Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Guys, Just bought a set of genuine m3 e46 wheels 18" what size tyre can i run on my coupe e46 to stop the rubbing currently has a 255 40 18 on but they rub (just tried to see how ridiculous they look!!) Has any one done this before?? This is how it looks- Cheers Edited July 25, 2008 by Heresharry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Read some of the other posts regarding E46 M3 wheels - in short they are not designed to run on other 46's As 3pedals said, the rears are "E46 M3 ONLY" Even with the most hideously stretched tyres I still don't think they will fit as they have ~20mm too little offset. If you find another set, I'll buy the 4 rears off you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 many ways to stop rubbing dont give up on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 M3 rears arent supppose to fit properly. you need 2X the front's for it to work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I only got them as they were cheep as so not that concerned if they dont fit easily.... just thought i might be able to run a less width and profile tyres and make them fit...they do look pretty cool though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 In short, as 3pedals said they will not work. No matter what tyre you put on they will still rub. E46 M3's run a 5 series offset on the rear. Unfortunately you have bought yourself a couple of lemons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Easy come easy go and who says there a recession! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 If you keep an eye out for another set you could use the fronts and sell the rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Just been looking on TM and someone else is selling rears aswell probably done the same thing!!! Never mind ill just keep my eye out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 either that or just put the fronts on ONE side of the car only, you know you can only look at one side of the car at a time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) either that or just put the fronts on ONE side of the car only, you know you can only look at one side of the car at a time LOL!! has to be the passenger side then! id look soooo cool....not Edited July 25, 2008 by Heresharry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I have managed to find another full set is anyone interested in buying 4 rears before i go and spend $2k??? All good tyres etc Edited July 25, 2008 by Heresharry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 I have managed to find another full set is anyone interested in buying 4 rears before i go and spend $2k??? All good tyres etc Interested!!! PM me what you want for the 4 rears. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 (edited) you have pm 323ti Im now the proud owner of 2 sets of M3 wheels....LOL The ones i just picked are MINT they where for sale on the BMW Car club NZ, I paid 2k!!!!!! Edited July 26, 2008 by Heresharry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 These are the wheels on it now- Dodgy N95 pic! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Nice, they're nice looking wheels for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 Actually I believe if you run a 245 series rear tyre and run a ridiculous rear camber (around -2.5) they will fit a normal 3 series without rubbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 I have had a quote to roll the arches for $60 and they will do it onsite (aucks) might get it done anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 just be warned... e46 gaurds are built like a brick sh*t house .. see if they can heat them up a little before rolling them as not to crack the paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 just be warned... e46 gaurds are built like a brick sh*t house .. see if they can heat them up a little before rolling them as not to crack the paint. Correct ... I've yet to see one done that didn't crack the paint big time ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) I have had a quote to roll the arches for $60 and they will do it onsite (aucks) might get it done anyway If you insist on getting it done, make sure they pull all the silicone out of the guard as well. If you put your fingers just inside the guard you can feel it all the way around. If this isn't done you will just be wasting time trying to roll them. E46 guards are double skinned, hence the extra time and care needed to roll them properly. If the guy is coming to you make sure he has a heat gun otherwise send him packing! Rolling the guards isn't going to help anyway because the rear wheels on an E46 M3 are a 5 series offset and no matter what you do WILL NOT FIT!!!! If you are the mood for giving away money I can think of far more worthy causes Edited July 31, 2008 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Actually I believe if you run a 245 series rear tyre and run a ridiculous rear camber (around -2.5) they will fit a normal 3 series without rubbing. There really are some BMW guru's on here aren't there!! Why would you recommend this? Running -2.5 degrees camber = plain stupid on a road car! Not too mention huge camber wear, reduced grip due to the small contact patch of the tyre on the road, etc Edited August 1, 2008 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 There really are some BMW guru's on here aren't there!! Why would you recommend this? Running -2.5 degrees camber = plain stupid on a road car! Not too mention huge camber wear, reduced grip due to the small contact patch of the tyre on the road, etc I thought he was joking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heresharry 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) I thought he was joking. Me too! Never mind, and i think its officially dead now its a given that they "WONT FIT" properly, so i have two sets and currently im running 4x fronts all round which are very good looking IMHO. Thanks for all the input and "advice", cheers guys Chris Edited August 1, 2008 by Heresharry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2008 I thought he was joking. sorry if I misinterpreted there has been so much 'bad advice' given on these forums that I think I just 'snapped' lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
