Wheel Fitment 101 [Archive] - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

danewilson77

12-21-2010, 04:21 AM

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/GotLip.jpg

I frequently will use this to aide in determining offset....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/tech-wheeloffset.gif

II. Here is also a wheel offset calculator.....
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Also another very good resource provided by Eli.....
http://www.willtheyfit.com/

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/wheelfitmentpic.jpg

III. Now that we know the above......say I am going to go from the rim I have now.....to a stock style 135. Lets just talk about the rears.
CURRENT: Enkei's are 18X8 with an ET +42 offset.

FUTURE: Style 135's are 18X8.5 (rear) with a ET +50 offset...

IV. Plugging the above values into the calculator in II, above.....it yields the following information:
Inner Clearance: >>>>>>> 14mm's less than my Enkei's from the inside of the wheel to the strut housing.

Outer Position: >>>>>>>>Retract by 2mm's (position of the outside edge of the wheel)

***So....what the above numbers are telling me (in IV, above) are.

I may need spacers, if I do not currently have 14mm's from the edge of the wheel to my strut brace.

Additionally...my tire will still be recessed 2mm's more inside of my wheel well. Close fitment can somewhat be taken care of through the use of a stretched tire, or by adjusting my camber.

EDIT: I will be updating this thread with any good info I find on wheel fitment. Please feel free to add any of the tools, you guys use, to ensure proper stock, or slammed fitment.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/RideHeightSpecs-1.jpg

Smilez

12-21-2010, 09:59 AM

awesome link thanks Dane

thesixsins

12-21-2010, 10:08 AM

Here is a little diddle...http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/thesixsins/tech-offset-image2.jpg

Smilez

12-21-2010, 10:18 AM

you guys think i can get away with 18x9.5 et 25 all around. fronts i'm worried about.

mimalmo

12-21-2010, 12:54 PM

If you're ready to mess with ride height, suspension stiffness, camber, tire stretch and fender mods, yes you can make it fit.

Smilez

12-21-2010, 01:02 PM

rears i'm not worried about. fenders are already rolled. if need be i can probably pull them a bit. tires would probably be 225/40/18. i have coilovers so if i rub bring it up a notch. really wondering about the fronts. if not i can always go say 18x8 et13 or so.

mimalmo

12-21-2010, 01:04 PM

I've seen a couple cars with 9.5" up front and it looks mean. I say do it if you can.

Smilez

12-21-2010, 01:19 PM

yeah i just need to get more research into the fronts. i dont want the wheel rubbing against the strut.

danewilson77

12-21-2010, 02:54 PM

I've seen a couple cars with 9.5" up front and it looks mean. I say do it if you can.

I had 15mm spacers up front...and I loved the way it looked. Lowered, and I can haz no spacers no moar....:(

adb1028

12-21-2010, 07:21 PM

danewilson77

12-21-2010, 07:46 PM

15mm's will look good with 255's. Anything bigger...imho...will stick out too far...and will look weird. I got some pics of what 245's look like with 15mm spacers. Just imagine that...but about 5mm wider on the outside edge...

adb1028

12-22-2010, 06:06 PM

zhp43867

12-25-2010, 06:50 AM

I know nothing about spacers so someone fill me in. I want as wide of a stance as possible with no rubbing or fender modification. Currently I'm on 135's, stock ride height, stock tire sizes. I may upgrade to a H&R sport cupkit sometime next year. What kind of spacers do I need?

15mm's for the 255's in the back and the same for the 225's in the front?

15mm will not work in the back for 255. I had 255 Star Specs with 12mm at stock ride height with 135s and it rubbed a lot. They are closer to 265 width, but I would run 10mm, max 12mm if you want to push it on a normal 255. What is the brand/model of your tires? If you're okay with rolling your fenders, that's another story.

I think there may be some interest in this info about weight saving for wheels, so I'll post it here.

Wrong. I ran my car with DS2s and crappy light-ish tires (~43.5lb each corner) and my fuel mileage improved 2.5mpg and the car was much snapier. The fact that I did not have to get into it with the gas pedal so much every time I stopped I'm sure helped the fuel mileage.

Typically, what you're saying is true, but BMW wheels in general (especially zhp wheels) are piggy heavy; let me lay down some numbers.

OEM ZHP Wheel Weight:

Rear= 28.5lbs x 2
Front= 27.8lbs x 2

Wheel weight= 112.6lbs

Tire Weights (Star Spec)

225/40/18= 25lbs
255/35/28= 27lbs

Tire weight= 104lbs

Total weight= 215.6lbs
Each front wheel= 52.8lbs
Each rear wheel= 55.5lbs

A lightweight setup

Apex ARC-8 18x9" Square= 18lbs each
Wheel weight = 72lbs

Continental DW/Michelin PS2 235/40/18= 22lbs each
Tire Weight= 88lbs

Total lightweight setup= 160lbs
Each wheel/tire= 40lbs

That is a savings of 54.6lbs, or the equivalent of 546lbs off of the car by the most extreme rotational weight calculations.

