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Thread: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

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    Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Looking at a set of rims but dont know if they will fit or not.

    The rears are worrying me the most. I want to fit no less than a 255/35/17 tyre. Ideally I would watn to fit a 265.

    The rim is 18 x 9J ET 45.

    Has anyone ever fitted something like this??

    I specifically dont want to roll arches so if they dont fit I wont be making them fit.

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    You shouldn't have any problem with these offsets, maybe you will need 5-8mm spacer at the back too.

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    Re: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    I had 255/35/18 on the rear of lowered e36 touring and the inner arch was rolled

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Quote Originally Posted by narusa
    You shouldn't have any problem with these offsets, maybe you will need 5-8mm spacer at the back too.
    Cheers man.

    Thanks for that!

    Quote Originally Posted by hamish262001
    I had 255/35/18 on the rear of lowered e36 touring and the inner arch was rolled

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    How low was it dropped?

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    A mate of mine had this setup. He had 5mm spacers on the rear but ended having to get the rears rolled to prevent rubbing

    ....and had no problems in his ownership from then on...

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    Re: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Eibach sportline springs on the rear low enough for a family car fully laden!

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Using will they fit, Comparing to a Staggered M3 rear.


    Diameter 619.8mm 635.7mm
    Circumference 1947.2mm 1997.1mm
    Poke 67mm 69.3mm
    Inset 149mm 159.3mm
    Speedo error 0% -2.5%
    Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.25mph
    Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.5mph
    Ride height gain 0mm 7.95mm
    Arch gap loss 0mm 7.95mm

    They'll be just on the limits of fitting, Possibly need a small spacer and/or an arch roll.

    TBH though 18'' are too big for an E36.

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Problem solved. lol

    Seller ended the auction early. Someone must have made him a good offer.

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    can i ask what was the wheels ?

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    RE: Has anyone ever fitted 18 inch rims to an E36??

    Quote Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw
    can i ask what was the wheels ?
    Magic secret ones......... :P

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