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Looking to do my M3 over this spring, and I really want to go to a square setup. I know I am going to get the "do a search" but honestly the search function sucks and I've been researching this for days and can't find a definative answer. I am currently running OEM 18's which are 9" wide rear and 8" wide front correct? I have 225 tires up front and 255's in the rear. This car is my DD, ~10k miles a year.
My goal is either a 9.5" or 9" wide square setup, I really really love the look of 19's so I would like to go that route, but is the ride really much worse than the 18's? I am currently on OEM suspension, however I am most likely going to go with the Status Gruppe tuning coilover's with camber plates. Are camber plates are necessary for a 9.5" square setup for both 18's and 19" rims? Or just the 19's? I would like to get wheels with the same offset so I can rotate tires in the summer, although I understand spacers would be needed in the rear for this. I'm leaning towards the Sportline 19" CSL Reps 9.5" all around and wrapping them in Hankook Ventus RS-3's or Mich PSS at 265/30R19 with the SGT coilovers, 10MM spacers in the rear. Just unsure of the offset, if this will even fit, or if its too aggressive a setup for a DD. Any opinions, pictures of your setups, and advice is very much appreciated!
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18" is the right way
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any pics of your setup? You running OEM settings/no spacers?
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Running OEM 18" squared with 12mm spacers in the rear. I need coils though.
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If your going square you are doing it for track performance. If you are doing it for track performance, then there is no question go 18.
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I was just about to ask if this car will see the track. If not, Im assuming you're trying to save money on tires? |
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Heres a back shot of what it looks like. Getting ready to get back out to VIR
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◘ 18'' is the way to go!
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Not to be a jerk, but clearly you didn't search. The square set up phenomenon has been the most discussed topic for the past year.
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18's have more tire selections, cheaper in price, weigh less, more track oriented, and obviously look a touch smaller. You can fit a variety of square set ups on this car, 18's or 19's ranging from 18x9 - 18x10 & 19x9 - 19x10 respectively. Tire sizes can vary from 255/35 to 285/30 all around. Fitment depends on offset, ride height, and camber specs. Yes the Sportline's will fit with that set up you mentioned. OEM 18x9 Square ![]() Apex ARC-8 18x10 Square ![]() ZCP 19x9.5 Square ![]() How's that for not having to search? ![]()
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why are 18's better for the tack?
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