Lightest setup:

Kosei K1/Apex ARC-8 17x8.5"= 16lbs each
Wheel weight= 64lbs

Michelin PS2 245/40/17= 22lbs each
Tire weight= 88lbs
Each wheel/tire= 38lbs

Total weight = 154lbs

Savings of 61.6lbs, or the equivalent of 616lbs off the car.
I read in a couple places that 100lbs off the car can be a 10th off your 0-60, so potentially this could be up to six tenths off (obviously not), but take that for what you will.

I will add that this cheap setup costs ~$1200 less shipping on tire rack, which is very tempting to me.

Marcus-SanDiego

12-25-2010, 07:51 AM

I've started a sprung vs. unsprung weight conversation -- just so we don't take this thread into two different directions.

Unsprung vs. sprung weight discussion (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?576-Unsprung-weight-vs.-Sprung-weight-a-discussion).

zhp43867

12-25-2010, 01:23 PM

Dane told me to put it here leave me alone. :shifty

Marcus-SanDiego

12-25-2010, 01:29 PM

Haha. No worries.

danewilson77

12-25-2010, 02:32 PM

Dane told me to put it here leave me alone. :shifty

Lol.....

jjcools

12-30-2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks Dane. I did the math by hand and came up with the same thing as the calculations so I should be good. Now I just need to measure the interior to make sure I am not going to rub on the mounts or something.

danewilson77

12-30-2010, 02:37 PM

No.....to make sure your not going to rub on your coilovers/struts/shocks. You can see where your stock tire prolly has at least an inch of clearance in there.........

If the offset moves your tire out.....typically.....you would be fine on the inside....unless you go with a drastically wider rim....

If the offset moves it in....thats where you might need a spacer to kick it out a bit.

jjcools

12-30-2010, 02:55 PM

Yeah, these are wider rims and have a slightly smaller offset so according to calculations it will come in about 6mm and out about 20mm. It should be perfect, I will most likely have to roll the fenders when I get come coilovers.

SkrApUNB

03-25-2011, 06:41 PM

I've seen a couple cars with 9.5" up front and it looks mean. I say do it if you can.

yeah i just need to get more research into the fronts. i dont want the wheel rubbing against the strut.

Just thought id chime in here.... 18 x 9.5 et 40 squared , with 5mm spacer up front. 255/35/18s all around

I dont rub up front AT ALL. as long as your running et 35 or lower, you wont rub the struts with an 18 x 9.5...

You need to be more concerned with rubbing your front fenders pushing out 10mm more than i am. but you should easily clear that with a 225. you might not be able to go as low as youd like though. i say go for it!!! just take the time to make them fit right.
:applause2

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5483869848_0d756a499f_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5483276031_cba845a1c5_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5483870736_f039772989_z.jpg

danewilson77

03-25-2011, 06:45 PM

Looks great Sk8! Thanks for the data.

Droid! Srs Legitness!

jjcools

03-25-2011, 07:04 PM

Very nice, need rear shots too.

Marcus-SanDiego

03-25-2011, 07:27 PM

Very aggressive. Like.

Ryans323i

03-26-2011, 06:47 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5483276031_cba845a1c5_z.jpg

Daaaamn :jawdrop :rockon
Are you lowered at all?

Great thread btw!

Ryans323i

03-26-2011, 07:05 AM

Ok I got majorly distracted by SkrApUNB's pics. I do have a question. So, far I'm really impressed with ECS's products, and a few people in this thread have recommended their spacers. I'm thinking I need a 25mm on the rear, and maybe a 10, 12.5 or 15mm up front. (My set up is 18x8 et 47, square)

These are the spacers I'm used to seeing, a #mm spacer w/ normal lugs just #mm longer that stock.
http://c1552172.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/114705_x600.jpg

Do these work just as well? They are the only 25mm spacer ECS has. These are H&R brand and to install: spacers bolt to the hub and the wheels bolt to the spacers using your stock lug bolts.
http://c1552172.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/27486_x600.jpg

danewilson77

03-26-2011, 07:12 AM

I don't think I would want my wheels bolted to the spacers. I have 15's from ecs sitting in my garage...with lugs....hehe.

Droid! Srs Legitness!

Ryans323i

03-26-2011, 07:17 AM

That's what I'm thinking. But on the other hand, isn't H&R reputable? Those spacers are supposed to be for "racing". Would they put out a product that would fail?

Interested in selling the 15mm spacers? I'm not sure if they'd fit though. I'm lowered about 1.5" on the Eibach pro-kit springs. But the tires are stretched a little (225's). Thoughts?

