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      12-07-2016, 03:13 PM   #1
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PLEASE help on ET Values

I have a 2014 BMW M550d xdrive touring F11.

I would like to put 9x20" wheels front with 245/35/20 and 10.5x20 rear with 285/30/20

it has to be 9 front and 10.5 rear since the wheels i want are only in this width available for series 5 in 5x120.

I'm clueless on the ET values.
I want a staggered setup and the whees nicely wide but no rubbing.
I will lower the car on springs (eibach or ACS or H&R) nothing extreme, just nice lowering.

Can i please have advice on ET values ?
From what i read i would need

F: 9x20" ET30, 245/35-20
R: 10.5x20" ET45, 285/30-20

Some say 255/295 but others say that will rub and 245/285 is better.

Are the ET values correct?
Thank a 1000x to those who can help me so i don't order the wrong ET.
I would like to work without spacers.

Greetz
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I have H&R sport springs and my factory 464M wheels are 20x8.5 et33/20x9 et44. I have 10mm spacers up front and 20mm in the rear with no rubbing and I'm flush all the way around.
My new wheels are 20x9 et35 245/35-20 and 20x10.5 et38 285/30-20. I intend to run 10mm/15mm spacers on these as well and don't anticipate any issues.

I recommend you get spacers for a flush look. 10mm front and 20mm rear should work. You want an overall offset of ~25 front and rear.
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I have a 2014 BMW M550d xdrive touring F11.

I would like to put 9x20" wheels front with 245/35/20 and 10.5x20 rear with 285/30/20

it has to be 9 front and 10.5 rear since the wheels i want are only in this width available for series 5 in 5x120.

I'm clueless on the ET values.
I want a staggered setup and the whees nicely wide but no rubbing.
I will lower the car on springs (eibach or ACS or H&R) nothing extreme, just nice lowering.

Can i please have advice on ET values ?
From what i read i would need


F: 9x20" ET30, 245/35-20
R: 10.5x20" ET45, 285/30-20

Some say 255/295 but others say that will rub and 245/285 is better.

Are the ET values correct?
Thank a 1000x to those who can help me so i don't order the wrong ET.
I would like to work without spacers.

Greetz
Thietje
I ran 20x9.5 et 22 and 20x11 et40 with 245/35/20 285/30/20

you can run your front a little more aggressive probably by another 5-8et
your rear you go to 32-34et
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      12-08-2016, 02:25 AM   #4
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Thx all for helping out,

I found these with pictures ...
What ya think?

Recommended Fitment for the F10 5er.
20x9.0 ET20
20x10.5 ET42
245/35/20
285/30/20

I would say ET25 in the front would be better and i'" surprised the ET42 in the rear looks very flushed on the pics
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=557224
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I recommend you get spacers for a flush look. 10mm front and 20mm rear should work. You want an overall offset of ~25 front and rear.
OP no need to run spacers if you get the right offsets for new wheels unless you're planning on using your stocks
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OP no need to run spacers if you get the right offsets for new wheels unless you're planning on using your stocks
True @[lsturbointeg], but the wheels he found are et45.
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After reading numerous topics i think i will go for

Front 255/35/20 9x20 ET30
Rear 295/20/30 10,5x20 ET42

I don't like stretched tires on rims and still want to take passengers without rubbing
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After reading numerous topics i think i will go for

Front 255/35/20 9x20 ET30
Rear 295/20/30 10,5x20 ET42

I don't like stretched tires on rims and still want to take passengers without rubbing
Sounds like a good fitment, the fronts could be slightly more aggressive, but it depends how low it is.
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