDR from the post, he's only running lowering springs, but you'll need to dial in quite a bit of camber to run that fitment at the track. We didn't note significant rubbing during the shoot, but it almost certainly would under heavy compression at the track.

-Tom

[Anonymoose]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

This thread should have never died. Doing our part to keep it alive:

Wheels: APEX Forged SM-10RS.
Front: 18x10 ET25
Rear:18x11 ET44

Tires: Nitto NT01 - THE ideal rain tire
Front: 275/35-18
Rear: 305/35-18









I'll get a full feature thread up shortly for those who like what they see.

-Tom

I drove my nitto nt01 in light rain… never again. It was the most puckering experience in my entire life.

[monstruo]

Originally Posted by Track/S

After wearing 19 for more than 2 years, now with 18 I just did 50km with the 18 to the workshop to mount uniball arms in the front & alignment, and during the trip I realized that I had lost time and money with the 19 rims, I'm impressed with the change.


The best rims in the world:

10.5 ET46

295/30/18 square with 4mm rear spacer & 15mm on front.

What's your alignment setting? Did you roll your fenders or any works needed to fit 295 front?

[///MPhatic]

Not sure about the size/offset/tires and poke here, but damn these 18" E88's look Phatty on this car.

[ddnmkun]

Originally Posted by MannyM5

Test fitted these up front with a 12mm spacer. Stock suspension besides millway street camber plates currently set at -2.5. Inside clearance is very close, but no rub. If I were to order spacers again I would probably choose 15mm. First track day with this setup is April 1 at Lime Rock. I’ll get the whole set on and take some more pics then

How you like those V730 on track? Been thinking about trying the, after getting done with my RT660. THANKS

[MannyM5]

Originally Posted by ddnmkun

How you like those V730 on track? Been thinking about trying the, after getting done with my RT660. THANKS

I was happy with them. My sessions were short(15min) but from what I can tell grip levels felt pretty consistent. Great tire for the money so far. I’m looking forward to getting more time on them so I can also asses how they wear.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Bumping this thread, we now have 18x10 ET40 VS-5RS forged wheels available for purchase on our site.

No photos of this setup on an M2 (yet!) but it should work well for those looking to run a square fitment with front spacers and potentially an alignment change depending on your tire.

-Tom

[philth]

Originally Posted by Track/S

10.5 ET46

295/30/18 square with 4mm rear spacer & 15mm on front.

Whoa, this looks fantastic! Has me rethinking what direction I’m gonna go with rim wise. Are you riding stock otherwise?

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by philth

Whoa, this looks fantastic! Has me rethinking what direction I’m gonna go with rim wise. Are you riding stock otherwise?

Coilovers, GT4 adjustable arms, GTS knuckles.

For stock knuckles you need 25mm spacers, adjustable arms and camber plates.