Edit: This is the best pic I've got.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/DSCN1582.jpg

danewilson77

03-26-2011, 07:29 AM

SkrApUNB

03-26-2011, 07:30 AM

I have 5mm spacers from Macht Schnell, no vibrations, not failure. nothing. Spacers are safe if installed correctly. Personally i thin H&R is a decent Brand, however i dont think id want my wheels bolted to the spacers alone. id rather have an EXT lug. look into the Macht Schnell Spacers... i was recommended them and i have not had an issue with them at all. heres a link for you Ryan http://www.europeanautosource.com/index.php?cPath=67_315_326 no 25mm but they do have a 20mm

SkrApUNB

03-26-2011, 07:33 AM

Very nice, need rear shots too.

the only one i have at the moment.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5483278811_a98f234b58_z.jpg

Daaaamn :jawdrop :rockon
Are you lowered at all?
Great thread btw!

I am lowered on Megan Racaing Springs... Stock Non Sport Struts for now. Soon to jump to something that will help lower the front a bit. looking to go about an inch or so lower in the front. I love my rear. just need to roll my fenders and get some spacers thrown on there.

Ryans323i

03-26-2011, 07:44 AM

Do you have 15mm of clearance?

Droid! Srs Legitness!

That is the question. I'm going to do some rough measuring once the car's put back together. 15mm=.590...inches, so I'm thinking yeah.

I am lowered on Megan Racaing Springs... Stock Non Sport Struts for now. Soon to jump to something that will help lower the front a bit. looking to go about an inch or so lower in the front. I love my rear. just need to roll my fenders and get some spacers thrown on there.

Thanks for the link. I think the H&R's are a no go. I can see how you'd want the front to sit a little low, but IMO you have an excellent stance as is. Are you worried about the front rubbing after you go lower? I definitely don't think the rears need to come out at all, but I'm interested to see the final product.

danewilson77

03-26-2011, 07:56 AM

Sounds great.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMG_20101119_185406-1.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMG_20101118_211922-1.jpg

Ryans323i

03-26-2011, 08:14 AM

You have a PM.

Ryans323i

03-28-2011, 10:24 AM

Well, it looks like I've got a 1-5/16 wheel gap in the rear. So that calls for a 30mm (1-3/16") spacer. Isn't that huge!?!

I've done some reading on the H&R DRA series spacers (you bolt the spacer to the hub and the wheel to the spacer) and it seems that's a lot safer than using a 25mm+ extended lug bolt. Here's a link to H&R's wheel spacers website, http://www.trakplus.com/ for more information and application guides. Just wanted to share that bit of information here.

mimalmo

03-28-2011, 10:31 AM

That doesn't sound right because 30mm is huge. Not saying you are wrong but rarely do I see spacers that large on an E46.

What are the specs on your wheels?
Diameter
Width
Offset

What tires and tire sizes are you using?

jjcools

03-28-2011, 10:36 AM

I think anything more than 15-20 and I would look for new wheels with lower offsets...

Ryans323i

03-28-2011, 10:44 AM

I'm running M3 fronts (style 67). 18x8 et47 w/ 225/40/18.

mimalmo

03-28-2011, 10:51 AM

I would see if you can test fit a 15mm or 20mm locally before ordering.

danewilson77

03-28-2011, 11:34 AM

I'm running M3 fronts (style 67). 18x8 et47 w/ 225/40/18.

Are you measuring to the inner lip (non rolled portion) of fender or extreme outer edge. That size spacer, as mentioned, would be ludicrous.

Droid! Srs Legitness!

mimalmo

03-28-2011, 11:56 AM

No, this is Ludacris

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/suwarnaadi/ludacrisAfroHair.jpg

danewilson77

03-28-2011, 12:55 PM

No, this is Ludacris

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/suwarnaadi/ludacrisAfroHair.jpg

I tee'd that one right up for ya.

Droid! Srs Legitness!

wiseZHP

06-14-2011, 08:50 AM

This seems to be a good place to post this question.

I'm currently running stock wheel/tire set up on my Sedan. I'm lowered on HSD coilovers and I have slight rubbing against the springs in the front WITH a 5mm spacer. Now I'm considering running a 10mm in the front, but how big of a spacer can I go in the back without rubbing/rolling fenders. I'm also maxed out in the rear, no collars for the spring, and the strut is at its lowest setting.

I just don't want the front wheels to be super aggressive while the rears are sunken in.

danewilson77

06-14-2011, 09:00 AM

We need...

Take a ruler and measure at top of fender. How much room do you have?

I bet you could squeek 5-10mm spacer in back there....but I don't have 135's.....so I'm guessing.

mimalmo

06-14-2011, 09:05 AM

On my winter setup I run a 10mm spacer in front to clear the coilovers and stock offset in back.

You could also try moving your 5mm spacers to the rear as a place to start.

Here's mine with 10mm in front.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/SilverGreyZHPonKWV2640x480.jpg

GSEN820

06-14-2011, 09:08 AM

I was running a 15mm in the rear with Style 135 in the rear. I rolled the back fenders but seem to rub the left side rear. I switched to a 12mm rear and the problem went away.

