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Hi guys,

 

I currently have an e46 330ci convertible  on staggered mv2's on stock msport suspension. I'm looking at a set wheels of this fitment:

Fronts 18inch 8.5J ET+15
Rear    18 inch 9.5J ET+25

Will I be able to get them to fit?

If so what tyre size and I'm assuming I'll need spiggots and spacers?

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Hi thank you for your reply. I'm not sure tbh.

They are M PARALELL Style 37 alloys if that's any help?

I could get more info from the seller if needed

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Sounds like they are off an E39 5 Series - personally I have learnt that the % Series Offset is too low, ie sticks out too much, for an E46, or E36 for that matter. Generally 23 - 27 mm too much. It would be like fitting 25+mm Spacers on E46 Standard Wheels! So you wouldn't want to put more Spacers on.... :(

Here are the Sizes/Offsets(ET) of a 5 Series Style 37 - I think the sizes you have been quoted are wrong.

5er E39

  außer Touring, M5 8x18 vorne 235/40R18 Reifenpreis bei ReifenDirekt.de anzeigen ET 20 10,27

 

  außer Touring, M5 9x18 hinten 265/35R18 Reifenpreis bei ReifenDirekt.de anzeigen ET 24 10,54
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2 hours ago, Daz 330 Cs said:

They sound like rims off a 5 series. Very aggressive fitment. Do you have a link ? Isn't there anything else you like ?

They are from a friend of mine, so no link unfortantley. I'm not dead set on them but they are quite nice and I would prefer to stay OEM.

 

7 minutes ago, MangoMan said:

Sounds like they are off an E39 5 Series - personally I have learnt that the % Series Offset is too low, ie sticks out too much, for an E46, or E36 for that matter. Generally 23 - 27 mm too much. It would be like fitting 25+mm Spacers on E46 Standard Wheels! So you wouldn't want to put more Spacers on.... :(

Here are the Sizes/Offsets(ET) of a 5 Series Style 37 - I think the sizes you have been quoted are wrong.

5er E39

  außer Touring, M5 8x18 vorne 235/40R18 Reifenpreis bei ReifenDirekt.de anzeigen ET 20 10,27

 

  außer Touring, M5 9x18 hinten 265/35R18 Reifenpreis bei ReifenDirekt.de anzeigen ET 24 10,54

I have seen pictures of them and sizes/offsets are from the back of wheels. I have been told they are from a 5 series.

Your advice is to leave them? I don't want to roll arches etc

 

Thank you for bearing with me. I'm new to all the fitment business !

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Hi.

Maybe there weren't original fitment on the particular 5 Series they came off...???

I got caught out with a set of 5 Series wheels I bought with Winter tyres fitted thinking they would fit a E36, (same ET as E46) or rather told they would. When I went to fit them they fouled the rear arches before I even lowered the car! Anyway put the tyres on  the E36 Rims... 

You live and learn.... ;)

Now I try all wheels BEFORE and money changes hands... :D

Here is a handy List of all BMW Wheels saying what car they were fitted to and relevant sizes:  http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/ 

Good Luck.

ps. Don't worry so am I.... :)

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14 minutes ago, Daz 330 Cs said:

I'd say they're too much trouble. Have a look online, CM Wheels, LK Perfprmance, Bmautosport....they all stock loads of ET friendly alloys. 

 

13 minutes ago, MangoMan said:

Hi.

Maybe there weren't original fitment on the particular 5 Series they came off...???

I got caught out with a set of 5 Series wheels I bought with Winter tyres fitted thinking they would fit a E36, (same ET as E46) or rather told they would. When I went to fit them they fouled the rear arches before I even lowered the car! Anyway put the tyres on  the E36 Rims... 

You live and learn.... ;)

Now I try all wheels BEFORE and money changes hands... :D

Here is a handy List of all BMW Wheels saying what car they were fitted to and relevant sizes:  http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/ 

Good Luck.

ps. Don't worry so am I.... :)

 

Thanks guys you've been very helpful, I can't be bothered with the hassle, so I'll probably look elsewhere but it's their condition that's attracting me.

BUT while I was looking on ebay I found the wheels on there!

 

Here is the link. Let me know what you think

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231936956651?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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On 11/05/2016 at 19:15, Daz 330 Cs said:

Yes, a stunning wheel. But not for the E46. 

 

5 hours ago, MangoMan said:

Mmmmmmm, beautiful. ;)

Sad times :(

Really like their style. Thanks for the help guys!

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