HRE rims rubbing front fenders
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Originally Posted by code5' post='872649' date='May 8 2009, 03:24 PM
The offset they will be using is 18. I can keep it at a 9, but they said it's really close to the shocks. I know 20x9 will be better with the right offset. Too late to change my mind of the wheels. They got my $$$$ already. Good that they are gonna fix it at no charge.
a product that works for your particular car. Fixing it at no charge
should be expected at a minimum since the initial set of wheels were
built with the wrong offset.
Glad it worked out for you
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='872499' date='May 8 2009, 12:52 PM
This is the EXACT reason I canceled my order for HRE P40's in 20x9 ET9 and 20x10.5 ET28 as they are HRE's standard M5 offsets. HRE also offers aggressive M5 offsets in 20x9 ET5, 20x10.5 ET22. I talked to HRE on the phone and they specifically told me that the standard M5 offsets would work on my 550. HRE also told me to run 255/30-20 up front and 305/25-20 in the rear. I debated with them that these offsets and tire sizes would not work but HRE ASSURED me that there would be zero fitment issues.
Thank God I listened to vegastrashed, who was the voice of reason and talked me out of buying these wheels because the offsets were no where near correct for the 550i. Thanks to the Gene, Frank, Tony for putting up with my BS PM's, IM's and emails regarding the P40's as well.
Good Luck with dealing with HRE, let us know what you find out.
Thank God I listened to vegastrashed, who was the voice of reason and talked me out of buying these wheels because the offsets were no where near correct for the 550i. Thanks to the Gene, Frank, Tony for putting up with my BS PM's, IM's and emails regarding the P40's as well.
Good Luck with dealing with HRE, let us know what you find out.
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='872499' date='May 8 2009, 02:52 PM
This is the EXACT reason I canceled my order for HRE P40's in 20x9 ET9 and 20x10.5 ET28 as they are HRE's standard M5 offsets. HRE also offers aggressive M5 offsets in 20x9 ET5, 20x10.5 ET22. I talked to HRE on the phone and they specifically told me that the standard M5 offsets would work on my 550. HRE also told me to run 255/30-20 up front and 305/25-20 in the rear. I debated with them that these offsets and tire sizes would not work but HRE ASSURED me that there would be zero fitment issues.
Thank God I listened to vegastrashed, who was the voice of reason and talked me out of buying these wheels because the offsets were no where near correct for the 550i. Thanks to the Gene, Frank, Tony for putting up with my BS PM's, IM's and emails regarding the P40's as well.
Good Luck with dealing with HRE, let us know what you find out.
Thank God I listened to vegastrashed, who was the voice of reason and talked me out of buying these wheels because the offsets were no where near correct for the 550i. Thanks to the Gene, Frank, Tony for putting up with my BS PM's, IM's and emails regarding the P40's as well.
Good Luck with dealing with HRE, let us know what you find out.
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The offset they will be using is 18. I can keep it at a 9, but they said it's really close to the shocks. I know 20x9 will be better with the right offset. Too late to change my mind of the wheels. They got my $$$$ already. Good that they are gonna fix it at no charge.
The ET18 up front would not have been too close to the shock on a 9" rim. You'd only be 6mm closer to the shock than an OEM 172 rim is.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='872633' date='May 8 2009, 04:13 PM
What's the suggested offset for 20x8.5?
I'm surprised that they were leaning on 8.5 vs 9. There are
other wheel manufacturers who've built 20x9 with the proper
offset for E60 (good fit with no rubbing).
I'm surprised that they were leaning on 8.5 vs 9. There are
other wheel manufacturers who've built 20x9 with the proper
offset for E60 (good fit with no rubbing).
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='872888' date='May 8 2009, 06:24 PM
Same as the 18" or 19" rim...ET12 is ideal in front.
I am not sure why there are such questions with offsets..it ain't rocket science. As I stated earlier in this thread, ET18 is ideal up front on a 9" rim.
I am not sure why there are such questions with offsets..it ain't rocket science. As I stated earlier in this thread, ET18 is ideal up front on a 9" rim.
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='873225' date='May 8 2009, 11:39 PM
i also have 20x9 in the front with no problems. i wonder if our cars could get away with 9.5 in the front? b/c 10.5 in the rear is possible for non-M's isnt it?
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