First set up was 20mm in the front (no rolling or any problems with the front)
15mm in the rear slight rub nothing that would pop a tire or anything just bothered me to hear it

Second set up
moved 15mm to the front
12mm in the rear no problem with rub

This was with style 135s.

the first set up looked great just had the slight rub. I did this due to wheel rubbing suspension. The second whil not as aggressive still looked really good with no rub.

I had my fenders rolled in the rear.

I have BBS CH replicas 18x9 et 37 in the rear and going to put on 5mm to push them out some more to have the flush look (in the front too).

Depending on your coilovers you need to get the et to 25 (around) in order to eliminate the tire rubbing the spring.

C Withers Media

06-14-2011, 09:30 AM

You guys make this stuff way too technical and way too hard on yourselves. I will provide a step by step of the proper procedure.

1. Drop it.

2. Poke it.

3. Stretch it.

4. Roll it.

Done.

and always remember, "It sucks to roll hard."

wiseZHP

06-14-2011, 09:57 AM

Haha, Stanceworks motto! I will be going crazy once I save money for the wheels I want, but until then OEM will have to do.

I have about 1/2inch clearance between the bottom of the fender & the top of the tire in the front. The rears are tucking, but the space between the side wall of the tire and the edge of the lip in the rear fender is also about 1/2inch.

danewilson77

06-14-2011, 11:03 AM

OK......so........you can probably fit a 10-12 up front....and maybe a 7-10 in the rear, since you're tucked.

C Withers Media

06-14-2011, 02:12 PM

OK......so........you can probably fit a 10-12 up front....and maybe a 7-10 in the rear, since you're tucked.

Which in the world of fitment means you can fit 15mm up front and 20mm in the rear, make some camber adjustments, get a tire that has a slight stretch on it, roll your fenders (possibly a slight pull) and then lower your car another inch and be good.

My specs were

3" drop
19x 9.5 offset 32 wheels
235/35/19s

My car was flush and had a great stance. You couldnt get a babys finger between tire and the wheel well and the well rested 5mm above the rim. This required full dampening on my coils to prevent damage to my wheels on compression.

Point being, just because a book says that something won't fit, or the numbers don't crunch a certain way doesn't mean that it wont. If you want to roll hard, you have to get in there and problem solve to get the fitment you want.

and in regards to the Stanceworks motto, it is actually "Low is a lifestyle".

danewilson77

06-14-2011, 02:21 PM

Agree with the problem solving aspect. The calcs will give you, JUST an idea.

That's why I know the 71's for sale would be delicious on someones ride.

C Withers Media

06-14-2011, 03:48 PM

Agree with the problem solving aspect. The calcs will give you, JUST an idea.

That's why I know the 71's for sale would be delicious on someones ride.

Calcs get you in the ballpark, I will agree to that but it definitely doesn't end there.

danewilson77

06-14-2011, 03:58 PM

Calcs get you in the ballpark, I will agree to that but it definitely doesn't end there.

Nope.....you have definitely gotten that point across Casey.

C Withers Media

06-14-2011, 04:10 PM

If you're ready to mess with ride height, suspension stiffness, camber, tire stretch and fender mods, yes you can make it fit.

I didnt see this earlier, or I would have just kept quoting it.

wiseZHP

06-14-2011, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the info guys..

derbo

01-07-2012, 10:33 AM

zhp43867

01-07-2012, 03:55 PM

dang how are you guys running these offsets without rubbing?! :(

I am on 18x8.5 +40 on 255/35/18 and I rub on the inner hole area.

What can i do to fix that since you guys are running some lower offsets!

http://img.skitch.com/20100609-qx24xjniy2beru5r51yu858mdg.png

What tires? You must just barely be rubbing.

Recently I've un 18x8.5 ET38 BBS RCs, 225/40/18 Re760s all around. The front fitment was perfect imo, not too recessed looking but not right to the edge of the front fender. The rear was too inset. By my calculations I could have been running a 10mm spacer without rubbing, maybe even 12mm.

Now I am running my winter setup, staggered style 68s in 17x8.5" rear and 17x7.5" front, with 225/45/17 Blizzak WS70s all round. The stock rear offset is 50 and front is 41. I am running 15mm spacers all around with no rubbing. The front is not rubbing at 17x7.5" ET26 with the 225 tire. Theoretically (I believe) the final offset has more to do with the offset and tire width than the width of the wheel itself. AKA I'm guessing a 17x8" with the same tire probably would not rub. There really isn't any more room though (at least visually), stock camber, Eibach Pro Kit springs and stock fenders.

