18×8.5 Wheels on a 2009 BMW 128

Evidence summary

• Documented builds: 3
• Observed range in our build database: ET40 to ET45
• Most frequently documented tire: 145/35R18 (1 builds)
• Axle context: In our build database: 3 as part of a staggered setup; 1 front-only for this size; 2 with this size on both axles. Rear-only or front-only counts are not treated as square.

Documented offsets

• ET40 — 2 builds (evidence only — no dedicated page)
• ET45 — 2 builds (evidence only — no dedicated page)
• ET42 — 1 build (evidence only — no dedicated page)

Counts include only builds where offset is actually recorded. Missing offsets are not treated as ET0. Linked offsets meet the size+offset evidence threshold.

Tire sizes used with 18×8.5

• 145/35R18 — 1 build
• 145/40R18 — 1 build
• 215/40R18 — 1 build
• 255/35R18 — 1 build

Most frequently documented is not a tire recommendation.

Suspension, rubbing, and fender context

Suspension recorded on these builds

• Not recorded — 3

Reported rubbing

• 0 report no rubbing
• 0 report rubbing
• 3 do not record rubbing

Fender modifications

• Rolled: 0
• Pulled: 0
• No trimming recorded: 0
• Other trimming label: 0
• Not recorded: 3

Unknown remains unknown. These counts are descriptive evidence only — not probabilities or clearance guarantees.

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Related specs

• 2009 BMW 128 OEM wheel fitment
• Wheel offset
• Bolt pattern
• Hub bore
• Lug nuts