are 235/40/17" too wide for an E36 Compact?

[pauly 16]

As per subject, looking at some  style 22 17" with 235/40 Semis.

Offset is 41.

Will they be OK on my 318ti E36?

TIA

Edited October 1, 2019 by pauly

[zero 1162]

Depends on the offset of the wheel.

If the offset is correct they will fit - if not they will rub.

[pauly 16]

1 hour ago, zero said:

Depends on the offset of the wheel.

If the offset is correct they will fit - if not they will rub.

They are style 22 offset is 41, where on an M3.

Edited October 1, 2019 by pauly

[Statek 87]

Is that a square set Paul? According to http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/22 the Style 22s only came in 17x7.5. That tyre width is pretty chunky - are the 235s only on the rear or on all 4?

[pauly 16]

4 minutes ago, Statek said:

Is that a square set Paul? According to http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/22 the Style 22s only came in 17x7.5. That tyre width is pretty chunky - are the 235s only on the rear or on all 4?

It's a square set Kris, all 235s. There're a few pics of compacts on that link with 22s. 

Edited October 1, 2019 by pauly

[zero 1162]

Yes they will fit fine with that offset.

[Statek 87]

Yup, should fit fine. I wonder whether the tyres aren't too wide for it though  still, any time on a track is always fun!

[zero 1162]

Yes tyres are a bit too wide for the rim, but not dangerously so. You definitely wouldn't go wider on a 7.5 rim.

 

Also bear in mind that the speedo will be slightly off with that aspect ratio, but that wont matter on the track.

[pauly 16]

4 minutes ago, zero said:

Yes tyres are a bit too wide for the rim, but not dangerously so. You definitely wouldn't go wider on a 7.5 rim.

 

Also bear in mind that the speedo will be slightly off with that aspect ratio, but that wont matter on the track.

but you reckon I'd be OK for (no) rubbing with that offset and width? 

[B.M.W Ltd 950]

Can you not try them ? I was running 235/35/17 on 8.5" ACS wheels on mine. Got occasional rub and I had pretty stiff suspension which was lowered as well 

[pauly 16]

23 minutes ago, B.M.W Ltd said:

Can you not try them ? I was running 235/35/17 on 8.5" ACS wheels on mine. Got occasional rub and I had pretty stiff suspension which was lowered as well 

They are in Auckland and I'm in Masterton so no unfortunately! 

[B.M.W Ltd 950]

Mines sold. I'm sure someone on here might be able to help. Has your got a standard suspension set Up ?

[zero 1162]

2 hours ago, pauly said:

but you reckon I'd be OK for (no) rubbing with that offset and width? 

Yes you will be fine.