I think the front is a touch too far out, mostly because with my Pro-Kit springs it's hard to apply the tire dressing! The rear is too far inboard, but no surprise there. It is 17x8.5 ET 35 with the 225 tire, and I think I could probably run another 10mm more spacers in the rear, 5mm more would be comfortable.

mimalmo

01-07-2012, 10:37 PM

derbo

01-08-2012, 08:49 PM

tripod06

01-09-2012, 08:27 AM

Bridgestone RE11 255/35/18. Stock zhp tire size.

It is lowered with -1.6 in the rear with Toe in 1/8th.

here is probably the best picture for ride height. I already rolled the fender and its actually hitting higher up than the fender lip. :(

http://img.skitch.com/20111212-ny6apqjbdkdseg2swjxwu4w9bs.png

i really like the look of that drop there.

Has anyone on here or know of anyone that has tried to fit ET22 in the rears? 19x9.5 ET 22

DirtyPillows

01-09-2012, 11:35 AM

I keep getting mixed answer for style 71 17x8 et20. People say that ill need a roll, while other say it will fit so hopefully after Wed when I get time off from work I can do some measuring a calculating.

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danewilson77

01-09-2012, 01:19 PM

I did these calculations in my "For sale" thread.

danewilson77

01-09-2012, 01:24 PM

Look at post #57 and tell me if it makes sense..

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2496-For-Sale-%28SOLD%29-17x8-BMW-Style-71-wheels-Brand-New-in-Box.-ET-20/page6&highlight=style

DirtyPillows

01-09-2012, 04:45 PM

So going on the post #57 ill just go with 225. I was just hesitant to go lower on tire size because i like the way the 255 look in the back. but 225 well work fine.

danewilson77

01-09-2012, 04:59 PM

So going on the post #57 ill just go with 225. I was just hesitant to go lower on tire size because i like the way the 255 look in the back. but 225 well work fine.

May be able to squeak in 235's on your next set. I think 225's for first set is smart though.

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mimalmo

01-09-2012, 05:22 PM

Bridgestone RE11 255/35/18. Stock zhp tire size.

It is lowered with -1.6 in the rear with Toe in 1/8th.

here is probably the best picture for ride height. I already rolled the fender and its actually hitting higher up than the fender lip. :(

IIRC, those tires have a rather large shoulder which will cause some rubbing at your ride height. Also, is that toe spec from before or after the car was lowered?

Has anyone on here or know of anyone that has tried to fit ET22 in the rears? 19x9.5 ET 22

That's not a standard fitment unless you have an E46 M3. It can be done on our cars with rolled fenders, stretched tires and some camber. Not easy but not impossible.

tripod06

01-10-2012, 10:42 AM

IIRC, those tires have a rather large shoulder which will cause some rubbing at your ride height. Also, is that toe spec from before or after the car was lowered?

That's not a standard fitment unless you have an E46 M3. It can be done on our cars with rolled fenders, stretched tires and some camber. Not easy but not impossible.

Here is my preview of coming attractions....

19x9.5 ET 22 rear

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo1-6.jpg

johnrando

01-10-2012, 02:36 PM

Can't wait Albert!

tripod06

01-10-2012, 02:46 PM

here is a picture of the baby poke that it has right now. i think that once wheels are one and it is settled, it may sit in SUPER flush.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo2-6.jpg

danewilson77

01-10-2012, 02:53 PM

Herra frush!

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derbo

01-10-2012, 09:43 PM

IIRC, those tires have a rather large shoulder which will cause some rubbing at your ride height. Also, is that toe spec from before or after the car was lowered?
.

Those are after lowered alignment specs. I'm planning to play around with camber and see what I can do with the factory camber adjustment. If I can, I'll go to -1.8 camber to see if it will help any with the rubbing.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/217250_10150158209988482_762918481_6677561_7815413 _n.jpg

It squats a bit during track days....:X

tripod06

01-10-2012, 11:44 PM

UPDATE!!! test fitting these rims with tires very soon this week for the rears (since that is the only concern lol). Pics shortly to come!

DirtyPillows

01-11-2012, 04:14 PM

i will be putting 225/45/17 on my style 71 tomorrow. Went with Potenza re760. I would have done DWS but firestone doesn't supply continentals. I really wanted to go with RE-11 but they seem to have very low treadwear and were not available. hopefully these fit without issues :D

danewilson77

01-11-2012, 04:27 PM

In Fo Pics!!!!!

DirtyPillows

01-12-2012, 12:11 PM

I know this will make DW happy.

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefc77e2-3e4a-e941.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/aefc77e2-3e5c-ab13.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/aefc77e2-3e6e-53fb.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/aefc77e2-3e7d-8dd8.jpg

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DirtyPillows

01-12-2012, 12:14 PM

Ill get better pictures up later, but as for now everything fits. the only concern is the rears bumping the fenders on a hard bump. Haven't driven it much but i'll get back to you.

