simonlpearce Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well as my wheels felt kinda small compared to Marty and Dickie i decided to look into getting some new ones and thought this may help others when looking for advice. It also displays all the other BMW's and their wheel sizes. BMW 1 Series E81 04> 5x120 38-45 205/55/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 3 Series E30 Excl M3 82>90 4x100 20-30 205/55/15 205/45/16 205/40/17 3 Series E36 93>98 5x120 30-40 205/60/15 205/55/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 Optional Rear Upstep 240/40/17 255/35/18* 265/30/19* 3 Series E46 98>05 5x120 30-45 195/65/15 205/55/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 225/30/20 Optional Rear Upstep 255/35/18* 265/30/19* 3 Series E46 M3 99> 5x120 20-25 225/45/18 225/40/19 255/30/20 Rear Upstep 255/40/18 255/35/19 285/25/20* 3 Series E90 05> 5x120 30-40 205/55/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 225/30/20 Optional Rear Upstep 255/35/18 265/30/19 5 Series E39 96>02 5x120 15-25 205/65/15 225/55/16 235/45/17 235/40/18 235/40/19 Optional Rear Upstep 265/35/18 265/35/19* 5 Series E60 03> 5x120 15-20 225/55/16 245/45/17 245/40/18 245/35/19 255/30/20 Optional Rear Upstep 275/35/18 285/30/19 285/25/20* 6 Series 04> 5x120 15-20 245/50/17 245/45/18 245/40/19 245/35/20 255/30/22 Optional Rear Upstep 275/40/18 275/35/19 275/30/20 295/25/22 7 Series 02> 5x120 15-25 245/55/17 245/50/18 245/45/19 245/40/20 245/35/21 255/30/22 Optional Rear Upstep 275/35/20 295/30/21 295/25/22 Z3 96> 5x120 30-40 205/60/15 205/55/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 Optional Rear Upstep 245/40/17 255/35/18 265/30/19 Z4 03> 5x120 30-40 225/50/16 225/45/17 225/40/18 235/35/19 Optional Rear Upstep 245/40/17 255/35/18 265/30/19 X3 04> 5x120 40-45 235/55/17 235/50/18 255/40/19 245/35/20 X5 00> 5x120 40-45 235/65/17 255/55/18 255/50/19 265/45/20 285/35/22 305/35/23 295/30/24 Have just found this too guys, may help a few of you when looking at the style of wheel you want. https://www.d2autosport.com/D2_2006/06_Gall...lery_bmw_2.html the offset is all about how far the face of the wheel is from the hub. So as you said the smaller the offset the closer to the arch. The larger the offset, the closer the face of the wheel is to the hub, therefor creating more space between the face of the wheel and the arch. You also need to take into account the width of the actual rim. E.g a 9.5" rim with and offset of 45 will sit closer to the arch than a 9" rim with the same offset. Above courtesy of Marty & Jonny dicky has 10" rims on the back of his car but gets away with it cos the offsets allow for the additonal width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Nice one mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Simon, very good find mate, I will make this a sticky as this will help loads of people as this is a regular topic of conversation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 ET45 Rim with 255/35/18 rub on the inside of the rear wheel well ( not on arches ) with my KW Variant 3 coilover kit on set 3/4 low, I suspect with camber correction arms I could eliminate this, worth a mention tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thought i would just post some info that i found for the maximum fit alloy on my non sport saloon without modifying the arches! As far as I've looked into it the max i can have on my saloon non sport car is: Front: 18/19 x 8.5 with 35 Offset (ET35) Rear: 18/19 x 9.5 with 45 Offset (ET45) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 ok i`m usless at working this out.. its prob me making it more technical than it actually is! My Question.... Will these fit with this kit ? With The tire package 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear BBs LM Reps Eibach Kit Thanks in advance OH AND I HAVE A 99 328CI NON SPORT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 You may struggle with the Eibach kit to get them to fit, although im sure someone will be along to correct me. The wheels alone should fit though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Cheers bud, was hoping they`d both fit nicely! lets hope some one says it will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you get stuck drop Marty a PM, he is our resident wheel man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 will be getting lowering springs on the 15th, and wheels beggining of next year when hopefully the weather sorts it self out abit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 think they should fit a treat just email the seller to double check, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I`ve sent them an email so lets hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james330d Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 hi, i have 8j csl reps all round, with 225 40 18's. will i encounter any problems when lowering with eibach lowering springs on a 330d 2002 (186bhp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf555 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 will 19" 8.5J alloys with an offset of 35 fit a standard e46 saloon? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 will 19" 8.5J alloys with an offset of 35 fit a standard e46 saloon? Thanks Yes fine bud, dont go too wide on the rear tyres though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 will 15 inch standard e46 rims fit a 323ci? the smallest they come with on a coupe is 16 inch but can i squeeze 15's on maybe from a salloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I suppose if the 15's are on a 323i saloon then the brakes should be the same size so yes, trial and error mate, give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 will 15 inch standard e46 rims fit a 323ci? the smallest they come with on a coupe is 16 inch but can i squeeze 15's on maybe from a salloon Why? Your not putting 15's on are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Lee does the craziest things thats why we love him I am just awaiting the pics he is mad for it Oh and he loves to burn **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 My mate has a set of BBS LM's in 15 or 16" for a BM. I laughed and said he would never sell them, but perhaps he might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedogg Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 seriously one and all you need to try this. basic yes, but gives an idea of what it really mean in the real world to change tyres sizes and offsets. http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width...p;Submit=Submit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 seriously one and all you need to try this. basic yes, but gives an idea of what it really mean in the real world to change tyres sizes and offsets. http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width...p;Submit=Submit Very good site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 How does rim width effect what offset will fit? I currently have a set of rondell 058s which i believe are an 8 inch rim (all four are the same). I like the stance of them but they are nearing the end of their life so I have purchased a set of e36 m3 wheels to put on. I believe the offset on these is ET41 and they are 7.5 inch rims all round. Ihave used the 'wil they fit' link above and it seems that if 8.5J ET35 rims will fit as previously mentioned in this thread then I should be ok with 7.5J ET31 rims. Firstly does this sound correct? secondly assuming the m3 rims are ET41, if i use 10mm spaces will this put the outermost edge of the rim at the same place as an ET31 without spacers would be? REsults from willtheyfit- Old is 8.5J ET35 and new is 7.5J ET31 Old New Diameter 616.3mm 616.3mm Circumference 1936.2mm 1936.2mm Poke 73mm 64.3mm Inset 143mm 126.3mm Speedo error 0% 0% Reading at 30mph 30mph 30mph Reading at 60mph 60mph 60mph Ride height gain 0mm 0mm Arch gap loss 0mm 0mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetdick Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi all just wondering if I can fit 17 inch 8J et 47 on my 2002 325 saloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaleEgo Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hi all, Just had a blow out and completely destroyed the alloy and cannot get another anymore! Looking for replacement alloys and I think I want the M3 style... namely http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT or http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/detail.php?siteid=1192 Both are 18's but have different offsets and I don't know which ones are best. Can anyone help as I have no idea about offsets. I have a 2005 E46 Tourer thanks in advance all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...