I am interested in anyone's advice on fitting tires to my newly purchased BBS LM's to my w210 E430 sport. I have Eibach Pro Kit springs with a # 1 pad drop (slimmest size). Wheels are 18 x 8.5 with estimated 40 ET front and 18 x 10 estimated 27 ET rear. Would like to see if I can fit 235/40 and 265/40 respectively without having to roll my fenders. Any suggestions or persons running similar setup?

 

From the little research I have done, that rear fitment sounds a bit aggressive. Not sure though

 

I ran 18x9.5 et 30 with a 265/35 and had about a finger gap to the fender from the sidewall. This is with rolled fenders too. Lucky you aren't too low, I think you might barely make it depending on your tire choice.

If you run a 265 40 in the rear and a 235/40 on the front, your rear sidewall is going to be a lot thicker than your front. Might want to get the 265/35.

Your front offset is higher, you might have to run a spacer if the wheel/tire hits your upper control arm.

 

Thanks for the info.. I may have originally misquoted the offset. Tell me what you think:
Front: 18x8.5 ET30
235/40r18

Rear: 18x10 ET25
265/35R18
Any opinion valued. Thanks

 

Have you test fit the Wheels yet? if not do so and take pics and post them. include some inside the Wheel well. that would probably help

 

the go, no-go margin is soooo slim with that offset that i wouldn't chance the
235. why? because not all 235s are the same. with one brand/model the tire
may barely clear the wheel lip, whereas with another brand/model the lip will
carve into the shoulder of the thread.

if you have the luxury to sample your combo, great. but if you have only one
shot and want to ensure success, you may find yourself having to go with 225s
in the front.

rear is much more forgiving