Edit: got to link for better photos
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4231-OFFICIAL-Mystic-Blue-photo-thread&p=141688#post141688

danewilson77

01-12-2012, 01:21 PM

They fit! I knew they would. If you lower you will just have to tweak camber. I bet that thing would look insane tucking some rim.

How's it ride?

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DirtyPillows

01-12-2012, 03:18 PM

So far ok I did have 1 bump or more like dip that caused pendilum effect and I think both tires hit fender but on you average bump it rode like a champ. I feel sort of uncertain about the driving though I have been driving a civic all week so every thing feels very much more intense. Not to mention I'm obviously nervous about the fitment so give me couple more days to get comfortable with the setup

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danewilson77

01-12-2012, 03:23 PM

If you roll the fenders it will give you another 1/2" of slack.

In the last pick....it does look like they'll tuck if needed. I would def roll though.

bimmeryota

01-17-2012, 09:51 PM

a nice way to test without going for a drive and/or loading the car is to drive the car up one ramp to squat the rear to see directly where it's hitting. even after rolling I had more issues with the rear part of the splash shield and clip but I have a sedan and know that it's different on a coupe.

danewilson77

01-31-2012, 08:15 AM

Had to add this to Post #1.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/GotLip.jpg

johnnyrad

01-31-2012, 06:30 PM

Dane, bringing this back up..
How do I find the offset of my stock rims? This is for my 330XI 2002 OEM's..I think they are 17x7 with offset of 47 maybe

danewilson77

01-31-2012, 06:43 PM

Dane, bringing this back up..
How do I find the offset of my stock rims? This is for my 330XI 2002 OEM's..I think they are 17x7 with offset of 47 maybe

What rims do you have?

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johnnyrad

01-31-2012, 06:59 PM

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/bslotterbach/2002blueBMW330XI-24691.jpg

I'm going to go with the style 71's 17x8 et20..should fit judging by the calculator thingy you posted

danewilson77

02-01-2012, 04:56 AM

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/bslotterbach/2002blueBMW330XI-24691.jpg

I'm going to go with the style 71's 17x8 et20..should fit judging by the calculator thingy you posted

The rims in the pic are not 71's Sir. ET20 is a pretty aggressive fitment. May want to shoot dirtypillows a pm...

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johnnyrad

02-01-2012, 03:37 PM

Yea I know..I have the ones in the picture on my xi right now. I'm going switch them out with the style 71's.

danewilson77

02-01-2012, 05:57 PM

Yea I know..I have the ones in the picture on my xi right now. I'm going switch them out with the style 71's.

OK. Awesome idea.

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danewilson77

04-24-2012, 08:47 AM

Added ride height chart to initial post.

mimalmo

04-24-2012, 08:35 PM

Usually the offset is stamped on the backside of a wheel.

Taliben

05-07-2012, 03:55 PM

Just wanted to bump this back up with a quick question: I know it's gonna be hard, but how would I fit these wheels:(http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=919428) Work VS-XX 19x9F +36 and 19x10.5R +29? I know I'm gonna have to roll and pull my fenders as well as get camber arms, but any other ideas?

danewilson77

05-07-2012, 04:31 PM

Do that and they will fit.

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Taliben

05-07-2012, 04:35 PM

That along with a stretched tire, but would i need spacers up front to clear the strut/coilover?

danewilson77

05-07-2012, 04:38 PM

That along with a stretched tire, but would i need spacers up front to clear the strut/coilover?

Unless I'm thinking of it backwards, a higher offset (like ET45) would need a spacer.

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Meric

07-02-2012, 07:32 PM

19x9.5 back and 19x8.5 LM Style front. The offset is 19x8.5 +20 19x9.5 +17 will it work?

danewilson77

07-03-2012, 04:40 AM

19x9.5 back and 19x8.5 LM Style front. The offset is 19x8.5 +20 19x9.5 +17 will it work?

Very tight. You will need to aggressively pull/roll fenders.

thesixsins

08-22-2012, 09:01 PM

Been thinking about some old wheels...
How much work do you think it would take to properly fit (front 18x8,0 ET20, Rears 18x9,0 ET22)
Fender rolling, fender pulling, camber kit, shaving that bolt in the fender liner?

Planning on KW coils...

danewilson77

08-23-2012, 02:04 AM

Fender roll, and a slightly stretched tire. Gotta pick the right tire though. Then, I would go from there.

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mimalmo

08-23-2012, 06:46 PM

You'll need ARCA's to dial in some rear camber. I did 19x10 ET 35 on my old car with some serious stretch and it just barely fit with rolled fenders and a shaved bumper bolt. Of course, I was sitting pretty low...

BTW, Ben (///Maniak) took these pics.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli3.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg283/mimalmo/Eurowerks%205%20Minneapolis%20MN%20June%2025th%202 011/Eli1.jpg

UdubBadger

08-23-2012, 08:06 PM

^WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY BABY!?!?!?!

