spawn Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 All ET/OFFSET is still dependent on tyre and wheel size so bear this in mind if you are trying to fit wheels from one model to a different model, also if the car is lowered then you may have issues with rubbing/non fitment due to fouling. The higher the ET number the more the wheel will sit inside the wheel arch 1 Series E81/82/87/88 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 35-45 3 Series E21 = PCD 4x100, centre bore 57.0mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 12-20 3 Series E30 = PCD 4x100, centre bore 57.0mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-35 3 Series E30 M3 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 27-30 3 Series E36 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 30-47 3 Series E36 M3 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 35-47 3 Series E46 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 30-47 3 Series E46 M3 = PCD 5x120 centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. Fronts ET 30-47, Rears ET 20-27, 3 Series E90/91/92/93 = PCD 5x120, Centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 30-45 3 Series E90/92/93 M3 = PCD 5x120, Centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 34-37 5 Series E28 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 18-25 5 Series E34 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 13-20 5 Series E34 M5 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. 5 Series E39 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 74.0mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-25 5 Series E39 M5 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5.0mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-25 5 Series E60/61 = PCD 5x120 centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-32 5 Series E60 M5 (Saloon) = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 12-32 5 Series E61 M5 (Touring) = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 12-32 6 Series E24 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. 6 Series E63/64 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 14-20 6 Series E63/64 M6 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 12-20 7 Series E32 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 19-26 7 Series E38 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 13-25 7 Series E65/66/67/68 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M14x1.5 bolt thread. ET 15-25 8 Series E31 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. X3 E83 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M14x1.5 bolt thread. ET 40-45 X5 E53 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M14x1.5 bolt thread. ET 40-45 X5 E70 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 74.0mm and M14x1.25 bolt thread. ET 37-53 X6 E71 = PCD 5x120, centre bore FRONT 74.0mm, centre bore REAR 72.5mm and M14x1.5 bolt thread. Z1 E30Z = PCD 4x100, centre bore 57.0mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. Z3 E36 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 30-40 Z3 M Coupe/M Roadster = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. Z4 E85 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. ET 45-52 Z8 E52 = PCD 5x120, centre bore 72.5mm and M12x1.5 bolt thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Very useful! I vote for sticky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Very useful! I vote for sticky! +1 When i get around to doing wheels this will come in very handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 This is long overdue, good work Spawn plz plz plz make this a sticky to stop all offset questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 plz plz plz make this a sticky to stop all offset questions You're joking right? People are too lazy to spend 30 seconds searching - nevermind actually reading the stickies! Really useful post though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 You're joking right? People are too lazy to spend 30 seconds searching - nevermind actually reading the stickies! true this is sadly a good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Might be an idea to move that post to this thread http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1865 Keep it tidy and all under one thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Are BMW the only people to use so many different combinations? I'm sure all Vauxhalls have the same offset, and I've seen too many escort vans with Sapphire cosworth alloys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Might be an idea to move that post to this thread http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1865 Keep it tidy and all under one thread. Good shout Rich Merged & Stickied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 when you actually look down the BMW list they don't change too much. just the offsets really on the bigger cars. they all use the 5x120 pattern which is a start, most other manufacturers use 2 different ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 This is long overdue, good work Spawn plz plz plz make this a sticky to stop all offset questions I thought it would help a few ppl out, i know it was quite confusing when i first got my bmw and was thinking about changing wheels..etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Evo Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I want to fit these http://www.alloywheels.com/8x18_Inch_Front_9x18_Inch_Rear_Dare_BBM_Silver_Polished_Lip_Alloy_Wheels_Only But will they fit? I'm worried about the 9" rears and 255/35/18's rubbing... Also wanted to fit lowering springs as I know it'll look like a jacked up truck without a little lowering. At the moment I have 17's with 245/40/17 rears.. Let me know if you have done something similar and does it fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Evo Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 This is for a 325ti Sport BTW I want to fit these http://www.alloywheels.com/8x18_Inch_Front_9x18_Inch_Rear_Dare_BBM_Silver_Polished_Lip_Alloy_Wheels_Only But will they fit? I'm worried about the 9" rears and 255/35/18's rubbing... Also wanted to fit lowering springs as I know it'll look like a jacked up truck without a little lowering. At the moment I have 17's with 245/40/17 rears.. Let me know if you have done something similar and does it fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alb328 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 hi guys. i have a non msport and have fitted 19" m6 reps on mine with et15 and 9.5 on rears! yes they are on stretched 235's and i had the arches rolled and fitted spring assisters to reduce the travel of the suspension and make the ride height about 5-10 mm higher. it worked, there is a poke and very little rubbing although when carrying passangers it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 hi guys. i have a non msport and have fitted 19" m6 reps on mine with et15 and 9.5 on rears! yes they are on stretched 235's and i had the arches rolled and fitted spring assisters to reduce the travel of the suspension and make the ride height about 5-10 mm higher. it worked, there is a poke and very little rubbing although when carrying passangers it does! Pics or it didnt happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alb328 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 lol orite dude im new to this so i gave it a go...it should be on the members gallery as the most recently updated.. have a peek. when i had the arches rolled by archenemy he thought i had no chance..a test drive shortly after along with the spring assisters fitted made sure we was good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Having a blonde moment!!! MV1's are 8j ET47 front and 8.5j ET50? If so fitting a 20mm spacer makes them ET 27 front and ET 30 rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks thought I was correct but my head is spinning with wheels tyre options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 After much reading and getting confused with numbers i thought it best to just ask ... ive been offered some wheels sizes and offsets are 8x18 et 35 front and 9x18 are et38 rears Im gonna use my original 225/40 and 255/35 tyres ..will i be ok :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Will be fine dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I think he's teasing DJ, Marcus is one of the more clued up members. DJ Syxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I wish i was..just cant get my head around which way is which I know its from the centerline to the mounting face . but cant remember which way is what for offset. Easier just to ask...im ok with just about everything else. DJ Syxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The lower the number the more the wheel sits out the higher the number the more it sits inboard. The ET's sound about spot on to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portman84 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 what about front: 235/35/19 8.5j et 42 Back: 255/35/19 9.5j et 38 on my e46 323i ? the rear ones rub on the outside, car is on coil-overs and i want to lower it down some more. gona check tomorrow if its rubbing on the arch or the rear bumper but been told from some people i should go 245 wide and other people said that is fine just to go for 30 high tires. i don't understand much about all of that but got quite some unique rims custom powder coated and don't want to get rid of them or have to go to 18inch rims to lower it down, even knowing it would be easier but wouldnt look as good as it looks with my tsw silverstone in custom blue chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
