Brad1138 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction...asp?id=37256050 im real keen on these rims bum will they fit a lowered e36 bmw sedan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 Should do, except not only will tyres cost a lot, but you will sacrifice a lot of handling and ride comfort. !7's for go, 18s for show, 19's dont. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) youll get the 8's on .. dont count on the 9.5s with out doing some wide body work 8's = 225 x 19 .. wont cost that much however they are e46 wheels the advertised 8 inch doesnt sound right .. I would say they are 8.5's as staggered setups are sold in 8.5, 9.5 sets for the M3 .. 9.5 = 19x 265 are expensive Edited October 10, 2005 by hybrid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 19's will mean potholes will own you. Especially with the one developing constantly on the motorway onramp (which got filled in like a week ago after having the diameter of like half a meter, and being like 30cm deep... Another one developign at symonds street intersection.. making good progress.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 Damn thats so tempting to get ... reckon it'll fit on my compact no worries ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 ahh riding 19s qith 30 profile aint all that bad .... you only have to just avoid/take it easy on: Manhole covers, potholes, big cats eyes, driveways, judderbars, cattlestops, rocks, gravel roads, roadworks, open road shoulders, curbs and erm ... I think thats about it. people look at me weird driving down the road avoiding manhole covers ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) Damn thats so tempting to get ... reckon it'll fit on my compact no worries ??yeap all in the offset ... seeing as they are purpose design for e46 .. you'd be sweet Edited October 10, 2005 by hybrid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 So i don't need to roll rear guards or anything to fit them ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 10, 2005 (edited) Depends on the offset ... if they are modelled for the M3 they are setup for a gaurd that can handle a 10inch rim. e46 M3's have a slightly wider track than the non M3s. For e36 owners, Im pretty sure the most you can run is a 245 / 8.5inch rim on the rear. This is a Pic of the wheels on trade me on a '00 m3 For the front you'll be fine but it is possible you may need to roll the back... check my gaurds out, I'm running a 9.5 rim on the back with a 42 offset (m3 offset).. should be running 38 :/ dam shop stuffed up. In this photo you can see how close I run. The main problem is the bolt where the bumper connects to the fender (under the gaurd) and the top lip of the gaurd (which needs to be flared a little) get it done professionally as they know how to do it without cracking your paint. Oh all this info is also based on if your thinking about running super low springs or adjustable coil overs. Which I highly recommend, else your car is gonna A) look too high due to an 19inch wheel increasing the appearance of wheel size (bigger wheel smaller tire height) and B ) Lowering the center of gravity which is really important running a staggered wheel setup so you don't get teh understeer awww (235 and 265 tires). hope this helps Edited October 11, 2005 by hybrid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