:rofl

danewilson77

08-24-2012, 05:09 AM

JKO_ZHP

09-09-2012, 06:09 PM

Here is a little diddle...http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/thesixsins/tech-offset-image2.jpg

Your name is very familiar.

My cousin used to play this online game called MapleStory, and his IGN was TheSixthSin. This was about 6+ years ago.

Meric

10-23-2012, 02:13 PM

I found some nice winter tires but rims are 7x17 and tires are 245.45.17 would that be a problem to fit them in?

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 02:27 PM

What is the offset of the rims?

nike001

10-23-2012, 02:44 PM

245's wont fit on a 7" rim...?

Meric

10-23-2012, 02:46 PM

Sorry guys i missed the topics.. Its oem BMW wheel rim style 73.

ET 47

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 03:01 PM

245's wont fit on a 7" rim...?

Good point. Tests the widest tire I can put on my 18x8's....according to Tirerack.

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Meric

10-23-2012, 03:10 PM

So wont fit? :(

midlandtech

10-23-2012, 03:12 PM

... So confused

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nike001

10-23-2012, 03:32 PM

... So confused

~Steve
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Lol meric somehow posted and hijacked your thread with completely irrelevant posts. That's what happened :rofl

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 03:32 PM

First of all.....a 245 shouldn't be on a 7" rim. That's the point to my statement.

Second....is I would need to know what the offset (ET) is of the rims to see if they would fit without rubbing.

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 03:33 PM

I found some nice winter tires but rims are 7x17 and tires are 245.45.17 would that be a problem to fit them in?

Third.....why are these posts even in a "rear diffuser" thread.

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 03:33 PM

Fouth.....here is a link to the stickied wheel fitment thread.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?527-Wheel-Fitment-101

Crestwood1001

10-23-2012, 03:35 PM

.......Wowwwww

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danewilson77

10-23-2012, 03:45 PM

Fifth....moving posts over to wheel fitment thread.

GSEN820

10-23-2012, 03:58 PM

Sixth I applaud whoever got Dane started hahaha

danewilson77

10-23-2012, 04:23 PM

Sixth I applaud whoever got Dane started hahaha

I'm all good. I was sucking on a Werther Original, and got all distracted in my sentences/posts, due to the sudden in rush, of buttery sweet goodness into my body :)

GSEN820

10-23-2012, 04:34 PM

HAHA All good Dane.....You deserve the good stuff.....Just no sleep walking tonight

nike001

10-23-2012, 04:53 PM

Who here has 19's?

Spring time will (hopefully) bring new rims.

I want BBS LM or BBS CH (OG's if I can find a cheap set), but I can't decide if 18's will look too small. The lip on the LM's seem to make the rims look smaller than they really are. So I was thinking 19's. But with 19's comes added tire costs and rim damage potential. But I think I'd run M3 19" tire specs to beef it up a bit closer to our 18" sidewall size. Thoughts?

johnrando

10-23-2012, 05:22 PM

There's a guy on e46f.c selling BBS LM 19s. Don't know if they'd fit.

JupiterBMW

11-14-2012, 07:43 PM

Ok, reviving this post (even though its stickied).. I'm pretty sure I don't even need to ask, but I want to ask the veterans before I drop some serious cash on a set of wheels. Still frustrated I need to buy them, but I need the car, and I need her dependable.. So, I'm looking at a set of wheels... Info is below... And my question, will they fit? Will look ok without spacers? Heck, will I even see a difference in fitment??

18x8.5" ET+35, square setup
235/40-18s
stock suspension

Thanks in advance!

danewilson77

11-15-2012, 05:31 AM

You will fit fine.

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JupiterBMW

11-15-2012, 07:01 AM

You will fit fine.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Thanks DW. I figured as much but just wanted to double check. I was wrong with tire size though. I'm running 245/35-18 in the back, which will be the same up front too.

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Crickett

11-16-2012, 07:24 AM

Thanks DW. I figured as much but just wanted to double check. I was wrong with tire size though. I'm running 245/35-18 in the back, which will be the same up front too.

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Your cracked rim & plan to get the AG M359s had me looking at Tire Rack & trying to figure out what square setup I’d go with; I decided on 245/40s (vs your 245/35s) due to more tires being made in that size (& being marginally cheaper).

I frequently use WillTheyFit.com to test & visualize new wheel & tire combos. One of the most useful sites I’ve ever used!! Those ET35 M359s look like they’ll fit fine & even end up more flush than the OE 135Ms; you probably won’t even need spacers!

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JupiterBMW

11-16-2012, 03:31 PM

Your cracked rim & plan to get the AG M359s had me looking at Tire Rack & trying to figure out what square setup I'd go with; I decided on 245/40s (vs your 245/35s) due to more tires being made in that size (& being marginally cheaper).

I frequently use WillTheyFit.com to test & visualize new wheel & tire combos. One of the most useful sites I've ever used!! Those ET35 M359s look like they'll fit fine & even end up more flush than the OE M135s; you probably won't even need spacers!

iP5. Tapatalk. Bauce.

Good to hear because... wheels purchased. :biggrin

UdubBadger

11-16-2012, 04:27 PM

You will fit fine.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

thats what she said...

ryankokesh

11-16-2012, 07:48 PM

Twss

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danewilson77

07-24-2013, 06:03 AM

My next rims. CCW SP16A Hybrid (only one set has been made):

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/971651_10151385356055916_634933889_n.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/971651_10151385356055916_634933889_n.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/181197_10151386440470916_1173071533_n.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/181197_10151386440470916_1173071533_n.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/944400_10151384980120916_2109016843_n.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/944400_10151384980120916_2109016843_n.jpg.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/400745_10151415523670916_1898083984_n.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/400745_10151415523670916_1898083984_n.jpg.html)

ryankokesh

07-24-2013, 06:04 AM

:drool

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johnrando

07-24-2013, 06:30 AM

Whoa, those are cool. I love that look... As sweet as those are, I've wondered if that rivot look make them look slightly dated? :dunno

danewilson77

07-24-2013, 09:51 AM

I'm dated. Car is dated. What's not to love?

johnrando

07-24-2013, 10:12 AM

LOL! good one. Nothing. Not A THING. BTW, more deets on the wheels (cost, weight, why only 1 set made?)

danewilson77

07-24-2013, 11:33 AM

LOL! good one. Nothing. Not A THING. BTW, more deets on the wheels (cost, weight, why only 1 set made?)

Speaking with manufacturer about specs as these haven't even hit their site yet.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

Avetiso

07-24-2013, 11:37 AM

Those wheels are absolutely gorgeous, Dane. I hope you can get them!

johnrando

07-24-2013, 12:54 PM

They can ship them to me if they want someone to test fit. :biggrin

danewilson77

07-24-2013, 01:20 PM

Hehe. I'll see what I can swing JR.

pfr

07-24-2013, 01:59 PM

These look PRETTY similar...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/946654-ordered-new-ccw-sp16a-hybrid-my-gt500.html

danewilson77

07-24-2013, 02:15 PM

These look PRETTY similar...

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/pics-videos-buffet-149/946654-ordered-new-ccw-sp16a-hybrid-my-gt500.html

Yes. This is them.

johnrando

07-24-2013, 04:08 PM

The more I see them the more I want them. I'm just gonna have to look away.

danewilson77

07-24-2013, 04:21 PM

I can only imagine what they would look like on a ZHP.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/2010-11-07_6639.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Funny/2010-11-07_6639.jpg.html)

mimalmo

08-14-2013, 01:44 PM

Great article on an aggressive yet highly functional fitment.

http://www.myapexparts.com/2013/08/14/e46-non-m-fitment-staggered-and-aggressive/

Torxuvin

08-14-2013, 02:36 PM

My next rims. CCW SP16A Hybrid (only one set has been made):

You should totally do it. I love ccw. These will be my next wheels if I buy a set.
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/chaplain99/image-15.jpg

derbo

08-14-2013, 11:31 PM

Great article on an aggressive yet highly functional fitment.

http://www.myapexparts.com/2013/08/14/e46-non-m-fitment-staggered-and-aggressive/

Kalims car is awesome. I need to hangout with him soon.

ELCID86

08-15-2013, 11:17 AM

I like those rims a lot.

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derbo

08-15-2013, 12:01 PM

I'm very surprised they actually fit. I maybe too low for that.

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johnrando

08-15-2013, 02:07 PM

I'd raise my car for those if someone wants to buy them for me.

Torxuvin

08-15-2013, 02:49 PM

I'd raise my car for those if someone wants to buy them for me.

I would donate to the cause. I can spare 20$ :cheers Kickstarter?

johnrando

08-16-2013, 08:03 AM

Awesome! :cheers :biggrin

danewilson77

05-09-2014, 05:04 AM

Bump

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_196306829075502.jpeg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/IMG_196306829075502.jpeg.html)

Samsung Galaxy S5...

johnrando

05-09-2014, 06:55 AM

:like and an lol

Avetiso

05-09-2014, 07:33 AM

:rofl

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

WOLFN8TR

06-04-2014, 06:51 PM

Snazzy!

Dtownwolfpack

05-02-2017, 09:03 AM

Hi guys,

I really like the looks of these wheels but I'm not quite sure they would fit. Any feedback is appreciated

They are the ESR Wheels SR08 Style https://esrwheels.com/products/sr08
I'm looking at getting the 18 x 9.5 with 35 offset for the rears and 18 x 8.5 for the fronts with 30 offset. unfortunately 35 is as high of an offset they carry for this particular wheel. I have stock Sport suspension at the moment. I do t really want to deal with rolling of fenders either. Will these fit?

Thanks guys!

ZHPizza

05-02-2017, 09:22 AM